University of Florida

The University of Florida, is a public university located in Gainesville, Florida. It is the fourth-largest university in the United States, with over 48,000 students; it also has the eighth-largest budget (nearly $1.9 billion per year) and is considered one of the top public universities in the United States. UF is also one of the Public Ivies, the only one in the Deep South.

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Public university - Gainesville - Florida - University - United States - Public Ivies - Deep South

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Noted as the place where Gatorade was created, UF ranks first among public institutions and second among all institutions in the number of National Merit Scholar students enrolled. More members of the U.S. Congress have attended UF than any other university; currently nine alumni serve in the House or Senate.

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Gatorade - National Merit Scholar - U.S. Congress - House - Senate

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UF's current president is Bernie Machen.

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