IA News & Press

IA student Chloe Oakes honored as Top 5 Outstanding Student in 2025 PRWeek Awards

Chloe Oakes, a public relations major in the Innovation Academy, was named a top five finalist for PRWeek’s 2025 Outstanding Student of the Year Award for her eco-conscious campaign “Fit-Checked In” and leadership in the field.

IA Alumni – Where Are They Now? Featuring Alex Egues

Alex Egues, Class of 2022, is a financial technology business analyst for TD bank. This year, she will attend Cornell University in pursuit of her MBA.

IA Alumni – Where Are They Now? Featuring Alan Ivory

Alan Ivory is a Ph.D. student in the UF School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences. He was interviewed by The New York Times about his research on wildlife behavior in the sewers.

UF Innovation Academy academic advisor named ‘Professional Advisor of the Year’

UF Innovation Academy academic advisor Lucy Searcy has been honored with the Professional Advisor of Year Award at the college level by the Office of the Provost, highlighting her dedication to student success and innovative yet effective advising.

UF builds a new generation of ‘information literacy’ scholars

Launched this fall by the George A. Smathers Libraries in collaboration with the Innovation Academy, this empowering six-week program equips undergraduate students with the critical research and evaluation skills needed to navigate the digital landscape confidently

IA Alumni – Where Are They Now? Featuring David Nassau

David Nassau, Class of 2016, pursued Marketing with a minor in Innovation. He gained valuable experiences from Innovation Academy’s internship and LLC, preparing him for real world challenges.

IA Alumni—Where are They Now? Featuring Brooke Garrison

Brooke Garrison, Class of 2019, pursued a major from the College of Journalism and Communications with a minor in Innovation. Her time at the UF Innovation Academy (IA) was marked by hands-on experiences and extracurricular involvement.

IA in Maynooth: Where Culture and Innovation Thrive

Experience Ireland’s innovation and culture through the UF International Center’s study abroad program for first-year students.

Exploring IA: A Recap of Our Fall Open House Event

IA’s second Open House event, held on October 25, 2023, offered students a chance to explore resources, engage with faculty and win free IA merch while learning about IA office resources.

Innovation Academy to Collaborate with Cox Enterprises for Annual Catalyst Summer Showcase

The University of Florida Innovation Academy will hold the 11th annual Catalyst summer showcase in collaboration with the COX Enterprises campus at the end of Summer A and Summer B.

Recipients of 2022-2023 Luby Microgrant Announced, Includes IA Student Aashi Faldu

Aashi Faldu, UF Innovation Academy senior, has been recognized as a part of the cohort of grant winners for the 2022-2023 Luby Microgrant Pitch Competition.