University of Florida
| Location: | Gainesville, Florida |
| President: | Dr. Bernard Machen |
| Founded: | 1853 |
| Information: | 352.392.3261 |
| Web site: | www.ufl.edu |
The University of Florida traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Florida's largest university, it enrolls over 50,000 students and is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. UF became the world's first university to be designated a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary" in 2005 for environmental and wildlife management, resource conservation, waste management, and outreach and education. The "Gator Nation" includes millions of people who support the values and spirit of the University of Florida (www.goGatorNation.com).
