Category: UF News

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.

AAAS names 14 UF faculty Lifetime Fellows

The honor is among the most distinguished in the scientific community and recognizes extraordinary impact and achievement across disciplines. 

UF Nursing secures $3 million to expand Florida’s nurse workforce

These funds will support 50 nursing scholarships, lab upgrades, faculty recruitment and retention efforts and expanded student services.

Health challenges astronauts face after nine months in space

As part of the University of Florida’s ongoing research into astronaut health, Rachael Seidler, Ph.D., a leading expert in spaceflight-associated health changes, is studying the long-term effects of space travel on astronauts’ brains and bodies.

Seidler’s research, part of a broader collaboration with NASA to assess astronaut long-term health, focuses on understanding how the central nervous system and brain structure adapt to the challenges of space travel, as well as how these changes affect performance, balance and mobility once astronauts return to Earth.

Farm but no fowl: How Florida aquaculture is growing the economy

Florida’s thriving aquaculture industry is a vital part of the state’s economy, generating more than $165 million in sales annually and supporting jobs across rural and coastal communities. Aquaculture contributes to food security, environmental sustainability and economic resilience, and with proper regulatory support, it can continue to be a driving force in Florida’s economy and environmental stewardship.

UF professor to expand proven disease-prediction dashboard to monitor Gulf threats 

UF researcher Antar Jutla, Ph.D., has deployed his Cholera Risk Dashboard, an interactive web interface that pinpoints areas ripe for thriving cholera bacteria.

During natural disasters and beyond, UF’s AI-enhanced BEACON keeps Florida informed

UF’s AI-powered Broadcast Emergency Alerts and Communications Operations Network helps save lives amid natural disasters and other public emergencies.