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Associated Press: Bob Thieke

Published: July 31 2005

UF professors recall 40th anniversary of Voting Rights Act

Published: July 28 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the Voting Rights Act nears its 40th anniversary, University of Florida professors are available to comment on the act’s significance and impact on American history.

UF veterinary college dean named to economic commission

Published: July 27 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Joseph A. DiPietro, D.V.M., dean of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues.

UF College of Nursing faculty named Gerontological Society of America fellow

Published: July 27 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Meredeth Rowe, Ph.D., R.N., a University of Florida College of Nursing associate professor, has been named a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America.

Sigsby recognized by journal for writing excellence

Published: July 27 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida College of Nursing Assistant Professor Linda Sigsby, M.S., R.N., C.N.O.R., recently received the 2005 Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses Journal writing award. The annual award is sponsored Medi-Flex Inc. and recognizes excellence in writing.

UF veterinary college dean selected to participate in food systems leadership institute

Published: July 27 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Joseph A. DiPietro, D.V.M., dean of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, is one of a select group of scholars who have been selected to participate in the 2005 Food Systems Leadership Institute.

New UF Water Institute to coordinate extensive research effort on water

Published: July 27 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has a long history of research on water-related issues; now it is consolidating its efforts under a new Water Institute approved by President Bernie Machen.

Snapshot

Published: July 26 2005

UF receives $2.5 million grant to further worldwide research efforts

Published: July 26 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has been awarded $2.5 million for its role in the Data Intensive Science University Network, a multi-university computer grid that will provide support for advanced research activities worldwide.

UF begins podcasting university news, information

Published: July 26 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In an effort to reach the rapidly growing number of people using MP3 players such as Apple Computer’s popular iPod to access news and information, the University of Florida has begun offering podcasts on the university’s news Web site.

UF study: boost in fuel prices hurts Florida consumer confidence

Published: July 26 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence dropped three points to 93 in July, largely because fuel prices have inched up again, University of Florida economists report.

St. Petersburg Times: Christopher Slobogin

Published: July 26 2005

Indo-Asian News Service: William Dawson

Published: July 26 2005

Snapshot

Published: July 25 2005

Genetic links could unlock clues to leading cause of blindness

Published: July 25 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in older adults, yet researchers are still in the dark about many of the factors that cause this incurable disease.

Eye disease

Published: July 25 2005

UF Engineering receives $1 million-plus gift from Harris Corp.

Published: July 22 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a major show of support for the University of Florida’s College of Engineering, the Harris Corp., an international communications equipment company headquartered in Melbourne, Fla., announced a pledge Friday of $1,025,000 to the college. The gift will be used to endow multiple professorships in UF’s engineering program.

Snapshot

Published: July 21 2005

Soil moisture monitors help sprinkler systems save water, money, says UF expert

Published: July 21 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The cost of keeping a lawn green could get lower, thanks to soil moisture monitors that make automatic sprinkler systems more efficient, says a University of Florida researcher.

Bob Graham

Published: July 21 2005

Manure happens: nation's first livestock waste testing lab helps farmers turn waste into resource for plant crops

Published: July 20 2005

LIVE OAK, Fla. — According to the "Poop Scoop" newsletter - published by the University of Florida to help farmers manage waste from thousands of dairy cows and millions of chickens – manure can be a good thing.

UF law professors available to comment on Supreme Court nominee

Published: July 20 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Three professors from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law are available to comment today on the nomination of John G. Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Snapshot

Published: July 19 2005

Micro-molecule plays big role in birth defects

Published: July 19 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have learned how to selectively shut down a flyweight-sized genetic molecule that packs a heavyweight punch, a discovery that may help doctors better understand cancer, birth defects and other health problems.

For advance directives, a picture's worth a thousand words

Published: July 18 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Ray Moseley sees the trouble with advance health-care directives every time he speaks to a group of senior citizens: Several in the crowd always know someone who had a living will but whose end-of-life decisions were not honored anyway.

Snapshot

Published: July 18 2005

Miami Herald: Martin Uman

Published: July 18 2005

Retired U.S. senator Bob Graham to visit UF and discuss new Graham Center for Public Service

Published: July 18 2005

Retired U.S. Sen. Bob Graham will hold an open forum with faculty, staff, students and media to discuss the new Bob Graham Center for Public Service at UF.

Improv star will take the stage at 80th Gator Growl

Published: July 18 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Improvisation and impersonation will meet on stage when Wayne Brady appears at the 80th Annual University of Florida Gator Growl “Revenge of the Swamp” on Friday, Oct. 7, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: David Denslow

Published: July 16 2005

Snapshot

Published: July 15 2005

UF staff survey provides insight into working conditions

Published: July 15 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A survey released today of more than 8,000 University of Florida staff members finds that university employees show a high level of satisfaction with their working conditions, work/life balance, benefits, career development and training.

