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OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE AFFAIRS
Confidential Property of UF Foundation, Inc.
Office of the Associate Provost
The University of Florida is uniquely positioned to chart a new path for higher education in coming decades — and we’re fully committed to achieving that goal. Your generosity has been the central pillar of UF’s rise as a top public university, and we look forward to your continued partnership. Below are a few highlights from the 2023-24 academic year:
• McNAIRSCHOLARSPROGRAM:Fivescholarswereselected
for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Additionally, nine seniors were admitted to master’s or PhD programs, and two alumni were recognized as “40 Gators Under 40.” Notably, the program reached a landmark milestone with 100 UF McNair Scholars completing their doctorates.
Dr. Angela Lindner
Associate Provost
• ROTCARMY,AIRFORCE,NAVY/MARINES:Recruitedthelargestincomingclassina decade! Fifteen midshipmen were commissioned, and one was selected for a national ROTC All-American Scholarship award. Our successful partnership with UF Military Wellness sparked interest among other NROTC programs, and we completed the foundation year of Santa Fe College cross-enrollment.
• INNOVATIONACADEMY:InJanuary2024,wewelcomed269newstudents.Additionally, we hosted speaker Brian Kornfeld and a Cox Enterprises executive panel. Seventy-five IA seniors visited San Felasco Tech City for three design challenges. During the summer, our design challenge with Citi Tampa resulted in over 60 prototypes.
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