Autism and Virtual Reality
Expanding Opportunities
With autism spectrum disorder diagnoses on the rise — affecting 1 in 36 children — the University of Florida College of Education's Dr. Nigel Newbutt and team are using immersive technology to better serve the autistic community.
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Robotic sport opponents make the brain work harder
Bringing a new plant variety to the U.S.
How UF's Center for Undergraduate Research can improve long-term outcomes
Headlines from Florida
Florida's premier landscaping program celebrates 30 years
UF apprenticeship program seeks to expand workforce education
How live UFC events can boost your health
Newly discovered trigger for major depression opens possibilities for better treatments
What does modern retirement look like?
UF Small Animal Hospital to offer free eye, heart screenings for service animals
UFCJC public relations program named top program in U.S. by PRWeek
Florida in the News
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Economic Impact
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~70%
Of Florida Undergraduates
Secure jobs or plan to start their careers in Florida.
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$1B
2022 Research Expenditures
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95+
Diversity
Nations represented among students enrolled for fall 2020.
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