Category: UF News

UF unveils NaviGator AI

UFIT has developed and released a comprehensive, self-service AI platform, giving students, faculty and staff access to safe and broad AI services.

Watch UF scientist rocket to space at the Reitz Union Aug. 29

Take part in history on Thursday, Aug. 29, as the University of Florida’s own Rob Ferl, Ph.D., becomes the first NASA-funded academic to conduct an experiment in space as part of the Blue Origin New Shepard mission.

Join a watch party starting at 8:30 a.m. in the Reitz Union to track the countdown to launch at 9 a.m. and follow the dramatic 11-minute journey to space and back. Free popcorn and “astronaut food” will be available as the official Blue Origin webcast plays. The event is hosted by the Reitz Union and the UF Astraeus Space Institute.

The Eatery at Broward opens to the UF community

The Eatery at Broward is officially open, an all-you-care-to-eat facility offering extra dining room space, comfortable seating and nine new dining stations.

Building digital twin tools to investigate environmental threats to health

A new NIH-funded research project aims to create a digital dictionary and playbook to help technology replicate the way humans experience disease.

UF Engaged enhancements launch Sept. 3

Last year, UF Engaged underwent a comprehensive review to enhance evaluations for supervisors and staff. Based on the feedback gathered, UF Engaged will transition to a semi-annual process starting Sept. 3.

MyUFL upgrades improve user experience

If you log in to myUFL this week, you’ll notice a few changes aimed at improving the user experience.

UF research spending at record $1.26 billion for FY2024

The University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.26 billion in research in fiscal year 2024, thanks in part to a nearly 10% increase in federally funded research, compared to FY2023. Federally funded research accounts for about 46% of UF’s total and it has increased 46 percent over the last five years, to a record $581 million in 2024.

Early voting for the primary elections start Aug. 5

UF and the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections are hosting early voting on-campus for the UF community and other Alachua County registered voters.

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.