Celebrate Earth Day
Join Alachua County, the City of Gainesville, UF, Santa Fe College and other organizations to celebrate Earth Day. A variety of free, family-friendly events are planned, including park ranger-led hikes, music, tree planting, food and more. You can also explore Earth Day resources and how you can make a difference on the GatorCare website. Visit the Alachua County […]
Our summer photo contest is back starting in May!
Summer is just around the corner, bringing with it opportunities to explore, recharge and reconnect with loved ones. Whether you are “staycationing” close to home or embarking on a journey across the world, we invite you to share your favorite summer photographs from May 1 through Aug. 18 for a chance to win one of […]
More than 100 children of TEAMS employees receive HEO scholarship
UFHR recently awarded 127 eligible TEAMS employees’ children the Higher Education Opportunity, or HEO, scholarship. The scholarship program provides children of full-time TEAMS employees with tuition assistance for an undergraduate education at UF — or at any public community or state college in Florida if the student is not accepted to UF. Visit the HEO […]
Celebrating three years of outstanding contributors to sustainability or health and well-being
Recently, the Office of Sustainability and the Healthy Gators Coalition recognized ten individuals and groups for the annual Champions for Change Awards, which recognize UF community members who have made significant contributions in the areas of sustainability and health during their time at UF. Learn more in this Office of Sustainability article.
UF researchers help develop highly accurate 30-second coronavirus test
UF researchers helped develop a COVID-19 testing device that can detect coronavirus infection in as little as 30 seconds as sensitively and accurately as a PCR test, the gold standard of testing. The device could transform public health officials’ ability to quickly detect and respond to the coronavirus — or the next pandemic. Learn more in this […]
Does medical marijuana work? Florida consortium seeks answers
In a recent From Florida episode, Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy Almut Winterstein, Ph.D., described a consortium of nine Florida universities led by two UF professors, its three major efforts, and the opportunities and challenges to understanding how marijuana works as a medical treatment. Learn more and listen to […]
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Calling all bibliophiles! You won’t want to miss the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale, which kicks off on April 23 and runs for five days. More than 500,000 gently used books, games, records and more will be available for purchase at bargain prices, with proceeds benefiting the Alachua County Library District Projects. The […]
Take me out to the ball game … with UF Employee Nights!
The Florida Gators will host two UF Employee Nights next week, offering free tickets to both the Gators Baseball and Gators Softball games. Faculty and staff can download up to four free tickets to attend next week’s baseball game against Stetson on Tuesday and softball game against the University of South Florida on Wednesday. Tickets […]
“I wanna tell ya…” about the Bob Hope Exhibition opening event
Join the George A. Smathers Libraries for the exhibition opening event of the Bob Hope Collection at the University of Florida on April 20. Bob Hope’s daughter, Linda Hope, will join the program for a conversation with Dean of Libraries Judy Russell, and Collection Curator Jim Liversidge. Register for the event through Eventbrite.
More than 100,000 Florida students reached in free book program
The New Worlds Reading Initiative is a free book delivery program advancing literacy and a love of reading throughout the state. In fewer than five months since the first books were delivered, the program has enrolled more than 100,000 Florida students to receive a book delivered to their doorstep monthly. Learn more in this UF News […]