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UF researchers in the midst of state's largest-ever soil carbon study

Published: March 31 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Three women hop into their truck to begin their workday, and almost immediately begin dishing the dirt.

Florida's consumer confidence rises in continued up-and-down pattern

Published: March 31 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians rose three points to 65 in March amid some good economic news, but the pattern is one of fluctuation rather than real economic recovery, says a University of Florida researcher.

Florida’s consumer confidence rises in continued up-and-down pattern

Published: March 31 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians rose three points to 65 in March amid some good economic news, but the pattern is one of fluctuation rather than real economic recovery, says a University of Florida researcher.

Telescope events to celebrate 400th anniversary of Galileo's discoveries

Published: March 30 2009


Chemists: Light-activated 'lock' can control blood clotting, drug delivery

Published: March 30 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Scientists have shed new light — literally — on a possible way to starve cancer tumors or prevent side effects from a wide range of drugs.

Telescope events to celebrate 400th anniversary of Galileo’s discoveries

Published: March 30 2009

Jennings Hall wins UF Eco-Challenge Energy competition

Published: March 30 2009

Florida Blue Key presents the eighth annual Legal Professions Day

Published: March 27 2009

UF scientist tapped by Howard Hughes Medical Institute to pursue 'best ideas'

Published: March 26 2009


Washington journalists to talk about media, Obama administration

Published: March 26 2009

Lights to go out at Century Tower, other sites as UF observes Earth Hour

Published: March 26 2009

Fern gene reduces arsenic in model plant; could make rice safer, UF expert says

Published: March 25 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Chinese brake fern accumulates huge quantities of arsenic, but one of its genes caused a model plant to do just the opposite, a discovery that surprised University of Florida scientists and could lead to low-arsenic rice varieties.

Experimental Parkinson's therapy may have robust weight-loss effect

Published: March 24 2009


Experimental Parkinson’s therapy may have robust weight-loss effect

Published: March 24 2009

UF students explore Big Apple during spring break

Published: March 24 2009

Landscape-themed photography exhibit, open until Aug. 30

Published: March 24 2009

Recession discouraging people from moving to Florida

Published: March 23 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The economic recession has cast a shadow over growth in the Sunshine State, according to the latest population projections from the University of Florida, which see Florida’s population increases plunging to their lowest level in 60 years and some counties actually shrinking.

A more market-based tuition will help universities survive

Published: March 23 2009

Open letter from Florida’s 11 university presidents

Florida program could help expand hospice care for kids nationwide

Published: March 19 2009

UF's oldest performing ensemble launches 85th concert season

Published: March 18 2009


Engineer: Computer learning, electrical stimulation offer hope for paralyzed

Published: March 18 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Trainers have used it for decades to help athletes build muscle. Late-night TV commercials hawk it as an effortless flab buster.

Multimedia: Engineer: Computer learning, electrical stimulation offer hope for paralyzed

Published: March 18 2009

More Floridians ready to grow their own groceries, IFAS experts say

Published: March 17 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With the nation’s economy withering, University of Florida experts say many state residents are looking to put food on the table — by growing it.

UF looks for student feedback through online survey

Published: March 17 2009

UF extension agents give advice on dealing with unwanted pets

Published: March 16 2009

Free diabetes screening offered to UF community

Published: March 16 2009

Lecture series concludes with journalists talking about water

Published: March 16 2009

The sweet spot? UF doctors test targets for Parkinson surgery

Published: March 13 2009

UF study: Preserved shark fossil adds evidence to great white's origins

Published: March 12 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida study could help resolve a long-standing debate in shark paleontology: From which line of species did the modern great white shark evolve?

UF Oral History Program presents 'Florida Black History: Where We Stand in the Age of Barack Obama'

Published: March 12 2009


UF study: Preserved shark fossil adds evidence to great white’s origins

Published: March 12 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida study could help resolve a long-standing debate in shark paleontology: From which line of species did the modern great white shark evolve?

UF receives Gates Foundation grant to help fight malaria worldwide

Published: March 11 2009

UF scientists: New genetic analysis method may unlock secrets of nematode populations

Published: March 11 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Nematodes may be the most abundant creatures on Earth, but analyzing communities of the wormlike animals is difficult because they’re microscopic and many species look alike.

In today's economy, dressing room lighting can spell retail life or death

Published: March 10 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dressing room lights may determine how bright the outlook for clothing sales is with the nation's retailers, a new University of Florida study suggests.

