Category: Spotlight

Dr. Matt Whiles delivers more than food through Meals on Wheels program

For more than a year, Matt Whiles, Ph.D., has been delivering meals to elderly residents in the Gainesville area through the Meals on Wheels program.

Shining a light on sickle cell disease

As a researcher and mom of a 7-year-old son with sickle cell disease, Candice J. Adams-Mitchell, SLP.D., CCC-SLP, has a unique perspective on the disease.

Offering support to our UF community in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Whether you help by raising awareness, volunteering or donating, your support will positively impact those affected by the storm.

Get to know EAP therapist Allison Rider

Allison Rider recently joined the University of Florida as a new Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, therapist.

Exploring opportunities for growth with the UF Academy

After learning about the UF Academy from past participants, Phillips decided to join the program — an experience that helped her improve her communication skills and develop her natural skill set at work.

Read on to learn more about the UF Academy’s impact on Phillips’ professional journey.

Kristy Sasser: “Take every opportunity for knowledge and growth that is offered to you”

When UFPD Operations Manager Kristy Sasser joined the Managers Cohort, she was able to build connections and gain new perspectives on her work.

Read on to learn more about the impact the Managers Cohort had on Sasser’s professional journey.

Curiosity as a catalyst for leadership advancement with the UF Academy

Curious about UF’s administrative workings, Otto joined the UF Academy in 2019, a choice he describes as the most powerful experience of his career.

2024 Superior Accomplishment Awards recognize outstanding and meritorious service

Twenty staff and faculty members representing a wide range of experience and hailing from UF locations throughout Florida were recognized for their outstanding service in a ceremony held yesterday at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. 

Cultivating leadership competencies to help advance UF’s mission

When Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives David Reed, Ph.D., joined the ALAP program, he expanded his institutional knowledge and network of colleagues, gaining the skills needed to significantly contribute to the advancement of the University of Florida. 

Service Recognition celebration honors longtime UF staff

Last month, UF staff who celebrated 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 continuous years of service at UF in 2023 gathered for a special event in their honor. One of the honorees was Glinda Burnett, administrative specialist at the UF Entomology and Nematology Department, who at 50 years at UF had the longest tenure commemorated during the event.