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.
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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 …
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Science Journalist in Residence: Christian Davenport
Atlas LabJoin 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 …
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2025 MLK Lecture: Hasan Kwame Jeffries
Pugh HallNoted 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 …
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Info Session: Florida Gubernatorial Fellowship
Online FL, United StatesThe 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. …
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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 …
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Info Session: UF in Istanbul Study Abroad
ZoomIstanbul 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 …
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Nita Rudra: Globalization, Politics & Poverty in Developing Countries
Pugh HallHas 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 …
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Summer ’25 Washington DC Internships Virtual Info Session
ZoomMake your mark in Washington, DC! The application for the Summer 2025 cohort of the Bob Graham Center Washington Internship Program is now open. If you expect to apply for summer or a future term, please register for this session. The University of Florida Bob Graham Center for Public Service and UF Federal Relations are …
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2024 & Beyond: Insights and the Future of Campaigning
Emerson Alumni Hall 1938 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United StatesYou are invited to attend the University of Florida’s Political Campaigning forum, an all-day event that offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the critical outcomes of the 2024 election cycle while setting sights on the road ahead for U.S. politics—including the pivotal 2026 Governor’s race, Congressional midterms, and the 2028 presidential election. The forum is …
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Kristen Soltis Anderson: Insights and the Future of Campaigning
Emerson Alumni Hall 1938 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United StatesThe political campaigning keynote conference will feature UF alumna and renowned pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson. She will provide insights in the forces shaping modern politics and explore campaign challenges, polarization strategies, and key takeaways from the 2024 election. Registration for the luncheon is now closed as the event has reached capacity. Those unable to register …