Nan-Yao Su, Professor of Entomology
Rob Ferl, Professor of Molecular Biology
Elizabeth Graham, Professor of Music
Louis Guilette, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Zoology
Vasudha Narayanan, Professor of Religion
Janet Yamamoto, Professor of Pathobiology
Ron Hayes, Professor of Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Neurosurgery
Yogi Goswami, Professor of Mechanical Engineering

The President's Challenge

“In order for the University of Florida to reach its potential, we must find ways to do a better job supporting our faculty.” — President Bernie Machen


In addition to what the state matches, President Bernie Machen has pledged to add to each gift of $1 million or more $250,000 from a special discretionary fund established with private donations specifically for the Faculty Challenge until the fund is exhausted.

Create an endowment to provide competitive salaries so the University of Florida can attract and retain the best and brightest faculty.

Matching Gifts


Gifts of $100,000-$599,999 receive a matching grant equal to
50 percent.


Gifts of $600,000-$1 million receive a matching grant equal to 70 percent.



Gifts of $1,000,001 - $1 .5 million receive a matching grant equal to 75 percent.


Gifts of $1,500,001-$2 million receive a matching grant equal to 80 percent.



Gifts of $2,000,001 or more are matched dollar-for-dollar.