Kings For A Day

The UF College of Education recently hosted two of its most accomplished graduates in Higher Ed Admin., brothers Max King (EDD ’56) and Charles King (MED ’63)—both pioneers in the state and national junior college and community college movement. Max King was the founding president of Indian River Junior College and headed Brevard Community College for 30 years; he was the first Floridian ever recognized (in 1989) as America’s top administrator in higher education by the American Association of University Administrators. His brother, Charles King, was the the founding president of Southwest Virginia Community College for 40 years before retiring in 2007.


Pictured here, Charles (left) and Max chat about their experiences and life’s work with student cohort members of the UF Institute of Higher Education

U.S. Presidential Teacher Honoree, Alum Shares Teaching Tips

“…You really need to fail when you’re doing science
experiments because that’s how you learn things.”

So says EduGator alum Eric Grunden (MEd ’94, science education), recipient of a Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence in Science. Grunden visited UF and Norman Hall recently, speaking to a UFTeach class and appearing on the alumni panel at the college’s Education Career Night event. Hear more about his teaching tips and UF experience in this video and make sure to share with your fellow EduGators!

Kings For A Day

The UF College of Education recently hosted two of its most accomplished graduates in Higher Ed Admin., brothers Max King (EDD ’56) and Charles King (MED ’63)—both pioneers in the state and national junior college and community college movement. Max King was the founding president of Indian River Junior College and headed Brevard Community College for 30 years; he was the first Floridian ever recognized (in 1989) as America’s top administrator in higher education by the American Association of University Administrators. His brother, Charles King, was the the founding president of Southwest Virginia Community College for 40 years before retiring in 2007.


Pictured here, Charles (left) and Max chat about their experiences and life’s work with student cohort members of the UF Institute of Higher Education

Seminole County EduGator Reception

The UF College of Education Seminole County EduGator Reception was held at the home of Dr. Tina (Ed.D ’99) & Dr. Joseph Calderone in Longwood, FL on February 27, 2013. Alumni guests were able to reconnect with fellow Gators and hear about the exciting things happening at UF.

Thank you to all our alumni and guests who were able to attend this event!

To see more photos from the reception, click here.

U.S. Presidential Teacher Honoree, Alum Shares Teaching Tips

“…You really need to fail when you’re doing science
experiments because that’s how you learn things.”

So says EduGator alum Eric Grunden (MEd ’94, science education), recipient of a Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence in Science. Grunden visited UF and Norman Hall recently, speaking to a UFTeach class and appearing on the alumni panel at the college’s Education Career Night event. Hear more about his teaching tips and UF experience in this video and make sure to share with your fellow EduGators!