Category: UF Focus

Explore UF Olympic Games news stories

As one of the top universities for Olympic athletes and Olympic medals, the University of Florida is a leader in interdisciplinary research and experts on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Explore a list of stories about UF’s prowess at this year’s Olympic games, set to begin this Friday, July 26.

Tambellini Group awards UF grand prize for inaugural Future Campus Award

The award recognizes UF’s pioneering work in integrating AI across its curriculum.

UF College of Pharmacy ranks No. 3 in research funding

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy ranked the UF College of Pharmacy No. 3 nationally in annual research funding.

UF earns 5-star ranking on Money magazine’s ‘Best Colleges in America’

The University of Florida has once again earned a 5-star ranking on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America” list. This marks the second consecutive year that UF has been recognized for its exceptional value, combining high-quality education with affordability. UF is the only university in Florida and the Southeastern Conference to receive this distinction from Money for 2024.

Randy Philipson named VP for facilities and construction

Randy Philipson has been tapped to be UF’s next vice president for facilities and construction, succeeding Dave Kratzer.

UF joins NASA mission to launch artificial ‘star’ into Earth’s orbit

UF will collaborate with nine other universities on a groundbreaking $19.5 million Landolt NASA Space Mission to place an artificial “star” into Earth’s orbit.

UF Online named No. 1 for military service members by Forbes

The University of Florida has been ranked by Forbes Advisor as the country’s best military-friendly online college of 2024.

Seth Parrish appointed UFIC study abroad director

Seth Parrish will join the UF International Center (UFIC) on July 1 as the new study abroad director.

Event permitting on campus: complying with UF’s use of space policy

Join the UFCE Learn over Lunch team and UF Business Affairs and Division of Student Life representatives to learn about UF’s event permitting process.

Space-Edge Accelerator launched to promote space business development

UF is working with several universities to launch a new space-focused business accelerator.