U.S. Air Force contract to expand UF’s research, innovation and education missions in Panhandle

February 13, 2025

In a continuing partnership, the U.S. Air Force has awarded the University of Florida a $49 million contract for cutting-edge research and workforce development at UF’s regional engineering campus adjacent to Eglin Air Force Base.

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Richard Vigeant

Richard Vigeant named director of Research & Engineering Education Facility

June 21, 2023

Dear Colleagues, Please join me in congratulating Richard Vigeant for agreeing to serve as the next Director of the Research & Engineering Education Facility (REEF), which is a College-led educational site that has served Eglin Air Force Base for more than 50 years. Richard joined the College in 2017 as the founding Director of Florida […]

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