Category: UF Focus
Join Gator Advocates to support UF’s legislative advocacy efforts
The Gator Advocates organization aims to advance UF’s educational and land grant mission through advocacy, education and communication. Members include alumni, faculty, students, staff and friends. As part of their work, members educate elected and appointed officials, state and community leaders, and other Floridians on UF’s economic, cultural and societal impact. Faculty and staff interested […]
Moving forward at UF: Reflections and possibilities
Just one year ago, while discussions of travel restrictions and concerns about cruise ships bubbled vaguely in our awareness, it’s unlikely anyone could have predicted how our lives and our work would change so dramatically in just a few weeks’ time. Since then, we’ve learned about the possibilities that technology now affords us to connect […]
UF Research helps drive Florida’s tech economy
Despite the pandemic, University of Florida researchers conducted record amounts of research in 2020, and companies born of UF research continued to bring billions of dollars and thousands of jobs into the state. In addition to a record $900.7 million in research awards in fiscal year 2020, UF Innovate also recorded a record 393 invention […]
Stand Up & Holler: It’s Gator Nation Giving Day!
Gator Nation Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event, calling on all UF alumni, students, faculty, staff, families and friends to come together to support UF and all its areas of positive impact in our state, nation and world. UFHR is proud to participate in Gator Nation Giving Day through our Aid-A-Gator program and Baby […]
AI Spotlight – College of Journalism and Communications
The College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) has a strong foundation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Recognized as one of the best journalism and communication programs in the United States, CJC faculty use AI to address a number of issues, including the identification and elimination of misinformation. As part of the University of […]
U.S. News ranks UF’s online programs among best in the country
U.S. News & World Report recently ranked several of UF’s online programs among the top in the country, furthering the university’s rise nationally. In September, UF was ranked No. 6 among public universities. U.S. News ranked UF Online among the nation’s top five best online bachelor’s programs for the third year in a row, rising to […]
Supporting students’ career readiness in uncertain times
The Career Connections Center will host the third annual Faculty and Staff Career Symposium on Jan. 22 and 29 from noon to 1:45 p.m. The theme of this year’s event is “Experience Reimagined: Supporting Students’ Career Readiness in Uncertain Times.” You can choose to attend either date; both sessions will be held online via Zoom. […]
Construction on UF’s new data science building is underway
UF has begun construction on the Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a 263,000-square-foot academic building located in the heart of UF’s main campus that will connect students and researchers from across disciplines and create a hub for advances in computing, communication and cyber-technologies with the potential for profound societal impact. The building, […]
Florida minimum wage increased Jan. 1
On Jan. 1, 2021, Florida’s minimum wage increased from $8.56 to $8.65 per hour, a 1.05% increase. UF employees — including OPS, STAS, and FWSP — previously earning an hourly rate less than $8.65 per hour automatically received the salary increase. Florida’s Amendment 2, which was passed in November, will increase Florida’s minimum wage incrementally […]
Test-drive a HyFlex Classroom
Instructors who will be teaching during the spring semester are invited to practice using a HyFlex-enabled classroom at their convenience now through Dec. 23. Faculty may drop by an open classroom for self-guided exploration to become familiar with the various technologies between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is not required. Classrooms include Computer Sciences […]
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