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The University of Florida administration created an emergency relief fund to aid students, staff and faculty following the tremendous impact of Hurricane Irma.
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Former UF Professor Contributes Decades Of Research To Florida Citrus Industry
This story profiles Bill Castle and his extensive work in Florida's citrus industry.
Read More »UF Student Wins International Essay Contest About Peace
University of Florida student, Narayan Kulkarni, recently won Gio Peace's International Essay Contest. His essay, which shares his story on the treatment he received from peers after 9/11 due to his ethnicity, was chosen out of 8,943 essays from 148 countries. Kulkarni will receive his award in Japan this week.
Read More »Local Hispanic Teachers Receive Excellence In Education Award
Maria Gonzalez of Dunnellon Elementary School and Grisell Santiago of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School received the Excellence in Education Award earlier this month. The annual award was sponsored by Volunteer Florida, the Florida Department of Education and the Executive Office of the Governor as a part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Read More »Gator Run 5K invites Gators to show their true colors
The Gator Run 5K will take place 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Flavet Field. Runners are asked to bring school supplies with them to benefit Idylwild Elementary School. Those interested in participating can register in person or online.
Read More »National School Lunch Week celebrated in Alachua County
Eggplant is the star of school lunches throughout Florida this week. As part of National School Lunch Week, which kicked off across the nation on Monday, Alachua County is hosting events throughout the week.
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