Schools & Kids
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Gainesville
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
UF trains autistic adults for semiconductor jobs
UF launches a second cohort of its PATHS program, training autistic adults for semiconductor manufacturing careers through virtual reality and hands-on instruction.
Tuesday, June 16, 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.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026