Tag: Student Profiles

Valerie Conner reaches for a can of food at Food4Kids.

This UF student is helping fight food insecurity one backpack at a time


October 16, 2026

A Monday often signals the end of a never-long-enough break from a busy, overwhelming life. For many children, though, Monday also means the end of a too-long break from regular meals. Every week, children across Alachua and neighboring counties ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS, Family Youth And Community Sciences, Food Access, Practicum, Student Profiles
Nicole Geller smiles with two Zoo Tampa Fun Run crew members.

Always on the Go: Nicole Geller’s Journey to a Ph.D.


September 30, 2026

Nicole Geller has two speeds: stop and go. This mentality has brought her through life, from playing sports to teaching, parenting, playing more sports, and now getting her Ph.D. in Youth Development and Family Sciences. As a child, Nicole ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: CALS, Family Youth And Community Sciences, Student Profiles, Youth Development And Family Sciences

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