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HEO scholarship awarded to 237 children of faculty and TEAMS employees

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237 eligible faculty and TEAMS employees’ children were recently awarded the Higher Education Opportunity, or HEO, scholarship. The scholarship program provides tuition assistance to 150 children of full-time TEAMS employees and 100 children of out-of-unit faculty for an undergraduate education at UF — or at any public community or state college in Florida if the student is not accepted to UF.

Pathways to Excellence registration open

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This 14-week experience is designed to provide new faculty with a foundational understanding of the teaching and research landscapes at the University of Florida

Congratulations to our May UF at Play winners!

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We’ve received some incredible photographs for our UF at Play summer photo contest, which runs now through Aug. 16.

Our winners for the month of May are UF Veterinary Medicine Professor Emeritus Tom Wronski, Ph.D., for Nature, UF HOBI IT Director Erik Schmidt for Travel, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent Michael Sipos for Daily Life and UF COIP Associate Director Brenda Such, Ph.D., for People’s Choice.

Congratulations to our winners! Visit our Facebook page to view the full album, and submit your photos today for a chance to win a prize.

Dr. Stuart R. Bell selected as the next UF president

The UF Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Stuart R. Bell, Ph.D., as UF’s 14th president, pending ratification by the Florida Board of Governors.

Join the ICC community of practice

The ICC brings together employees, partners and peers to collaborate, share knowledge and drive improvement in this complex and ever-evolving field.

Explore updated UFHR toolkits and search features

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As a reminder, the Training and Organizational Development unit has updated its training toolkits to meet accessibility guidelines set forth by ADA regulations.

Government Productivity Awards nominations due July 8

Nominations for the Florida Government Productivity Awards are being accepted now through July 8 at 11:59 p.m. (EST). The awards honor state employees for their innovative and cost-saving accomplishments as well as the measurable contributions, increased productivity and added value of individuals and teams.

Take advantage of professional development opportunities

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Beginning spring 2027, there will be a temporary reduction in course offerings as the T&OD team prepares for UF’s transition to Workday.

An overview of FMLA and parental leave

Join UFHR Benefits on June 16 at noon to learn about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and parental leave at the University of Florida.

Hurricane season is here — keep current to stay current

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With the arrival of hurricane season, we want to remind you of helpful resources and upcoming events designed to prepare and support you in case of a tropical storm. We also encourage everyone to become familiar with the university’s emergency plans and take necessary precautions in advance of a forecast.