Office of Community Relations
UF Government and Community Relations
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Across the University of Florida, our 16 colleges, numerous institutes and health care facilities embrace our shared mission of outreach and service to improve and enrich our community, nation and the world. UF in the Community spotlights the impact of UF in our region.
Although UF has students and employees throughout the state, North Central Florida is home to much of our faculty and staff and to our 50,000+ students. Like all area residents, we want a vibrant, safe, healthy and equitable place in which to live and thrive. Here are some of the ways in which we are enhancing our shared community.
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UF College of Education working with administrators, staff and students at Terwilliger Elementary School toward school improvement |
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The UF College of Education is in the midst of a two-year contract with Alachua County Public Schools to work with administrators, staff and students at Terwilliger Elementary School toward school improvement. Although Terwilliger received two consecutive school grades of “D” in 2017 and 2018, the school raised its grade to a “C” by the conclusion of the 2019 academic year. It was at this point in time that three personnel from the college joined the Terwilliger Turnaround Partnership. |
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Meet the new UF Dean of the Warrington College of Business |
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On August 1, the Warrington College of Business welcomed its new dean, Saby Mitra. As Dean Mitra leads Warrington into its future, we invite you to get to know him professionally and personally. We asked Dean Mitra a series of questions about his academic career and personal interests. Read on to learn more about Warrington’s new dean. |
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Bank of America executive named University of Florida Chief Financial Officer |
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A Bank of America executive with 30 years of experience at some of the nation’s most vaunted financial institutions has been named the University of Florida’s senior vice president and chief financial officer.
Chris Cowen, managing director and co-head of the higher education finance group with Bank of America Merrill Lynch in San Francisco, will be on campus in his new role at UF this fall.
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Blood tests for Alzheimer’s: 2 UF neuroscientists explain the recent findings |
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A blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease moved closer to reality this week after new findings were announced at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on July 29, 2020. The test showed extremely high accuracy – around 90% – for detecting chemicals in the blood that are specific for Alzheimer’s. |
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UF Racial Justice Research Fund established to support scholarship on the Black experience |
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The University of Florida has committed $400,000 toward a Racial Justice Research Fund to support research and scholarship that will inform understanding of the Black experience, racial justice, diversity, equity and inclusion on campus and beyond.
UF President Kent Fuchs said in June that the university would use the 2020-2021 academic year to focus on the Black experience, racism and inequity. This funding opportunity – developed jointly by UF Research and the Chief Diversity Officer – is designed to support that effort by encouraging and supporting research and scholarship that underscores and advances racial justice at UF.
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UF/IFAS to explore how to support urban farming across Florida |
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As Florida rapidly becomes more metropolitan and urban agriculture expands, a UF/IFAS grant funds research to address the challenges and opportunities urban farmers face.
The research will characterize existing urban agriculture operations across the state and identify the areas with the most activity. Then, UF/IFAS faculty will participate in workshops to develop research and Extension projects to fill any information gaps related to urban food production.
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University Athletic Association Listen, Lean and Act Initiative: Black in predominantly white sports – Part 3
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The third panel discussion of the University Athletic Association's Listen, Learn & Act Initiative examined the experiences of student-athletes of color in primarily white sports.
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Which type of at-home worker are you?
Warrington College of Business assistant professor examines at-home work challenges and styles
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Unlike employees happily attending Zoom meetings in pajama bottoms while working from home, Brian Swider would rather be in his office.
That’s because Swider, an assistant professor of management in the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business, is a segmenter. The science of work tells us that segmenters like to keep work at work and home at home — the opposite of integrators, who are content to bounce back and forth between home and work obligations, polishing a project at 10 p.m. and folding laundry between meetings. But both types need recovery time to stay healthy and productive.
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Here’s a preview of 2020-21 Season at the UF Phillips Center for the Preforming Arts |
Join us from the comfort of your home as Director Brian Jose gives you the inside scoop on our upcoming performances.
Find out what makes each performance special as well as important updates about our organization, including how UFPA is working to ensure a safe and enjoyable audience experience for fall and spring semester performances, when and how you will be able to buy tickets to performances, and more.
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Tips for staying hydrated and fit this summer: Plank, Drank and Thank Us Later |
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Staying hydrated is essential in Florida's summer months, when the heat index can often reach triple digits. Dehydration can cause heat illnesses, and chronic dehydration can lead to other complications such as kindey stones. Roughly 60% of our bodies are made up of water—no wonder we need to replenish it daily! |
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UF Health is working tirelessly on the front lines fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how you can support our efforts and continue to support our community |
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Check out the Florida Museum of Natural History Discovery Time video series for kids
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- Virtual summer camps are coming to the Florida Museum of Natural History
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- Florida Museum of Natural History: Scientist in Every School
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- IFAS: Bite-Sized Science Webinar Series
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- Florida Department of Health: COVID-19 data and surveillance dashboard
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- Greater Gainesville Chamber
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- United Way of North Central Florida
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Susan Crowley
Assistant Vice President, Community Relations
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