Moving the needle in higher education

Forbes ranks UF No. 5 among the nation’s best public universities

Forbes has named the University of Florida the No. 5 public university in the nation and among the top institutions in the country for return on investment, according to the newly released rankings for 2026.

UF researchers get closer to saliva test for breast cancer

University of Florida researchers have improved a potentially transformative handheld device to detect breast cancer in saliva, simplifying the design and confirming its accuracy. The pocket-sized biosensor quickly and accurately detected breast cancer and distinguished the type by measuring biomarkers in saliva samples.

Surprising finding could pave way for universal cancer vaccine

An experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumor-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study, bringing researchers one step closer to their goal of developing a universal vaccine to “wake up” the immune system against cancer.

Reading for pleasure in free fall: New study finds 40% drop over two decades

A sweeping new study from the University of Florida and University College London has found that daily reading for pleasure in the United States has declined by more than 40% over the last 20 years — raising urgent questions about the cultural, educational and health consequences of a nation reading less.

How a UF reading program is reaching classrooms worldwide

For more than 25 years, Holly Lane, Ph.D., has been laser-focused on a global educational goal: to ensure that students worldwide have access to information about reading. Her passion project, known as the University of Florida Literacy Institute, or UFLI, has already improved the literacy skills of more than 10 million children.

AI is changing how dental students learn, and Florida is leading the way

At the University of Florida College of Dentistry, artificial intelligence isn’t doing the thinking for students — it’s helping them think smarter. Instructional Designer III Carrie Wells, Ed.D., is working with faculty to turn AI into a learning partner.

UF secures $4.7 million Air Force contract to advance AI-driven decision-making in modern warfare

In partnership with the U.S. Air Force, the University of Florida has entered into a contract to develop and deploy an artificial intelligence and machine learning system to enhance end-to-end campaign analysis and decisions making in modern warfare. The $4.7 million contract enhances UF Engineering’s presence and mission at Eglin Air Force base in Florida’s Panhandle.

AI tool speeds diagnosis of acute leukemias

A team of University of Florida Health researchers has developed a digital tool that uses artificial intelligence to accelerate the diagnosis of acute leukemias. The result is a tool that can match patients to 27 leukemia subtypes as defined by the World Health Organization.

UF Health to continue caring for Team USA athletes through 2028 under extended agreement

University of Florida Health will continue providing expert medical care to Team USA athletes through the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games under an extended agreement with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.