Category: UF News

‘Excellence is going to be our North Star’

U F president doctor Stuart Bell during an interview with the Independent Florida Alligator.

The Independent Florida Alligator recently interviewed UF President Stuart Bell, Ph.D., about his vision for the University of Florida.

UF professor delivers 2026 summer commencement address

Doctor Matthew Disney in commencement regalia, standing at a podium.

Matthew Disney, Ph.D., delivered the keynote speech at ceremonies held Aug. 7–8 at the O’Connell Center.

Turning research strength into innovation impact

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UF recently placed among the nation’s Top 10 on several key measures tracking how effectively discoveries move from the laboratory to the marketplace.

UF researchers join AI institute

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At the new NSF AI Institute for Human-AI Cooperation, UF ECE faculty will help lead research at the intersection of AI, neuroscience and clinical care.

Grants boost work on antivirals for mosquito-borne diseases

Medicinal Chemist Doctor Thomas Bannister in his laboratory.

Scientists from the UF Scripps Institute are collaborating on multi-institutional efforts to develop treatments for dangerous mosquito-borne diseases

Major gift establishes endowed constitutional law chair at UF

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The University of Florida recently announced a $1 million gift from alumnus Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. to establish an endowed chair in constitutional law at the Levin College of Law, strengthening one of the nation’s leading public law schools while marking one of the first significant gifts under the new administration.

DOE Genesis Mission grant speeds development of stronger materials

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A UF-led team has won a prestigious federal grant to develop an autonomous AI platform that could fundamentally change how new materials are discovered.

UF scientists unmask gene activity in scoliosis

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In one of the first direct comparisons of gene activity in adolescents with and without scoliosis, researchers unravel key biological mechanisms.

The secret to success? Employees who feel safe speaking up

Employees gathered aorund a table, one speaking openly while the others listen intently.

A UF-led study highlights an often-overlooked factor in sporting events’ success: the well-being of the employees working behind the scenes.

Study reveals potential atmosphere on planet of nearby star

A planet, partially illuminated by a nearby star.

Nearly a decade after UF Assistant Professor Jason Dittmann, Ph.D., discovered LHS 1140b, a new study reveals the object may have its own atmosphere.

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