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The Untamable Filipe DeAndrade

This Nat Geo star overcame a difficult childhood, and he credits animals with saving his life. Now he wants to return the favor.

The Soldier’s Mission

A retired lieutenant colonel says the University of Florida gave him the direction he needed to find his place in the world. His latest mission? Helping children find their way.

Ocean Optimist

When a mystery scourge struck the Florida Reef Tract, this determined Gator slipped on her dive mask and rescued vulnerable species. Now she is protecting the Keys’ ecosystems for future generations.

At UF Advancement, we connect vision with passion in order to impact Florida, the nation, and the world. See what is possible when we go together.

The Untamable Filipe DeAndrade

This Nat Geo star overcame a difficult childhood, and he credits animals with saving his life. Now he wants to return the favor.

The Soldier’s Mission

A retired lieutenant colonel says the University of Florida gave him the direction he needed to find his place in the world. His latest mission? Helping children find their way.

Ron Magill’s Wild Ride

For a Gator who’s carted Komodo dragons to Letterman’s show, handled animals for “Miami Vice” and traveled the world to see wildlife, his greatest career thrill sounds tame. But the impact of his most important work is profound.

Power Ranger

Things can get heated in our national forests, as the timber industry, environmentalists, recreationists and more fight for their right to use our woodlands. This Gator works to bring harmony to our nation’s wild areas – and for diversity in forestry.

Superhero for a Small Planet

Zika. Swine flu. Ebola. A crusader at the CDC kept some of the world’s worst outbreaks and epidemics from spreading to pregnant women and infants. Now, this Gator is training the health heroes of the future.

Where Manatees Are Feared, A Gator Offers Hope

In Africa, the gentle sea cow is viewed as dangerous. But a UF graduate is determined to dispel myths and save the vanishing species.

For This Wealth Leader, an Unlikely Major Is an Appreciated Asset

Named one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance, Rebecca Patterson shepherds the investments of the nation’s 1 percent. But she credits her UF journalism degree with setting her apart.

“We Want To Leave The World A Better Place.”

As patrons of UF as well as the city surrounding it, Ken and Linda McGurn have connected town and gown for decades. Their legacy of mixing business with conservation, though, will live far beyond Gainesville.

The Care and Feeding of a Brighter Future

His company’s focus: healthy crops for an increasingly stretched and strained planet. But it’s his generosity that ensures tomorrow’s leaders are ready for the challenge.

In Ellen’s Memory

Traumatic Brain Injury stole his wife – her cognition, her independence, even her ability to recognize him and their children. Those 12 years awakened the crusader in Robert Yates.

No Glass Ceilings, No Closed Doors

Women in architecture are a rarity, says Gator grad Laura Laser. The successful architect has a plan to change that. “I want to make sure other women students get the same kind of support I got,” she says.

Ocean Optimist

When a mystery scourge struck the Florida Reef Tract, this determined Gator slipped on her dive mask and rescued vulnerable species. Now she is protecting the Keys’ ecosystems for future generations.

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The Long Way Home

Bertrhude Albert grew up hiding her Haitian roots. But her time at the University of Florida changed her, and, in turn, she’s changing her country of birth. “UF enabled me to understand how powerful I am.”

Your World

Resizing a Fast Food Footprint: She’s Lovin’ It

This Gator is leading ambitious green efforts at the Golden Arches, from helping the burger behemoth lower its carbon footprint to ensuring 100% of McDonald’s coffee is sustainably sourced. “It all comes back to agriculture,” she says.

Your Environment

UF alumna receives one of higher education’s most prestigious awards

International organization honors Anita Zucker for service to her alma mater

On One Special Night, UF Athletes Do the Cheering

At the Scholarship Endowment Dinner, players give a heartfelt thank you to the donors who make their collegiate experiences possible.

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At UF Advancement, we connect vision with passion in order to impact Florida, the nation, and the world. See what is possible when we go together.

The Untamable Filipe DeAndrade

This Nat Geo star overcame a difficult childhood, and he credits animals with saving his life. Now he wants to return the favor.

The Soldier’s Mission

A retired lieutenant colonel says the University of Florida gave him the direction he needed to find his place in the world. His latest mission? Helping children find their way.

Ron Magill’s Wild Ride

For a Gator who’s carted Komodo dragons to Letterman’s show, handled animals for “Miami Vice” and traveled the world to see wildlife, his greatest career thrill sounds tame. But the impact of his most important work is profound.

Power Ranger

Things can get heated in our national forests, as the timber industry, environmentalists, recreationists and more fight for their right to use our woodlands. This Gator works to bring harmony to our nation’s wild areas – and for diversity in forestry.

Superhero for a Small Planet

Zika. Swine flu. Ebola. A crusader at the CDC kept some of the world’s worst outbreaks and epidemics from spreading to pregnant women and infants. Now, this Gator is training the health heroes of the future.

Where Manatees Are Feared, A Gator Offers Hope

In Africa, the gentle sea cow is viewed as dangerous. But a UF graduate is determined to dispel myths and save the vanishing species.

For This Wealth Leader, an Unlikely Major Is an Appreciated Asset

Named one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance, Rebecca Patterson shepherds the investments of the nation’s 1 percent. But she credits her UF journalism degree with setting her apart.

“We Want To Leave The World A Better Place.”

As patrons of UF as well as the city surrounding it, Ken and Linda McGurn have connected town and gown for decades. Their legacy of mixing business with conservation, though, will live far beyond Gainesville.

The Care and Feeding of a Brighter Future

His company’s focus: healthy crops for an increasingly stretched and strained planet. But it’s his generosity that ensures tomorrow’s leaders are ready for the challenge.

In Ellen’s Memory

Traumatic Brain Injury stole his wife – her cognition, her independence, even her ability to recognize him and their children. Those 12 years awakened the crusader in Robert Yates.

No Glass Ceilings, No Closed Doors

Women in architecture are a rarity, says Gator grad Laura Laser. The successful architect has a plan to change that. “I want to make sure other women students get the same kind of support I got,” she says.

When a mystery scourge struck the Florida Reef Tract, this determined Gator slipped on her dive mask and rescued vulnerable species. Now she is protecting the Keys’ ecosystems for future generations.

Bertrhude Albert grew up hiding her Haitian roots. But her time at the University of Florida changed her, and, in turn, she’s changing her country of birth. “UF enabled me to understand how powerful I am.”

This Gator is leading ambitious green efforts at the Golden Arches, from helping the burger behemoth lower its carbon footprint to ensuring 100% of McDonald’s coffee is sustainably sourced. “It all comes back to agriculture,” she says.

International organization honors Anita Zucker for service to her alma mater

At the Scholarship Endowment Dinner, players give a heartfelt thank you to the donors who make their collegiate experiences possible.

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Select an area to learn more about how your support helps UF make an impact across the state, nation and world.

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