Statements - University of Florida

An archive of statements by University of Florida leadership addressing matters of importance to the university community.

2025

Museum Road reopens following repairs
Interim Business Affairs VP Brandi Renton
January 28, 2025
Museum Road partially closed, expect traffic detours and delays
Interim Business Affairs VP Brandi Renton
January 27, 2025

2024

An important message from Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini
December 12, 2024
Cup o’ Joe video/UF AI - November
Interim Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
November 18, 2024
Announcement of Presidential Search Committee
Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini
October 29, 2024
Note on Hurricane Milton
Interim President Kent Fuchs
October 10, 2024
UF to resume normal operations on Friday
University of Florida
October 10, 2024
UF to close offices, cancel classes Wednesday and Thursday
University of Florida
October 7, 2024
Message regarding Helene's aftermath
Interim President Kent Fuchs
September 27, 2024
UF offices to remain closed, classes canceled on Friday
University of Florida
September 26, 2024
2024 Annual Notice of Availability – Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
University of Florida
September 25, 2024
Classes canceled, campus closed Thursday due to Hurricane Helene
University of Florida
September 25, 2024
Protest and use of space reminder
Interim President Kent Fuchs
August 26, 2024
A Message from Interim President Kent Fuchs
Interim President Kent Fuchs
August 1, 2024

2023

Education amid endless online screaming
President Ben Sasse
November 20, 2023
Campus Safety Message
UPD Chief Linda Stump-Kurnick
October 10, 2023
Update on Support for Israel Vigil and Campus Resources
Interim Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Scott Angle and Student Life VP Heather White
October 10, 2023
2023 Annual Notice of Availability – Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report
University of Florida
September 27, 2023
Two quick things: WSJ & Dr. Schwinn
President Ben Sasse
September 11, 2023
A quick update as Team UF braces for Hurricane Idalia
President Ben Sasse
August 29, 2023
UF Campus Closure, Class Cancellation
University of Florida
August 28, 2023
Kratzer Named To Lead Construction, Facilities, and Auxiliary Operations
President Ben Sasse
August 28, 2023
Three-and-a-Half Quick Notes for UF Faculty
President Ben Sasse
August 24, 2023
Change in leadership at College of the Arts
Interim Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Scott Angle
August 22, 2023
Inauguration Save the Date
Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini
August 3, 2023
Firearms prohibited on campus
UPD Chief Linda Stump-Kurnick
July 3, 2023
Holiday schedule
University of Florida
June 28, 2023
Schanzenbach joins UF as senior advisor to president for academic excellence
President Ben Sasse
June 20, 2023
Sasse Announces Interim Provost
President Ben Sasse
June 15, 2023
Inboden To Lead Hamilton Center
President Ben Sasse
June 12, 2023
Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Taskforce
President Ben Sasse
May 23, 2023
UF to comply with Board of Governors emergency regulation
Information Technology VP and CIO Elias Eldayrie
April 5, 2023
An update from President Ben Sasse
President Ben Sasse
March 31, 2023
UF statement on pause of West Palm Beach campus
University of Florida
February 28, 2023
Message to faculty
Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
February 13, 2023
Message from President Sasse
President Ben Sasse
February 6, 2023
Message from President Fuchs regarding antisemitic chalk messages
President Kent Fuchs
February 1, 2023
University statement on California shootings
University of Florida
January 26, 2023
University of Florida and the Use of TikTok
Information Technology VP and CIO Elias Eldayrie
January 12, 2023
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
January 8, 2023

2022

University statement on protests in Iran
University of Florida
November 30, 2022
University statement on LGBTQ+ nightclub shooting
University of Florida
November 22, 2022
UF stands in support of the Institute of Black Culture
University of Florida
November 18, 2022
UF to resume normal operations Friday after Tropical Storm Nicole
Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane and Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
November 10, 2022
Classes canceled, Gainesville campus closed Thursday
Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
November 8, 2022
Message from President Fuchs regarding monument vandalism
President Kent Fuchs
November 4, 2022
Message from Board Chair Hosseini regarding President-elect Sasse
Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini
November 2, 2022
Joint statement from UF and UGA condemning antisemitic hate speech
University of Florida
October 30, 2022
Message from President Fuchs
President Kent Fuchs
October 24, 2022
UF Presidential Search – Finalist Announcement
Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini
October 6, 2022
University of Florida to resume normal operations
Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
September 30, 2022
Message regarding Ian’s aftermath
President Kent Fuchs
September 29, 2022
Personal message regarding approaching storm
President Kent Fuchs
September 27, 2022
UF Campus Operations Closure
Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
September 27, 2022
UF classes canceled Wednesday through Friday due to Hurricane Ian
Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
September 26, 2022
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
August 26, 2022
State of the University: A Call to Seize the Opportunities Ahead
President Kent Fuchs
August 25, 2022
State of the University: Mori Hosseini
Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini
August 25, 2022
Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
August 16, 2022
Update from UF Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini
Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini
June 30, 2022
Campus Brief
Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
June 15, 2022
President’s message on aftermath of Buffalo mass shooting
President Kent Fuchs
May 18, 2022
End of Academic Year Message
President Kent Fuchs
April 21, 2022
Campus Brief
Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
January 28, 2022
UF President Kent Fuchs announces plans to transition from president to professor
President Kent Fuchs
January 5, 2022

