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The Bob Graham Center for Public Service provides a wide variety of programs for students and the larger public on topics related to public service, public leadership and civic engagement.

  • Global Gator Month: International Internships Student Panel

    Online FL, United States

    Are you ready to dive into a world of international internships and uncover the secrets to a life-changing experience? Are you ready to dive into a world of international internships and uncover the secrets to a life-changing experience? Look no further because we’ve got an extraordinary session lined up just for you! Join the Center

  • Let’s Talk Climate Lunch & Learn

    O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh Hall

    Guest speaker Dr. Megan Ennes will share the work of the National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCCI) and lead participants in a discussion on how to talk about environmental topics that matter to them. The event is open to all UF undergraduate and graduate students. Lunch will be served for those who

  • International Careers in Public Service

    O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh Hall

    In celebration of International Education Week, join us for a Careers in International Public Service talk featuring two distinguished Gator alumni with impressive careers in international public service. This engaging Q&A session offers a unique chance to learn about the educational and career paths that led them to prominent roles within the U.S. government. Refreshments

  • Name, Image and Likeness

    As Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations continue to transform the landscape of college athletics, how are universities, lawmakers, and student-athletes adapting to these changes? Join the Bob Graham Center Student Fellows on Wednesday, November 20, at 5:00 PM at the Hawkins Center for a thought-provoking panel discussion that delves into the rapidly evolving world

  • Science Journalist in Residence: Christian Davenport

    Atlas Lab

    Join us for a discussion with author and Washington Post Staff Writer Christian Davenport, fall 2024 UF Science Journalist in Residence. Reception will follow. Christian Davenport covers space for the Washington Post Financial desk. He joined The Post in 2000 and was on a team that won the Peabody award in 2010 for its work

  • 2025 MLK Lecture: Hasan Kwame Jeffries

    Pugh Hall

    Noted Civil Rights scholar Hasan Kwame Jeffries delivered the 2025 MLK Lecture, exploring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s visionary blueprint for justice, peace, and economic equality.  Dr. Jeffries is an associate professor of history at The Ohio State University and a leading author and scholar in the history of the Civil Rights Movement. His lecture

  • Info Session: Florida Gubernatorial Fellowship

    Online FL, United States

    The Florida Gubernatorial Fellows Program offers undergrads, grad students and recent grads a chance to gain hands-on experience in state government. Over nine months in Tallahassee, Fellows work in key government areas, receiving on-the-job training and engaging with top leaders. Fellows also enjoy hourly pay, a tuition waiver, and all-expense-paid policy trips to Washington, DC.

  • Applications Close: 2025 Future of Florida Summit

    Apply by Jan. 19 for the 2025 Future of Florida Summit, Feb. 28–Mar. 2 at the University of Florida. Explore Gulf of Mexico policy on environment, public health, economic development, and immigration. Students from any Florida college or university - public or private - are invited to apply to attend. Calling all future changemakers! The

  • Info Session: UF in Istanbul Study Abroad

    Zoom

    Istanbul is ranked as one of the most visited cities in the world for its vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning architecture. This all new, six-week study abroad opportunity from the Graham Center is designed for UF students of all majors, and offers a unique chance to explore the intersection of history, culture, and modern

  • Nita Rudra: Globalization, Politics & Poverty in Developing Countries

    Pugh Hall

    Has globalization lived up to its promise of reducing poverty and creating prosperity in developing countries? Political economist Nita Rudra from Georgetown University spoke in the Pugh Hall Ocora on January 30, 2025 and explored the challenges and opportunities that globalization presents for the poor in developing countries today. Globalization has reshaped our world, bringing