University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance

06/01/2026

🐊 Do you remember the exact moment UF started to feel like home? Maybe it was your first walk past Century Tower or a late-night study session in the library that turned into a lifelong friendship. These are the moments that stay with us long after graduation.

This June 25-27, we’re heading back to the place where it all began for the inaugural Alumni Weekend: Swamp Sweet Home. Reconnect with the memories, the landmarks and the moments that shaped you. 🧡💙

Make sure you join us for this special weekend and attend the College of Health and Human Performance session on Fri., June 26, from 11 AM to noon.

🔗 Register by June 12: https://ow.ly/Clsq50Z6ktX

06/01/2026

Don’t miss out! 🚨

As the first PAADS-certified program in the nation, the University of Florida’s online Master of Science in Sport Management sets the standard in sport management education. Join our Info Session on June 2nd at 12:00 PM ET to learn more.

Register now! https://bit.ly/3REc7Gk

05/27/2026

💪🔬 Research by Orlando Laitano, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, was highlighted in this month's issue of The Physiologist Magazine American Physiological Society.

🧑‍🔬His team's work is put in conversation with other findings on sepsis, providing specific insight on the long-term impact of sepsis on skeletal muscle and why skeletal muscles struggle to regenerate after septic injury.

📰 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/wzjQ50Z2OhN

| UF Research

Sepsis kills 30% to 40% of its victims and is the leading cause of death in children worldwide. Here's what physiology researchers are doing to stop it.

05/26/2026

Latonya Delaughter (BSHE ’10) is passionate about empowering the next generation to live healthier lives 🤍.

From her early days at the University of Florida to her leadership in public health, Delaughter has built a career focused on service and impact. She has led to***co prevention initiatives 🚭, supported hurricane response efforts 🌀 and helped manage large-scale COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations 💉 — all before stepping into her current role with the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Now, she’s working to expand services for youth and families 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒, ensuring more young people have the support they need to succeed.

A first-generation college student 🎓, Delaughter says her journey wasn’t easy but it was worth it.

📰 Read her full story: https://ow.ly/CZ0O50Z4jv0

| University of Florida Alumni Association

05/25/2026

Join the M.S. in Sport Management Information Session on June 2 at 12:00 PM ET!

Learn how UF’s program helps you build strategic leadership skills, explore specialized areas of study, and customize your experience with optional graduate certificates.

The session also includes a live Q&A with the program director and an enrollment specialist.

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Join us to learn more about UF’s top-ranked online Master of Science in Sport Management. Whether you’re new to the field or building momentum in your career, you’ll discover how our program connects you with expert faculty, industry veterans, and a powerful network of sports professionals.

05/25/2026

Join the M.S. in Sport Management Information Session on June 2 at 12:00 PM ET!

Learn how UF’s program helps you build strategic leadership skills, explore specialized areas of study, and customize your experience with optional graduate certificates.

The session also includes a live Q&A with the program director and an enrollment specialist.

Register at https://bit.ly/4waPERh

05/20/2026

See where the online M.S. in Health Education and Behavior can take you through the stories of students who are already putting their learning into action, from implementing programs in schools to growing careers in wellness, prevention, and public health leadership.

See how UF students are turning passion into progress and explore their stories here: https://bit.ly/49tjLJI

05/20/2026

See where the online M.S. in Health Education and Behavior can take you through the stories of students who are already putting their learning into action, from implementing programs in schools to growing careers in wellness, prevention, and public health leadership.

See how UF students are turning passion into progress and explore their stories here: https://hebmastersonline.hhp.ufl.edu/admissions/student-spotlight/

05/19/2026

When Don Slesnick III (BSRPT ’99) arrived at the University of Florida, he didn’t have a set plan. That openness led him on an incredible journey: from studying tourism🎢 and working in tech 🖥️ and consulting, to giving back through nonprofit leadership 🤍, and ultimately discovering a passion for music education 🎶.

Today, Slesnick is a music educator in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, where he inspires young students every day and was recently named Rookie Teacher of the Year in 2026.

His story is a powerful reminder that our paths don’t have to be linear to be meaningful.

📰 Read more about his journey: https://hhp.ufl.edu/alumni-giving/alumni/don-slesnick-iii/

| University of Florida Alumni Association

05/18/2026

We mourn the loss of JeeWon Cheong, Ph.D., a renowned quantitative social psychologist and beloved faculty member, mentor and friend in the UF Department of Health Education & Behavior. Cheong dedicated her career to advancing research that would improve lives and illuminating the barriers faced by underserved and vulnerable populations, including emerging adults, young children and adults with physical disabilities, among others.

Cheong will be remembered not only for her scholarly excellence, but also for her generosity as a mentor and her lasting impact on colleagues, students and the broader research community.

A service will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at the Baughman Center, and a Celebration of Life will be hosted at a later date.

Read more about the life and legacy of Cheong:

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