Category: Spotlight
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.
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.
Creating connections: A program coordinator’s award-winning debut
Anna Spaschak, Program Coordinator for Special Populations in the Division of Student Life’s Center for New Student and Family Programs, supports orientation and transition efforts with a focus on both UF Online and transfer student populations. This past spring, Spaschak won a University-Level Superior Accomplishment Award for Rookie of the Year.
An all-star advisor’s impact: Helping students find their path and purpose
Thomas Garvey, an academic advisor in the College of Journalism and Communications, or CJC, has worked for the University of Florida for four years. In addition to his advising duties, Garvey recently served as the primary presenter for the CJC’s presentations at First-Year Student Preview, where he was able to introduce students to available programs and opportunities. This past spring, Garvey won a University-Level Superior Accomplishment Award for Individual Employee Performance in the Student, Academic & Alumni Services category.
Serving smiles: A dental hygienist’s award-winning impact
Whitney Haley, a dental hygienist in the College of Dentistry’s Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Health Science, works at the UF satellite campus in Seminole and oversees the administration of the Special Day Foundation dental program, which helps bridge the gap in access to dental care for those with developmental disabilities. This past spring, Haley received a University-Level Superior Accomplishment Award for Individual Employee Performance in the Health Care & Physical Sciences category.
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.
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