University of Florida News

GAINESVILLE, Fla. —The Florida Heritage Foundation and the Tallahassee Trust for Historic Preservation have announced that the University of Florida’s Ustler Hall has been recognized by the jury of the 2008 Tallahassee/Leon County Historic Preservation Awards with an outstanding achievement award, the Preservation Project of Regional Impact.
The award will be presented at the 2008 Tallahassee/Leon [...]

Graduate student Allison Dempsey was quoted in an April 23 Los Angeles Times blog about her research into the long-term effects of being bullied in school. See related news release.

Anthropology professor Rick Stepp was a featured guest on a show about biological diversity that was broadcast April 23 on National Public Radio. See related news release.

The old saying suggests sticks and stones do more damage than words. But now a University of Florida study links taunting or name-calling in childhood with symptoms of depression and anxiety in early adulthood.

The old saying suggests sticks and stones do more damage than words. But now a University of Florida study links taunting or name-calling in childhood with symptoms of depression and anxiety in early adulthood.
Adolescence can prove tough enough now UF researcher Eric Storch and his team have linked verbal or social abuse [...]

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Spreading rumors and gossiping may not cause bruises or black eyes, but the psychological consequences of this social type of bullying could linger into early adulthood, a new University of Florida study shows.

Anesthesiologist Dr. Richard Melker was quoted in an April 22 United Press International story about the development of a new breath-monitoring device designed to track AIDS patients’ adherence to their medication schedules. See related news release.

More than 350 employees gathered at the Reitz Student Union’s Grand Ballroom on April 22 for the 2008 Superior Accomplishment Awards ceremony. The annual program recognizes staff and faculty members who contribute outstanding and meritorious service, efficiency and/or economy to the quality of life for students and employees. Recognition by one’s peers is the highest [...]

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Having an MRI exam, an experience many people describe as stressful and uncomfortable, could soon become a bit more pleasant, thanks to the work of a team of University of Florida engineering students.

The Bob Graham Center for Public Service recently held an expert forum on “Media and the Presidency”; a timely topic this election year. Here’s former U.S. Senator Bob Graham introducing the panelists.