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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The University of Florida held its Spring 2026 University-Wide Commencement ceremony at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, celebrating approximately 7,000 graduates. NVIDIA co-founder and UF alumnus Chris Malachowsky, whose name graces a campus building, delivered the keynote address to the Class of 2026 and their families.
Sources: UF News · Mainstreet Daily News
A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a University of Florida student who was expelled after posting an anti-Semitic message on social media. Judge Allen Winsor denied UF’s motion to dismiss following a telephone hearing Monday, allowing the case to move forward. A jury trial is set to begin May 27.
Sources: WCJB TV20
The Alachua County School Board is reviewing rezoning scenarios connected to the planned closure of Alachua Elementary School. The board’s deliberations would determine how students are redistributed to other schools in the district, as well as potential changes affecting Irby and Mebane schools.
Sources: The Gainesville Sun
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