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Independent Florida Alligator
columns
An archive of monthly columns by UF President Kent Fuchs that appeared in the UF student-run newspaper
2021
Ready for a Joyful and Successful Semester
August 23
Solving a UF mystery
March 30
Amid the pandemic, gratitude
February 22
We’re all turning 21 this year
January 11
2020
A student's story inspires hope
November 23
Seventeen thousand fans for football games but no in-person graduation?
October 20
News even thousands of masks can’t muffle
September 21
A historic (and fun) academic year
August 31
UF’s Reopening Plan Moves Forward
May 20
Acting and deciding in uncertain times
April 16
A student emailed. The president replied.
March 20
Cheryl ’77 – Love and Reflection at the University of Florida
February 14
President Fuchs on Florida Arbor Day
January 17
2019
Breaking My Moratorium on More Alligator Statues
November 19
News that should prompt real change
October 17
As UF rises, what should endure?
September 19
President Fuchs welcomes UF students
August 18
Last message of the semester
April 19
In praise of history that makes our hearts race
March 14
Financial aid and how it impacts UF students
January 18
2018
Our nation and world need international education
November 15
The future of race and diversity at UF is bright
October 18
From UF President Kent Fuchs: Re-Conceptualizing UF’s Graduation Ceremonies
September 20
What is Next for UF?
August 21
Summer at UF
May 14
Finishing the Academic Year with Success and Fun
April 20
Does Greek Life have a Future at UF?
March 16
Optimism in a difficult time
February 16
What is a Provost?
January 18
2017
A Life of Gratitude
November 17
Shutting Down Spencer’s Movement
October 19
Closing the University of Florida
September 15
A few goals for new, returning Gators this semester
August 14
Good Writers and Good People
April 19
Fuchs: Thanks to the shepherds and leaders
March 22
UF is one of the nation’s top research universities
February 15
On being an intellectual
January 18
2016
Hope, love and hallelujah from President Fuchs
November 16
UF Arts and Humanities = An Education (Not Just a Job)
October 20
On Gator Leadership
September 14
An Emotional Time of Year
August 19
Learning to Love
June 28
The biggest and best investment of my life
March 17
A Fond Goodbye to UF’s Greeter
February 18
Intentional Joy
January 20
2015
Two degrees of separation and staying safe
November 19
Listening, learning and combating racism
November 15
A new path may lead to wonderful possibilities
October 15
Do athletics and academics compete? Not at UF
September 17
Welcome to UF. Let’s take on our freshman year together
August 17
The Importance of Thinking Differently
April 19
Service as important as class
March 24
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