University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Photo: Courtesy of Sesquicentennial Committee 1990 Lombardi Leads UF into Top Tier of Universities John Lombardi makes UF a computerized campus, which he accomplished in part by creating the Student Computer in 1997. 1996 Gator Football Wins National Championship defeating FSU 52-20. The team is coached Steve Spurrier and led by quaterback Danny Wuerffel, who also wins the Heisman Trophy. 1998 Research Yields Growth The Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain opens in a $60 million building. The program now is the most comprehensive of its kind in the world. comprising o 300 members colleges and 51 departments campus-wide

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Photo: lane Klimenko 1971 Black Thursday Protest By fall of 1970 there are still 343 American students, who experience a sense of alienation in a white campus. A sit-in at the president ' s office in April culminates in the arrests of 66 students. When O ' Connell refuse to grant ) to the demonstrators, approximately one-third of the black students and several black faculty members the university. Marston Assumes UF Presidency Econo mic inflation and the oil crisis cause to restrict use of and President Robert Marston cannot depend solely on state money and from the private sector. 1984 Criser Presidency Strengthens UF n 1985. UF is added to he Association of Universities, a high-education comprising of he top 63 public and institutions in North

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hobo: Courtesy of Seseuiceniennial Committee KAPPA ALPHA EPSILON Photo: Hecharrevia President Young Expands UF ' s Reputation or Excellent UF is now the nation ' s fourth largest university in terms of enrollment, which now tops 46,000. The distinguished of more than 4,000 attracts more than $400 million in sponsored research funding. Coach ron Zook Returns Florida Zook returns to Florida, as head coach, after coaching with the New Orleans ' Saints in the National Football League. 2003 As the University of Florida heads into the future, can be seen in all areas of campus, from Ben Hill Griffin to the new business building next to Bryan Hall and Stuzin Hall.