GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida prepares for its grand opening celebration set for March 4 and 5, its goal of attracting big names in American politics and public policy to Florida is beginning to take shape.
A distinguished list of political leaders highlights the spring [...]
Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a Feb. 21 Reuters story about Nasdaq’s decision to require standards for listing ?blank-check? companies.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “The Fresh Aire Music of Mannheim Steamroller” is the highly anticipated concept tour created, cast, arranged and produced by Chip Davis. The 43-city tour features a Gainesville appearance at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at the Phillips Center.
“The Fresh Aire Music of Mannheim Steamroller” features a cast of the most talented and [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has awarded the nation’s first doctor of philosophy degree in classical studies pursued online. David McClister of Tampa successfully defended his dissertation on Feb. 11 and is set to graduate during UF’s next commencement ceremony in May.
The classical studies distance learning graduate program was established at the University [...]
Paul Robell, vice president for development and alumni affairs, was quoted in a Feb. 20 Associated Press story about the increase in donations to U.S. universities. The quote was the result of a News Bureau referral. The story ran in numerous newspapers nationwide.
Police arrested a man this afternoon they say pointed a handgun at another person earlier today at Santa Fe Community College.
University of Florida police officers participated in the search for the man as well as the arrest, which occurred at an apartment complex near the Oaks Mall, said UF Police Chief Linda Stump. UF officers [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Expect a call from your conscience next week, telling you it’s time to blow the dust off that piggy bank.
The organizers behind Florida Saves and UF Saves — both part of a national push called America Saves — don’t mind nagging. During America Saves Week, which runs from Feb. 24 through March [...]
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The following experts at the University of Florida are available today to speak to the news media about the impact of Fidel Castro’s resignation as president of Cuba:
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Vienna gave birth to some of the greatest composers in the classical music genre. David Finckel, of the Emerson Quartet, and Wu Han will highlight these composers and their compositions in “Voices of Vienna” at 5 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the University Auditorium.
Considered by many to be “the greatest musical city the [...]