Category: UF Focus
Hub Brown named seventh dean of the College of Journalism and Communications
Hubert “Hub” Brown joined the College of Journalism and Communications as its new dean on July 1. Brown previously served as associate dean for Research, Creativity, International Initiatives and Diversity, and an associate professor of Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. As associate dean, Brown managed the Newhouse School’s […]
UF supercomputer ranked among most powerful in the world
The University of Florida’s HiPerGator AI supercomputer has been named one of the most powerful worldwide, according to rankings just released by TOP500. HiPerGator AI also ranked No. 1 in the U.S. on the Green500 list of energy-efficient supercomputers and No. 2 worldwide, making it the most efficient in higher education globally. “Having a top-rated […]
New Reitz Union Restaurant Row features local restaurants
When Matt Mueller joined UF in June 2020 as the new director of Food and Beverage Services, one of his first town outings was to Mi Apá, a local Cuban restaurant. Muller enjoyed the food so much that it prompted him to think of ways local restaurants could be introduced to the UF campus. Fast […]
UF Gainesville campus and areas throughout the state close in anticipation of Tropical Storm Elsa
As announced earlier today, due to Tropical Storm Elsa, the university campus in Gainesville will close tomorrow, July 7, and other UF areas throughout the state will have similar closures. UF/IFAS personnel outside of Gainesville should adhere to their county government guidelines on closing. UF Health clinical and core service personnel as well as employees […]
UF International Center celebrates 30th anniversary
The UF International Center (UFIC) is celebrating 30 years. Visit the UFIC website to find out more about the history of the center and its accomplishments, watch interviews with previous directors, view a photo gallery and learn about upcoming events. Discover
UF Innovate names new director of incubation services
UF Innovate named Karl R. LaPan as the incoming director of incubation services. LaPan comes to the position with more than 20 years of experience in business incubation. In his role as director, LaPan will lead both of UF Innovate’s award-winning incubators, Sid Martin Biotech in Alachua and The Hub — a mixed-use incubator, in […]
UF seeks to address sexual assault and harassment through proactive and continued education
Earlier this month, UF announced plans to move toward a more proactive, preventive stance to address sexual assault and harassment. UF’s Office of Accessibility and Gender Equity, previously known as the Title IX Office, has moved beyond the basic expectation that the university comply with the Title IX mandate, the federal civil rights law that […]
Join the Stronger Together guided book club
UF Training & Organizational Development is facilitating a guided book club reading of The Racial Healing Handbook by Anneliese A. Singh, Ph.D., LPC, for interested faculty and staff. The book club is part of Stronger Together, a racial justice education initiative. The Racial Healing Handbook aims to take you on a journey of healing from racism. The group will […]
Upcoming road closures, shuttle routes changed
Beginning next Monday, Museum Road between Center Drive and Broward Drive will close for utilities infrastructure additions and improvements. These improvements will provide upgraded utilities services to many existing buildings as well as new construction projects. Construction will not affect parking, and the roads are expected to reopen in August. Visit UF Business Affairs’ website […]
Weider named assistant vice president and university controller
Olga Weider has been named assistant vice president and university controller in UF’s Division of Finance and Accounting. She joined the Finance and Accounting division in 2017 as an assistant controller with auxiliary accounting. Under Weider’s leadership, the auxiliary team expanded its services, acting in an advisory capacity to auxiliaries and service centers across campus […]
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