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News for University of Florida faculty and staff 🐊
Digital twin technology created by @UF_IFAS researchers is allowing scientists to simulate fruit growth year-round — helping farmers improve yields and reduce costs. brnw.ch/21wUdUw
Facilities Services landscaping crew works hard...but the Florida sun in July works harder 🫠 😵💫 Friendly reminder to: 💧drink water like its your job ☀️wear sun protection (SPF, hats, sunglasses) ⏸️take breaks in the shade or AC 🧴reapply that SPF! Stay cool, Gators🐊 #UF
After 29 years as director for the @FloridaMuseum — making him the longest-serving director of a major natural history museum in the U.S. — Douglas S. Jones, Ph.D., has rejoined the faculty as curator of the invertebrate paleontology collection. floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/dougla…

UF faculty, staff, and students are propelling Florida forward with a record $1.33 billion in research — making incredible discoveries and advancements that will change the world. 👏news.ufl.edu/2025/07/resear…
Check out some of the submissions we’ve received for the UF at Play summer photo contest! 📸 There are 10 days left to submit for July, with four winners selected at the end of every month. Visit the UF at Work website to learn more. 👇 news.hr.ufl.edu/worklife/captu…




How do Tour de France cyclists train for extreme heat & grueling climbs? 🚴♂️🔥#UFHHP Drs. Gordon & Laitano explain the toll of riding nonstop for 3 weeks — and why mental strength is key. 📰 Read more: ow.ly/GSUh50Wrp10 @LeTour #TDFF2025
At UF’s SaferPlaces Laboratory, researchers are partnering with law enforcement agencies and private companies to test emerging technologies that help prevent violence at large public gatherings. Visit the UF News website to learn more 👇 news.ufl.edu/2025/06/summer…

You asked, we delivered! 🌮 UF faculty and staff can now enjoy 15% off in-store and private catering orders at select Quality Fresca Moe’s locations throughout the state of Florida. Visit the GatorPerks website for a full list of eligible locations 👇 worklife.hr.ufl.edu/gatorperks/foo…

After more than two decades of extraordinary leadership and service, Assistant Vice President and former Chief of Police Linda J. Stump-Kurnick retired from the University of Florida. Read more 👇 myemail.constantcontact.com/Honoring-the-R…

Congratulations to our June #UFAtPlay winners! 🥇Daily Life: Matt Terza, Ph.D. 🥇Nature: Erin Westgate, Ph.D. 🥇Travel: Courtney Glancy 🥇People’s Choice: Jaime Weiser Learn about the winning photos and submit yours today for a chance to win a prize. 👇 news.hr.ufl.edu/worklife/congr…




Are you planning to take college courses through the Employee Education Program this fall? 📚 Visit the program website today for information on upcoming application, approval and registration deadlines. 👇 hr.ufl.edu/professional-d…

Congratulations to @UFdcp assistant professor Dr. Yan Wang on receiving @NSF’s prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award to lead AI research for spatial regeneration planning. Visit the @UFdcp website to learn more about her project. 👇 go.ufl.edu/o7l929s

The UF Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, program is offering discounted CSA memberships starting this fall semester for Frog Song Organics and Siembra Farm. Visit the UF Worklife website to sign up today 👇 news.hr.ufl.edu/wellness/sign-…

Are you ready to weather a storm? 🌀 Join @manatee_ufifas and the UF Department of Emergency Management for disaster preparedness webinars that will equip you with the tools and information you need to prepare yourself and your home for a hurricane. 👇 news.hr.ufl.edu/worklife/hurri…

Educator, T-shirt guy, tech support — On paper, John Mocko is a @UF_CLAS @ufphysics teaching laboratory specialist III, but he says his position is all about bringing science to life. Learn more about Mocko’s professional journey 👇 news.clas.ufl.edu/bringing-physi…


Looking for Independence Day plans? Visit the UF at Work website to explore upcoming events in Gainesville and Alachua County, including @WUFTMedia's Fanfares & Fireworks on July 3 at Flavet Field. news.hr.ufl.edu/worklife/explo…

Yesterday, we honored our amazing UF Facilities Services team for all that they do!👏 From maintaining our campus infrastructure, to advancing our sustainability, efficiency, and safety goals—they power it all. You keep #GatorNation running, so we'll keep the grill going🌭
.@UFJSchool's Dr. Ben Johnson was quoted in an NBC @TODAYshow article focused on “brain rot,” a tongue-in-cheek term for spending too much time online viewing intentionally nonsensical memes. Visit the CJC website to learn more 👇 jou.ufl.edu/2025/06/12/ben…
The lab of Dr. Brandon Zielinski studies autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions through basic, clinical and translational research. #MBI_Labs Learn more: dnnl.pediatrics.med.ufl.edu
Check out some of the submissions we’ve received for the UF at Play employee photo contest! 📸 There are five days left to submit for the month of June, with four winners selected at the end of every month. Visit the UF at Work website to learn more. 👇 news.hr.ufl.edu/worklife/captu…



