News and Announcements

Updates from the Provost, Faculty Senate, and other academic sources.

Faculty and University News

Search for FL Museum director

Dr. Robert Gilbert, dean for research and executive director for academic affairs at UF/IFAS, will chair the newly formed search committee.

Law dean appointed

Following a nationwide search, Merritt McAlister has been named dean of the Levin College of Law.

Cup o' Joe: Meat the Provost

Cheering. Chomping. Grilling. It’s the season opener … of Cup o’ Joe!

Cancer Inst. director named

Dr. Duane Mitchell has been appointed director of the UF Health Cancer Institute, effective Sept. 21.

Search for Health Affairs EVP

The search advisory committee will be co-chaired by Steve Motew, President and System CEO of UF Health, and David Norton, Vice President for Research.

CLAS dean search launched

Kati Migliaccio, dean of Agricultural and Life Sciences, will chair the search committee for the next College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean.

Vet medicine dean appointed

Dr. Chris Adin to head UF College of Veterinary Medicine.

Medicine dean appointed

Dr. Brian Hoh named dean of the UF College of Medicine.

Search for new provost

Search committee chaired by SVP Scott Angle launches national search for new provost.

Engineering dean appointed

UF ECE Chair Mark Tehranipoor to head the Wertheim College of Engineering.

New COTA dean appointed

UF leader and renowned pianist Kevin Orr tapped to head the College of the Arts, effective July 1.

UFRF professors named

UF Research Foundation recognizes 34 professors.

UF prof joins Nat. Academy

Dr. Pierre Sikivie elected to National Academy of Sciences.

ADA deadline extended

ADA compliance deadline extended to April 26, 2027.

UF honors top faculty

UF announces university-wide teaching and advising winners.

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Cup o’ Joe: The Mushroom March

They’re funky. They’re funny. They’re … fungi? Join Interim Provost Joe Glover as he talks toadstools with UF’s Mushroom Man.

Cup o’ Joe: Indiana Joe

Move over, Harrison Ford. The latest in the Raiders of the Lost Ark franchise has a new star.

UF Online ranks No. 1 again

UF Online again leads the nation with top rankings across key degree programs.

Cup o’ Joe: Provost vs Veggies

Interim Provost Joe Glover joins students for a cooking class at Field & Fork Farm. Enjoy the final 2025 episode—and don’t miss the fennel finale.

Hamilton School names director

Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles T. Canady has been named the next director of UF's Hamilton School, effective Jan. 1, 2026.