The University of Florida is a comprehensive learning institution built on a land-grant foundation. We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation, and the world.
The university's mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural, and societal benefit.
The university welcomes the full exploration of its intellectual boundaries and supports its faculty and students in the creation of new knowledge and the pursuit of new ideas.
Teaching
Fundamental purpose of this university at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Research and Scholarship
Integral to the educational process and to the expansion of our understanding of the natural world, the intellect and the senses.
Service
Reflects the university's obligation to share the benefits of its research and knowledge for the public good. The university serves the nation's and the state's critical needs by contributing to a well-qualified and broadly diverse citizenry, leadership and workforce.
The University of Florida must create the broadly diverse environment necessary to foster multi-cultural skills and perspectives in its teaching and research for its students to contribute and succeed in the world of the 21st century.
These three interlocking elements — teaching, research and scholarship, and service — span all academic disciplines and represent the university's commitment to lead and serve the state of Florida, the nation, and the world by pursuing and disseminating new knowledge while building upon the experiences of the past. The university aspires to advance by strengthening the human condition and improving the quality of life.
University Administrators
More about UF's Administration
Interim President
Donald W. Landry
President's Cabinet
More about the President's Cabinet
Scott Angle
Senior Vice President | UF/IFAS
Chuck Clemons
Vice President | Government/Community Relations
Melissa Curry
Vice President | HR
Kurt Dudas
Vice President | Strategic Initiatives
Elias Eldayrie
Senior Vice President and CIO | IT
Ryan Fuller
Vice President and General Counsel
Joe Glover
Interim Provost
Nick Kozlov
Senior Vice President and CFO
Colt Little
Vice President | Construction, Facilities, and Real Estate
Maria Martin
Vice President | Advancement
Stephen J. Motew
President and System CEO | UF Health
David Norton
Vice President | Research
Steve Orlando
Interim Vice President | Strategic Communications
Mary Parker
Vice President | Enrollment Management
Brandi Renton
Vice President | Business Affairs
Scott Stricklin
Director | UF Athletics
Heather White
Vice President | Student Life