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HEO opens doors for UF families

Pictured from left to right: Michelle Watson, manager of administrative services at the UF College of Dentistry, with her daughter, Mallory Watson, a 2021 HEO scholarship recipient, and her husband, David Watson, a retired UFPD police officer.

Few things in life can have such a drastic impact on a child’s future like access to a post-secondary education. Many families go into debt to provide their child with the opportunity to receive a college degree. The University of Florida fully understands this and, to mitigate the economic impact that a child’s college education poses to a family, has created the Higher Education Opportunity (HEO) program.

Created in 2003, the HEO provides tuition assistance in the form of a scholarship. It covers the in-state matriculation fees for a maximum of 132 credit hours toward an undergraduate degree. To date, 2,050 UF employees have been awarded the HEO scholarship for their child.

Read on to learn how the HEO has benefited various UF employees, and visit the UFHR website to learn more and submit your HEO application, due Nov. 2.

Nominations Open: Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award

The Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award celebrates partnerships that strengthen the bond between UF and the Greater Gainesville community.

Protect yourself and others — schedule your flu shot today

A person getting a Band-Aid placed on their arm after a flu shot

Getting the flu shot can go a long way toward keeping you, your loved ones and the UF community healthy. Visit the Student Health Care Center website to view available vaccine locations and to schedule an online appointment.

Beyond typical: Recognizing excellence at UF

Hear from SAA Division Chair Robert Stroh as he speaks the importance of recognizing excellence and tips for submitting a strong nomination packet.

TEP applications due Dec. 1

U F grads celebrating by moving their tassels

TEP provides an opportunity for dependent children of UF’s full-time non-OPS employees to attend a participating college or university at a reduced rate.

HEO program applications due Nov. 2

A graduate in regalia hugging their parent

UF’s Higher Education Opportunity, or HEO, scholarship provides children of eligible full-time faculty and staff with undergraduate tuition assistance.

Spread the word: The annual peanut butter challenge is back!

A child eating a peanut butter sandwich with text above that reads, Peanut Butter Challenge.

Throughout the month of October, visit your local UF/IFAS Extension office to donate peanut butter jars and help combat hunger during the holidays.

Empowering UF: Preparing for Workday

In July 2027, the University of Florida will replace myUFL (PeopleSoft) with Workday. The Empowering UF Project Team invites you to jumpstart your Workday journey!

Save the date for the 2026 Benefits and Wellness Fair!

Join us on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Benefits and Wellness Fair! Stop by the Evans Champions Club at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to learn about health and wellness resources available to UF faculty and staff.

Celebrate safety all month long!

two scientists wearing proper safety gear and using proper safety equipment.

In recognition of Safety Month, UF Environmental Health and Safety, or EH&S, will host activities and outreach events across campus throughout October, featuring practical safety information, resources and opportunities to connect with EH&S professionals.