Tag Archives: Bernie Machen

Today the Florida Board of Governors unanimously confirmed the selection of Dr. Kent Fuchs as the 12th president of the University of Florida, taking over Bernie Machen’s position.

UF held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new chemistry and chemical biological building Friday. The building, which will cost $67 million, is one of six major construction projects on campus.

Florida Quarterback Treon Harris has been accused of a sexual battery, and has been suspended from University Athletic Association activities pending the outcome of the University of Florida Police Department investigation into the allegations.

University of Florida President Bernie Machen delivered the State of the University address earlier today, highlighting some of 2013-2014 accomplishments and listing some of the university's goals for the upcoming year.

University of Florida President Bernie Machen participated in the ALS "Ice Bucket Challenge" on Monday. Machen nominated all YouTube viewers as well as the president of UF Student Government and the vice president of the UF Division of Student Affairs.

The University of Florida launched the new presidential search process on Thursday.

Professor George L. Dawson was named the UF Levin College of Law's interim dean today after the search for the new dean had ended.

The second wave of fund allocations for the University of Florida to reach top ten preeminence is underway.

During a discussion on Wednesday with the Retired Faculty of UF, Bernie Machen outlined the three initiatives he plans to focus on in his last year as president.

The inventor of Gatorade was honored with the Great Floridian award on Thursday. The ceremony took place at Gainesville's Cade Museum.