Our
Mission
The University of Florida Association of Hispanic Alumni (UF-AHA) is an affiliate of the University of Florida Alumni Association. Founded in 1990, our mission is to promote the University of Florida and its Hispanic/Latino heritage, and to provide support to current UF students in their development as future Gator alumni. Integral to our mission of supporting current UF students is raising funds for scholarships for students attending UF, which is done through our fundraising events, such as the Gator Guayabera Guateque, and the direct contributions of our generous donors.
1990
The Association was established and was known as the Hispanic Alumni Association.
1994
Formally established as the UF Association of Hispanic Alumni (UF-AHA).
2004
The UF-AHA started the Gator Guayabera Guateque (GGG) to celebrate our Hispanic/Latino heritage, and raise funds for student scholarships. The first GGG in 2004 was hosted at the Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables, FL.
2006
First donation made to the University of Florida’s Hispanic-Latino Affairs (formerly known as the “Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures” or “La Casita”).
2007
Contributions made by the UF-AHA to the University of Florida in the form of direct contributions to the UF-AHA endowment, Hispanic-Latino Affairs, and student scholarships reaches over $100,000. This is also the first year the UF-AHA donates money to the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars (MFOS) program.
2018
The UF-AHA celebrates the Gator Guayabera Guateque’s Quinceañera.
2020
The UF-AHA establishes the “AHA/MFOS Endowment” to support students in the MFOS program who graduate from high schools in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
PAST
Honoring the time we spent at UF and the triumphs we’ve achieved since.
PRESENT
Forging new opportunities through mutual support and leadership.
FUTURE
Making the Gator dream a reality for new generations.
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