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Meet Earl Grady, UF ESSIE’s unsung hero

In the cavernous metal building that houses the Powell Family Structures & Materials Lab, Earl Grady is, in his own words, building dreams. As the lab’s machine shop manager on the University of Florida’s East Campus, Grady quietly supports UF’s research mission with grit, sweat and hard-won experience.

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UF Engaged check-ins due Oct. 31

Explore the UF Engaged Toolkit for instruction guides, job aids, suggested courses and answers to frequently asked questions.

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Navigating grief after a loved one’s passing

Join EAP Therapist Allison Rider-Gonzalez on Nov. 3 at noon for a conversation on the experience of grief in the context of death.

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Compliance starts with us

Join UF and UF Health’s chief compliance officers in a dynamic UFCE Learn over Lunch webinar, coming up Nov. 2 at noon.

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Day in the life of a UF Health PA-C

Cecilia Hampson, an advanced practice provider in the Department of Surgery, is responsible for ensuring the best possible patient outcomes.

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October 22, 2026

Pumpkin spice and everything nice

Pumpkins are packed with nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Read GatorCare’s latest Food for Thought article to discover ways to get your fill this fall.

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October 19, 2026

Explore upcoming holiday webinars to help you stay on track

The holiday season is just around the corner! And while it is a great time to connect with loved ones, create lasting memories and enjoy delicious food, the hustle and bustle can make it difficult to stay on track.

From green cleaning and healthy hosting to end-of-year finances, goal setting and more, our upcoming lineup will help you plan a more productive and enjoyable holiday season.

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October 19, 2026

SAA nominations due Oct. 23

Don’t miss your chance to tell the story, celebrate the impact and recognize the great work of faculty and staff who’ve gone above and beyond.

Graduate student Deep Thakkar, Professor Siobhan Malany and Assistant Professor Nils Averesch stand outside the plane used for the September eleventh parabolic flight.
October 19, 2026

UF researchers go weightless to explore future medicines

UF researchers recently boarded parabolic flights over Zurich, Switzerland, taking experiments 30,000 feet into the air to study how human cells respond to microgravity.

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October 19, 2026

Emotional support from a partner can help mitigate financial stress

Providing emotional support – rather than trying to solve the problems at hand – can reduce how much financial stress spills over into the relationship dynamic.

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October 19, 2026

Roots to Work: Planting seeds for a brighter future

When Maiya McMunigal moved from Virginia to Florida, UF/IFAS Extension’s Roots to Work program helped her grow more than a garden.

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October 19, 2026

Friends of the Library fall book sale

Friends of the Library, an independent and all-volunteer organization, is hosting its fall book sale Oct. 24–28.

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