UF ranks in the top 25 for producing volunteers for the Peace Corps in the last 20 years
UF is ranked the 19th among the top 25 schools across the country for producing volunteers for the Peace Corps in the last 20 years.
Published: May. 24, 2023 at 1:50 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The University of Florida is among other colleges as a part of the nation’s top 25 list when it comes to volunteers for the Peace Corps.
UF is ranked the 19th among the top 25 schools across the country for producing volunteers for the Peace Corps in the last 20 years.
Since the Peace Corps founding in 1961, nearly 1,500 volunteers are UF alumni.
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13 grads are currently serving in the organization.
In 2020, the state of Florida ranked 5th overall with the highest number of Peace Corps volunteers.
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