Last week, the University of Florida’s 9th Annual Faculty & Staff Career Symposium brought together colleagues from across campus to reflect, connect, and collaborate around a shared goal: supporting Gators as they prepare for meaningful work, citizenship, and life.
The …
STEM students often look to private industry when exploring careers, but a recent conversation with Ryan Sandy at the Florida Public Service Commission highlighted another impactful path. Through a discussion on internships, daily work, and industry trends, one theme stood …
Professional conferences offer students a powerful bridge between academic preparation and real‑world practice. Students attended the inaugural Pathways Mental Health Conference, which brought together licensed clinicians, social workers, supervisors, and behavioral health leaders from across Florida. Through panels and interactive …
On our recent Career Trek, students visited AMI Kids and the Child Advocacy Center, two organizations doing some of the most transformative, behind‑the‑scenes work in our Gainesville community. What we left with wasn’t just information; it was perspective on careers …
As a UF student, you’re already paying for way more than lectures and exams. Some of the best resources for growing your skills, building connections, and boosting your career are just waiting for you to tap into. Here’s how to …
If you’re going to be on campus this Thursday evening—or need a fun reason to stick around—you won’t want to miss Convergence, the Digital Worlds Institute’s annual showcase of student work.
Convergence takes place on Thursday, April 23, from …
Looking for an internship or research experience for Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 that helps you build real-world skills while earning academic credit? The Active Learning Program (ALP) may be the perfect opportunity for you.
What Is the Active Learning …
The University of Florida is launching the Gator Experience Record (GER), a new way to recognize and showcase what you’re learning and doing at UF, both inside and outside the classroom. The University of Florida is the first university to …
The Florida Alternative Break to Sanibel and Fort Myers was designed to immerse students in meaningful community engagement while fostering personal and professional growth. Through collaboration with local community members and peers, participants build strong relationships, develop leadership and communication …
Six Tools, Six Windows into the Industry
With our recent Gator Career Chat, we focused on the following learning objective: Understand how agricultural engineering applies principles to design technologies and systems that improve farming efficiency, sustainability, and resource management.
With …
