Category: Spotlight

Long-time UF/IFAS Extension agent inducted into NACAA

Regional Specialized Extension Agent Bob Hochmuth was inducted into the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Hall of Fame.

FLMNH director rejoins faculty

After 29 years as director of the Florida Museum of Natural History, Douglas S. Jones, Ph.D., took up the mantle of curator of the invertebrate paleontology collection.

Honoring the Retirement of Linda J. Stump-Kurnick

After more than two decades of extraordinary leadership and service, Assistant Vice President and former Chief of Police Linda J. Stump-Kurnick retires today from the University of Florida. Learn more: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Honoring-the-Retirement-of-Linda-J–Stump-Kurnick—A-Message-from-the-Vice-President-for-Business-Affairs.html?soid=1135252710716&aid=0DJvRTgP4lg

Bringing physics to life: John Mocko celebrates 35 years at UF

Educator, T-shirt guy, tech support — for John Mocko, his job is always something new.

Cup o’ Joe: Joe faces the music

Join Interim Provost Joe Glover, Ph.D., for the Season 1 finale to revisit the crew’s favorite Cup o’ Joe scenes — and go where the program has never gone before.

Academy fosters leadership within UF

Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs Chris Hass, Ph.D., has built a career at the University of Florida marked by growth, purpose and impact.

Developing leadership to drive team success and organizational change

Laura Ling, Finance & Accounting senior associate controller, discusses her experience with the Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals, or ALAP, program.

The power of mentorship and continuous learning in a 26-year career at UF

Director of UF Information Technology Alicia Turner shares how a commitment to lifelong learning has shaped her 26-year journey at the University of Florida.

From Gator Graduate to Faculty Senate Chair: How the ALAP Program Shaped a UF Leader’s Journey

Sarah Lynne, Ph.D., reflects on her career progression and the pivotal role the ALAP program played in shaping her approach to managing and leading teams.

A legacy of mentorship and innovation at UF

University Registrar Associate Director Colin Yokomi touches on the importance of mentoring and development, as well as his experience in the Managers Cohort program.