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C3 creates new experiential learning scholarship

August 5, 2026

The UF Career Connection Center (C3) has created the new UF Thrive Experiential Learning Scholarship, which expands student pathways to meaningful learning beyond the classroom by reducing financial barriers for University of Florida students. UF Thrive provides financial support that enables students to participate in hands‑on opportunities that prepare them to apply their knowledge, develop professional skills, and become world‑ready […]

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Center for Experiential Learning launches with Sarah Furtney as director

May 12, 2025

The HWCOE office of Student Affairs’ new Center for Experiential Learning is launching this winter with inaugural director, Sarah Furtney, Ph.D. The Experiential Learning Center is a single place where students, faculty, advisors, and industry partners can go for information and support about co-curricular, outside-of-the-classroom, formative experiences for our Gator Engineering students.

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Center for Experiential Learning welcomes Joel Parker

May 9, 2025

Joel comes to us from HWCOE First Year Advising and has extensive experience as an advisor and educator for our students. He completed graduate studies in Art History at UF, earned an MFA in Painting at Washington University in St. Lous, and received BA’s in Studio Art and Art History from the College of Charleston. Joel started his career here at UF as an academic advisor in HWCOE Advising in 2014.

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