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Recognizing Excellence at the Water Institute 2025 Awards Ceremony
October 27, 2025The Water Institute would like to thank everyone who attended the 2025 Water Institute Awards Ceremony on October 16th. This annual event brings together the Water Institute community to honor and celebrate the achievements of the Water Institute Faculty Fellows and the 2025 student award recipients. Spotlights about the Faculty Fellows, Water Institute Ambassadors, and […]
Welcome Dr. Katherine Wardinski to the Water Institute
October 21, 2025The Water Institute is thrilled to welcome Dr. Katherine Wardinski as a Postdoctoral Associate. With a strong background in hydrology, soil science, and engineering…

Congratulations to the Fall 2025 Travel Awardees
October 14, 2025The Water Institute congratulates the recipients of the Fall 2025 Water Institute Travel Awards. The financial assistance provided by the award will…

Water Institute Symposium Keynote Speakers Announced
October 6, 2025The Water Institute is excited to announce Dr. Joseph Shapiro and Dr. Elizabeth Anderson as the keynote speakers for the 2026 Biennial Water Institute Symposium.

Outlining Success: New Strategic Plan
September 30, 2025The Water Institute is proud to announce the release of its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan! A forward-looking blueprint for the next five years, it outlines…

York Lecture Featuring Water Institute Director Dr. Matt Cohen
September 23, 2025Director of the UF Water Institute Dr. Matt Cohen and Gainesville-based artist Margaret Ross Tolbert were featured speakers at the 41st annual UF/IFAS York Distinguished Lecturer Series. This long-standing event brings notable voices…

Water Institute Dissertation Award Recipient Announced
September 16, 2025The Water Institute is pleased to announce Dr. Bailey Magers as the recipient of the 2025 Water Institute Dissertation Award for the Natural Science and Engineering category. This award recognizes…

Congratulations to the 2025 Water Institute Research Awardees
September 9, 2025The Water Institute is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Water Institute Research Awards. These awards are designed to enhance student research by…

Bridging Science and Storytelling: Welcome Kamila to the Water Institute
September 2, 2025We are excited to welcome our Water Institute Communications Intern! This newly created position at the Water Institute is part of a collaborative initiative with the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute…

New Project – Bridging the Gap: Integrating Water Management and Ecosystem Science for Resilience in Florida
August 26, 2025The Water Institute, UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station, FloridaWCA, Tampa Bay Water, and USGS are teaming up to tackle Florida’s water and ecosystem challenges. This new initiative brings together scientists and resource managers to identify knowledge gaps and foster sustained, solutions-driven collaboration.
