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Recognizing Excellence at the Water Institute 2025 Awards ceremony with images of the agenda, speakers, and people conversing.

Recognizing Excellence at the Water Institute 2025 Awards Ceremony

October 27, 2025

The 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, 2025

The 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 award recipients of the Fall 2025 Water Institute Travel Awards.

Congratulations to the Fall 2025 Travel Awardees

October 14, 2025

The Water Institute congratulates the recipients of the Fall 2025 Water Institute Travel Awards. The financial assistance provided by the award will…

The Water Institute is excited to announce Dr. Joseph Shapiro (left) and Dr. Elizabeth Anderson (right) as the keynote speakers for the 2026 Biennial Water Institute Symposium.

Water Institute Symposium Keynote Speakers Announced

October 6, 2025

The Water Institute is excited to announce Dr. Joseph Shapiro and Dr. Elizabeth Anderson as the keynote speakers for the 2026 Biennial Water Institute Symposium.

UF Water Institute 2025-2030 Strategic Plan is now released.

Outlining Success: New Strategic Plan

September 30, 2025

The 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…

UF Water Institute Director Dr. Matt Cohen (left) speaks as a keynote speaker alongside artist Margarett Ross Tolbert (right) at the UF/IFAS York Distinguished Lecturer.

York Lecture Featuring Water Institute Director Dr. Matt Cohen

September 23, 2025

Director 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…

Congratulations to 2025 Water Institute Dissertation Award Recipient Dr. Bailey Magers.

Water Institute Dissertation Award Recipient Announced

September 16, 2025

The 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 Baylor Lynch and May Thongthum as recipients of the 2025 Water Institute Research Award.

Congratulations to the 2025 Water Institute Research Awardees

September 9, 2025

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

The Water Institute welcomes Kamila Koralasbayev as the Water Institute Communications Intern.

Bridging Science and Storytelling: Welcome Kamila to the Water Institute

September 2, 2025

We 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…

UF Water Institute new research project, Bridging the Gap: Integrating Water Management and Ecosystem Science for Resilience in Florida.

New Project – Bridging the Gap: Integrating Water Management and Ecosystem Science for Resilience in Florida

August 26, 2025

The 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.