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University of Florida experts predict food trends for 2015
December 17 2014
For the second year, University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences faculty members predict the food-related trends that could end up on your dinner plates and grocery store shelves in 2015.
Decoding the tree of life: UF geneticist contributes to groundbreaking study of bird evolution
December 11 2014
Nature abhors a vacuum, which may explain the findings of a new study showing that bird evolution exploded 65 million years ago when nearly everything else on earth — dinosaurs included — died out.
Immunizing schoolkids fights flu in others, too
December 9 2014
Mathematical models predicted it, and now a University of Florida study confirms it: Immunizing school-aged children from flu can protect other segments of the population, as well.
Survey shows Floridians have concerns about food safety, GMOs
December 8 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While Floridians believe they do a fairly good job of keeping themselves safe from foodborne illnesses, they aren’t always clear about which foods, preparation techniques or cooking methods pose the biggest risks.
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UF HR communications head named to inaugural board of directors for groundbreaking group in academic health and wellness
December 24 2014
The National Consortium for Building Healthy Academic Communities has elected its first board of directors, a historic move in the effort to revolutionize the culture of health and wellness at colleges and universities, the consortium’s new board president Bernadette Melnyk announced Monday.
UF extends highest honor to engineering pioneer Linda Parker Hudson
December 22 2014
Linda Parker Hudson, the first woman to lead a major aerospace and defense company, has received an honorary doctorate in science from the University of Florida, the highest honor the university can give an individual.
College of the Arts ‘elder statesman’ recognized as AUDELCO Torchbearer
December 22 2014
Michael “Mikell” Pinkney, associate professor at the University of Florida School of Theatre + Dance, is one of six people named a 2014 AUDELCO Torchbearer.
UF music professor inducted into Florida Bandmasters Association Roll of Distinction
December 22 2014
The Florida Bandmasters Association has honored R. Gary Langford, professor of music emeritus at the University of Florida School of Music, by inducting him into its Roll of Distinction at a concert and ceremony held at Stetson University in Deland, FL. Langford becomes the 15th inductee and fourth Gator to receive this honor.
Anonymous donor gives record $12.5 million to set new standard of academic excellence for Gator student-athletes
December 19 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- University of Florida student-athletes will soon have a world-class learning environment to support and enhance their academic experiences, thanks to a $12.5 million donation from an anonymous donor.
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Bloomberg: William Messina
December 26 2014
Agricultural economist William Messina was quoted in a Dec. 18 Bloomberg Businessweek story about the trade implications of normalized relations with Cuba.
Reuters: Dr. Steven Cuffe
December 26 2014
Dr. Steven P. Cuffe, professor and chair of psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, commented on a study about young ADHD patients in a Dec. 18 Reuters article. The study showed that those treated with Ritalin were less likely to wind up in the emergency room with trauma-related injuries.
Orlando Sentinel: 500,000th degree
December 25 2014
A Dec. 19 Orlando Sentinel story covered UF awarding its 500,000 degree. Orlando native Christian Cruz was selected to represent the milestone degree.
Huffington Post: Amir Erez
December 25 2014
A Dec. 17 Huffington Post story shares business professor Amir Erez's revelations about introverts in the workplace.
Bloomberg: Top college towns
December 25 2014
Gainesville ranked No. 1 in Florida and No. 20 nationwide in a Dec. 17 Bloomberg story about WalletHub's rankings.
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