Category: UF News

Third grade ‘mini researchers’ at UF help improve Florida literacy

Through a multi-disciplinary research project in UF’s College of Education, a handful of third grade “mini researchers” are co-designing a mobile app.

How the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit Saved Lara’s Life

Lara Mehta’s morning routine was interrupted in August 2024 by a stroke that left her unable to speak.

UF Board of Trustees selects Dr. Santa J. Ono as the 14th president

“I am eager to join the wonderful students, faculty and staff of the Gator Nation,” Ono said. “Let’s go do great things together.”

The fourth-gen model of UF’s HiPerGator is built to reshape AI education and research

Half of the system with the new technology will be open to campus users in early-access mode this month.

UF water researchers develop prediction system for harmful algae

To mitigate risk, UF researchers are collaborating with NCSU and USF scientists on a next-day prediction model to warn water managers of harmful algal blooms.

USDA halts animal imports, UF experts explain New World screwworm risk

UF experts explain what New World screwworms are, how the U.S. has faced them before and signs of screwworm infections in your animals.

UF among the Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing schools

UF is ranked No. 3 in the top large schools’ category among Peace Corps’ 2025 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.

UF Health Shands Hospital earns ‘A’ for safety

UF Health Shands Hospital has once again earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization.

Dr. Santa J. Ono unanimously recommended as sole finalist for UF’s 14th president

The University of Florida Presidential Search Committee has unanimously and enthusiastically recommended Santa J. Ono, Ph.D., to be considered by its Board of Trustees as the sole finalist to become the University’s 14th president.

Dr. Ono currently serves as president of the University of Michigan and brings a distinguished record of leadership in academia and public health across the United States and Canada.

UF partners with NSF NRAO to bring cutting-edge astronomy and STEM education to Florida

UF and NSF’s National Radio Astronomy Observatory signed an agreement to collaborate on a potential Florida site for a powerful new radio telescope system.