University of Florida
Definition
A prominent public land-grant research university located in Gainesville, Florida, USA, founded in 1853 and renowned for its excellence in fields like engineering, agriculture, business, health sciences, and athletics, particularly its championship-winning Florida Gators sports teams.
Commonly abbreviated as UF or referred to as 'Gator Nation,' it is one of the largest universities in the U.S. by enrollment, with a vibrant campus life centered around SEC sports dominance and SEC tailgates.
Examples
After bombing the SATs, he still landed at the University of Florida, where the real test is surviving SEC football Saturdays without losing your voice.
She majored in gator wrangling at the University of Florida—officially it's environmental science, but the tailgates make it feel authentic.
The University of Florida alumni network is so tight-knit, they probably forward résumés via swamp Morse code.
Choosing the University of Florida over an Ivy League was his boldest move—turns out, you can launch rockets to space without a leafy pedigree.