University of Florida Students rallied at Turlington Plaza on Thursday in concert with over 40 other universities across the U.S. to protest President Trump's executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-dominant countries and his proposed Mexican border wall.
Read More »UF President, Student Organizations Respond To Immigration Executive Order
After President Trump signed an executive order Friday that halted refugees from seven majority-Muslim countries from being admitted to the United States, the local community and the University of Florida responded.
Read More »Another Swastika Wearer Spotted Near Rally To Commemorate Auschwitz Liberation
Students and the public met at Turlington Plaza to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the liberation of infamous Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz. The rally comes in the wake of sightings of at least two men walking on UF's campus with swastikas on their clothing.
Read More »Man Wearing Swastika Explains Why He Came To Turlington Plaza
A man wearing a swastika armband was met by a crowd of 200-plus protesters Thursday at the University of Florida.
Read More »‘No Fascist USA’: Trump Supporters, Opponents Duel On UF’s Campus
University of Florida students gathered at the school's Turlington Plaza Monday afternoon to initially protest the election of Donald Trump as president, but the protestors were quickly met by Trump supporters.
Read More »At Demonstration, UF Group Campaigns For Syrian Refugee Scholarships
If UF waives tuition costs, the International Institute of Education's Syria Consortium will cover the living costs.
Read More »UF Students, Community Remember 9/11
UF students and community members gathered to honor the 15th anniversary of September 11.
Read More »Turlington Vigil Held In Response To Recent Shootings
More than 150 people gathered in Turlington Plaza on Monday night in response to the shootings of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and others.
Read More »Gainesville Community Rallies To Support Missouri Students
Members of the NAACP University of Florida chapter, UF Student Government and members of the community gathered Wednesday to stand in solidarity with students at the University of Missouri. Minority students at the university have received threats via the anonymous Yik Yak app.
Read More »New UF Graduate Certificate To Focus On Disabilities In Society
The University of Florida is offering a disabilities studies graduate certificate this spring. The program joins an existing undergraduate minor and will help to dispel misconceptions about disability in society.
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