PHHP honors spring 2020 graduates

The college offered ways to recognize their accomplishments virtually

More than 560 students graduated from the College of Public Health and Health Professions this spring. While faculty and staff weren’t able to celebrate with them in person, the college offered ways to recognize their accomplishments virtually.

Dean Michael G. Perri, UF President Kent Fuchs and the department chairs and program directors filmed video messages for graduates.

“As I congratulate you on your graduation, I urge you to meet the challenges of our time with resilience, showing your commitment to the greater good that represents the heart and spirit of what it truly means to be a Florida Gator,” Perri said in his video message.

In addition, graduates, friends and family members were encouraged to submit congratulatory messages for use on the college’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, or to tag the college in their own posts using the hashtag #UFPHHPGrad. Here are a sampling of those messages:

women in front of HPNP
From Julia Johnson to Madison Fangman: “Congratulations! We did it! You truly made my experience at UF unforgettable. Thank you for everything. I cannot wait to see what you accomplish next!”
grad in stadium
From Wendy Portillo to Eric Portillo: "Congrats brother! Your hard work, dedication and ambition has led you to accomplish one of your many milestones in life. I am so proud of you!"
decorated graduation cap
From Lillian Zeman: “Happy graduation to all of my fellow BPH students!”
family at football game
Audrey and John Martin to son Andrew: “CONGRATULATIONS on your UF degree and your entry into a new phase of your life. You should be proud of what you’ve accomplished and be very excited about what you WILL accomplish going forward."
woman throwing grad cap
From Kevin and Debra Jung to Laren Jung: "Congratulations Lauren! Well done — you always make us proud! We wish you continued success at UF as you pursue an M.HA. You're headed in the right direction to see all of your dreams come true."

Attention new graduates

The UF Alumni Association is offering free one-year annual memberships to the class of 2020.

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