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Alumni, friends make enormous impact with more than $500 million in private gifts

In Philanthropy News, Winter 2013
The University of Florida recently celebrated the successful conclusion of its Florida Tomorrow campaign.

Researchers receive prestigious award from Keck Foundation

In Philanthropy News, Spring 2012
The Center for NeuroGenetics at UF receives a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation.

Tech-savvy physician creates rural medicine scholarship

In Philanthropy News, Spring 2012
The Rush Family Scholarship assists students with financial need who plan to practice rural or family care.
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$5 million gift to boost gene therapy research

In Philanthropy News, Spring 2012
A $5 million gift establishes the Earl and Christy Powell University Chair in Gene Therapy and Genetics Research

Honor roll of giving

In Philanthropy News, Winter 2011
The Honor Roll of names recognizes support from alumni and friends who gave $100 or more during 2010 – 2011.

The start of a new tradition

In Philanthropy News, Winter 2011
17 newly endowed professors were honored during the inaugural Celebrating Distinction ceremony.
By Jessica Jinah Song

New UF Jacksonville professorship supports palliative care program

In Philanthropy News, Winter 2011
A new UF College of Medicine–Jacksonville professorship assures pediatric palliative programs' evolution.
By Melanie Stawicki Azam
The Staab children from left are Tyler, 13; Luke, 6; Samantha, 10. Their parents, Rick and Michelle Staab started Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure Inc. five years ago after Tyler was diagnosed with the disorder. Subsequently Samantha was also diagnosed. Photo courtesy of Tyler's Hope

Family gives $1 million to fight Dystonia

In Philanthropy News, Spring 2011
Gift from ‘Tyler’s Hope’ helps UF tackle disabling brain disorder.

Faculty NOW

In Philanthropy News, Spring 2011
Putting your name on knowledge: New initiative helps faculty teach, now.

College of Medicine receives valuable support from old and new friends

In Philanthropy News, Spring 2011
The department of urology and department of ophthalmology receive gifts to support research efforts.