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A $1 million donation from Autodesk will fund the equipment, renovations, and technical support behind the new Autodesk Design and Make Laboratory at the University of Florida, helping prepare students for careers in industrialized construction, an industry where 41% of today’s workforce nears retirement by 2031. The local workforce pipeline will be prime to help address the shortage of more than 121,000 homes and rental units in Florida.
University of Florida ranked No. 1 in new AI readiness assessment(opens in a new tab)
The University of Florida ranks No. 1 in the country among largest enrollment public universities in a new independent assessment measuring how well colleges and universities are preparing students for an artificial intelligence-driven future, highlighting UF’s investment in integrating AI across teaching, research and student experiences.
UF Health Cancer Institute researchers submitted a report to state officials outlining recommendations to address the physical, emotional and practical challenges faced by cancer survivors and caregivers. Proposed solutions include establishing caregiver peer support systems, as well as improving the transition from specialized oncology to primary care.
UF turns research strength into innovation impact(opens in a new tab)
According to the 2025 AUTM Licensing Survey of nearly 200 public and private universities, released earlier this month, UF placed among the nation’s Top 10 on several key measures tracking how effectively discoveries move from the laboratory to the marketplace. UF ranked fifth nationally in invention disclosures and licenses and options, eighth in patents issued and 10th in patent applications.