UF at Work

Spring commencement speakers announced

Two leaders celebrated for their achievements and warmth will be the commencement speakers at Spring Commencement at the University of Florida in May. 

Sachio Semmoto, Ph.D., a UF alumnus and entrepreneur who founded one of the largest telecommunications companies in Japan, will address graduates at the Doctoral Commencement Ceremony at 9 a.m. May 1 in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. 

Kent Fuchs, Ph.D., who returned as interim president of UF last August after serving from 2015 to 2023, will speak at the University-Wide Commencement Ceremony at 7 p.m. May 2 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Developing leadership to drive team success and organizational change

Laura Ling, Finance & Accounting senior associate controller, discusses her experience with the Advanced Leadership for Academics and Professionals, or ALAP, program. 

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HEO scholarship awarded to 150 children of TEAMS employees

150 eligible TEAMS employees’ children were recently awarded the Higher Education Opportunity, or HEO, scholarship.

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Ace your next job interview

Whether preparing for your next opportunity or looking to refine your approach, this session will give you the tools to succeed.

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How to go from powerless to proactive at work

New research co-authored by Trevor Foulk, Ph.D., suggests workers can overcome powerlessness by reframing their situation as an opportunity.

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April 24, 2025

Mental health at work and beyond: a panel discussion

Coming up on May 8 at noon, don’t miss a panel discussion moderated by GatorCare on mental health in the workplace.

April 21, 2025

Unraveling the mysteries of dark energy at UF

Recently, groundbreaking data has brought new urgency to the study of dark energy. Zachary Slepian, Ph.D., an associate professor in the UF Department of Astronomy and a member of the Astraeus Space Institute, is at the forefront of this cosmic investigation.

April 21, 2025

UF-wide teaching and advising winners announced

Five faculty members were announced as winners of the highest UF-wide 2024-25 teaching and advising awards.

April 21, 2025

UF professor develops AI tool to better assess Parkinson’s disease, other movement disorders

Diego Guarin, Ph.D., has developed a program called VisionMD that uses AI to help doctors more accurately monitor subtle motor changes in patients.

April 21, 2025

Strategies to manage your money

Join campus partner Fidelity on April 28 at noon for a webinar to learn manageable strategies to help you take control of your spending, savings and debt.

April 21, 2025

UF professor’s paper ranks No. 2 in citations this century

A publication by Thomas Schmittgen, Ph.D., chair of pharmaceutics in the UF College of Pharmacy, has nearly 150,000 citations in the Web of Science database.

April 21, 2025

Book a wellness workshop for your department

Workshops are 15–90 minutes and can be conducted online or in person on topics such as meal prepping, stress management, meditation and mindful eating.

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