AI focus lands UF on Forbes’ 2026 ‘New Ivies’ list
EDUCATION AI focus lands UF on Forbes’ 2026 ‘New Ivies’ list Chelsea Long Gainesville Sun Updated April 8, 2026, 8:02 p.m. ET (This story and its headline have been updated to accurately reflect the most current information) The University of Florida is among the 10 public universities on Forbes’ 2026 “New Ivies” list, released April 8. It marks the second time UF has earned the designation since the rankings debuted in 2024, after missing the list in 2025.
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