Category: Spotlight
Additional faculty accolades announced
As a follow-up to a spring recognition story last month, UF at Work heard from readers about some additional awards, which we are pleased to share in this month’s issue.
Remembering butterfly expert Tom Emmel
Internationally known lepidopterist Tom Emmel died late last month of natural causes while traveling in Brazil.
Spring recognitions: UF faculty and staff honored at home and afar
From a Pulitzer Prize and Guggenheim Fellowships on the international stage to UF’s Superior Accomplishment Awards, Champions for Change and faculty awards, there is much to celebrate this spring.
Campus Spotlight: UF’s Social Media team
The team has one all-encompassing mission—to give a human voice to the UF brand—and it achieves this in a variety of ways.
UF Preeminence — Five years later
Explosive growth and surge of new talent for a university on the rise Five years ago, on April 22, 2013, the University of Florida was designated “preeminent” by the Florida State Legislature and Gov. Rick Scott under SB 1076. At the time, UF was the only state university to meet all 12 criteria established by […]
Campus Spotlight: Office of Victim Services
While many sizeable universities have an Office of Victim Advocates, UF is unique in that it is housed within the University of Florida Police Department, which Harrell said helps to foster a good working relationship between the OVS and UFPD.
Jane Adams’ legacy: Bringing UF national recognition
After more than 13 years of exemplary service at UF, Vice President for University Relations Jane Adams will retire at the end of the month.
National Freedom of Information Coalition (NFOIC) to relocate to UF
The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications will now be home to three units at the forefront of freedom of information and First Amendment issues: NFOIC, the Joseph L. Brechner Center for Freedom of Information and the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project.
Sandra Russo named 2018 AAW Woman of Distinction
The Woman of Distinction Award is given to a UF faculty member or administrative/professional who has made significant contributions to the quality of life of women.
PIE Center photo winners announced
The IFAS Center for Public Issues Education recently announced its 6th annual photo contest winners.
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