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New crosswalks among safety improvements put in place at UF following hit-and-run death of Jacksonville student
Read full article: New crosswalks among safety improvements put in place at UF following hit-and-run death of Jacksonville studentThe fall semester at the University of Florida officially started Thursday, and state transportation officials reminded students about the importance of pedestrian safety.
University of Florida President Ben Sasse announces resignation to focus on family
Read full article: University of Florida President Ben Sasse announces resignation to focus on familyThe University of Florida President Ben Sasse announced Thursday night that he will resign from his position on July 31.
Florida Supreme Court hears case over whether UF should return fees from pandemic shutdown
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court hears case over whether UF should return fees from pandemic shutdownA lawsuit about whether the University of Florida should return fees to students because of a campus shutdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic will go before the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday.
QB Jaden Rashada sues UF coach Billy Napier, others over ‘canceled’ NIL deal
Read full article: QB Jaden Rashada sues UF coach Billy Napier, others over ‘canceled’ NIL dealA top-ranked quarterback from the 2023 recruiting class is suing Florida Gators Coach Billy Napier and a University of Florida booster alleging fraud.
‘We don’t do that here’: Gov. DeSantis condemns pro-Palestinian protests, encampments during visit to UF
Read full article: ‘We don’t do that here’: Gov. DeSantis condemns pro-Palestinian protests, encampments during visit to UFSpeaking on the campus of the University of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday condemned pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country.
‘We don’t do that here’: Gov. DeSantis condemns pro-Palestinian protests, encampments during visit to UF
Read full article: ‘We don’t do that here’: Gov. DeSantis condemns pro-Palestinian protests, encampments during visit to UFSpeaking on the campus of the University of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday condemned pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country.
‘Never Visit This Place!’: Wrestling legend Ric Flair bashes Gainesville restaurant, claims he was kicked out
Read full article: ‘Never Visit This Place!’: Wrestling legend Ric Flair bashes Gainesville restaurant, claims he was kicked outLegendary pro wrestler Ric Flair claimed he was kicked out of a Gainesville restaurant over the weekend after attending graduation ceremonies at the University of Florida.
No sign of protesters at UNF graduation ceremonies after students arrested on campus Thursday
Read full article: No sign of protesters at UNF graduation ceremonies after students arrested on campus ThursdayAs pro-Palestine protests continue on college campuses across the country, Friday is graduation day in Florida for students at the University of Florida, Florida State University and the University of North Florida.
Father of former UF basketball player freed after 28 years in prison with help of Mavericks owner Mark Cuban
Read full article: Father of former UF basketball player freed after 28 years in prison with help of Mavericks owner Mark CubanDorian Finney-Smith, a former University of Florida basketball player who currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets, was reunited with his father this week after nearly three decades apart.
Would you use an app to talk to police after you get pulled over?
Read full article: Would you use an app to talk to police after you get pulled over?Traffic stops are the most common police interactions in the United States, but they can also be among the most dangerous, with risks for both law enforcement officers and civilians. A recent incident in Camden County, where a traffic stop escalated into a deadly shooting, has raised questions about the need for a safer approach to traffic stops. Civil rights activists are now pondering whether a different approach at the beginning of such stops could prevent such tragic outcomes.
A former Jacksonville high school basketball star wasn’t drafted, but he just signed with the Los Angeles Lakers
Read full article: A former Jacksonville high school basketball star wasn’t drafted, but he just signed with the Los Angeles LakersJacksonville native Alex Fudge didn’t hear his name called Thursday night during two rounds of the NBA Draft, but he will still get the chance to make an NBA roster, and possibly play alongside LeBron James.
State budget allocates $75M for new UF satellite campus in Jacksonville; Jaguars want it near stadium
Read full article: State budget allocates $75M for new UF satellite campus in Jacksonville; Jaguars want it near stadiumGov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday set aside $75 million for a new satellite campus in Jacksonville when he signed the state’s record $117 billion budget.
UF, FSU baseball game in Jacksonville postponed due to weather concerns
Read full article: UF, FSU baseball game in Jacksonville postponed due to weather concernsDue to weather concerns, the baseball game between the University of Florida and Florida State University at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed, officials announced.
‘It’s not about secrecy’: Mayor Curry addresses critics of UF satellite campus in Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘It’s not about secrecy’: Mayor Curry addresses critics of UF satellite campus in JacksonvilleThe mayor and city council call it a game changer for Jacksonville--a new University of Florida grad school near downtown that will focus on medical, financial and even artificial intelligence education.
