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The university's predecessors
Florida traces its roots to nineteenth-century institutions including East Florida Seminary and Florida Agricultural College.
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The 1905 consolidation
State legislation in 1905 reorganized public institutions into schools segregated by race and sex, creating the University of the State of Florida.
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The University of Florida name
The institution shortened its name to University of Florida in 1909.
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Adopting the Gators identity
UF's history dates the adoption of the Gators nickname and orange-and-blue colors to 1911.
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Florida Field's construction
The football stadium's original construction dates to 1930, according to Florida Athletics.
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Coeducation and integration
UF became coeducational in 1947. George H. Starke became its first Black student in 1958.
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Gatorade's beginnings
Florida scientists introduced Gatorade in 1965 to help athletes stay hydrated.
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