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Gator Nurses Score Big at Jacksonville Icemen Hockey Night

The UF College of Nursing hosted an evening of hockey and community connection at the Jacksonville Icemen game on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The second annual Icemen event marked the first time the College of Nursing invited other UF Health Science Center colleges to participate, expanding the reach and impact…

$2 Million Gift To Transform UF Nursing Education

By: Anna Hoffman The University of Florida College of Nursing has received a landmark $2 million gift from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust, setting the stage for a bold new approach to nursing education and workforce development in Florida. This two-year grant, beginning in January, comes at a…

LINE Funding Helps UF ABSN Students Balance Studies, Work and Family 

  Arthur Reid, an ABSN Student, holds his 2-year-old daughter at the UF College of Nursing recently. Reid says that as a recipient of the LINE scholarship, he can pursue a nursing degree and remain active in his daughter’s life. By Carlos E. Medina For Arthur Reid, Florida’s Linking Industry…

During Nurse Practitioner Week, UF Nursing Honors Archer Family Health Care

  By Carlos E. Medina The University of Florida College of Nursing marks National Nurse Practitioner Week, Nov. 9–15, by recognizing the dedicated nurse practitioners who deliver accessible, high-quality care across the state, including those leading the way at UF Health Archer Family Health Care, the college’s nurse practitioner-led clinic…

UF Nursing No. 1 in Florida for Fifth Straight Year

The University of Florida College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program again leads Florida, earning the No. 1 spot in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.  The BSN program has topped state rankings for five consecutive years, ranking No. 23 among public universities and…

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Sandy Shapiro

Assistant Professor | Community Health Advocate | Gator Nurse for Life For Dr. Sandy Shapiro (BSN 2001), nursing has never been just a profession — it has been a path of purpose, growth and leadership. A proud graduate of the University of Florida College of Nursing, she currently serves as…