Category: UF News

Explore UF Olympic Games news stories

As one of the top universities for Olympic athletes and Olympic medals, the University of Florida is a leader in interdisciplinary research and experts on the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Explore a list of stories about UF’s prowess at this year’s Olympic games, set to begin this Friday, July 26.

Rick Hirsch appointed inaugural director of the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability

UF CJC recently announced the appointment of Rick Hirsch as the inaugural director of the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability.

Novel compound offers improved defense against fentanyl overdoses

UF scientists have identified a novel compound aimed at improving the treatment of opioid overdoses.

Empowering UF initiative seeks to reimagine UF’s business processes and systems

University of Florida leaders and administrators were joined by representatives from Workday and Deloitte last week for a two-day event that officially launched the Empowering UF initiative. Over the next three years, the project team will work with UF faculty and staff to modernize the university’s business processes and administrative information systems, with an emphasis on improved user experience and enhanced technical capabilities.

Tambellini Group awards UF grand prize for inaugural Future Campus Award

The award recognizes UF’s pioneering work in integrating AI across its curriculum.

UF smart sensor seeks to revolutionize patient safety

UF Health foot and ankle surgeon R. James Toussaint, M.D., and UF engineering professor Swarup Bhunia, Ph.D., have invented a new wearable Bluetooth device.

NIH grant helps UF researchers develop at-home HIV test kit

A new, easy-to-use HIV-detection test kit being developed at UF shows promise as an early-warning system that could save millions of lives.

UF College of Pharmacy ranks No. 3 in research funding

The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy ranked the UF College of Pharmacy No. 3 nationally in annual research funding.

UF earns 5-star ranking on Money magazine’s ‘Best Colleges in America’

The University of Florida has once again earned a 5-star ranking on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges in America” list. This marks the second consecutive year that UF has been recognized for its exceptional value, combining high-quality education with affordability. UF is the only university in Florida and the Southeastern Conference to receive this distinction from Money for 2024.

Randy Philipson named VP for facilities and construction

Randy Philipson has been tapped to be UF’s next vice president for facilities and construction, succeeding Dave Kratzer.