New York Times: John Cech

Published: July 15 2005

Snapshot

Published: July 14 2005

New national study: Environmental horticulture industry one of the fastest-growing segments of U.S. agriculture

Published: July 14 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The nationwide boom in housing and other construction associated with urban development is driving one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture, according to a new economic study by the University of Florida and the University of Tennessee.

UF study finds cell mutations that lead to apoptosis may contribute to aging in mammals

Published: July 14 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida study has found that mutations in the mitochondria caused by obesity and lack of exercise — not oxidative stress from free radicals — may be a key factor in the aging process.

UF survey finds many Floridians still recovering from 2004 hurricanes

Published: July 13 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As homeowners clean up debris from Hurricane Dennis and keep a wary eye on newly formed Emily in the Atlantic, several hundred thousand Florida residents have not even started home repairs caused by last year’s destructive hurricanes, says a University of Florida researcher.

Snapshot

Published: July 12 2005

Hurricane impact

Published: July 12 2005

Dasta named interim dean of design, construction and planning

Published: July 11 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Anthony Dasta, associate dean and professor, has been named interim dean of the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction and Planning. The appointment is effective Aug. 6.

Snapshot

Published: July 11 2005

Seeking foothold in fast-growing China, UF opens Beijing office

Published: July 11 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is joining other American schools that, like corporations and professionals, are putting down roots in rapidly growing China.

UF researchers take pulse of Hurricane Dennis

Published: July 11 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers working on at least two separate projects helped gauge Hurricane Dennis’ fury Saturday and Sunday.

Samuel Proctor, UF's historian, dies at 86 after long illness

Published: July 10 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Samuel Proctor, a University of Florida professor emeritus of history and the university's historian, died today at his home after a long illness. He was 86.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Patti Breedlove

Published: July 10 2005

Samuel Proctor, UF’s historian, dies at 86 after long illness

Published: July 10 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Samuel Proctor, a University of Florida professor emeritus of history and the university’s historian, died today at his home after a long illness. He was 86.

Snapshot

Published: July 8 2005

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Published: July 7 2005

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Paolo Spadoni

Published: July 7 2005

UF study: Child raising toughest on young grandmothers

Published: July 7 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Age may work in reverse when it comes to raising grandchildren, suggests a University of Florida study that finds younger grandmothers in this role are depressed more often than their older counterparts.

Snapshot

Published: July 6 2005

Levin College of Law establishes International Tax Degree

Published: July 6 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a rapidly globalizing economy, international tax lawyers are more in demand — and young lawyers around the world are eager to get into the field.

Straight teeth

Published: July 5 2005

UF researchers test drug that could cut orthodontic treatment time in half

Published: July 5 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the first study of its kind, University of Florida researchers are testing the power of a natural human hormone to biochemically move teeth faster and less painfully during orthodontic treatment.

Atlanta Journal Constitution: Randy Hatten

Published: July 1 2005

National Geographic News: Douglas Levey

Published: July 1 2005

UF scientists detect soybean rust, farmers brace for outbreaks

Published: July 1 2005

CITRA, Fla. — Asian soybean rust, a crop-killing disease first detected in the United States last fall, has been found near Citra on soybeans at a University of Florida “sentinel plot” planted early to detect the fungus. It was one of two findings this week that mark the first appearances of soybean rust on U.S. soybeans during the typical growing season, and UF researchers fear the discovery signals the beginning of outbreaks that may devastate the nation’s $16 billion soybean industry.

Citrus canker found at UF research facility, will halt numerous experiments

Published: July 1 2005

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Citrus canker, one of the most destructive diseases affecting Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry, has been found in a University of Florida citrus research grove at UF’s Indian River Research and Education Center, or IRREC, near Fort Pierce.

Video living wills

Published: July 19 2005

The Terri Schiavo case played itself out on television to a captivated audience. Now University of Florida experts say it could also prompt a big increase not only in advance health-care directives, but also in more people putting their living wills on-tape. Here’s medical ethicist Ray Moseley discussing the future of video living wills.

USA Today: Jay Ritter

Published: July 15 2005

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a July 15 USA Today (circ. 2.1 million) story about Google's rising stock price.

Tampa Tribune: Mike Seigel

Published: July 18 2005

Law professor Mike Seigel was quoted in a July 18 Tampa Tribune (circ. 313,693) story about an investigation of financial problems with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

St. Petersburg Times: Michael Allan Wolf

Published: July 18 2005

Law professor Michael Allan Wolf was quoted in a July 18 St. Petersburg Times (circ. 442,348) story about a Daytona Beach eminent domain case. See related Op-ed.

