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Congratulations to the 2026 Water Institute Photography Contest Winners.

2026 Water Institute Photography Contest Winners Announced

October 13, 2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Water Institute Photography Contest Winners. We greatly appreciate the time, creativity, and effort put into all the submissions.

High view of wetlands with the title "Congratulations to the Fall 2026 Water Institute Travel Awards". Overlaying are six headshots, one of each recipient.

Congratulations to the Fall 2026 Water Institute Travel Award Recipients

October 6, 2026

Congratulations to the recipients of the Water Institute Fall 2026 Travel Awards. With this support, they will travel…

Recently graduated Ph.D. student Judyson de Matos Oliveira on the left with team member on the right with both soil sampling.

From Soil Samples to Statewide Solutions: Water Institute Research Award Recipient Advancing Precision Irrigation

September 15, 2026

Water Institute-supported research by Dr. Judyson Oliveira, a Research Assistant Scientist in the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, is providing the foundation for a statewide subirrigation recommendation tool.

Group photo with Dr. Paloma Carton de Grammont to the right of the students. The text, "Water Institute Celebrates Student Success and Recognition at the 2026 Florida AWRA Annual Meeting" is above the photo.

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.

Water Institute 2025-2026 Annual Report and Redesigned Website surrounded by wave patterns.

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…

Headshot of Dr. Graham with text Celebrating Dr. Graham's Retirement above and below.

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.

Text FloridaWCA-Hosted Webinar: "AI and Technological Tools in Water & Climate Science" above abstract image of technology.

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.

High view of wetlands with the title "Congratulations to the Summer 2026 Water Institute Travel Awards". Overlaying are four headshots, one of each recipient.

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…

From left to right: Ambassadors Ashley Hennessey and Sam Howley.

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.

Group photo with people doing the Gator chomp with the text "UF Bridges Cohort Forges New Connections During Three-Day South Florida Workshop"

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.