Photo Courtesy of Dance Marathon at UF 26.2 In the world of running, 26.2 miles is the ultimate test of endurance and tenacity. But that number stands for so much more. It stands for overcoming. It stands for persistence. At the University of Florida, it stands for a commitment…
Isla Mock was in 4th-grade discovering her passion for sports, taking the field in a dual capacity for soccer and softball, when she faced a life-altering challenge. Two-and-a-half years ago, a traumatic accident threatened not just her future in sports, but in life. Following an ATV accident, Isla’s…
In medicine there are those whose passion and dedication offer rays of hope to patients and their families. In the field of pediatric endocrinology, Jennifer Miller, M.D., the director of the UF Health Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) program, shines brightly as an inspiration for many.
The University of Florida Health Professional Park was bustling with energy as Running for Research (RFR) hosted its third annual 5K Fun Run and Kids’ Races benefiting Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) research on Saturday, March 2.
The halls of a hospital can be intimidating for young patients facing the unknown. One such patient, a young girl, is brought into a room to receive a CT scan from a technician she’s unfamiliar with. As the machine begins to hum, she feels anxiety, unsure of what…
UF Health Jacksonville hosted its 17th annual A Night for Heroes Gala on Feb. 3, 2024, honoring the staff and first responders who are true heroes. The gala raised funds to provide state-of-the-art equipment to better serve the community, bringing awareness of the value of a Level I…
When James B. (Bert) Flanegan, Ph.D., a 45-year professor of molecular genetics and microbiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine, announced his retirement date, his son and daughter-in-law, Ryan (BABA ’94) and Ella Flanegan, wanted to do something significant to recognize his remarkable career.
Chances are, if it’s a sunny day, you can find 10-year-old Owen Maier outdoors doing what he loves most – playing basketball. An avid Los Angeles Lakers fan thanks to legends like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, there’s still another team that takes up space in his heart.
Photo by Aaron Daye The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation continues to leave a legacy of caring and generosity at the University of Florida. Since 2016, the Schulze Family Foundation has provided more than $400,000 to the UF College of Dentistry to expand a comprehensive children’s oral health and…
The members of Phi Mu at the University of Florida, when compared to the philanthropic endeavors of their Greek Life peers, own a unique perspective on the impact that their yearlong efforts can have on their local community. Phi Mu is the only sorority that is…
