Category: UF News

Dr. Santa J. Ono unanimously recommended as sole finalist for UF’s 14th president

The University of Florida Presidential Search Committee has unanimously and enthusiastically recommended Santa J. Ono, Ph.D., to be considered by its Board of Trustees as the sole finalist to become the University’s 14th president.

Dr. Ono currently serves as president of the University of Michigan and brings a distinguished record of leadership in academia and public health across the United States and Canada.

UF partners with NSF NRAO to bring cutting-edge astronomy and STEM education to Florida

UF and NSF’s National Radio Astronomy Observatory signed an agreement to collaborate on a potential Florida site for a powerful new radio telescope system.

UF physicists celebrate prestigious Breakthrough Prize

A global research team led by six UF physics professors—Andrey Korytov, Ph.D., Guenakh Mitselmakher, Ph.D., Jacobo Konigsberg, Ph.D., Philip Chang, Ph.D., Yuta Takahashi, Ph.D., and Paul Avery, Ph.D.—has won the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, one of the world’s most prestigious science prizes. The $3 million award honors discoveries and measurements made at the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s biggest and most powerful international scientific experiment, located in Europe.

Spring commencement speakers announced

Two leaders celebrated for their achievements and warmth will be the commencement speakers at Spring Commencement at the University of Florida in May.

Unraveling the mysteries of dark energy at UF

Recently, groundbreaking data has brought new urgency to the study of dark energy. Zachary Slepian, Ph.D., an associate professor in the UF Department of Astronomy and a member of the Astraeus Space Institute, is at the forefront of this cosmic investigation.

U.S. News & World Report recognizes UF graduate programs in 2025 rankings

U.S. News & World Report recognized several University of Florida graduate programs as among the best in the country in its 2025 rankings.

UF Going Gator partnership expands to the College of Central Florida

The College of Central Florida joined Santa Fe College and Florida Gateway College in the University of Florida’s Going Gator transfer program.

The sweet history of chocolate draws thousands to St. Augustine

Tourism in St. Augustine got a delicious boost last winter when UF researchers introduced a free exhibit about the history of chocolate, created thanks to a $14,000 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant.

UF professor Clarissa Carr, Ph.D., and UF Master of Historic Preservation student Anthea Grant, pictured above, were recently awarded an additional $17,000 to conduct further research on cultural traditions related to cocoa production.

Celebrate Earth Month at UF

Earth Month is celebrated annually in April — Explore campus initiatives, research and resources, as well as upcoming events and involvement opportunities.

2025 Superior Accomplishment Awards recognize outstanding and meritorious service

Twenty staff and faculty members representing a wide range of experience and hailing from UF locations throughout Florida were recognized for their outstanding service in a ceremony held today at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom.