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Economist: UF MBA Full-Time among the best for career services and opportunities

The University of Florida’s Full-Time MBA has topped the list of programs offering the best career services and career opportunities according to the 2022 WhichMBA? Full-Time Rankings from The Economist. The ranking is calculated based on the experiences of alumni, who have consistently ranked UF MBA among the best programs when it comes to helping...
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National Science Foundation director visits UF

The director of the National Science Foundation, one of the country’s largest and most impactful federal research agencies, visited the University of Florida last week to discuss opportunities for university researchers as well as the agency’s priorities and vision. NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan, who oversees the $8.8 billion federal agency, toured various NSF-funded projects beginning...
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UF construction enhances campus safety, walkability

As the University of Florida advances a sweeping effort to modernize its campus and enhance pedestrian safety, two “gateway projects” are nearing completion that will make the campus entrances more pedestrian friendly and ultimately create approximately 86 acres of walkable, bicycle-friendly space.  This summer, the Newell Gateway, formerly a service drive at Newell Drive and...
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UF first among US public universities in tech transfer for economic return

The University of Florida ranks first among public universities and second nationwide in a new report that evaluates which U.S. universities are best at moving new discoveries from the lab and into the real world through research commercialization and STEM graduates. The report, “Research to Renewal: Advancing University Tech Transfer,” was produced by Heartland Forward,...
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Inflation drives April consumer sentiment down to record low level

Consumer sentiment among Floridians plummeted 4.4 points in April to 63.6 from a revised figure of 68 in March, reaching its lowest level in the last 10 years. “April’s drop is not surprising considering that prices have risen sharply for several consecutive months, straining household budgets and decreasing purchasing power. However, it is noteworthy that...
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UF selects Chartwells Higher Education as its partner for campus dining

The University of Florida has announced it has chosen Chartwells Higher Education as the official food provider for campus dining, effective July 1. UF issued a call for proposals from qualified food service companies in July 2021. After a thorough selection process, Chartwells was ultimately selected for its expertise in the higher education industry, ability...
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University-wide commencement time, speaker and more

Former University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow — who went on to play professional football and baseball and to be widely recognized for his philanthropy and motivational leadership — will serve as UF’s university-wide commencement speaker this spring in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. At UF, Tebow, who graduated in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in...
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UF researchers help develop highly accurate, 30-second coronavirus test

It is crucial to get a test result for a pathogen quickly, lest someone continue in their daily lives infecting others. And delays in testing have undoubtedly exacerbated the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the most accurate COVID-19 test often takes 24 hours or longer to return results from a lab. At-home test kits offer results in...
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UF trustees select SP&A Executive Search to lead national search for UF’s next president

The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select executive search firm SP&A Executive Search to lead the nationwide search for UF’s next president. The vote means the board will negotiate a contract with SP&A. The firm will not be retained until after the presidential search committee is announced, which is expected within...
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UF announces Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center

In its latest step to promote artificial intelligence (AI) and data science and integrate AI across the curriculum, the University of Florida has announced it will create an Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center. The new center, led by Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives David Reed, will be the campus focal point for academic activity at...