2021

The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
December 31, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
December 17, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
December 13, 2021
Message from President Fuchs - Outside activities by UF employees involving litigation in which the state of Florida is a party
President Kent Fuchs
November 23, 2021
Message from President Fuchs - Outside activities by UF employees involving litigation in which the state of Florida is a party
President Kent Fuchs
November 5, 2021
Message from President Fuchs and Provost Glover
President Kent Fuchs and Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
November 1, 2021
University Statement on Academic Freedom and Free Speech
University of Florida
October 30, 2021
University of Florida Statement Regarding Continued Investigation on Vandalized Institute of Black Culture Building Sign
University of Florida
October 22, 2021
Reflection on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
President Kent Fuchs
September 11, 2021
State of the University: Now is the time to raise stature, reputation of all colleges and departments
University of Florida
August 26, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
August 18, 2021
Message to those attending August graduation ceremonies
President Kent Fuchs
August 4, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
July 23, 2021
University of Florida to resume normal operations and classes
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
July 7, 2021
University statement regarding operations during Tropical Storm Elsa
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
July 6, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
June 28, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
June 11, 2021
University statement regarding faculty and staff social media posts
University of Florida
June 5, 2021
Support for members of our community feeling vulnerable or unsafe
University of Florida
June 4, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
May 21, 2021
Transition to normal campus operations
University of Florida
May 17, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
May 7, 2021
Caring for each other and overcoming challenges together
President Kent Fuchs
April 27, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
April 23, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
April 16, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
April 9, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
March 26, 2021
University Statement on Interim Suspension of Student Groups
University of Florida
March 21, 2021
President’s Statement on Anti-Asian Violence
President Kent Fuchs
March 19, 2021
Summer and Fall semesters
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
March 19, 2021
Gratitude and Admiration
President Kent Fuchs
March 16, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
March 12, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
February 26, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
February 12, 2021
Update on traffic and pedestrian safety measures
Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane and Student Affairs VP D’Andra Mull
February 3, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
January 29, 2021
Statement regarding Saturday night accident
Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane and Student Affairs VP D’Andra Mull
January 17, 2021
Message from UPD Chief Stump-Kurnick regarding FBI reports
UPD Chief Linda Stump-Kurnick
January 15, 2021
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
January 15, 2021
Message of welcome and hope
President Kent Fuchs
January 11, 2021

