Category: UF Focus

UF research spending and awards at record high

University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.33 billion in research in fiscal year 2025. Awards also reached a record $1.25 billion in 2025, including $818 million from the federal government, $102 million from the State of Florida and $140 million from philanthropic organizations.

Become a certified career services provider

Register for a Facilitating Career Development Training and Certification Program course through the National Career Development Association.

Sign up for UF’s CSA discount program

The UF Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, program is offering discounted CSA memberships starting this fall semester for Frog Song Organics and Siembra Farm. Faculty and staff can visit the UF Worklife website to sign up today.

By joining a CSA, you can support a local farm and receive a box of high-quality produce. Pickup and delivery options are available in multiple Florida counties.

UF hosts AI in Education Fair, showcasing the future of learning

More than 150 educators, administrators and tech innovators from across Florida convened at the University of Florida’s College of Education in May for the AI in Education Fair — a two-day event spotlighting the expanding role of artificial intelligence in schools and classrooms.

The inside scoop on mandatory reporting rules

Elevate your compliance game — join the Learn over Lunch bunch for an insightful webinar on mandatory reporting.

UF Board of Trustees selects Dr. Santa J. Ono as the 14th president

“I am eager to join the wonderful students, faculty and staff of the Gator Nation,” Ono said. “Let’s go do great things together.”

The fourth-gen model of UF’s HiPerGator is built to reshape AI education and research

Half of the system with the new technology will be open to campus users in early-access mode this month.

Cup o’ Joe: Joe faces the music

Join Interim Provost Joe Glover, Ph.D., for the Season 1 finale to revisit the crew’s favorite Cup o’ Joe scenes — and go where the program has never gone before.

UF among the Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing schools

UF is ranked No. 3 in the top large schools’ category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.

Carrie Geiger named next director of P.K. Yonge

The UF College of Education has appointed Carrie Geiger, Ed.D., as the next director of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School.