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The University of Florida is recognized again on the #ForbesNewIvies list of public institutions — highlighting UF’s leadership in preparing students for an AI-driven workforce. ➡️ brnw.ch/NewIvy26

📣 See you soon at #UFhomecoming, @NikkiGlaser!🎤

The future of the University of Florida in the @CityofJax is taking shape! Here’s a sneak peek at preliminary conceptual renderings by @edgemoordevel for the first new building planned for the downtown UF campus.

.@UF_IFAS researchers are studying velvet beans as a potential plant-based source of treatment for Parkinson’s disease. brnw.ch/21x2o9W

The Canvas Learning Management System experienced a global outage Thursday due to a cybersecurity incident targeting Instructure, Canvas’ parent company.  UF leadership is continuing to work with Instructure to monitor the situation as it develops.  At this time, Canvas is back online. Going forward, all updates regarding the operational status of Canvas will be posted on the IT Alerts Dashboard.  Course instructors are encouraged to review their Canvas pages and course materials. As a reminder, there are resources available for course instructors to support alternative methods for course delivery. Additional support is available from the e-Learning Support team.  If you need further assistance, you may contact the @UF_InfoTech Help Desk using the resources below:

As you may be aware, the Canvas Learning Management System is currently experiencing an outage due to a cybersecurity incident targeting Instructure, the parent company of Canvas. This incident is not isolated to the University of Florida and is affecting more than 8,000 educational institutions worldwide.  UF leadership is aware of the situation and is monitoring it. If you are enrolled for Summer A, Summer C or Summer A/C, all of which begin Monday, May 11, please look for communications from your instructors regarding how classes will be conducted if Canvas is still unavailable on Monday. If you need further assistance, you may contact the UF Help Desk at (352) 392-HELP (4357) or helpdesk@ufl.edu. In addition, be alert for phishing attempts or unexpected messages that appear to be from Canvas or other university systems. Report anything suspicious to the UFIT Help Desk by calling (352) 392-HELP (4357) or emailing helpdesk@ufl.edu.  Additional information by Instructure can be found on their official Canvas Status page at: status.instructure.com.

There’s nothing like being in space to do an experiment about space. Longtime @UF_IFAS colleagues and friends, Dr. Rob Ferl and Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul have launched more than 15 experiments into orbit. Now their tests go beyond Earth, as Ferl becomes the first @NASA-funded researcher to conduct their own experiment in space.🌱🚀 youtu.be/LG96HnxGq_8?si…

.@NVIDIA co-founder and @ufalumni, Chris Malachowsky, encourages the newest class of Gators to care deeply, keep learning and build momentum.

Didn’t back down🐊🎓

Watch live now from The Swamp as we celebrate the #UFgrad Class of 2026! 🎉 youtube.com/live/nzVdR1f-0…

Congrats Dr. Gator! 🐊🎉

Can't be here this weekend? Watch the #UFgrad ceremonies live ➡️brnw.ch/springgrad26 🐊🎓

It's almost #UFgrad time 🐊 🎓 11,000+ new @ufalumni 🎓 6 continents 🎓 105 countries 🎓 49 states 🎓 Countless congrats 🎉

A UF Alert-Shands emergency notification addressing a “mass casualty incident” involves an off-campus vehicle crash. This is an isolated incident. There is no threat to public safety at the UF Gainesville campus.

.@UF_CLAS researchers are part of a new Mars discovery with big implications for life on the Red Planet. brnw.ch/21x1S0I

University of Florida officials are monitoring several wildfires that are burning in @AlachuaCounty and the surrounding region. As of Monday afternoon, the UF main campus nor any UF units in Alachua County or elsewhere in the state are currently threatened by any of the fires. Both fires within @GainesvilleGov are nearing containment, and no homes are currently in danger, according to Gainesville Fire Rescue. While Alachua County has declared a state of emergency to assist its wildfire operations, no public health advisories are currently in place.  As such, no operational changes are anticipated for the UF campus in Gainesville. Should the need arise, any changes to UF’s operating status will be communicated through official channels, such as the UF Alert Emergency Notification System, the UF homepage and here. Long-term, the risk of more wildfires remains high as the region is in extreme drought conditions, and will likely remain high until significant rainfall occurs. The university community is encouraged to follow guidance from local authorities regarding wildfires. Updates and resources: statements.ufl.edu/statements/202…

.@UFWertheim researchers are using AI to detect early warning signs of sinkholes — helping planners and communities make safer infrastructure decisions. brnw.ch/21x1ELy

Once a Gator, always a Gator. 🐊 Your @UF journey doesn’t end at graduation - it grows with you for life. Explore how to stay engaged with the Gator Nation 🔗: connect.ufalumni.ufl.edu/home