City Council moves forward with development of new $100M UF satellite campus
Read full article: City Council moves forward with development of new $100M UF satellite campusThe plan to build a University of Florida graduate satellite campus is one step closer after a Jacksonville City Council rules committee took up the measure Monday to fund $20 million in 2023 and another $30 million at a later date.
Details of new UF satellite campus in downtown Jacksonville slowly coming out weeks after announcement
Read full article: Details of new UF satellite campus in downtown Jacksonville slowly coming out weeks after announcementNew details about a potential University of Florida satellite campus coming to Jacksonville are slowly emerging weeks after it was first announced.
JEA tells UF it’s pleased to be part of plan for satellite campus, offers $10M in services
Read full article: JEA tells UF it’s pleased to be part of plan for satellite campus, offers $10M in servicesDuring a meeting Tuesday of the JEA board, News4JAX learned some new details about a potential University of Florida satellite campus coming to Jacksonville.
City council committees to discuss how to bring UF satellite campus to Jacksonville
Read full article: City council committees to discuss how to bring UF satellite campus to JacksonvilleThe answers are still few and far between when it comes to a possible University of Florida satellite campus in Jacksonville. But, legislation is in the works to try and bring the high tech financial and medical graduate program here.
Florida scientists ask people to watch out for potentially invasive ‘Jesus lizard’ that can run across water
Read full article: Florida scientists ask people to watch out for potentially invasive ‘Jesus lizard’ that can run across waterScientists from the University of Florida are asking people to be on the lookout for the brown basilisk, a nonnative lizard also known as the “Jesus lizard,” because the reptiles have the potential to become invasive in Florida.
Curry to introduce $50M proposal to city council to help bring UF satellite campus to Jacksonville
Read full article: Curry to introduce $50M proposal to city council to help bring UF satellite campus to JacksonvilleMayor Lenny Curry is following through with his plans to bring an expansion of the University of Florida campus to Jacksonville.
New $100M UF satellite campus could be coming to Jacksonville, focus on AI, medical technology
Read full article: New $100M UF satellite campus could be coming to Jacksonville, focus on AI, medical technologyThe University of Florida and the city are working on plans to build a new graduate satellite campus in Jacksonville.
AP source: Florida QB Rashada asks for release amid NIL mess
Read full article: AP source: Florida QB Rashada asks for release amid NIL messA person familiar with the situation says Florida quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada has requested a release from his national letter of intent after a $13 million name, imagine and likeness deal fell through.
Florida formally dismisses QB Jalen Kitna following arrest on child porn charges
Read full article: Florida formally dismisses QB Jalen Kitna following arrest on child porn chargesFlorida has formally dismissed quarterback Jalen Kitna from the team following his arrest on five child pornography charges.
UF highlights Black community with ‘Black Experience Installation’
Read full article: UF highlights Black community with ‘Black Experience Installation’This installation, constructed in August, highlights some of the challenges, struggles, triumphs and achievements of members of UF’s Black community and how those experiences and contributions helped to shape the university today.
Florida Gators QB Jalen Kitna bonds out of jail after arrest on child porn charges
Read full article: Florida Gators QB Jalen Kitna bonds out of jail after arrest on child porn chargesFlorida Gators backup quarterback Jalen Kitna bonded out of jail Thursday evening after he was arrested Wednesday on two charges of distribution of child exploitation material and three charges of possession of child pornography.
Board of Governors confirms Ben Sasse as next University of Florida president
Read full article: Board of Governors confirms Ben Sasse as next University of Florida presidentNebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse won final approval Wednesday to become the 13th president of the University of Florida, capping a swift and sometimes contentious process.
UF Board of Trustees votes unanimously to select Sen. Ben Sasse as school’s president
Read full article: UF Board of Trustees votes unanimously to select Sen. Ben Sasse as school’s presidentThe University of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted unanimously to select U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse as the school’s 13th president.
UF presidential search process draws no-confidence vote
Read full article: UF presidential search process draws no-confidence voteThe University of Florida’s Faculty Senate on Thursday passed a resolution saying members have no confidence in a presidential search process that led to U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse being the sole finalist to lead the university.
