Category: Spotlight

2025 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 today at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom.

Liz Wing: A portrait in persistence  

The first woman to earn a Ph.D. in zoology at UF, Wing’s path would lead her to help create an entirely new discipline — environmental archaeology.

Celebration honors service of longtime UF faculty and staff

UF Interim President Kent Fuchs, Ph.D., and Vice President for Human Resources Melissa Curry hosted a faculty and staff appreciation reception at the Earl and Christy Powell University House early this month. The event honored faculty and staff who celebrated 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 continuous years of service at UF in 2023.

IT project manager celebrates 25 years with UF

Bradley Harwood’s 25-year career at UF is a testament to adaptability, versatility, a deep commitment to his work and educational support through the EEP.

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.