2008 Archive

Wall Street Journal: Michael Heaney

Michael Heaney, an assistant professor of political science, was quoted in an Aug. 6 Wall Street Journal story about a planned change in tactics by demonstrators at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. A link is unavailable because the Wall Street Journal is by subscription only.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, August 6, 2008.

Time: Lyrissa Lidsky

Law professor Lyrissa Lidsky was quoted in an Aug. 6 Time magazine article about a new Web site that helps people determine if they have the potential to win lawsuits.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, August 6, 2008.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Stan Smith

Stan Smith, director of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, was quoted in an Aug. 4 South Florida Sun-Sentinel story about how a flood of retiring baby boomers might benefit Florida.

Filed under UF In The News on Monday, August 4, 2008.

Media Advisory: Summer commencement ceremonies scheduled for Saturday

About 1,210 University of Florida students are expected to participate in three ceremonies, based on regalia orders as of last week. They represent about 42 percent of the 2,913 students who are receiving bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

Filed under General on Monday, August 4, 2008.

Florida Trend: David Colburn

History professor David Colburn was quoted in an Aug. 1 Florida Trend magazine story about a change in Gov. Charlie Crist’s ideology.

Filed under UF In The News on Friday, August 1, 2008.

Florida Today: Wayne Archer

Wayne Archer, co-director of the Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies, was quoted in a July 31 Florida Today story about the new federal legislation to help struggling homeowners.

Filed under UF In The News on Thursday, July 31, 2008.

Inside Higher Ed: David Carlson

David Carlson, Cox/Palm Beach Post Professor of New Media Journalism, was quoted in a July 31 Inside Higher Ed story about the trend toward more new media programs in journalism colleges. See related release.

Filed under UF In The News on Thursday, July 31, 2008.

New York Times: D. Daniel Sokol

Assistant law professor D. Daniel Sokol was quoted in a July 30 New York Times story about his experience as a student of Barack Obama’s at the University of Chicago.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, July 30, 2008.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Grant Thrall

Grant Thrall, a professor of geography, was quoted in a July 30 Sarasota Herald-Tribune story about the indictments against real estate investor Neil Mohamed Husani and his attorney John A. Yanchek.

Filed under UF In The News on Wednesday, July 30, 2008.

UF report: Florida dairy farmers made more on milk, spent more on feed in 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Wholesale prices for Florida milk hit an all-time high in 2007, but dairy farmers’ potential profits were reduced by skyrocketing feed costs, according to a University of Florida report issued this month.

Filed under Research, Business, Florida, Agriculture on Wednesday, July 30, 2008.