University of Florida Innovation Academy

Today's the day! 🐊

Our students have worked extremely hard this summer while learning how to apply their innovative skills to real world problems in their communities. Come see for yourself how IA students are leading the way with their real world problem solving skills.

Come out to the Florida Gym between 2:00 and 5:00PM and attend this summer's Catalyst Innovation Showcase.

See you there!

Only 1 day until Catalyst! 🐊✨🐊

We are super excited and cannot wait to see you all there to support our wonderful students.

Details:
June 12
2-5PM
Florida Gym

Time is ticking! ⏰
Catalyst is only 2 days away and we cannot wait to see what our students are presenting at the innovation showcase.

Here are the details:
June 12
2-5PM
Florida Gym

See you there!

Only 3 days until the Catalyst Showcase! ⌛

Get ready to see what our Innovation Academy students have worked on this summer to see "How might we reduce falls among Veterans in inpatient settings?"

Details:
June 12
2-5PM
Florida Gym

We are excited to see everyone there!

The event of the summer is only one week away!🐊🐊

Throughout the summer semester teams in the Innovation Academy have been working to find out "How might we reduce falls among Veterans in inpatient settings?"

Our students will be showcasing their projects on June 12 from 2-5PM in the Florida gym. Family, friends and anyone interested in seeing how students in the IA are applying their problem solving, innovation and entrepreneurial skills to problems in their communities are invited to attend.

We are extremely excited for this showcase and hope to see you all there!

Details:
June 12
2-5PM
Florida Gym

Deadline Extended!

If you missed the deadline for the senior project in Maynooth don't worry, we have extended the deadline until 6/28/26. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to earn 5 credits from our amazing inductor's while exploring Ireland!

Here are the courses for the senior project:
IDS 4950 – Innovation Academy Senior Project: 2 Credits
IDS 4941 – Innovation Academy Internship: 3 Credits

Apply here: https://innovationacademy.ufl.edu/student-life/study-abroad/

Meet Jordan Dobish, our June 2026 IA Trailblazer! 🔥

Jordan is an Advertising major with minors in public relations and innovation. Read her blog "How Failing Fast Helped Me Find My Place at UF" on the IA website linked below.

Do you know of an IA student student going above and beyond? Nominate them to be next month's Trailblazer on our website linked below.

https://innovationacademy.ufl.edu/student-life/trailblazers/

The event of the summer is only two weeks away!🐊🐊

Throughout the summer semester teams in the Innovation Academy have been working to find out "How might we reduce falls among Veterans in inpatient settings?"

Our students will be showcasing their projects on June 12 from 2-5PM in the Florida gym. Family, friends and anyone interested in seeing how students in the IA are applying their problem solving, innovation and entrepreneurial skills to problems in their communities.

We are extremely excited for this showcase and hope to see you all there!

Details:
June 12
2-5PM
Florida Gym

In observance of Memorial Day our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 with regular hours. Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday.

May 22nd is the last day to apply to study abroad in Maynooth.

A quick reminder about the program:

Five credits, two requirements, one country. IDS 4950 (2 cr) + IDS 4941 (3 cr), taught by UF faculty in Maynooth, Ireland.

Travel dates are locked. Out October 17, back November 21, 2026 — slots into your fall calendar without rearranging your entire year.

Apply here: https://ufabroad.internationalcenter.ufl.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=14565