2020

The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
December 19, 2020
Important Announcement: COVID-19 Vaccine Plans
Senior Health Affairs VP David R. Nelson
December 14, 2020
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
December 4, 2020
UF - Finishing Strong
President Kent Fuchs
December 2, 2020
Statement on Tropical Storm Eta
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
November 11, 2020
The Campus Brief
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
November 6, 2020
Seventeen thousand fans for football games but no in-person graduation?
President Kent Fuchs
October 20, 2020
President reaffirms commitment to health guidelines
President Kent Fuchs
October 11, 2020
Planning for the spring semester
President Kent Fuchs
October 9, 2020
State University System directs universities to plan alternate fall commencement
University of Florida
September 23, 2020
Spring Break announcement
University of Florida
September 23, 2020
COVID-19 update: Student testing opportunities
University of Florida
September 11, 2020
Labor Day update
University of Florida
September 6, 2020
State of the University: An unfair ask to make this year the best ever
President Kent Fuchs
August 28, 2020
Two important asks
President Kent Fuchs
August 18, 2020
An open letter to the community
President Kent Fuchs
August 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Our Data Dashboard
University of Florida
August 18, 2020
A message to all UF international students
University of Florida
July 14, 2020
Reopening Plan for Fall 2020
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
July 10, 2020
International students and online courses
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
July 8, 2020
Open message to University of Florida students, Santa Fe College students and members of the community regarding the July 4th holiday
Student Affairs VP D’Andra Mull
July 2, 2020
Reopening plan, fall schedule to be announced July 10
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
July 1, 2020
University of Florida’s Commitment to Sexual Assault Prevention and Support
Assistant VP of ADA and Title IX Compliance Russell Froman
June 19, 2020
Another step toward positive change against racism
President Kent Fuchs
June 18, 2020
Statement from VP Curtis Reynolds on racial justice
Business Affairs VP Curtis Reynolds
June 16, 2020
Virtual commencement weekend planned for summer graduates; spring and summer graduates invited to attend future in-person ceremonies
University of Florida
June 10, 2020
Faculty, staff encouraged to take day for reflection and education
President Kent Fuchs
June 9, 2020
Board of Trustees Chair’s statement on killing of George Floyd
Board of Trustees Chair Mori Hosseini
June 4, 2020
State directs UF, other public universities to plan alternative summer commencements
University of Florida
June 4, 2020
UF has created a draft plan for reopening that follows the SUS blueprint. We welcome input.
University of Florida
June 1, 2020
UF’s reopening plan moves forward
President Kent Fuchs
June 1, 2020
Let’s end racism and violence directed at African Americans: A video request to the Gator Nation following the killing of George Floyd
President Kent Fuchs
May 29, 2020
Memorial Day Reflection
President Kent Fuchs
May 25, 2020
Statement from President Kent Fuchs regarding Florida Board of Governors' announcement of fall reopening
President Kent Fuchs
May 19, 2020
Recovery Task Forces’ work is underway
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
May 19, 2020
An end-of-academic-year video message from President Kent Fuchs
President Kent Fuchs
May 1, 2020
Next steps for our university
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
May 1, 2020
Acting and Deciding in Uncertain Times
President Kent Fuchs
April 17, 2020
Parking Decal Refunds for April 2020 & Summer 2020 Parking Decal Requirements
Business Affairs VP Curtis Reynolds
April 15, 2020
Summer B Online / Revised dates for Summer A, B and C
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover and Senior VP and COO Charlie Lane
April 6, 2020
Spring 2020 S/U grading option for UF graduate students
University of Florida
April 6, 2020
Note of Gratitude to Faculty Members from Provost Joe Glover and President Kent Fuchs
President Kent Fuchs and Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
April 3, 2020
A Newsletter from Vice President for Student Affairs D'Andra Mull
Student Affairs VP D’Andra Mull
April 3, 2020
UF President Kent Fuchs Update on COVID-19

March 30, 2020
Partial Housing and Dining Refunds for Spring 2020 Semester

March 27, 2020
Hiring Pause

March 27, 2020
Message to students regarding Spring 2020 S/U and drop options
Joe Glover
March 25, 2020
UF to remain open, but will limit on-campus work to essential services, starting today
Human Resources VP Jodi Gentry
March 24, 2020
Closing of Rec. Center, Refunds, S/U Grade Option

March 20, 2020
A student emailed. The president replied.
President Kent Fuchs
March 19, 2020
UF student access to broadband

March 19, 2020
UF Spring Commencement Rescheduled
University of Florida
March 19, 2020
UF will offer full suite of courses for Summer A, B and C; Summer A and C will be online
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
March 17, 2020
UF classes will remain online for the remainder of the Spring semester
President Kent Fuchs
March 17, 2020
Resources for Teaching and Working Remotely
Information Technology VP and CIO Elias Eldayrie
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 guidance for faculty and staff
President Kent Fuchs
March 16, 2020
Social Distancing

March 15, 2020
Students who remain on campus
Provost and Senior Academic Affairs VP Joe Glover
March 12, 2020
Classes moving online due to COVID-19
President Kent Fuchs
March 11, 2020

2019

Clarification of Nov. 22 statement
University of Florida
December 12, 2019
University statement on racism, anti-Semitism
Executive Chief of Staff Win Phillips
November 22, 2019
University statement on response to Oct. 10 ACCENT speakers
University of Florida
October 10, 2019
University statement on Oct. 10 ACCENT Speakers
University of Florida
October 2, 2019
State of the University: An optimistic vision for the next five years
President Kent Fuchs
August 22, 2019
University statement regarding student death
University of Florida
July 3, 2019
Freedom of Expression statement
University of Florida
April 12, 2019
University statement on Ethics Committee inquiry, Student Affairs investigation
University of Florida
February 28, 2019
Aid for students impacted by government shutdown

