Category: UF Focus

Oct. 19 & 22: Empowering UF Expos — Introducing Workday

All faculty and staff are encouraged to join the Empowering UF team in person on Oct. 19 or 22 for a Workday introduction!

UFPD expands mental health response on campus

A U F P D responder and co-responder speaking with an individual on campus.

The UFPD co-responder program pairs officers with mental health clinicians who jointly respond to calls that may involve a behavioral health component.

Nominations Open: Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award

The Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award celebrates partnerships that strengthen the bond between UF and the Greater Gainesville community.

Beyond typical: Recognizing excellence at UF

Hear from SAA Division Chair Robert Stroh as he speaks the importance of recognizing excellence and tips for submitting a strong nomination packet.

Empowering UF: Preparing for Workday

In July 2027, the University of Florida will replace myUFL (PeopleSoft) with Workday. The Empowering UF Project Team invites you to jumpstart your Workday journey!

Save the date for the 2026 Benefits and Wellness Fair!

Join us on Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Benefits and Wellness Fair! Stop by the Evans Champions Club at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to learn about health and wellness resources available to UF faculty and staff.

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.