For the second time in as many weeks, Floridians have endured a deadly and destructive hurricane. My prayers are with those who are suffering from both Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. Here in Gainesville, the University of Florida was spared significant damage. We were fortunate. We know that some of our IFAS units across the […]

The University of Florida will return to normal operating status effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, will resume as well. P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School and Baby Gator also will resume their normal schedules on Friday. Students, including online students, who were affected by […]

University of Florida officials are assessing the effects of Hurricane Milton. Here is what we know today: The center of Milton moved off the Florida east coast through Cape Canaveral while still producing damaging hurricane-force winds at 85 mph and heavy rainfall in east – central Florida, as of the 5 a.m. advisory by the […]

University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Milton, which is expected to begin affecting the west coast of Florida this evening. Here is what we know this morning: Hurricane Milton is projected to make landfall sometime Wednesday evening on the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane capable of producing destructive and […]

This page contains a list of campus operations that have been impacted by Hurricane Milton and will be updated regularly. Florida Fresh Dining will continue to serve the campus community during Hurricane Milton. The Food Hall at Gator Corner & The Eatery at Broward Hall will open on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. […]

What about scheduled exams and assignments? Classes are canceled and UF offices in Gainesville will be closed from 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9 through Thursday, Oct. 10. All academic and student-related activities, including online classes and exams, will also be canceled during that time. Instructors will contact their students regarding rescheduling dates. I’m an […]

The University of Florida will open the Southwest Recreation Center on the Gainesville campus as a storm shelter on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. for UF students, faculty and staff, and their families. Members of the UF community who plan to shelter at Southwest Recreation Center are encouraged to head there before weather conditions […]

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is expected to begin affecting the west coast of Florida by Wednesday night. While the storm’s exact path remains unclear, here is what we know today: All of Alachua County, which includes the UF Gainesville campus, is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning as of […]

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is expected to begin affecting the west coast of Florida by Wednesday night. While the storm’s exact path remains unclear, here is what we know this morning: Hurricane Milton’s structure began to change overnight, as projected by forecasters at the National Hurricane Center. The storm […]

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is expected to affect the west coast of Florida by midweek. While the storm’s exact path remains unclear, here is what we know this evening: The National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Eastern Alachua County, which includes the UF campus in […]