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University of Florida to establish a college of public health

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In an effort to improve the overall health and quality of life for Floridians, the University of Florida will establish a new college of public health, school officials announced today.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Friday, December 5, 2003.

New Book Commemorates UF’s 150th Birthday

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In celebration of the University of Florida 150th anniversary this year, two UF researchers have written a 116-page pictorial chronicling the institution’s history.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Friday, July 11, 2003.

UF to require writing test for undergraduate applicants

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida announced today that it will require all undergraduate applicants to take a standardized writing test beginning in spring 2005.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Thursday, June 19, 2003.

After a half-century hiatus, 82-year-old woman to graduate from UF

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Marguerite Shotwell is a lot like any other senior at the University of Florida. She studies for tests, worries about her grades and looks forward to graduation.
There’s one key difference, though - Shotwell is 82 years old. Her age will earn the octogenarian the designation as oldest graduate ever from UF’s College […]

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Tuesday, April 29, 2003.

James Scott, UF Vice President For Student Affairs, Dies Sunday

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dr. James E. Scott, vice president for student affairs at the University of Florida, died today (2/16) at Shands at UF medical center after a 16-month battle with cancer. He was 55.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Sunday, February 16, 2003.

National two-year college consortium moves to University of Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A nonprofit consortium of community and technical colleges from across the nation that networks to promote excellence in postsecondary, career and transfer education has moved its operations to the University of Florida’s College of Education.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Tuesday, January 28, 2003.

Groundbreaking planned for University of Florida proton beam cancer treatment facility

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With funding for the project nearly finalized, construction on Florida’s first proton beam cancer treatment facility is slated to begin in two months, University of Florida officials announced today.

Filed under Campus, Announcements on Tuesday, January 21, 2003.