Three local high schools will move graduation ceremonies for the class of 2016 from Citizen's Field to Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium after one Buchholz High School student started a petition to gain accessibility.
Read More »UF and Community Work to Decrease Carbon Footprint
As world leaders gather at the United Nations climate change conference in France, the University of Florida is working to decrease its carbon footprint at home.
Read More »Could Your Urine Be Florida Field’s New Fertilizer?
UF researcher Treavor Boyer has devised a system that could cut up to 20 percent of UF's water usage. The system involves reducing the amount of water needed to fertilize Florida Field — by swapping nitrogen fertilizer for human urine.
Read More »Increased Game Day Security For Tomorrow’s Football Game
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris, the University of Florida Police Department will increase the number of bomb detection dogs and police presence at Ben Griffin Hill stadium for the Gator’s matchup against Florida Atlantic University.
Read More »Alachua County School District High School Students Are Unhappy About Their 2016 Graduation Venue
Karen Clarke, assistant superintendent for the Alachua County School Board, said the school board has been working since June to ensure that graduation at Citizens Field is a memorable night for the class of 2016.
Read More »Lifted Ban Sees 145 Percent Spending Increase On Athlete Meals
Following the NCAA's lifting of a limit on university spending for student-athlete meals and dietary supplements, a survey shows major college athletic program have greatly increased spending.
Read More »UF Cornhole, Cart Races Raise Money for Charity
While UF Campaign for Charities raises money year-round, its general campaign began on campus in October with fundraising events scheduled throughout the month.
Read More »UAA Partners With College Of Engineering To Fix Broken Seats
In an effort to keep fans safe on game day, the University Athletic Association and the College of Engineering have partnered to have students develop brackets that will be used to fix seats in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Read More »Florida State Student Fights Concealed Carry Rules On Game Day
FSU student Rebekah Hargrove and Florida Carry, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the school after the university prohibited Hargrove from leaving her firearm in her car during last weekend's football game.
Read More »For One Gator Walk-on, Hard Work Pays Off
Case Harrison, who grew up in Gainesville and sold drinks in the Swamp his senior year of high school, is now on the football team and one of a few walk-on scholarship winners.
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