The University of Florida (UF) has opened its new downtown Jacksonville campus last week, expanding the university\u2019s presence in Northeast Florida with graduate programs, research initiatives and workforce development efforts.<\/p>\n
UF Jacksonville, opened through a partnership involving the university, the city of Jacksonville, state leaders and private-sector supporters. More than 150 university officials, government leaders and industry representatives attended the opening ceremony.<\/p>\n
The campus will offer graduate-level programs in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, engineering management, business, law, architecture and biomedical and health sciences.<\/p>\n
UF President Stuart Bell said the campus is intended to serve students, working professionals and researchers while complementing existing higher education institutions in the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, we aren\u2019t simply celebrating a campus opening. We\u2019re writing a new chapter for students, for working professionals and for an entire region. UF Jacksonville is designed to meet the moment,\u201d Bell said.<\/p>\n
The Jacksonville campus will also serve as a research hub through UF\u2019s Applied Research for National Security Lab, which will focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductors and microelectronics, space and strategic technologies, biotechnology and biosecurity.<\/p>\n
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said the university\u2019s presence could contribute to the city\u2019s research capacity, workforce development and downtown economy.<\/p>\n
City and state funding, along with local private philanthropy, has produced a total investment of $300 million in UF Jacksonville to date, according to the university. Additional funding has also been secured for the Florida Semiconductor Institute.<\/p>\n
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