UF won’t allow protests inside campus buildings after Sen. Sasse hiring forum drew large, chanting crowd
Read full article: UF won’t allow protests inside campus buildings after Sen. Sasse hiring forum drew large, chanting crowdIn an effort to crack down on future protests, current UF President Kent Fuchs on Monday issued a statement saying the university will resume enforcement of a regulation on the books for at least two decades, prohibiting protests inside campus buildings.
Sen. Ben Sasse from Nebraska faces questions at UF amid protests outside
Read full article: Sen. Ben Sasse from Nebraska faces questions at UF amid protests outsideNebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse faced pointed questions and loud protests Monday during his first visit to the University of Florida as the lone finalist for the school’s presidency.
UF committee’s pick of Republican Sen. Ben Sasse as next school president irks some students, alumni
Read full article: UF committee’s pick of Republican Sen. Ben Sasse as next school president irks some students, alumniAs students and faculty celebrate homecoming this week, there’s controversy around a University of Florida committee’s pick for the school’s next president.
UF ranked No. 5 among public universities for 2nd straight year
Read full article: UF ranked No. 5 among public universities for 2nd straight yearThe University of Florida was ranked one of the top five public universities in the nation for the second year in a row, according to the annual rankings released Monday by U.S. News & World Report.
‘One pill can kill’: Florida attorney general issues fentanyl warning to college students
Read full article: ‘One pill can kill’: Florida attorney general issues fentanyl warning to college studentsFentanyl is a deadly synthetic opioid that can easily mix with other drugs to the point where you may not know it’s there.
UF Health writes tribute to former CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr. one year after his sudden death
Read full article: UF Health writes tribute to former CEO Dr. Leon Haley Jr. one year after his sudden deathOne year ago Sunday, UF Health Jacksonville lost a beloved leader when CEO Dr. Leon Haley died in a WaveRunner accident in South Florida.
Gators QB Anthony Richardson drops ‘AR-15′ nickname, citing recent mass shootings
Read full article: Gators QB Anthony Richardson drops ‘AR-15′ nickname, citing recent mass shootingsFlorida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson said in a statement on Sunday that he will no longer use the nickname “AR-15″ due to having similarities with the weapon often used in mass shootings.
Tim Tebow to speak at UF’s 2022 spring commencement
Read full article: Tim Tebow to speak at UF’s 2022 spring commencementFormer University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, who went on to play professional football and baseball and is known for his philanthropy and motivational leadership, will serve as UF’s university-wide commencement speaker this spring in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, the university announced.
‘Do not pay attention to the politics’: UF Health Jacksonville’s chief of pediatrics says ‘vaccines work’ for kids
Read full article: ‘Do not pay attention to the politics’: UF Health Jacksonville’s chief of pediatrics says ‘vaccines work’ for kidsHealth experts are quickly denouncing Florida’s plans to issue guidance urging parents not to vaccinate healthy children against COVID-19. They say the policy is dangerous for our children.
Another social media threat aimed at Florida university
Read full article: Another social media threat aimed at Florida universityNot even a day after authorities said a University of North Florida student threatened a mass shooting on social media, another threat was made on the same app. This time, it was at the University of Florida.
Et tu, Tegu? Florida scientists, FWC fight against alarming increase in invasive lizards
Read full article: Et tu, Tegu? Florida scientists, FWC fight against alarming increase in invasive lizardsA large lizard that is sometimes kept as a pet is wreaking havoc on Florida’s native wildlife and scientists at the University of Florida are working on a solution.
Gators Breakdown: Quarterbacks adjusting and getting comfortable as season progresses
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Quarterbacks adjusting and getting comfortable as season progressesAt the halfway point of the season, the Gators sit 4-2 and quarterbacks Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson are showing growth according to Dan Mullen. Heading into the two biggest tests remaining on the schedule in LSU and Georgia, Florida needs that growth to continue.
Extinct megalodon shark may have been up to 65-feet long, new estimates find
Read full article: Extinct megalodon shark may have been up to 65-feet long, new estimates findA high school lesson more reliable way of estimating the size of megalodon shows the massive extinct shark may have been bigger than previously thought.
