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Court pauses UF law student’s return to campus after expulsion for antisemitic posts

By Zoey Thomas | Dec. 11

An appellate court ruled a UF law student’s ban from campus can temporarily remain in place as the court continues to consider the appeal.

Santa Fe Kika Silva Pla Planetarium hosts Pink Floyd experience in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

‘Pink Floyd Fridays’ are back at Santa Fe College

By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 10

UF Faculty Senate members vote to delay the COVID-19 no-confidence resolution in the Reitz Union Chamber on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.

UF interim president was a no-show at Faculty Senate meeting

By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 9

Interim University of Florida President Dr. Donald Landry speaks as Gov. Ron DeSantis smiles in the background at Emerson Alumni Hall on the university’s campus on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.

UF interim president encourages employees to maintain ‘institutional neutrality’

By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 9

Jane Jones stands in front of the Gator Ubiquity sculpture on the University of Florida campus on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

Are freshmen still feeling the pressure? Checking back in as the Fall semester ends

By Madeline Herring | Dec. 9

The Hamilton School selected Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles Canady to serve as its next director.

Who is Charles Canady, the new director of the Hamilton School?

By Swasthi Maharaj | Dec. 1

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Preston Damsky, a UF law student, received a verdict in court on appeal on his expulsion over social media posts.

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Judge rules in favor of UF law student expelled for antisemitic social media posts

By Maria Avlonitis | Nov. 24

A federal judge ruled today in favor of Preston Damsky, a former UF law student who was expelled from the university after posting antisemitic statements on X.

Students participate in a Students for Socialism at the University of Florida walkout to demand UFPD end its 287(g) agreement with ICE at Turlington Plaza, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.

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Students walk out of class to protest UF police contract with ICE

By Angelique Rodriguez | Nov. 22

A UF organization is fighting for immigrant rights — and members are risking their attendance and grades for their mission.

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UF interim president urges faculty to be scholars, not advocates, at Faculty Senate meeting

By Maria Arruda | Nov. 20

Landry said he met with every UF dean and college leadership prior to this month’s Senate presentation, and he wished to show, “in the spirit of shared governance,” the idea faculty is part of leadership and thus responsible for maintaining institutional neutrality.

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Newly appointed Hamilton School director to be paid $500,000

By Maria Avlonitis | Nov. 19

As director, Canady will earn $500,000 — nearly double what he was making as a justice on the Florida Supreme Court.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivers a speech for the Hamilton School’s ceremonial groundbreaking, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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DeSantis visits UF for Hamilton School groundbreaking

By Swasthi Maharaj | Nov. 19

The Hamilton School held a groundbreaking ceremony at the former UF Infirmary Wednesday morning. Administrators, faculty and Florida politicians spoke at the ceremony, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, Interim UF President Donald Landry and chairman of UF’s Board of Trustees Morteza “Mori” Hosseini.

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The latest hearing in 2-year battle over UF graduate assistant wages

By Angelique Rodriguez | Nov. 18

For Graduate Assistants United, higher pay and the ability to pause academic work to do administrative tasks benefits their union. But the university is hesitant to foot the bill for the $25 million it says the requested pay increases would cost.

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Florida Supreme Court justice named director of UF’s Hamilton School

By Swasthi Maharaj | Nov. 17

UF Interim President Donald Landry announced today that Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles Canady will serve as the next director of the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education, following interim director Robert Ingram.

Under the Trump administration, many programs have been cut in funding, such as mRNA funding and research.

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UF researchers pessimistic after federal vaccine funding cuts

By Angelique Rodriguez | Nov. 17

Federal funding cuts to vaccine research have impacted scientists nationwide — and some of those cuts hit close to home.

Conservative political commentator Benny Johnson listens as U.S. representative Byron Donalds speaks at the Leading the Next Generation event sponsored by the University of Florida Turning Point USA chapter at the Reitz Union Ballroom Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

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Rep. Byron Donalds, conservative political influencer mix humor with politics at UF Turning Point event

By Julianna Bendeck | Nov. 14

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds and conservative commentator Benny Johnson spoke to UF students Thursday night about immigration, home ownership and other issues at a Turning Point USA chapter event.

Britt Lower (from the Apple TV Show Severance) speaks at the University of Florida's auditorium.

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‘Severance’ star Britt Lower draws packed house at UF speaker event

By Angelique Rodriguez | Nov. 14

UF students lined up outside the University Auditorium Thursday evening to hear Emmy Award-winning actress Britt Lower talk about her film career, portrayal of beloved Helly R. in the Apple TV series “Severance” and valuable life advice.

President Trump has issued a travel ban on nineteen countries, some of which are entirely restricted, while a few are only partial.

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Visa changes reshape UF international students' feelings towards holiday travel

By Sofia Alamo and Madeline Herring | Nov. 10

With the government shut down and airport delays this holiday season, plenty of college students are worried about traveling home. Meanwhile, Jorge Sáurez is worried about whether he’ll be able to return to Gainesville.

The WUFT newsroom sits empty on Sunday morning in Weimer Hall at the Univesity of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., on May 18, 2025. Students work here year-round to produce radio, television and digital news for North Central Florida. (Libby Clifton/ Alligator)

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WUFT lost millions in funding. Here’s what the changes mean.

By Maria Arruda | Nov. 10

Following the federal slashing of funds toward public media, WUFT — Gainesville’s local NPR and PBS station, housed at UF — is looking for ways to fill its funding gap.

Rep. Angela “Angie” Nixon, D-Florida, visited the UF Reitz Union for her “Awake the State” Listening Tour on Nov. 6, 2025.

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Florida Representative Angie Nixon ‘awakens the state’ at UF talk

By Leona Masangkay | Nov. 7

Rep. Angela “Angie” Nixon, D-Florida, visited the UF Reitz Union for her “Awake the State” Listening Tour, where she spoke on prompting change through community effort and action.

The Florida Board of Governors on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

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Board of Governors reviews university spending, repeals decades-old scholarship

By Swasthi Maharaj | Nov. 6

The Florida Board of Governors confirmed the removal of the Latin American and Caribbean scholarship and discussed the findings of an audit reviewing the state universities at its meeting today at the University of South Florida.