Category: UF Focus

Dr. Stuart R. Bell selected as the next UF president

The UF Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Stuart R. Bell, Ph.D., as UF’s 14th president, pending ratification by the Florida Board of Governors.

Hurricane season is here — keep current to stay current

Hurricane off the coast of Florida, as seen from space

With the arrival of hurricane season, we want to remind you of helpful resources and upcoming events designed to prepare and support you in case of a tropical storm. We also encourage everyone to become familiar with the university’s emergency plans and take necessary precautions in advance of a forecast.

Meet the UF presidential finalist

Doctor Stuart R. Bell in a suit, smiling and standing with a hand in his pocket.

The University of Florida Presidential Search Advisory Committee has unanimously recommended Stuart R. Bell, Ph.D., to the Board of Trustees as the sole finalist to serve as the university’s 14th president.

Members of the UF community are invited to Emerson Alumni Hall on June 3 to hear directly from Dr. Bell. Sessions will include a Student Forum at 1 p.m., a Faculty Forum at 2:15 p.m. and a Staff/Administrator Forum at 3:30 p.m.

UF Online holds ‘Breakfast of Champions’ to celebrate No. 1 ranking

Provost Joe Glover in the background speaking at a podium to a crowd seated around tables in the foreground. Behind him, other speakers sit on stage with large banners listing the number one ranking.

In attendance were UF Interim President Donald Landry, M.D., Ph.D., and Interim Provost Joe Glover, Ph.D., both sharing remarks with attendees.

Campus Connector changes to three-route system

The Campus Connector shuttle on the road in front of Century Tower

The Campus Connector shuttle service has added a third route to better aid faculty, staff and students in getting across the UF Gainesville campus.

Cup o’ Joe Season Finale: The Jobot Awards

Robert Downey Jr. … Nicole Kidman … Joe Glover? The first-ever Jobot Awards celebrate the biggest stars of Cup o’ Joe! Hollywood A-listers cheer, boo and even shed a few tears as the tiny-but-mighty interim-interim provost crowns the UF winners of prized Jobot statuettes. It’s all in the Season 2 finale.

UF ranks No. 3 nationally for Peace Corps volunteers

U F sculpture featuring a Gator on a Globe, seen from below, with a tree and campus buildings in the background

The University of Florida ranks No. 3 in the nation among large universities on the Peace Corps’ 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list, with 44 UF alumni serving as Peace Corps volunteers in 21 countries during the past fiscal year — a 29% increase compared to last year.

Celebrations honor service of longtime UF faculty and staff

Two people, partially obscured, holding on to and looking at the back of a Service Recognition Reception program, which lists names of employees and how long they have worked at U F.

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

U F IFAS Extension agents crouch on the ground outside with two Florida residents during a home visit.

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.