January 25, 2019

2018

President's statement on Hurricane Michael
President Kent Fuchs
October 10, 2018
State of the University: What’s next for UF?
President Kent Fuchs
August 23, 2018
President’s statement on Pulse anniversary and LGBTQ Pride Month
President Kent Fuchs
June 12, 2018
UF names first chief diversity officer
President Kent Fuchs
May 29, 2018
President Fuchs creates commencement task force
President Kent Fuchs
May 8, 2018
Statement on incident at graduation ceremony
President Kent Fuchs
May 6, 2018
President Fuchs offers support to Broward County Gators following shooting
President Kent Fuchs
February 15, 2018

2017

UF refocuses on alcohol education in wake of FSU death
University of Florida
November 6, 2017
UF leadership provides update on Spencer event
UPD Chief Linda Stump-Kurnick
October 17, 2017
Statement regarding Gov. Scott’s Declaration
University of Florida
October 16, 2017
Student Affairs Vice President Dave Parrot informs students about Spencer event
University of Florida
October 13, 2017
Information Update for Richard Spencer Event
UPD Chief Linda Stump-Kurnick
October 11, 2017
Statement from President Fuchs about Richard Spencer appearance

October 10, 2017
Update on National Policy Institute Event
University of Florida
October 5, 2017
Phishing Awareness
Information Technology VP and CIO Elias Eldayrie
October 4, 2017
President Fuchs thanks responders after Hurricane Irma
President Kent Fuchs
September 14, 2017
President Fuchs: Finalize preparations for Hurricane Irma
President Kent Fuchs
September 8, 2017
UF Statement Regarding Latest Development on National Policy Institute Request
University of Florida
September 7, 2017
Hurricane Irma
UPD Chief Linda Stump-Kurnick
September 6, 2017
DACA Letter of Support
President Kent Fuchs
September 5, 2017
UF Statement Regarding Latest Developments on National Policy Institute Request
University of Florida
September 1, 2017
Update on potential speaker from President Fuchs
President Kent Fuchs
August 30, 2017
State of the University: Challenges, opportunities and optimism for the future
President Kent Fuchs
August 24, 2017
UF Denies Request For Speaking Event - Message from President Fuchs
President Kent Fuchs
August 16, 2017
Potential Speaker on Campus
President Kent Fuchs
August 12, 2017
University statement on Dean of Students Resignation
President Kent Fuchs
May 30, 2017
State higher ed priorities benefit UF
President Kent Fuchs
May 9, 2017
President’s End of Academic Year Message
President Kent Fuchs
April 28, 2017
Walker Hall incident causes fear
President Kent Fuchs
April 17, 2017
General Counsel takes leave
University of Florida
March 23, 2017
Police investigating uprooted Walker Hall sign
University of Florida
February 22, 2017
Racial epithets “antithetical” to UF mission
University of Florida
February 10, 2017
Response to student petition for sanctuary campus
University of Florida
February 3, 2017
President reaffirms support for international students following immigration executive order
President Kent Fuchs
January 29, 2017
UF administration and police continue to monitor swastika situation
President Kent Fuchs
January 26, 2017
Swastika is symbol of Holocaust and hate, but man protected by First Amendment
University of Florida
January 24, 2017
With noose found in classroom, UF community urged to reject racism
President Kent Fuchs
January 12, 2017

2016

Weaver Hall residents and families informed of police investigation
University of Florida
December 22, 2016
No place for racial discrimination at UF
President Kent Fuchs
November 22, 2016
Concern shown to Delta Tau Delta membership over incident at their house

November 21, 2016
Racist statements and symbols not representative of UF
President Kent Fuchs
November 20, 2016
Maintenance staff paints over racist message at Beaty Towers

November 18, 2016
Hope, love and hallelujah
President Kent Fuchs
November 17, 2016
Thanks to UF professionals for keeping UF safe during Hurricane Matthew
President Kent Fuchs
October 10, 2016
State of the University: Our commitment to rise in the rankings
President Kent Fuchs
August 25, 2016
Welcome to students for the new school year
President Kent Fuchs
August 22, 2016
A great start to a new school year
President Kent Fuchs
August 22, 2016
A welcoming environment essential to the university
President Kent Fuchs
July 18, 2016
UF should unite in rejecting racism
President Kent Fuchs
July 8, 2016
Campus Climate Survey results released
President Kent Fuchs
June 20, 2016
Century Tower lit with rainbow colors in solidarity after Pulse tragedy
President Kent Fuchs
June 16, 2016
Faculty and staff pay increases and a term professorship program announced
President Kent Fuchs
May 6, 2016
Best wishes at the end of the semester
President Kent Fuchs
April 29, 2016
Completing course evaluations important for educational excellence
President Kent Fuchs
April 8, 2016

2015

State of the University: Our shared goals for the future
President Kent Fuchs
August 27, 2015