May 1996 Archive

Blacks Face Agonies In Higher Education, Says UF Researcher

GAINESVILLE — American colleges and universities, long considered open and tolerant places, are bastions of hate and discrimination for many black students, says a University of Florida sociologist and co-author of a new book.

Filed under Research, Education, Black on Tuesday, May 14, 1996.

Control Fly Takes On A Common Foe To Help Poultry Producers And Their Neighbors

GAINESVILLE—A small, shiny fly that feeds on pesky house flies may help Florida’s poultry producers save thousands of dollars and squash complaints from their neighbors.

Filed under Research, Environment, Agriculture on Thursday, May 9, 1996.

Florida Substance Abuse Expert: Survey Shows Alarming Rise In Tobacco And Drug Use Among American Schoolchildren

GAINESVILLE—A survey of nearly 200,000 American schoolchildren has revealed some sobering facts:

Filed under Research, Health on Monday, May 6, 1996.

Shands Hospital at UF Is One Of Six FDA-Approved Sites For New Prostate Procedure

ORLANDO—Millions of older men who develop enlarged prostate glands can now choose an alternative to surgical procedures that require general anesthesia and often cause uncomfortable side effects.

Filed under Research, Health on Friday, May 3, 1996.

Areas Facing Radon Danger Unlikely To Adopt New Prevention Measures

GAINESVILLE—Florida has new building standards to keep radon from seeping into homes, but areas that face the greatest threat from the gas likely will not adopt the preventive measures, says a researcher who helped develop them.

Filed under Research, Architecture, Engineering, Environment on Thursday, May 2, 1996.

Outlook Remains Favorable For State Economy, UF Researchers Say

GAINESVILLE —Moderate job growth should contribute to a favorable panorama for Florida’s economy over the next two years, according to the latest issue of “The Florida Outlook,” released today (5/2).

Filed under Research, Business, Florida on Thursday, May 2, 1996.

More Than 3,200 Expected To Participate In UF’s Spring Graduation

GAINESVILLE — Families and flashbulbs will be prevalent in Gainesville on Saturday as more than 3,200 of 4,750 graduating Gators take part in two commencement ceremonies at the University of Florida.

Filed under Campus on Wednesday, May 1, 1996.