The University of Florida is Florida's flagship public research university and one of the most comprehensive universities in the United States. Founded in 1853, UF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and consistently ranks among the top 10 public universities nationally. UF has exceptional programs across agriculture, engineering (Herbert Wertheim), law, medicine, business (Warrington), pharmacy, and veterinary medicine, and is home to one of the top online undergraduate programs in the country. Gainesville is a classic college town shaped entirely by the Gator Natio…