Republican state lawmakers put pressure on UF after suspension of conservative groups
Read full article: Republican state lawmakers put pressure on UF after suspension of conservative groupsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Republican state lawmakers are putting pressure on the University of Florida after it suspended three conservative student organizations for allegedly violating COVID-19 rules at an on-campus event. YAF, along with the Network of Enlightened Women and Turning Point USA, were the three organizations suspended by the university. He’s tweeted photos of other UF students that he claimed are evidence the rules aren’t being uniformly applied. Sponsor state Rep. Spencer Roach, R-Fort Myers, said the bill creates protections for students and students government officials facing disciplinary action. The student groups said they hope they’ll be able to work with UF to resolve the issue soon.
UF temporarily suspends 3 student groups
Read full article: UF temporarily suspends 3 student groupsGAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida has temporarily suspended three student groups for violating policies on event and pandemic practices, according to a statement posted on the college’s website Sunday night. These groups are Turning Point USA, Young Americans for Freedom and the Network of Enlightened Women. The statement accused the groups of planning an organized event, but failing to register it with the university. UF goes on to explain they have photographic evidence of the event failing to follow these pandemic policies. “In accordance with our standard practice, the university has not taken, and would not take, action against a student or registered student group based on the viewpoint they represent or the content of their speech,” the statement read.
FSU to resume in-person instruction, graduation ceremonies
Read full article: FSU to resume in-person instruction, graduation ceremoniesIn another indicator of the push to restore pre-pandemic higher education norms, FSU and the University of Florida will hold in-person graduation ceremonies for spring-semester graduates. Both institutions have announced a series of upcoming reduced-capacity commencements that will mark the universities’ first in-person graduation ceremonies since December 2019. The “condensed” graduation programs will make social distancing possible, university officials said in a press release issued Thursday. As with the plan to reintroduce in-person instruction, FSU is leaving open the possibility that the face-to-face graduation ceremonies could change. “There will be no processional, nor recessional, no platform party, and college deans will not be shaking hands with students,” the university wrote in a news release outlining changes from previous in-person graduation ceremonies.
UF veterinarians remove zipliner’s shoe from stomach of St. Augustine Farm crocodile
Read full article: UF veterinarians remove zipliner’s shoe from stomach of St. Augustine Farm crocodileDr. Garrett Fraess attempts to remove a shoe by accessing it via the crocodile's esophagus. Earlier this month, a 10.5-foot Nile crocodile from the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park stopped by the UF Veterinary Hospitals to have a shoe removed from her stomach. The crocodile, named Anuket, swallowed the sneaker in December when it fell off a zipliner at the Alligator Farm and into the reptile’s habitat. The 341-pound crocodile was seen eating the shoe and regurgitating it before gobbling it back up. AdThe UF College of Veterinary Medicine reports that the Anuket returned home after an overnight stay and has been recovering at the Alligator Farm -- hopefully without any stomachaches!
5 UF students struck, 1 fatally, after 2 cars collide, Gainesville police say
Read full article: 5 UF students struck, 1 fatally, after 2 cars collide, Gainesville police sayThe Gainesville Police Department responded around 7:30 p.m. to the crash at West University Avenue and Northwest 17th Street, near UF’s Fletcher Hall. Police said a Honda Civic traveling east on West University Avenue and a Honda Accord attempting to turn south from westbound West University Avenue collided. Police said the Civic then skidded sideways, striking a pole and five pedestrians -- all UF students. Later that night, one of the pedestrians -- Sophia Lambert, a 19-year-old from Miami -- died, police said. The statement said the university is providing counseling services, outreach and other support for the students and communities affected.
Jacksonville’s best wine bar: Coastal Wine Market & Tasting Room
Read full article: Jacksonville’s best wine bar: Coastal Wine Market & Tasting RoomJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Located in the Nocatee Town Center, Coastal Wine Market and Tasting Room -- your choice for Jacksonville’s best wine bar -- was started by two UF students with a passion for travel and nature. In 2006, Steve lived in Los Olivos, California, where he fell in love with the wine tasting culture. As written on the wine bar’s website, Shaun spent time in Italy and Spain, and shared a similar wine affinity. You’ll find it at the Coastal Wine Market. Runners up:2) The Wine Bar 3) Vito’s Italian Restaurant
Consumer confidence in Florida drops ahead of holiday season, UF study finds
Read full article: Consumer confidence in Florida drops ahead of holiday season, UF study findsGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Consumer confidence in Florida is falling ahead of the holiday season, a study from the University of Florida found. After the largest one-month gain in consumer confidence since the pandemic started in September, the study found that consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped 2 points in October to 84.4 from a revised September figure of 86.4. “The two components reflecting Floridians' views about current economic conditions weakened in October,” UF researchers wrote in a press release. “Views of personal financial situations now compared with a year ago dropped 3.7 points from 71.1 to 67.4. Sandoval said November’s consumer sentiment reading will be important to gauge Floridians' opinions and expectations about their economic prospects after the presidential election.
