# University of Florida Gets $4.25M Washington Gift

> University of Florida opens permanent Washington, D.C. campus with $4.25 million gift from Brian and Kathryn Ballard.
- Title: University of Florida Gets $4.25M Washington Gift · Pulse 2.0
- Summary: University of Florida opens permanent Washington, D.C. campus with $4.25 million gift from Brian and Kathryn Ballard. University of Florida receives $4.25…
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- Source: Pulse 2.0 — https://pulse2.com/university-of-florida-receives-4-25-million-ballard-house-gift-in-washington-d-c
- Author: Amit Chowdhry
- Published: 2026-10-10T19:57:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: university of florida, ballard house, d.c. campus, student education, faculty research, alumni events, government engagement, startups, business
## University of Florida
University of Florida will establish a permanent presence near the U.S. Capitol through a property donated by Brian and Kathryn Ballard valued at $4.25 million.
## Washington, D.C. Campus
The property will be used for student education, professional development, faculty research, alumni events, and government interactions.
## Student and Faculty Benefits
Students gain policymaking and government experience; faculty engage with Congress and federal agencies on AI, agriculture, and healthcare research.
## Key takeaway

University of Florida receives $4.25 million gift from Brian and Kathryn Ballard to establish a permanent presence near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.