Office of Community Relations
UF Government and Community Relations
We present  UF in the Community  to spotlight the positive impact of UF in our region. Across our 16 colleges and numerous institutes and health care facilities, our shared mission includes outreach and service to improve and enrich our community, nation and the world.   

North Central Florida is home to our faculty, staff and our 50,000+ students. Like all area residents,   we seek to create 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.​
  • UF HAS CREATED A DRAFT PLAN FOR REOPENING THAT FOLLOWS THE STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BLUEPRINT
The Florida Board of Governors, the state university system’s governing board, has approved a  broad blueprint  for reopening the state’s public universities this fall. The blueprint stresses as a foundational priority the health and welfare of students, faculty, staff and others while giving individual universities flexibility in their reopening rules, procedures and guidelines. Under the blueprint, universities are developing their own reopening plans.

The University of Florida's draft plan can be found at this link: UF Reopening Plan--Draft .
  • President Fuchs asks Gator Nation to come together against racism and hate, in support of justice
Last Friday, President Fuchs posted a video to Twitter condemning the killing of George Floyd and other killings around the country due to ignorance, racism and hate.

"I ask everyone at UF and throughout the Gator Nation to consider their actions, sphere of influence and how they can personally be part of positive change," Fuchs said.
  • New genomic test could change patient outcomes
  • Understanding, managing and relieving stress: UF Health wellness expert and emergency medicine physician talks about how to relieve chronic stress during COVID-19
Staying present and practicing gratitude are helpful to lowering anxiety and relieving stress.
  • IFAS studies impact of COVID-19 on agriculture and marine industries
  • How to Work from Home Without Losing Your Mind (Mostly)
  • Listen to the new UF Podcast: Unstoppable Minds
Real stories of UF students and faculty overcoming challenges to tackle the world’s greatest obstacles
  • UF medical students help homeless during COVID-19
  • UF Updates on COVID-19
  • UF Health COVID-19 Site
UF Resources for Kids:
  • Florida Museum of Natural History: Scientist in Every School
  • IFAS: Bite-Sized Science Webinar Series
Community Resources:
  • Florida Department of Health: COVID-19 data and surveillance dashboard
  • Alachua County
  • City of Alachua
  • City of Gainesville
  • Greater Gainesville Chamber
  • United Way of North Central Florida
Stay Well.
Susan Crowley
Assistant Vice President, Community Relations