University of Florida

Opera titled, "The Red Silk Thread: An Epic Tale of Marco Polo".

Students, faculty premiere opera written by alumna

An alumna returns to UF this week to premiere an opera she wrote about Marco Polo. READ STORY. WATCH THE VIDEO.

UF/IFAS Extension marks century of service to Florida

The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is celebrating 100 years of Extension service. READ THE STORY. WATCH THE VIDEO.

English professor Sidney Homan teaching an acting class.

Sid Homan marks 42 years as teacher, scholar, father figure

After 42 years at the University of Florida, English professor Sid Homan has no plans to retire. READ THE STORY

Graduate students compete at "Three-Minute Thesis".

You have 180 seconds – explain your thesis!

Eleven UF graduate students competed to describe their theses in less than 3 minutes. READ THE STORY. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Dance Marathon marks 20 years of helping children

In 1995, 118 students started a philanthropic tradition that has grown to more than 800 participants in this weekend’s Dance Marathon. WATCH THE VIDEO.