WHO: University of Florida President Bernie Machen and Berit Johne, counselor for science at the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, will be among those present at a reception to honor John Thompson, UF professor of mathematics who has won the Abel Prize. Johne will read a congratulatory message from the Norwegian ambassador.
GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Termites aren’t just out to eat the wood in your home. A new University of Florida study shows the voracious insects like to feast on your home’s insulation, too — making it nearly 75 percent less effective.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence fell five points to 68 in March, reflecting growing pessimism about the national economy in the midst of the housing and credit crisis, a new University of Florida study reports.
Stan Smith, director of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, was quoted in a March 25 South Florida Sun-Sentinel story about Broward County’s historic first loss of population in 2007.
A study by the University of Florida that suggested safety features for older drivers was the subject of a March 24 Newsday story. See related news release.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Thicker steering wheels, wide-angle mirrors, larger dashboard controls and six-way adjustable seats are features seniors should consider when choosing a vehicle.
Political science professor Michael Heaney was quoted in a March 20 ABC News report about the protests marking the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War. See related media advisory.
Stan Smith, director of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, was quoted in a March 20 USA Today story about how the housing crisis had reduced migration to Florida.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Calling it a silver lining may be a stretch, but the storm clouds wrought by the devastating 2004 hurricane season did bring the Sunshine State at least one ray of relief.