Amit Sapir, a senior in the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been named a 2025 inductee into the University of Florida Hall of Fame, the highest honor awarded to student leaders at UF.

The UF Hall of Fame recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, scholarship, and service during their time at the university. Induction is limited to no more than 25 students each year, with honorees selected by a committee appointed by the vice president for student life.

Sapir has made significant contributions through his roles as senior chair of the Jewish National Fund (JNF) College Student Summit, regional chair for the Southeast/Midwest on the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Campus Global Board, and founder of Students Supporting Israel (SSI), focusing his efforts on Jewish diplomacy and advocacy. His commitment to biomedical advancements includes his Medtronic internship as a cardiac rhythm management clinical specialist, optimizing device functionality, and his research at the UF Human Neuromechanics Lab, assisting in developing a bionic ankle prosthesis.

His recognition highlights his commitment to advancing biomedical engineering and global diplomacy, leaving a lasting impact on both the UF community and beyond.