Study suggests flu shots help people with COVID-19
Read full article: Study suggests flu shots help people with COVID-19Another limitation was the researchers only reviewed the records of patients at UF Health. More investigation is needed to confirm the findings, but if confirmed they would be a boost for flu vaccination efforts, said Arch G. Mainous III, the study’s senior author. It’s not clear why a flu vaccination could potentially be beneficial for COVID-19 patients. One theory is that cells the influenza vaccine primes to kill the flu virus could also destroy the novel coronavirus. Another theory is that components, or “adjuncts," are added to the flu vaccine to make it more effective.
UF emergency medicine researchers taking part in five COVID-19 studies
Read full article: UF emergency medicine researchers taking part in five COVID-19 studiesResearchers are actively enrolling eligible patients at UF Health Jacksonville in COVID-19-related research studies. The efforts contribute to important work being conducted around the world to help researchers and clinicians better understand and more effectively target treatment options for COVID-19 patients. “UF Health emergency medicine is leading the way around COVID-19 research on our campus. An additional study involves enrollment in the Indiana University COVID-19 Registry to allow UF Health Jacksonville to share information on COVID-19 patients, containment and care escalation efforts. “Our team of emergency medicine physicians engaged in COVID-19 studies exemplifies the spirit of our division and our commitment to contributing to the greater good of the medical community,” said Hendry, associate chair of emergency medicine research at the UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville.
UF researcher gets sickle cell therapy grant
Read full article: UF researcher gets sickle cell therapy grantTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A researcher at the University of Florida College of Nursing has been awarded a $2.6 million grant to determine whether relaxation therapy can help reduce pain and manage stress for patients with sickle cell disease, negating the need for opioids. “Historical and contemporary prejudices and stereotypes are associated with those who suffer from sickle cell disease because of their racial background,” Ezenwa said in a prepared statement. “Stress from sickle cell disease symptoms and social factors have been magnified by the public health crisis related to the opioid overdose epidemic in the United States.”Studies indicate as many as 100,000 people could be living with sickle cell disease in the United States. According to a June 2019 report from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health, 55,349 Medicaid beneficiaries nationwide had sickle cell disease in 2012, the latest available data. With 5,395 Medicaid beneficiaries with the once-fatal disease, Florida had the second-largest sickle cell Medicaid population behind New York.
UF, FSU ranked in top 20 public universities
Read full article: UF, FSU ranked in top 20 public universitiesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The University of Florida and Florida State University remained ranked among the top 20 public universities in the country Monday, as U.S. News & World Report released annual ratings that have become a closely watched scorecard for colleges. UF tied with the University of California-Santa Barbara for sixth in top public universities, after being ranked seventh last year. UF also was tied for 30th among national universities, the top ranking of Florida public or private schools. The University of South Florida tied for 46th among public universities, while the University of Central Florida tied for 77th and Florida International University was in a tie for No. Among national universities, the University of Miami was tied for 49th, the second-highest ranking in the state behind UF.
Small fire causes scare at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville
Read full article: Small fire causes scare at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in GainesvilleA small fire billowed black smoke into the air Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, causing a brief stir near the University of Florida campus. Firefighters had it doused in less than 15 minutes, according to UF Police Lt. Jake Pruitt. Pruitt said a small tractor parked on a ramp on the south side of the stadium caught fire. Police got the call at 3:25 p.m., and the fire was out less than 15 minutes later, Pruitt said. The only damage was some black soot that was left on nearby columns of the stadium, Pruitt said.
UF researchers discover new type of black hole
Read full article: UF researchers discover new type of black holeThe discovery, published Wednesday in Physical Review Letters, identifies an intermediate-mass black hole. The discovery serves as a connector, the missing link, between known categories of black holes: smaller black holes known as stellar-mass black holes, and the largest black holes known as supermassive black holes. Researchers observed the black hole using twin detectors of the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) and the Virgo gravitational-wave detector in Italy. In the five years since the LIGO project discovered gravitational waves, scientists across the world have fine-tuned instruments measuring these gravitational waves to find new phenomenon in space. The gravitational waves help reveal what happens in the universe and can tell us about how black holes are formed.
