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“Service is a core pillar in my life because I want to make a difference,” said Catherine White, a fourth-year political science student at the University of Florida (UF). “I care about giving back and creating relationships within my community.” White has been inspired by helping others for as long…
Great Gator Welcome is the official start to a new semester at the University of Florida (UF). From Jan. 9 to Jan. 13, the Division of Student Life hosted events to celebrate students returning to campus after the holiday break. “Great Gator Welcome is a time students can build community…
Virginia White has dreamed of becoming a veterinarian since she was 3. But that dream was tested when, as a teenager, she received troubling news: She’s allergic to most furry animals. This realization may have discouraged some individuals, but nothing could stop White from achieving her dream. She just had…
University of Florida students interested in the great outdoors have been finding an outlet in Florida Alternative Breaks since spring break 1993, when 21 Gators traveled down to Miami to help reconstruct homes damaged in Hurricane Andrew. The service trip was followed by a two-night camping excursion in Fiesta Key….
Infused with deep cultural knowledge, the perspectives of Indigenous peoples both predate and drive scientific discoveries. In a workshop at the national conference of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, abbreviated AISES, a physicist recounted how a team of scientists introduced a new predator into an environment in the…
Cooking classes, musical theater productions, sports games and theme parks may not be the first things students imagine when they think about extracurriculars. But GatorDays, a recent addition to the University of Florida’s department of Student Activities & Involvement, is changing the game. Launched in June 2021, GatorDays is a…
In May of 1979, Richard Nelson pulled his Chevy Sportvan into a dirt parking lot on the northeast side of campus, dropped his wheelchair lift and rolled to class. It was two years since the first civil rights law for people with disabilities was implemented and 11 years before the…
For generations, students who have served on the UF Homecoming & Gator Growl team have shaped the hallmark traditions for students, alumni, faculty, staff and the greater Gainesville community. Behind the celebrations, a force of more than 200 students orchestrates the events that draw thousands annually. As a result, Gator…
Located in the heart of the University of Florida campus, the Reitz Union is a familiar place for newcomers and alumni. However, more than a hub for student organizations and a spot to grab a quick bite to eat, it has long helped connect students to the arts. The Arts…
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…
