The University of Florida today announced a major step forward for its planned campus in downtown Jacksonville, following a unanimous vote by the Jacksonville City Council to approve both the transfer of more than 20 acres of land in LaVilla to UF and an additional $50 million in funding to support campus construction.
University of Florida secures land and capital support for campus in Jacksonville
The council’s decision marks a historic public investment in higher education, research and economic growth in Northeast Florida and reaffirms Jacksonville’s commitment to becoming a national hub for talent and innovation.
“The City Council’s vote today is a testament to a shared vision for the future for both UF and for Jacksonville,” said Mori Hosseini, UF Board of Trustees chair. “This investment will create a world-class campus that serves Jacksonville’s workforce, fuels innovation and expands opportunity for generations to come.”
The UF Jacksonville campus will offer graduate-level academic programs aligned with the city’s workforce needs in fields such as business, health science, engineering, law and architecture. The project also includes an applied research enterprise built around the Florida Semiconductor Institute.