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UF Distinguished Alumnus<\/span><\/h1>\n

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The UF Distinguished Alumnus Award stands among the University of Florida\u2019s highest honors, celebrating graduates whose lives reflect excellence, leadership, and service. Presented through the Office of the President, this prestigious award recognizes those who have not only achieved distinction in their chosen fields, but who have also given back in meaningful ways to their alma mater. These remarkable individuals embody the very best of the Gator spirit, inspiring others through their accomplishments and lifelong commitment to making a difference.<\/p>\n

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Distinguished Alumnus<\/span><\/h1>\n

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The UF Distinguished Alumnus Award stands among the University of Florida\u2019s highest honors, celebrating graduates whose lives reflect excellence, leadership, and service. Presented through the Office of the President, this prestigious award recognizes those who have not only achieved distinction in their chosen fields, but who have also given back in meaningful ways to their alma mater. These remarkable individuals embody the very best of the Gator spirit, inspiring others through their accomplishments and lifelong commitment to making a difference.<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Mrs. Delores Lastinger” position=”BSE ED 1965″ image_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/alumni\/files\/2024\/08\/alumni-lastinger-edited-705×705-1.jpg” module_class=”alumnus swiper-slide” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_text_color=”#CC4927″ header_font_size=”18px” position_font=”||on||||||” position_text_color=”#535353″ position_letter_spacing=”1px” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” border_color_all=”#CC4927″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Governor Beverly Perdue” position=”MED 1974, PHD 1976″ image_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/alumni\/files\/2024\/08\/alumni-perdue-edited-705×705-1.jpg” module_class=”alumnus swiper-slide” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_text_color=”#CC4927″ header_font_size=”18px” position_font=”||on||||||” position_text_color=”#535353″ position_letter_spacing=”1px” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” border_color_all=”#CC4927″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Alumni Honoree (2011)<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Mrs. Anita G. Zucker” position=”BAE ED 1972″ image_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/alumni\/files\/2024\/08\/alumni-zucker-edited-705×705-1.jpg” module_class=”alumnus swiper-slide” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_text_color=”#CC4927″ header_font_size=”18px” position_font=”||on||||||” position_text_color=”#535353″ position_letter_spacing=”1px” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” border_color_all=”#CC4927″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Alumni Honoree (2009)<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Adrienne Garcia” position=”MEd \u201870, EdS \u201871, EdD \u201878″ image_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/alumni\/files\/2024\/08\/Adrienne_Garcia-300.jpg” module_class=”alumnus swiper-slide” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_text_color=”#CC4927″ header_font_size=”18px” position_font=”||on||||||” position_text_color=”#535353″ position_letter_spacing=”1px” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” border_color_all=”#CC4927″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Larry Kubiak” position=”EdS \u201976, PhD \u201987″ image_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/alumni\/files\/2024\/08\/larry_kubiak.jpg” module_class=”alumnus swiper-slide” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_text_color=”#CC4927″ header_font_size=”18px” position_font=”||on||||||” position_text_color=”#535353″ position_letter_spacing=”1px” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” border_color_all=”#CC4927″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Mark Rosser” position=”BAE 1979″ image_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/alumni\/files\/2024\/08\/Rosser-Mark.jpg” module_class=”alumnus swiper-slide” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_text_color=”#CC4927″ header_font_size=”18px” position_font=”||on||||||” position_text_color=”#535353″ position_letter_spacing=”1px” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” border_color_all=”#CC4927″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Dr. Gerardo Gonzalez” position=”BA 1973, MED 1976, PhD 1978″ image_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/alumni\/files\/2024\/08\/Gerardo-Gonzalez-Profile-705×705-1.jpg” module_class=”alumnus swiper-slide” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_text_color=”#CC4927″ header_font_size=”18px” position_font=”||on||||||” position_text_color=”#535353″ position_letter_spacing=”1px” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” border_color_all=”#CC4927″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

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Alumni Honoree\u00a0(2018)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Dr. Henry Boekhoff” position=”MED 1970, PhD 1978″ image_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/alumni\/files\/2024\/08\/hb-705×705-1.jpg” module_class=”alumnus swiper-slide” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_text_color=”#CC4927″ header_font_size=”18px” position_font=”||on||||||” position_text_color=”#535353″ position_letter_spacing=”1px” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” border_color_all=”#CC4927″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Dr. Renee Clift” position=”BAE 1972″ image_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/alumni\/files\/2024\/08\/alumni-clift-edited-1030×1030-705×705-1.jpg” module_class=”alumnus swiper-slide” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_text_color=”#CC4927″ header_font_size=”18px” position_font=”||on||||||” position_text_color=”#535353″ position_letter_spacing=”1px” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” border_color_all=”#CC4927″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

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[\/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member name=”Dr. Andy Horne” position=”MED 1967″ image_url=”https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/alumni\/files\/2024\/08\/alumni-horne-edited-1030×1030-705×705-1.jpg” module_class=”alumnus swiper-slide” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h2″ header_text_color=”#CC4927″ header_font_size=”18px” position_font=”||on||||||” position_text_color=”#535353″ position_letter_spacing=”1px” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” border_color_all=”#CC4927″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

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