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Florida Consumer Sentiment Falls for a Fifth Consecutive Month in 2026
Consumer sentiment in Florida declined for the fifth consecutive month in July, falling 2.1 points to 69.3 from a revised figure of 71.4 in June. In contrast, national consumer sentiment increased. “With July’s decline, consumer sentiment has reached its lowest reading since December 2023, following five consecutive months of deterioration. The last time confidence declined...
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Hamilton School Continues Rapid Growth With New Faculty Hires
The University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education has announced 21 faculty additions for the 2026–27 academic year, including 14 newly hired professors, one visiting professor, one professor of practice, two lecturers, and three previously announced professors who are arriving on campus this year. The appointments bring wide-ranging expertise in philosophy, political...
University of Florida Ranked No. 1 Best-Value Public University in 2026
The University of Florida has been ranked the No. 1 best-value public university in the nation in 2026 by SmartAsset, reflecting the university’s combination of affordability and strong student outcomes. SmartAsset, a New York-based financial technology company, evaluated more than 500 public colleges and universities nationwide to identify institutions that provide the strongest value for...
Beyond the Benchmark Engineering Nominated for Annual “Coolest Thing Made in Florida” Competition
UF Innovate | Accelerate client Beyond the Benchmark Engineering’s “Introduction to Engineering Interactive Lab Kit” was nominated to compete in the 2nd annual “Coolest Thing Made in Florida” competition, hosted by the Florida Chamber of Commerce. This competition serves to identify and celebrate manufacturing companies in Florida, with the ultimate goal of moving Florida into...








