Category: UF Focus

Sixth annual facilities Christmas parade

Celebrate the holiday season with UF Facilities Services at its sixth annual Children’s Christmas Parade, coming up next Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 9 a.m.

UF community invited to sixth annual Holiday Gator lighting celebration

Faculty, staff, students, families and friends are invited to the sixth annual “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” this Friday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. on the lawn of the University Auditorium near the corner of Newell Drive and Union Road.

This year’s festivities will feature hot chocolate, apple cider and other holiday treats, as well as performances by members of three UF groups: the Gator Marching Band, the UF Sunshine Steelers and the UF Concert Choir.

Cup o’ Joe: The ambush interview

UF Vice President Kurt Dudas finds himself the unsuspecting subject of an interview about UF Jacksonville with Joe Glover — as you’ve never seen him before. It’s time to watch the all-new Cup o’ Joe. Don’t forget to look busy if the boss comes by!

UF joins national team working to curb infrastructure corrosion

Part of a multi-university, interdisciplinary research team, UF is helping tackle the global challenge of halting of infrastructure corrosion.

Connecting the community with university resources

The UF Government and Community Relations office has launched the UF Outreach Directory — a centralized guide to programs, services and resources available to the public. From health clinics and youth programs to cultural events and professional development opportunities, the directory makes it easy to connect with the many ways UF supports communities across Florida and beyond.

Sounds of the Season: Traditions

Join the UF School of Music for the 77th annual Sounds of the Season: Traditions, coming up Nov. 20-21 at 7:30 p.m. Free, advanced tickets available.

UF joins prestigious UCAR Consortium

This new partnership opens the door to expanded research collaborations, advanced training opportunities and unparalleled access to cutting-edge resources.

UF professor helps lead conversation on AI in higher education

When ChatGPT was released, Sid Dobrin, Ph.D., became a sought-after voice, urging institutions to focus on transparency, documentation and preparing students.

Empowering UF: A new era of administrative excellence

The University of Florida is preparing to launch Workday, a modern, cloud-based platform that will replace PeopleSoft (myUFL) in summer 2027.

Cup o’ Joe brews a Halloween special

Fall into step with Interim Provost Joe Glover, Ph.D., as he investigates the creepy gargoyles and scary statuary of historic campus.