



UF Earns Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement Efforts
UF has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national designation that recognizes colleges and universities committed to meaningful community partnerships.




UF Continues to Hold Its Place Among US News Top Public Universities
The University of Florida has ranked No. 7 among public universities in the country, marking the eighth consecutive year UF has placed among the nation’s top 10 public institutions, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report




University of Florida Research Spending at Record $1.33 Billion for FY2025, New Awards at $1.2 Billion
Faculty conducted a record $1.33 billion in research in fiscal year 2025, advancing new medical treatments, supporting Florida’s farmers and helping to grow statewide industries such as aerospace and semiconductors.




Forbes Ranks UF #5 Among Best U.S. Public Universities
Forbes has named UF 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 was named the No. 30 university overall in the United States and the highest-ranking Florida school.
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From Semiconductors to Table Tennis. Meet Shubham Ravan.(opens in a new tab)
Originally from Kolhapur, India, Shubham Ravan is a first-year master’s student and graduate student researcher specializing in semiconductor fabrication and characterization. His expertise lies in scaling processes from lab to commercial scale, optimizing manufacturing efficiency.

UF ranked top 4 public university in TME magazine list(opens in a new tab)
UF has been ranked among the top four public universities in the nation in the TIME’s 2026 list of America’s Best Colleges and and 16th overall in its America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027 list.

America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027(opens in a new tab)
the University of Florida ranks No. 16 overall and among the top four public universities in TIME’s inaugural ranking, recognizing colleges for student outcomes, learning environment and value.

From Gainesville to the Global Stage: Meet UF Rising Star Allison Probert (opens in a new tab)
In a field often defined by precision and data, Allison Probert found her most meaningful discovery outside the lab. Originally from North Carolina, she came to the University of Florida in 2022 to pursue her Ph.D. in nuclear engineering. She quickly found not only world-class research opportunities but a community that supported and inspired her.

Calm Under Pressure: How a UF Engineer Found Purpose ‘Below Deck’(opens in a new tab)
For Hugo Ortega, a UF engineering-alumnus-turned-yacht-captain and reality star, being on Below Deck is a real-time test of the systems thinking and problem-solving skills he learned as a materials science major.

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Featured Master’s Programs: M.S. in Applied Data Science & M.S. in AI Systems
The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and the Department of Engineering Education have unveiled two new Master’s programs, the M.S. in Applied Data Science and the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence Systems.
M.S. in Artificial Intelligence Systems
The M.S. program in Artificial Intelligence Systems addresses the increasing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) across diverse industries and the growing demand for skilled professionals in this field.
M.S. in Applied Data Science
The M.S. program in Applied Data Science addresses the rising demand for data science professionals in today’s dynamic technological landscape.