Good afternoon, Gators! It's Monday, September 8, 2025, and here's your latest campus news. The University of Florida has appointed Dr. Donald W. Landry as interim president. Dr. Landry, a distinguished physician and former chair of Columbia University's Department of Medicine, began his tenure on September 1. His appointment is pending approval by the state Board of Governors, which will meet on September 10-11. This follows the Board's rejection of the previous nominee, Santa Ono, in June. The UF Board of Trustees has approved a 10% increase in out-of-state tuition, effective this fall. This decision aims to offset rising instructional costs, which have increased by 25% over the past decade. Despite the hike, UF's out-of-state tuition remains more than $10,000 lower than that of other top public universities. UF's research expenditures have reached a record $1.33 billion, placing the university 25th overall and 15th among public universities nationwide. This milestone reflects UF's commitment to advancing research across various disciplines. In other news, the UF College of Nursing has welcomed its largest-ever class of Bachelor of Science in Nursing students. On August 21, 226 undergraduate students, including 85 newly created seats, began their nursing journey. This 60% increase in enrollment addresses the national nursing shortage and represents a significant investment in the future of healthcare. The Gator-WISE program is offering three Saturday workshops this fall for high school students: - : "Inside Addiction – The Biology of Opioids" - : "Forensics – DNA Detectives; The Science of Identity" - : "Mini Vet School – Parasitology" Each program is limited to 30 participants, and registration began on August 26. In a surprising turn of events, the Florida Gators football team was upset by the University of South Florida Bulls, marking USF's first-ever win over Florida. As a result, USF is now ranked No. 18 in the nation. The Gators are preparing to face the Miami Hurricanes on September 20 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/09/07/usf-ranked-no-18-in-the-nation-after-gators-upset?utm_source=openai), [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida%E2%80%93Miami_football_rivalry?utm_source=openai)) That's all for today's update. Stay safe, and as always, Go Gators!