University of Florida football season-ticket prices will increase next year for the first time since 2011, the UAA announced at a meeting Thursday. Board members also discussed the construction updates of the O'Connell Center and Otis Hawkins Center.
Read More »HiPerGator 2.0 Ranks Second Among Public University Supercomputers
UF's supercomputer, the HiPerGator 2.0, has been ranked one of the nation's best by Top500. Not only is it capable of expediting research impacting the lives of Alzheimer's patients and farmers, but it could also handily win a game of Jeopardy.
Read More »UF Holds International Education Week To Highlight Global Students
UF is celebrating international students during the week of Nov. 16 through events, speakers, presentations and an awards ceremony. The International Education Week shines a spotlight on international students and educators at UF, helping to show the importance of a global campus.
Read More »School Shootings Vigil Held On Turlington Plaza
The vigil organized by Student Government in memory of the death and injured in the Umpqua Community College was also held in memory of the victims of the Northern Arizona University when news broke about the second shooting only 8 days later.
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 »Gov. Rick Scott Awards Entrepreneurs At UF Innovation Hub
Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited the Innovation Hub at UF on Thursday to recognize the entrepreneurial success of several Gainesville startup companies.
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.
Read More »Community Leaders Sign Education Compact
Community, business, government and education leaders signed a compact aiming to improve educational outcomes and opportunities for students in Alachua County through collaborative efforts. The compact was signed on Monday by 21 people.
Read More »UF Chapter Of ZBT To Close Immediately
In the wake of allegations of misconduct at an event in Panama City Beach, the University of Florida's Zeta Beta Tau chapter will close as of Tuesday. Members of the fraternity were accused of disrespecting wounded veterans.
Read More »UF Zeta Beta Tau Under Investigation After Disrespecting Veterans
The University of Florida chapter of Zeta Beta Tau is under investigation after disrespecting wounded veterans at an event in Panama City Beach. While the fraternity has suspended its actions, the university is looking into further sanctions.
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