Category: UF News

University of Florida unveils fastest supercomputer in higher education

UF leadership, corporate partners and state officials recently gathered for the unveiling of the country’s fastest university-owned supercomputer.

Batty pathogens: Why do bats spread so many diseases?

UF Emerging Pathogens Institute member Jim Wellehan, Ph.D., explains why bats are a common culprit in the spread of diseases.

Gatorade turns 60

From the formula that fueled the Gators 60 years ago to discoveries reaching the moon today, innovation is in UF’s DNA. Watch the video below to learn more.

UF scientist studies muscle loss in space

A new study led by Siobhan Malany, Ph.D., could help protect astronaut health as well as patients with muscle-wasting diseases on Earth.

UF Homecoming 2025: A century of legacy, a year of celebration

The University of Florida is preparing for one of its most lively traditions of the year: Homecoming and Gator Growl 2025. The 11-day celebration unites the UF and Gainesville communities in a display of pride and tradition.

UF leads the way in protecting research data from cyber threats

The University of Florida’s supercomputer, HiPerGator, is setting the standard for safeguarding data in UF’s $1.33 billion research portfolio.

UF helps launch new journal on the intersection of arts and health

The open-access journal is designed to highlight creative practices that connect the arts with health care and community well-being.

Marie Kane named assistant vice president for National Security Research

The newly created leadership role is designed to advance UF’s strategic research initiatives in defense, intelligence and national security.

UF researchers pilot ‘information prescription’ for cancer patients

Findings from a UF Health Cancer Center study led authors to pilot “information prescription” to steer patients to sources of evidence-based information.

2025 Government Productivity Award winner announced

A team from the Department of Engineering Education and the Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) has been awarded a 2025 Florida Government Productivity Award for the development of Edugator.