Category: UF Focus

UFCE Learn Over Lunch: Policy development process

Coming up Sept. 28 at noon, join UF Compliance and Ethics, or UFCE, for an informational session on the UF policy development process.

Cup o’ Joe: The Football Episode

Cheering. Chomping. Grilling. It’s time for the season opener … of Cup o’ Joe! No tickets required, just show up.

Making learning visible in an AI world

A toolbox, with words above that reads, "Retooling Assessment" and words below that read, "A collaboration between A I squared Center, C T E and U F I T C I T T.

CTE, the AI² Center and UFIT CITT recently launched Retooling Assessment: Making Learning Visible in an AI World, a year-long initiative.

2026 Government Productivity Award winners announced

Professor of Entomology Jawwad Qureshi, Ph.D., and the UF Facilities Services team have each been awarded a 2026 Florida Government Productivity Award and were recently recognized at a ceremony in Tallahassee on Sept. 1.

The Florida Government Productivity Awards annually recognize state employees who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to creating innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in public service.

This year, ten awards were presented to individuals and teams throughout Florida for their achievements in innovation and productivity improvements. UF’s award-winners each received a plaque and cash award in recognition of their dedication and success in creating value for both the state of Florida and the University of Florida. It is an honor to celebrate their accomplishments.

Eye Opener Discovery Breakfast with Dr. Stuart R. Bell

Don’t miss UF President Stuart R. Bell, Ph.D., at the September Eye Opener Discovery Breakfast on Sept. 24 at 7:30 a.m.

Nearly 15 tons of cardboard recycled during move-in

A Facilities Services employee smiling while picking up a large bin of recycled boxes in a U F garbage truck.

This year, the Recycling & Solid Waste team partnered with UF Housing to recycle nearly 15 tons of cardboard from student move-in.

Want to learn more about how to host events at UF?

Event graphic that reads "U F Space and You: Navigating Campus Event Policies and Permitting."

Join Business Affairs and Student Life on Sept. 15 at 9 a.m. to learn about the university’s event policies, permitting requirements and available resources.

UF Astraeus launches hub for space exploration and innovation

From left to right, Vice President for Research Doctor David Norton, UF President Doctor Stuart Bell and U F Astraeus Director Doctor Rachael Seidler posing for a picture at the Missions Operations Center ribbon cutting.

UF Astraeus Space Institute recently celebrated the opening of its new Mission Operations Center at the Computer Science Engineering Building.

Get to know the Smathers Libraries

From reading materials and take-home equipment to streaming video and more, register for a webinar on Sept. 15 to learn how to access library resources.

‘Excellence is going to be our North Star’

U F president doctor Stuart Bell during an interview with the Independent Florida Alligator.

The Independent Florida Alligator recently interviewed UF President Stuart Bell, Ph.D., about his vision for the University of Florida.