Oak Hammock at the University of Florida

01/18/2026

Oak Hammock is proud of our affiliation with the University of Florida and we enjoy sharing their interesting stories. In this article, a new AI-powered tool called HaLLMos was developed to support student learning. The tool was created by a team led by Vincent Vatter, Ph.D., in the UF Department of Mathematics.

Math students may not blink at calculating probabilities, measuring the area beneath curves or evaluating matrices, yet they often find themselves at sea when first confronted with writing proofs. But a new AI-powered tool called HaLLMos — developed by a team led by Professor Vincent Vatter, Ph.D....

01/14/2026

Kaleb Torrance is a familiar, friendly face at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, known for his constant smile and genuine care for others. Every time he passes people in the hallways, his eyes light up, and he cheerfully greets them as dear friends. Nominated as employee of the year in December, Torrance's enthusiastic greetings are one of the many reasons he is admired in the community.

Kaleb Torrance is a familiar, friendly face at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, known for his constant smile and genuine care for others. Every time he passes people in the hallways, his eyes light up, and he cheerfully greets them as dear friends. Torrance's enthusiastic greetings are one....

01/13/2026

More great photos from Oak Hammock's spectacular New Year's Eve celebration! Everyone had such a wonderful time and enjoyed the festivities!

01/11/2026

Oak Hammock is proud of our affiliation with the University of Florida and we enjoy sharing their amazing stories. In this article, researchers at UF have unveiled an affordable new technique that can spot single-letter genetic mutations in minutes, which could improve infectious disease testing, cancer genotyping and personalized medicine.

The FARSIGHT technique uses programmable molecular switches to test for genetic signatures.

01/07/2026

Oak Hammock has many talented residents and team members and we enjoy sharing their incredible accomplishments! In this video, Director of Wellness and Life Enrichment Nicole Barabas entertained our residents by playing On Eagle's Wings, during a special holiday performance!

01/06/2026

Oak Hammock rang in the New Year with a fabulous and sophisticated celebration—featuring sumptuous cuisine, wonderful company, lively dance music and plenty of fun!

01/04/2026

Oak Hammock is proud of our affiliation with the University of Florida and we enjoy sharing their amazing stories. In this article, the MOMitor™ app was recently expanded to improve care for new mothers throughout the state, using tools they have right at home.

A program spearheaded by University of Florida physicians recently expanded to improve care for new mothers throughout the state, using tools they have right at home.

01/01/2026

From all your friends at Oak Hammock, we wish you and your family the very best in the New Year!

12/31/2025

Oak Hammock residents enjoyed many delightful performances during the holidays! They particularly enjoyed the traditional concerts performed by our own Oak Hammock Singers and Chamber Players. Happy Holidays to all!

12/30/2025

Why live at Oak Hammock? Our association with the University of Florida means residents have endless opportunities to learn, engage and participate in intellectually stimulating classes, events and programs. And, with individual raised garden plots, pickleball, bee keeping, water volleyball and much more, there is always something to keep us busy!

12/28/2025

Oak Hammock is proud of our affiliation with the University of Florida and we enjoy sharing their amazing discoveries. In this article, collaborators, including faculty in the UF colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy and Liberal Arts and Sciences recently published research that brings scientists one step closer to finding a safe, effective treatment for certain cancers.

After further study to confirm safety, the team hopes to achieve FDA approval

12/25/2025

From all your friends at Oak Hammock, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! May you and your family enjoy all the blessings of the season!