Below you'll find a list of all posts from August, 2021
In early August, elementary school students and their families filtered through the doors of a Gainesville church. They were there to pick up free school supplies, including backpacks, notebooks, writing utensils and school uniforms. Many stayed to mingle, eating dinner, lining up for cotton candy and listening to music. The…
Historically Black sororities and fraternities are known for their steady advocacy and strong pride. Now, for the first time, the leaders of Black Greek-letter organizations at the University of Florida will welcome home members who joined during the pandemic. Their message? “We can do it even better. Like, if you…
Back-to-school jitters are a universal experience. But for some students stepping onto college campuses for the first time, the nerves could be the result of more than a year of virtual learning. “It’s exciting to have students who were freshmen last year but are really having an on-campus experience this…
The start of the fall semester is upon us, and it’s bringing more than just new classes and new students. There’s a lot to look forward to in the coming months – and a lot to catch up on. If you’re returning to Gainesville after a few semesters away, here’s…
When Jonathan Yorkowitz graduated from Union University with a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, he was planning on pursuing a career in TV news. But a single graduate assistantship in housing and residence life changed his career trajectory. Now, as the new associate dean of students and director of the Dean…
The Division of Student Life and the Office of Admissions at the University of Florida have launched a virtual campus tour featuring 14 locations around campus, including Century Tower, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and the Plaza of the Americas. The tour, available on the free GatorWay mobile app from the…
