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For 25 years, the University of Florida diversifies
and expands into one of the top universities in the
nation. UF is a leading public research university situated
in what Money magazine calls "the best place to
live" in the United States. With a focus on excellence
in research, teaching, technology and athletics, the
University of Florida will certainly remain a leader
in higher education.
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1975 » Marston
Assumes UF Presidency During Economic Recession
Rampant inflation and the oil crisis cause the university
to severely restrict use of energy and supplies. Even
paper for final exams is limited and employees are encouraged
to take leave during the winter holidays so the buildings
will not have to be heated. President Robert Marston realizes
that UF cannot depend solely on state money and encourages
support from the private sector. |
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| 1984 » Criser
Presidency Strengthens UF
In 1985, UF is added to The Association of American
Universities, a prestigious higher-education organization
comprising the top 63 public and private institutions
in North America. UF's placement serves as recognition
for an outstanding research university with world-renowned
programs in medicine, agriculture, engineering, business
and law. |
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1990 » Lombardi
Leads UF Into Top Tier Of Universities
John Lombardi makes UF a computerized campus, which he accomplishes
in one way by creating the Student Computer Requirement
in 1997. Students come to know Lombardi for his casual and
accessible demeanor, his red pick-up truck, his strolls across
campus with his coat slung over one shoulder and those
famous black-rimmed glasses. |
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1996
» Gator
Football Wins National Championship
The Gators win their first national football championship,
defeating FSU 52-20. The team is coached by Steve Spurrier
and led by quarterback Danny Wuerffel, who also wins the
Heisman Trophy. Florida's broad athletic
program has received national attention since the
1980s for both men's and women's teams. |
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1998 » Research
Yields Growth
The Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain
Institute opens in a $60 million building adjacent
to the Health
Science Center and Shands at UF medical center. The
program now is the most comprehensive of its kind in the
world, comprising 300 faculty members from 10 colleges
and 51 departments campus-wide. |
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2000 » President
Young Takes UF Into 21st Century
After 29 years as chancellor of the University of California
at Los Angeles, President Charles Young takes the helm
of UF. UF is now the nation's fourth-largest university
in terms of enrollment, which now tops 46,000. Students
come from all 67 Florida counties, all 50 states and more
than 100 countries. A distinguished faculty of some 4,000
attracts more than $400 million in sponsored research
funding. The 2,000-acre campus has more than 900 buildings.
The university comprises 17 colleges and
more than 100 research, service and education centers,
bureaus and institutes. UF offers 100 undergraduate degree
programs, more than 200 graduate programs and 30 combined-degree
programs. |
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