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Water Institute Celebrates Recognition and Student Success at the 2026 Florida AWRA Annual Meeting

August 25, 2026

The UF Water Institute helped connect seven students with Florida’s leading water professionals while earning statewide recognition for its commitment to developing the next generation of water leaders during the 2026 Florida Section of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Annual Meeting.

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Twenty Years of Impact: A New Annual Report and Website

August 18, 2026

With the release of its 2025-2026 Annual Report and redesigned website, the Water Institute is showcasing its interdisciplinary, water-focused research, education, and outreach to…

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Celebrating Dr. Graham’s Retirement

August 18, 2026

The University of Florida Water Institute proudly celebrates the retirement of Dr. Wendy Graham, founding director of the Water Institute.

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WI Affiliate Faculty Changing Tides on Predicting Waterborne Infections with AI-Enabled Tools

August 11, 2026

Water Institute Affiliate Faculty are collaborating on a new initiative to transform the way scientists detect, forecast, and respond to dangerous waterborne infections.

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FloridaWCA-Hosted Webinar: “AI and Technological Tools in Water & Climate Science”

July 28, 2026

At the FloridaWCA-hosted webinar, presenters highlighted the use, challenges, and benefits of AI and other technological tools in the water and climate space.

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Water Institute Affiliate Faculty Helps Communities See the Full Value of Florida Springs

July 14, 2026

New research led by Dr. Kotryna Klizentyte is helping communities better understand the full value of Florida’s springs by capturing their ecological, economic, and social benefits within a single framework.

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Congratulations to the Summer 2026 Water Institute Travel Award Recipients

June 30, 2026

Congratulations to Maria Carolina Ferreira, Abhishek Rajan, Bhimsen Shrestha, and Emma VanderMeulen, recipients of the Water Institute Summer 2026 Travel Awards. With this support, they will travel…

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Welcome 2026-2027 Water Institute Ambassadors

June 16, 2026

The Water Institute is excited to welcome Ashley Hennessey and Samantha Howley as our 2026-2027 Water Institute Ambassadors. With their passion, skills, and experience, the Water Institute is looking forward to collaborating with and fostering a vibrant graduate student community in the water sciences.

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UF Bridges Cohort Forges New Connections During Three-Day South Florida Workshop

June 2, 2026

Restoration efforts for America’s Everglades, one of Florida’s most well-known treasures, require collaboration reaching beyond academia. To bridge this gap, 24 Water Institute affiliate faculty traveled to South Florida for an intensive, three-day workshop.

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Celebrating a Year of Excellence From Water Institute Ambassadors

May 19, 2026

The University of Florida Water Institute celebrates a year of innovation, leadership, and community engagement by our 2025 Ambassadors Alexis Jackson (AJ) and Lexi Bolger.