Campus Articles

The Wall Street Journal named the University of Florida the No. 1 public university in the country in its “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report. 

The University of Florida will return to normal operating status on Thursday, Aug. 31. Classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, will resume as well.

The Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida had its Butterfly Rainforest staff catch all 700 of its butterflies before Hurricane Idalia. 

An FAQ list of questions concerning Hurricane Idalia. 

Due to Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecasted to make landfall as a major hurricane, the University of Florida campus will close and classes will be canceled beginning at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and continuing through Wednesday, Aug. 30. All academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams, will also be canceled during that time.

This page, which will be updated regularly, contains a list of campus operations that have been impacted by Hurricane Idalia.

As officials monitor Tropical Storm Idalia in the Gulf of Mexico, UF faculty with expertise in a variety of related topics are available to the media to provide insight and commentary.

The University of Florida kicks off the fall semester by renewing its commitment to traffic, pedestrian, and bicyclist safety through collaborative events that will continue for the next several weeks.

The University of Florida and the Florida Department of Transportation are partnering during the first day of the fall semester to educate the campus community about pedestrian, scooter, and bicycle safety.

Damon Woodard is a UF professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of UF’s Applied Artificial Intelligence Group.

International Beer Day is a global celebration of beer, taking place in pubs, breweries, and backyards all over the world. One University of Florida scientist uses beer in a special way to help educate audiences about imperiled species, including some at risk of extinction.

More than 3,100 students are expected to graduate from UF this summer during the course of three commencement ceremonies held in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center Aug. 11-12.  More than 2,000 graduates to celebrate summer commencement

 Joe Glover's transformative leadership as UF provost for the last 15 years guided the university to 'new heights'

Mitchell Estrin, professor of clarinet in the School of Music, recently received Honorary Membership to the International Clarinet Association recognizing his accomplished career as a musician and educator.

The University of Florida Police Department was recently honored for being a national leader in mental health initiatives and programs.