Category: UF News

UF community invited to sixth annual Holiday Gator lighting celebration

Faculty, staff, students, families and friends are invited to the sixth annual “Lighting of the Holiday Gator” this Friday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. on the lawn of the University Auditorium near the corner of Newell Drive and Union Road.

This year’s festivities will feature hot chocolate, apple cider and other holiday treats, as well as performances by members of three UF groups: the Gator Marching Band, the UF Sunshine Steelers and the UF Concert Choir.

UF researchers identify new cancer-killing compounds

UF collaborators recently published research that brings scientists one step closer to finding a safe, effective treatment for certain cancers.

Retail theft is growing more sophisticated, UF experts warn

New findings from UF’s SaferPlaces Lab and the Loss Prevention Research Council show retailers are facing increasingly complex and technology-driven threats.

UF joins national team working to curb infrastructure corrosion

Part of a multi-university, interdisciplinary research team, UF is helping tackle the global challenge of halting of infrastructure corrosion.

Breakthrough shows hope for a Florida wine renaissance

In a milestone for Florida agriculture, researchers have grown and harvested disease-resistant wine grapes.

Scientists discover chameleon’s telephone-cord-like optic nerve

Modern imaging has revealed the secret of their nearly 360-degree view and uncanny ability to look in two different directions at once.

Florida’s red tide events tied to illness

Analyzing eight years of data, UF researchers have found clear patterns linking red tide blooms to spikes in respiratory and stomach problems.

Thomas George named interim director of UF Health Cancer Institute

Thomas George, MD, an accomplished gastrointestinal medical oncologist and nationally known expert in clinical research, will start in his new role Nov. 17.

UF joins prestigious UCAR Consortium

This new partnership opens the door to expanded research collaborations, advanced training opportunities and unparalleled access to cutting-edge resources.

UF research featured at climate conference

Research from UF Professor of Medical Geography Sadie Ryan, Ph.D., will be presented at the United Nations COP30 Climate Conference today.