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We were so happy to receive this recognition during our department meeting last week and even more excited to bring the ...
09/30/2026

We were so happy to receive this recognition during our department meeting last week and even more excited to bring the Atta Gator home with us for the week! 🐊💙

Here’s the message that was submitted for our nomination:
“This team has gone above and beyond to start the year off with structure, intention, and a solid plan. From training to mentoring, they have been dedicated to ensuring the AEC graduate experience is unmatched. Their first Payday Social last Friday was a hit! Tons of grads showed up with their families and enjoyed a night of relaxing, talking, and live jazz music! Keep up the AMAZING work!”
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Our team has been working hard to make this a special year for our AEC graduate students, so receiving this recognition made us really happy and even more excited for everything ahead!

Epic Payday Party at Cypress & Grove Brewing Company! 🎉 Thanks for celebrating with us! Stay tuned for the next one 😉
09/23/2026

Epic Payday Party at Cypress & Grove Brewing Company! 🎉 Thanks for celebrating with us! Stay tuned for the next one 😉

Welcome back to a new fall semester AEC Grad Gators! We are so excited to welcome your new AECGSA team:President:Shenara...
09/18/2026

Welcome back to a new fall semester AEC Grad Gators! We are so excited to welcome your new AECGSA team:

President:
Shenara Ramadan

Vice President:
Hunter Carson

Secretary:
Kamila Koralasbayev

Treasurer:
Maria Fernanda Andrade

Events Coordinator:
Chase Ritten

GSC Liaison:
Adeyinka Ayodele

Master’s Grad Committee Rep.:
Shardae Day

PhD Grad Committee Rep.:
AnaLiese Mitchell

Online Graduate Student Rep.:
Alexis Cooper

So far, we've been hard at work planning out upcoming events, networking opportunities, and skill-building workshops for our community at our recent office retreat.

Additionally, our VP, Hunter Carson, has organized and facilitated our mentor-mentee program with support from Dr. Benge. We hope all who participated will have a fun and rewarding experience in the program!

We are excited to make this another great year! Go gators!

Still smiling from our AEC Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day last week! 🎉💛Good food, good vibes, great memories, and an...
04/06/2026

Still smiling from our AEC Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day last week! 🎉💛

Good food, good vibes, great memories, and an even greater team! Huge shoutout to all of our incredible AEC faculty and staff for all that you do to keep things running, support students, build community, and make AEC what it is.

We are so thankful for each of you and for all the energy, care, and excellence you bring every day. AEC is better because of you! ✨

Here are a few fun moments from the celebration as a small glimpse of how much we enjoyed celebrating you! 📸✨

Congratulatiooonnnnnnssssss Dr. Rachel Biderman! 🥂✨ A toast to your incredible achievement and this well-earned mileston...
03/26/2026

Congratulatiooonnnnnnssssss Dr. Rachel Biderman! 🥂✨ A toast to your incredible achievement and this well-earned milestone!

Today, we proudly celebrate the successful defense of your dissertation, a moment that reflects years of sacrifice, determination, resilience, and unwavering commitment.

Behind this accomplishment are the long nights, the demanding deadlines, the mental exhaustion, the quiet perseverance, and the strength it takes to keep going even when the journey feels overwhelming. Through it all, you made it.

This is more than the end of a program. It is the triumph of hard work, growth, excellence, and persistence. The title is well deserved, and this achievement speaks for itself.

Dr. Rachel, you did that. And you did it well.
The AEC community is proud to celebrate this extraordinary accomplishment with you.

🥂 Please join us in congratulating Dr. Rachel on this incredible achievement!

🔥🎓 DR. CASSIE HAS ENTERED THE CHAT! 🎓🔥Dissertation DEFENDED and DONE! 💥A huge congratulations is in order for Dr. Cassie...
03/05/2026

🔥🎓 DR. CASSIE HAS ENTERED THE CHAT! 🎓🔥

Dissertation DEFENDED and DONE! 💥

A huge congratulations is in order for Dr. Cassie!

Today we celebrate Dr. Cassie and this incredible milestone. Your journey was powered by determination, the right attitude, and the resilience to push through the cold days, the hot days, the anxious moments, and the late nights fixing assignments and making everything come together.

You did not just grow. You helped others grow with you. You were always willing to explain, guide, and clarify, lifting others along the way. That kind of leadership and generosity is truly inspiring.

💪🏾 Flex that pride. Wear that badge proudly, Dr. Cassie. You earned every bit of it.

🎉 It’s Dr. Dr. Dr. Cassssiiieeeeee Day! Congratulations! 🎉

The AEC community is so proud of you, and we celebrate this incredible milestone with you.

🍾🥂 Let’s drop a ch*****ne in the comments for Dr. Cassie! 🥂🍾

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The AEC community celebrates yet again! 🎉Congratulations to Chiamaka Ndukwu on successfully defending her master’s thesi...
02/26/2026

The AEC community celebrates yet again! 🎉

Congratulations to Chiamaka Ndukwu on successfully defending her master’s thesis! 🎓🎉

This milestone carries the weight of countless late nights, long hours of thinking and rethinking, and the quiet determination it takes to keep going when the work feels heavy. Behind this achievement are early mornings, coffee-fueled focus, and a commitment to seeing the work through. That effort shows.

Chiamaka, this accomplishment marks not just the completion of a degree, but the impact of your persistence and the care you brought to your research. The AEC community applauds your dedication and looks forward to seeing how your work continues to make a difference as you move forward in your academic and professional journey.

Here is to this moment, the work behind it, and the exciting chapter ahead. Congratulations again on this well-earned accomplishment! 🎉

What a powerful week for the AEC community, with so many moments worth celebrating. And today, it’s all about Hunter! 🎉🎓...
02/26/2026

What a powerful week for the AEC community, with so many moments worth celebrating. And today, it’s all about Hunter! 🎉🎓

Huge congratulations to Hunter Carson on successfully defending his master’s thesis! This achievement highlights the intellectual firepower, curiosity, and grit it takes to elevate a promising idea into high-impact, polished scholarship. Reaching this point reflects the level of dedication and excellence you brought to the entire process.

Hunter, take a moment to really soak this in. You’ve reached a major milestone. Your effort, perspective, and commitment have left a lasting impact within the AEC community. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter, and the AEC community stands with you as you step into what comes next.

We’re so proud of you and excited for what lies ahead. Congratulations again! 🎉💪

Professional Clothing DriveGive back to the Gator community this spring.AEC GSA is collecting gently used professional a...
02/21/2026

Professional Clothing Drive
Give back to the Gator community this spring.

AEC GSA is collecting gently used professional attire for the UF Molm Family Gator Career Closet. Feb 23 – Mar 31

Your donation helps UF students prepare for interviews, career fairs, internships, and the workplace.

Donate: Suits • Blazers • Dress pants/skirts • Dresses • Blouses • Dress shoes • Belts • Ties (All sizes welcome; smaller sizes especially needed)

Drop-off: Rolfs Hall, 3rd Floor Common Space

If it’s no longer in your rotation, it could help another Gator step into their next opportunity. Small acts can create meaningful opportunities for others.

Happy Valentine’s Day to the AEC community 💘Roses are red, violets are blue 🌹💙AEC is full of amazing people and today we...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day to the AEC community 💘

Roses are red, violets are blue 🌹💙
AEC is full of amazing people and today we’re celebrating YOU!
Sending love to our students, faculty, staff, and the entire AEC community this Valentine’s Day.
Keep shining, keep learning, and keep showing up for one another. One love 💌✨

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