UF Health part of convalescent plasma trial
Read full article: UF Health part of convalescent plasma trialTALLAHASSEE, Fla. University of Florida Health announced Tuesday it enrolled two patients in a national clinical trial about convalescent blood plasma and whether it can reduce the effects of COVID-19. UF Health is one of 50 medical centers nationwide participating in the clinical trial, which is expected to enroll 600 patients. Enrolled patients must have a mild form of COVID-19 but be at risk of developing more severe cases because of immunity issues, their ages, lung disease or diabetes, Lisa H. Merck, a physician who is vice chair of research in the UF College of Medicines Department of Emergency Medicine and site principal investigator, said in a prepared statement. Researchers are interested in how patients respond in the first two weeks of their illness but will track patients for a month. It is a blind clinical trial, meaning patients wont know whether they have been given convalescent blood plasma or placebos.
Florida opens practice short-handed, Mullen expects opt-outs
Read full article: Florida opens practice short-handed, Mullen expects opt-outsGAINESVILLE, Fla. Florida coach Dan Mullen had several players miss the teams opening training camp practice Monday. We had a couple guys not practice today, but well see how that goes moving forward for us, Mullen said during a Zoom call with reporters. His father, Frank Carter, told Rivals that his son has significant concerns. First of all, hes my son and I support him, Frank Carter told the recruiting website. I think its the team thats able to adapt best to whatever situation theres a lot of moving parts and the team thats able to adapt will end up holding up that national championship trophy at the end of the season."
Meet the 1st black student to obtain a PhD in Computer Science at the University of Florida
Read full article: Meet the 1st black student to obtain a PhD in Computer Science at the University of FloridaGAINESVILLE, Fla. Jasmine Bowers has made history as the first-ever African American student to receive a doctorate degree in Computer Science from the University of Florida. On July 15, I became the first black woman to defend a dissertation in computer science at UF, Bowers said. Bowers double majored in Math and Computer Science at Fort Valley State University and earned her masters at North Carolina A&T before receiving his doctorate, Black News said. Click here to read more.
UFF calls for all-virtual classes in fall semester amid COVID-19 surge
Read full article: UFF calls for all-virtual classes in fall semester amid COVID-19 surgeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A major organization for higher education employees is calling for all Florida institutions to transition to remote learning for at least the fall 2020 semester. The United Faculty of Florida (UFF) made the announcement Monday, having sent letters to Gov. We all want to reopen our campuses but, more importantly, for them to remain open in the long term. If our institutions become hot-spots due to early reopenings, closing campuses mid-term once again would do real harm, mentally, physically and economically, Morian said. The union added that all of these shortcomings will very likely lead to lawsuits.
UF to hold classes outside, increase online classes this fall
Read full article: UF to hold classes outside, increase online classes this fallGAINESVILLE, Fla. The University of Florida on Friday announced that it will increase the number of online classes and move some classrooms outdoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19 this fall. There will be more online classes, and some will be hybrids of both in-person and online. Given the current incidence of the virus, we cannot count on that happening, but the option to convert to face-to-face is there throughout the Fall semester, UF said. The entire campus community is expected to continue the standard practices of wearing face coverings required in all UF facilities. UF also will be expanding enhanced cleaning and safety protocols in residence halls, dining facilities and classrooms with the arrival of the fall semester.
More details emerge on reopening universities
Read full article: More details emerge on reopening universitiesThe 12 state universities continue to work on plans, which they are supposed to present June 23 to the Board of Governors. The plans will flesh out details about issues such as student housing, academics, health protocols and athletics. The universitys draft reopening plan, released on Monday, notes that students and faculty members returning to classrooms will be required to wear face masks. However, Nelson said the school will try to offer tests to people who express concerns about exposure to the virus. And the goal, along those lines, is to accommodate as many fans as our health leadership deems appropriate, Stricklin said.
Gators Breakdown: Towson Game Preview 2019
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Towson Game Preview 2019JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - With the big October gauntlet looming, the Gators get a tune up game vs Towson. LISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownDavid Waters is joined by Olivia Granaiola, UF student and Read and Reaction contributor, to preview the match-up and the on campus buzz behind Kyle Trask. Follow @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | A pple Podcasts | YouTube | Google PlayCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.