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06/04/2026
UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering researchers are exploring how lasers could help astronauts build structures on the moon using materials already available there.
How laser “origami” could build structures in space The technology could create new possibilities for building tools, infrastructure and other systems in space
06/02/2026
Dr. Stuart Bell will hold forums tomorrow at Emerson Hall with the campus community⬇️
- Students: 1 p.m.
- Faculty: 2:15 p.m.
- Employees: 3:30 p.m.
President Search | University of Florida Members of the UF community are invited to join forums on June 3 in Emerson Alumni Hall to hear directly from Dr. Stuart Bell. There will be three different forums:
06/01/2026
A UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student is satellite-tagging sea turtles to help solve Florida's boat-strike crisis. 🐢
UF graduate student studying turtle movement patterns to decrease boat strikes Tracking sea turtle movement patterns along Florida’s coast to identify danger zones and help reduce deadly boat collisions.
05/28/2026
Exciting news for future Gators! 🐊🤩
The University of Florida will add Early Decision as an admission application option, providing first-time students with the opportunity to secure their spot in the Gator Nation at an earlier stage of the admissions cycle.
This binding option will allow highly qualified students, who are confident in UF as their clear first choice, to apply as early as Aug. 1 and receive an admissions decision by Dec. 11.
UF adds Early Decision admissions option starting Fall '27 UF announced Thursday it will add Early Decision as an admission application option, providing first-time students with the opportunity to secure their spot in the Gator Nation at an earlier stage of the admissions cycle.
05/27/2026
Dr. Stuart Bell will visit and hold forums with the campus community on June 3 at Emerson Hall. Students, faculty and staff are invited to submit questions ahead of these sessions by May 31.
05/25/2026
More than a landmark.
Century Tower was built in memory of students and alumni who died in service. This Memorial Day and every day, we remember and honor them. 🇺🇸
Dr. Stuart Bell will visit Gainesville on June 3 to meet with students, faculty and staff. Members of the UF community are invited to join forums beginning at 1:00 p.m. in Emerson Hall.
The UF Board of Trustees will interview Dr. Bell on June 10.
Visit presidentsearch.ufl.edu to submit questions and for more information.
05/18/2026
Dr. Stuart Bell has been unanimously recommended by UF’s Presidential Search Committee as the sole finalist for consideration by the Board of Trustees to serve as the University of Florida’s 14th president.
Dr. Stuart R. Bell Unanimously Recommended as Sole Finalist for University of Florida President The University of Florida Presidential Search Advisory Committee unanimously recommended Dr. Stuart R. Bell to the Board of Trustees as the sole finalist to serve as the university’s 14th president.
05/13/2026
📣 The 2026 UF Homecoming & Gator Growl headliner is Nikki Glaser! 🎤 See you soon, Gator Nation!