Even in its current state, Russell Etling said the land’s beauty, history and tranquility make it a truly wondrous place.
Read More »Repairs Begin On Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Clock
The Historic Seth Thomas clock in downtown Gainesville is finally being repaired after it stopped ticking on June 25.
Read More »UF Journalism Alumnus Talks Alligators At Matheson Museum
UF College of Journalism and Communications alumni Jeff Klinkenberg will speak at the Matheson Museum on Nov. 13 about two things that go hand-in-hand: Florida and alligators.
Read More »University of Florida Gallery Features Notable Alumni
UF School of Art and Art History Alumni team up for a joint show at University Gallery through Dec. 4. Artists Robert Fichter and Mernet Larsen will discuss their work during a public reception at the gallery from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 6.
Read More »Gainesville Civil Rights Fight Remembered, Leader John Lewis To Speak At UF
Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis will speak at the University of Florida about his work during the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and his continued commitment to civil service. Lewis' upcoming visit brings back memories for some.
Read More »UF Professor Publishes First Draft Of Tree Of Life
A UF professor has published a first draft of a tree life that connects all of earth’s 2.3 million living organisms.
Read More »$50 Million Wertheim Donation Kickstarts New Future for College of Engineering
A $50 million donation by Dr. Herbert Wertheim helped to jumpstart a 5-year, $300 million funding project for improvements to the college of engineering and a new Engineering Innovation building.
Read More »University of Florida Libraries Awarded Grant, Digitizing Historic Newspapers
University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries was recently awarded a $288,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The grant allows Smathers to digitize 110,000 pages of six Floridian and Puerto Rican newspapers.
Read More »Students, Teachers Discuss Syrian Refugee Crisis
Gainesville residents discuss the Syrian refugee crisis and how it is affecting nations like America. With more than 4 million Syrian refugees abroad and 7 million internally displaced, the world is feeling the burden of the Syrian refugee crisis.
Read More »Bert the Bluff Oak’s Fate Revealed
Bert The Bluff Oak, a heritage tree on the University of Florida's campus, will be torn down sometime in the next week, according to Steve Orlando, senior director of UF media relations. UF has settled on design that will remove 36 trees in the area, including five other heritage trees.
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