Category: UF Focus

Celebrations honor service of longtime UF faculty and staff

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Last month, the University of Florida celebrated years of dedication and service with two recognition receptions hosted at the Earl and Christy Powell University House. UF Interim President Donald Landry, M.D., Ph.D., and Vice President for Human Resources Melissa Curry honored faculty and staff who celebrated 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of continuous service at UF in 2025.

Student Tech Fee Grant proposals due March 20

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Grant submissions should be focused on educational innovation utilizing technology and facilitate compliance with UF’s EITCA policy, with collaboration encouraged.

UF/IFAS Extension provides practical solutions for Floridians

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For an average of 3 cents a day per taxpayer, UF/IFAS Extension quietly delivers one of the best returns on investment in all 67 counties.

Get ready for Workday! Explore early learning resources 

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The modernization of UF’s day-to-day operational tools and processes will eventually impact all faculty and staff throughout the university. Get a head start by exploring early learning resources on the Empowering UF website.

UF contributes $19.57 billion to Florida’s economy

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The University of Florida contributed $19.57 billion in industry output and supported 134,411 jobs throughout the state’s economy in fiscal year 2023-24.

Explore summer camps and spring break programs

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Find the right summer camp or spring break activity for your school-aged children. From UF camps to Gainesville-area athletic, academic, fine arts camps and more, we invite you to explore our Summer Camps Directory to browse camps throughout the Alachua County area.

Stand Up & Holler! It’s Gator Nation Giving Day

Today, Gators from every corner of the globe are rallying to support the University of Florida as it tackles grand challenges and shapes a brighter future for our state, nation and world.

Indiana Joe and the Pit of Bones

Move over, Harrison Ford. The latest addition to the Raiders of the Lost Ark franchise, shot on location at the University of Florida’s Montbrook fossil dig, has a new star. Follow the action in the first Cup o’ Joe of 2026.

Celebrate the season of love at the University of Florida

Whether you’re planning a romantic date for two or the perfect Galantine’s get-together, explore these special UF events and attractions.

UF debuts high-tech digital research lab

The Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere Digital Humanities Lab is a high-tech workspace supporting research, collaboration and innovation.

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