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…
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…
The Career Connections Center will hold five hour-long virtual workshops hosted by University of Florida alumni between July 12-22. The sessions, which students can register for here, will feature experts in electrical engineering, human resources, entomology, product management and fundraising. Students will also get a clear look at how the…
The University of Florida kicked off the Summer B semester on Monday, resuming fully in-person operations for the first time since the start of the pandemic. As the day went on, students explored the campus, introducing themselves to new friends while others spent time at the Plaza of the Americas…
Beginning today, July 1, the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Florida is changing its name to the Division of Student Life. Dr. D’Andra Mull, vice president for Student Life, said the new name clearly aligns with the division’s mission to holistically support students “to and through” their…
Dr. Monica Webb, director of GatorWell Health Promotion Services at the University of Florida, has been appointed to the American College Health Association board of directors. As one of four members-at-large, she will be a key liaison between the board and college health professionals from more than 800 institutions across…
The American College Personnel Association ranked the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Florida among the field’s 30 most promising workplaces in the U.S. in 2021. The ranking is based on a study of the professional development opportunities, workplace culture and staff diversity at 1,200 institutions. Dr. D’Andra…
