2022 40 Gators Under 40 honorees

Since 2006, the University of Florida has honored Outstanding Young Alumni whose achievements positively impact The Gator Nation. 40 Gators Under 40 continues the tradition of honoring Gators who are going greater in their communities and professions. Recipients are...

Mark Rosser Named UF Distinguished Alumnus

Mark Rosser Named UF Distinguished Alumnus The University of Florida has awarded College of Education graduate, Mark Rosser, the 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is presented to an alumni who has excelled in a chosen field or has performed outstanding...

In Memoriam: Neva S. Sessums

Mrs. Neva S. Sessums (BAE ’57, Elementary Ed.), age 76, passed away on April 19th, 2013. She was born in Jacksonville, FL where she attended Jacksonville University for her freshman year before attending the University of Florida. She graduated in 1957 with her B.A....

COE Alum, Dr. Mary Frances Compton, dies

Mary Frances Compton (DED ’67), age 81, of Athens, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013. A native of Paris, Tennessee; Dr. Compton was the daughter of the late William and Lena Mai Smith Compton. She received her undergraduate degree at Peabody College and...

Former COE Alum, Dr. Joseph Bondi, dies

Dr. Joseph Bondi (BS ’58, MED ’64, EDD ’68) passed away on Tuesday, January 8th. He is the former mayor of Temple Terrace and a longtime educator. His daughter, Pam Bondi, is the Florida Attorney General. Joseph Bondi served two two-year terms as mayor from 1974 to...