University of Florida News

Religion professor Manuel Vasquez was quoted in an Oct. 26 United Press International story about Hispanic women who have converted to Islam.

You’ve heard about the dangers of disease from toxic floodwaters drained from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Now a University of Florida study suggests all American cities are at-risk from the potentially toxic effects of even a small rainstorm.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will offer a new class for children in grades 1-2, “Maya and the Big Pumpkin Balloon Ride” from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dress-up and the ability to disguise one’s gender give Halloween special meaning for many gays and lesbians, who have played a leading role in transforming the popular children’s holiday into one for adults, says a University of Florida researcher.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former television sitcom actor Jaleel White will speak Oct. 27 at the University Auditorium, and inspirational speaker Kyle Maynard will present a program Nov. 1 in the Reitz Student Union Grand Ballroom.

Gloom hovers over the Sunshine State, and it has little to do with Hurricane Wilma’s tear through south Florida. Consumer confidence held steady in October - at its lowest level in twelve years. The University of Florida’s monthly index of statewide consumer confidence shows growing pessimism among consumers about the state and national economies.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida and The Scripps Research Institute are taking steps to streamline scientific collaborations that have already resulted in research in areas including breast cancer, memory loss and blindness.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Blocking an enzyme that prevents a fat-burning hormone from doing its job in people who are overweight could lead to a new way to treat obesity, University of Florida researchers have found.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence remained unchanged in October at 78, but declines in two of the index components portend trouble for retailers this holiday season, University of Florida economists report.

WHAT: Simulcast of White House Conference on Helping America’s Youth