The University of Florida Board of Trustees’ Governance, Government Relations and Internal Affairs Committee approved a recommendation to select the area around the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center as the site of its new campus in Jacksonville, Chair Mori Hosseini announced today.

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The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognized the University of Florida for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.

Florida youth are setting their career sights on the stars with the 4-H youth development program’s space-based career initiatives.

The University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering announced today the establishment of the Florida Semiconductor Institute, a campus- and state-wide coordinating hub to provide intellectual and technological leadership for semiconductors in the 21st Century.

Patients diagnosed with a condition that requires medication isn’t just a health issue; it’s a financial one. They often have to make tough decisions about whether to focus on their healing or provide more income for their families. UF pharmacy student Melissa Thivierge recalls the exact moment she learned about this reality and discovered that pharmacists may be key to helping combat the problem statewide.

University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, a perennial leader in health care in Florida, was again recognized Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals survey for excellence in adult patient care, with five medical specialties ranked among the nation’s elite.

Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State’s environment, economy and public safety. South Florida’s warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made it a hotspot for these non-native, cryptic reptiles. However, finding these elusive creatures has always been a challenge – until now.

University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital has been verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center, one 67 in the nation to earn the distinction. The verification means that the hospital meets the ACS’s highest standards for staff, resources and equipment to optimally handle a child’s life-threatening injuries.

Thousands of high school students across Florida will embark on artificial intelligence coursework this coming school year, strengthening efforts by Florida public school officials and the University of Florida to equip the state’s youth with the essential skills required for an AI-enabled workforce.

The University of Florida Health Cancer Center launched a 40-foot-long mobile cancer screening bus that will expand access to lifesaving cancer screenings and essential health care services, including 3D mammograms and cervical, colon, and prostate cancer screenings.

The University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning has teamed up with Kibeam Learning™ to distribute 50,000 more Kibeam Wands™ to young readers. These small, handheld devices feature colorful lights, motion sensors, and friendly speaking voices that guide children through reading and activities.

Understanding that when someone is suffering from a stroke, brain equals time, UF Health unveiled its latest effort to speed treatment to patients.