St. Petersburg Times: Michael Allan Wolf

Published: July 7 2005

Law professor Michael Allan Wolf was quoted in a July 7 St. Petersburg Times (circ. 442,348) story about a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on eminent domain. See related Op-Ed.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: UF's bat house

Published: July 19 2005

UF's bat house was the subject of a July 19 story in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel (circ. 375,145). The story was the result of a News & Public Affairs recommendation.

Smithsonian: George Burgess

Published: July 22 2005

Shark expert George Burgess was quoted in a story in the August issue of Smithsonian magazine about how despite a recent spate of attacks on humans, sharks are in grace danger.

Reuters: Mark Flannery

Published: July 6 2005

Finance professor Mark Flannery was quoted in a July 6 Reuters news service story about filling a vacant seat on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.

Popular Science: Randy Ploetz

Published: July 22 2005

Randy Ploetz, the University of Florida plant pathologist, was quoted in the August 2005 issue of Popular Science (circ. 1.46 million) for a story about how the banana may be headed for extinction.

Orlando Sentinel: Public Policy Center

Published: July 19 2005

Retired U.S. Sen. Bob Graham's plans to open two public policy centers at UF and the University of Miami was the subject of July 19 stories in the Orlando Sentinel (circ. 391,145) and the Associated Press. The stories were the result of a media advisory.

NPR: Michael Allan Wolf

Published: July 21 2005

Law professor Michael Allan Wolf was a guest commentator July 21 on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" regarding Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. The piece was the result of a News & Public Affairs recommendation.

Newsweek: Barbara Bennett Woodhouse

Published: July 11 2005

Barbara Bennett Woodhouse was quoted in the cover story in the July 11 edition of Newsweek, which covered the Sandra Day O'Connor's recent decision to step down as a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

New York Times: Todd Hasak-Lowy

Published: July 27 2005

A book by Todd Hasak-Lowy, a professor of modern Hebrew literature, was reviewed July 27 in the New York Times (circ. 1.1 million)

Miami Herald: Michael Allan Wolf

Published: July 1 2005

An opinion piece by law professor Michael Allan Wolf about a U.S. Supreme Court decision on displaying the Ten Commandments in public places ran July 1 in the Miami Herald (circ. 444,119). The piece was placed with the assistance of the News & Public Affairs Op-Ed Service.

Miami Herald: Jim Nicholas

Published: July 17 2005

Jim Nicholas, a professor of urban and regional planning and law, was quoted in a July 17 Miami Herald (circ. 444,119) story about how much developers should pay to accommodate new students who move into school districts.

Los Angeles Times: William Logan

Published: July 6 2005

Poet and critic William Logan, an English professor, was quoted in a July 6 Los Angeles Times (circ. 902,164) story about a Web site called Foetry.

Florida Sun-Sentinel: Jason Byrd

Published: July 12 2005

Dr. Jason Byrd, a forensic entomologist and criminology professor, was the subject of a story in the July 12 South Florida Sun-Sentinel (circ. 375,145) about his work.

Fla. Museum to host 'in search of giant squid' temporary exhibit

Published: July 18 2005

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History will host the temporary exhibition “In Search of Giant Squid” from Sept. 24 to Jan. 2, 2006.

Detroit Free Press: David Figlio

Published: July 12 2005

Economist David Figlio's research showing that teachers may prejudge students with unusual names was the subject of a story in the July 12 Detroit Free Press. The story was the result of a news release.

Daytona Beach News-Journal: Tom Emmel

Published: July 6 2005

Tom Emmel, director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, was the subject of a July 6 story in the Daytona Beach News-Journal (circ. 102,057).

Daytona Beach News Journal: Kerry Crooks

Published: July 10 2005

An opinion piece by Kerry Crooks, assistant vice president for university relations, on the London terrorist bombings ran July 10 in the Daytona Beach News Journal.

Associated Press: Martin Uman

Published: July 24 2005

Lightning expert Martin Uman was quoted in a July 24 Associated Press national wire story about a Pittsburgh woman who was struck by lightning.

Associated Press: Joe Hice

Published: July 27 2005

Joe Hice, associate vice president for marketing and public relations, was quoted in a July 27 Associated Press state wire story about UF's new news podcasts. The story was the result of a news release.

Associated Press: Douglas Kleiner

Published: July 28 2005

Douglas Kleiner, a professor of medicine, was quoted in a July 28 Associated Press national wire story about a Missouri football player who collapsed and died during football practice.

Associated Press: David Brushwood

Published: July 29 2005

David Brushwood, a pharmacy professor, was quoted in a July 29 Associated Press national wire about Winn-Dixie stores selling the pharmacy records of its customers to other pharmacies.

A win-win for people of faith

Published: July 1 2005

People of faith -- particularly Christians and Jews -- should applaud the Supreme Court for its decisions Monday in two Ten Commandments cases.