University of Florida News

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida students can now purchase tickets to University of Florida Performing Arts shows by phone.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. —The University of Florida College of Fine Arts kicks off National Arts and Humanities Month with its annual Arts and Cultural Opportunities Fair Monday at the Reitz Student Union Colonnade and North Terrace.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Every semester, the University of Florida Symphony Orchestra introduces UF students and Gainesville residents to classical music through an array of performances. This fall, Gainesville residents have the opportunity to see four free performances by the orchestra.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Honors Program will celebrate Banned Books Week Sept. 30-Oct. 4.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gator Growl 2012 will feature “Saturday Night Live” alumnus and Emmy-nominated “30 Rock star” Tracy Morgan as the comedic talent for this year’s event at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — By analyzing the genes of bacteria, University of Florida researchers have moved a step closer to pinpointing how two brain disorders common in small-breed dogs occur.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nearly one-third of premature babies develop bleeding in the brain after birth, a problem associated with serious long-term effects such as cerebral palsy, seizures and blindness.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A small African mammal with an unusual ability to regrow damaged tissues could inspire new research in regenerative medicine, a University of Florida study finds.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida scientists are researching a natural herbicide that could be used in traditional and organic farming.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers studying river turtles in Missouri found populations of the northern map turtle have not recovered from harvesting in the 1970s.