Schools & Kids
Friday, June 19, 2026 · Fort White
UF Accounting Professor Jennifer Wu Tucker Named 2026 Research Foundation Professor
UF accounting professor Jennifer Wu Tucker earned designation as a 2026 Research Foundation Professor, recognizing her work on artificial intelligence and financial reporting.
UF Board of Trustees Names Stuart Bell as 14th President
The University of Florida Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Stuart R. Bell as the university's 14th president. The Florida Board of Governors will vote on ratification June 25.
Friday, June 19, 2026
UF Political Scientist Daniel Smith Wins National Career Achievement Award
UF political scientist Daniel Smith received the 2026 Career Achievement Award from the American Political Science Association for his research on voting rights, elections and state politics.
Friday, June 19, 2026
UF Study: Young Frogs Delay Immune Response to Prioritize Growth
University of Florida researchers found that young coqui frogs infected with a deadly fungus delay immune defenses to prioritize rapid growth, a survival strategy that could help inform captive breeding programs.
Friday, June 19, 2026
UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage
The University of Florida is pushing for $500 million in state funding to expand engineering facilities, aiming to supercharge STEM education amid Florida's booming tech sector. The proposal targets workforce gaps in high-demand fields like data science and advanced manufacturing. With Gainesville at the epicenter, UF's multibillion-dollar building spree could reshape the state's innovation landscape.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Florida Senate OKs Bill Capping Teacher Tenure at 4 Years
In a bold move to elevate classroom performance, the Florida Senate has passed legislation limiting teacher tenure to just four years while mandating merit-based evaluations. The measure, aimed at statewide public school gains, reignites a decade-old debate on accountability versus job security. Backed by GOP leaders, it heads to the House amid teacher union pushback.
Friday, June 19, 2026