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Kent Fuchs will serve as interim president of the University of Florida effective August 1, UF’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously.
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University of Florida faculty conducted a record $1.26 billion in research in fiscal year 2024, thanks in part to a nearly 10% increase in federally funded research, compared to FY2023.
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Are you a Gator alum under the age of 40 or know someone who is? The UF Alumni Association is looking for the next class of outstanding young alumni. Applications are now open; follow headline link to apply.
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Last summer, 15 UF engineering students spent six weeks in Berlin tackling pressing world problems. The students set out to develop an easier pill bottle, mitigate coastal pollution, plan a micro-green grocer with sustainable products, straighten the posture of computer users and employ crowdsourcing to increase EV chargers in rural areas.
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STEPUP participant and incoming freshman Landry Mooney talks to UF student Lindsey Blaskowski.
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Short for Successful Transition and Enhanced Preparation for Undergraduates program, STEPUP celebrated its 30th anniversary this summer, reveling in the success of more than 800 STEPUP alumni. The 30th class of about 50 incoming freshmen completed its stint in July, heading home after six weeks of college courses, candid conversations, early morning busses, wee-hours returns, team building and a deep dive into all things Gator Nation.
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Michael Tonks, Ph.D., a professor, has been appointed as the acting chair of the Department of Materials Science & Engineering (MSE), effective immediately. Tonks, the associate chair since 2019, has been an integral member of MSE since joining in 2017. His dedication to excellence in teaching, research and service has significantly contributed to the department’s success.
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Mark your calendar for Grand Guard 50th Reunion Weekend Oct. 24-26 in Gainesville. This event provides a meaningful experience for Gators who have reached the 50th anniversary of their first graduation.
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A new, easy-to-use HIV-detection test kit being developed at the University of Florida using advanced CRISPR technology shows promise as an early-warning alarm system that could save millions of lives. Piyush Jain, Ph.D., an assistant professor at UF’s Department of Chemical Engineering, and his team are working toward finalizing their HIV infection-detection method. With results in minutes, the test will help patients receive treatment sooner and potentially lower the amount of virus in their bodies to undetectable levels.
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Jacob Chung, Ph.D., stands as the epitome of the American Dream. In 1971, at age 23, he moved to the United States from Taiwan with one suitcase and $1,000. He had earned his bachelor’s degree from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan and planned to become an aerospace engineer in America. Now an esteemed professor with the UF’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Chung was awarded the Exceptional Public Service Medal from NASA in late June. The award is among the highest honors bestowed by the NASA Glenn Research Center Awards Office.
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Swarup Bhunia, Ph.D., left, and UF Health foot and ankle surgeon R. James Toussaint, M.D.
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UF Health's R. James Toussaint and UF engineering professor Swarup Bhunia, Ph.D., have invented a new wearable Bluetooth device they hope will revolutionize patient safety in orthopaedics, allowing doctors and patients to receive real-time alerts from an unobtrusive electronic sensor pasted on a limb or worn in a shoe.
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Dean's Excellence Fund
Gifts made to the Dean’s Excellence Fund help students through experiential learning opportunities that emphasize team-based learning, hands-on projects, student-organized competitions, internships, and externships to develop their leadership and innovation skills.
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