University of Florida News

This is University Update Weekly, your online source for University of Florida news and events for the week of January 30th.

Journalism department chairman William McKeen was quoted in the Jan. 29 Baltimore Sun (circ. 470,014) for a story about rock ‘n’ roll history.

John Chambers, a psychology professor, was quoted in a Jan. 29 United Press International story about his study showing that abortion opponents and proponents actually may share some common values. The story was the result of a news release.

What: The International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence will bring together 600 experts on aging from 40 countries to discuss the use of technology to maintain independence and quality of life for seniors.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will host its 27th annual Collectors Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 11. The event is free and open to the public.
Visitors will encounter a wide range of collections at this family-oriented event, including nutcrackers, classic cars and World War II memorabilia. Visitors also […]

Astronomers have made a discovery that could prove to be a big step in the search for life on other worlds. They’ve found the smallest and most Earth-like planet ever seen outside our solar system.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Perhaps edging closer to finding planets that harbor life, astronomers have discovered the smallest planet yet identified outside our solar system.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Phillips Center for the Performing Arts building will make its first encore in the form of an expansion of the existing building, thanks to a major gift from two Gainesville arts patrons.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — People with strong views on abortion and other controversial issues tend to exaggerate differences of opinion they have with their opponents, a new University of Florida study finds.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers say primitive cells that act like molecular maintenance men — traveling throughout the body to repair damaged blood vessels — become too rigid to move in patients with diabetes, fueling the disease’s vascular complications. But they have found a way to restore the cells’ flexibility, at least in the laboratory, according to findings published in the January issue of the journal Diabetes.