UF faculty, staff members use Fulbright grants for teaching, research

Published: March 10 2009

Florida Blue Key presents the eighth annual Legal Professions Day

Published: March 9 2009

Technology developed at UF spawns start-up companies

Published: March 9 2009

Media Tip Sheet

Gators get their groove on during Dance for Life program

Published: March 6 2009

Florida Blue Key presents the third annual Health Professions Day

Published: March 6 2009

Win Phillips: Not all gloom and doom at UF

Published: March 6 2009

These are challenging times for all, and higher education is no exception. Economic stimulus dollars may offer some hope, but the University of Florida and the state’s 10 other public universities face the real possibility of severe cutbacks.

UF scientist on team for NASA planet-hunting spacecraft to launch Friday

Published: March 5 2009

Tip Sheet

$1 million MacArthur grant will help Florida preserve affordable housing

Published: March 5 2009

Local charity to host the second annual Think Tank event

Published: March 5 2009

Student-scholarship deadline approaching, March 20

Published: March 5 2009

Another Gator story from InsideTheGatorNation.com

Published: March 5 2009

Proton therapy targets cancer without harming healthy cells

Published: March 5 2009

Prominent property expert to discuss shoreline property rights and exclusion

Published: March 5 2009

After a few drinks, older adults more impaired than they think

Published: March 5 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Older, active people who have a drink or two might be more impaired afterward than they think, according to a report today from a University of Florida research group in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

Science paper author: Drought could transform Amazon into carbon emitter

Published: March 5 2009

Media Tip Sheet

UF urges students to stay safe during spring break

Published: March 4 2009

Rathore appointed as FPS/Florida vice president

Published: March 4 2009

Artwork connects campus and Gainesville

Published: March 4 2009

Pring, Brockman named 2008 AAAS fellows

Published: March 4 2009

ELI achieves highest enrollment in history

Published: March 4 2009

Sadler to receive national science education award

Published: March 4 2009

Tampa Tribune: David Colburn

Published: March 4 2009

Graham, Talent to discuss 'The World At Risk' at Graham Center

Published: March 3 2009


FDA: Special clearance for UF-developed antimicrobial wound dressing

Published: March 2 2009

$21 Million gift to University of Florida to boost cancer initiative and hospital project

Published: March 2 2009

‘Drugs, Addiction and the Brain’ to be presented during Brain Awareness Week

Published: March 17 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Some foods may be acquired tastes, but could the love of certain foods become an acquired disease?

‘How I Learned to Drive’ to be presented at the Nadine McGuire Black Box Theatre

Published: March 18 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “How I Learned to Drive” will be shown at 7:30 p.m., March 20 to 21 and 24 to 28, as well as at 2 p.m. on March 22 and 29 in the Nadine McGuire Black Box Theatre.

Associated Press: Alan Hodges

Published: March 23 2009

Food and resource economist Alan Hodges was quoted in a March 20 Associated Press story about the Miami International Agriculture and Cattle Show.

Bloomberg News: Danaya Wright

Published: March 23 2009

Law professor Danaya Wright was quoted in a March 17 Bloomberg News story about the possibility that Ruth Madoff’s estate in Palm Beach might be shielded from creditors because she received a homestead exemption. Madoff is the wife of admitted swindler Bernard Madoff.

Budget news available on Web site

Published: March 5 2009

For current campus budget information, visit http://budget.president.ufl.edu/ or click on the blue “Budget News” on the UF homepage, www.ufl.edu.

Business students win competition

Published: March 27 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Warrington College of Business Administration’s Student Investment Club (SIC) captured first place at the annual Russell Investment Management and Research Case Competition.

Florida Times-Union: Joseph Simone

Published: March 4 2009

Joseph Simone, director of the UF-Shands Cancer Center, was quoted in a March 2 Florida Times-Union story about a $21 million contribution from Jerry and Judy Davis to UF’s College of Medicine and the cancer center. The story was the result of a University of Florida Foundation news release.

Florida Times-Union: Milagros Pena

Published: March 4 2009

Milagros Pena, a professor of sociology, was quoted in a Feb. 22 Florida Times-Union story about whether heritage months are still relevant.

Freeman named as interim chair

Published: March 24 2009

David Freeman, an equine surgeon and professor in the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named interim chairman of the college’s department of large animal clinical sciences.

Graduates become alumni for life

Published: March 24 2009

As we get ready to celebrate the upcoming graduation of the Class of 2009, it is a good time to think about the important role alumni play in the life of the University of Florida.

InsideUF: March 24, 2009

Published: March 24 2009

InsideUF: March 24, 2009

InsideUF: March 3, 2009

Published: April 4 2009

Here’s the print version of InsideUF: March 3, 2009

Many turning to home gardening - minus the dirt

Published: March 17 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Today’s economically spurred resurgence of the home vegetable grower can’t entirely be dubbed a “return to the earth.” Many burgeoning farmers aren’t breaking soil, they’re using hydroponics.

MFA students to showcase art at UF’s University Galleries

Published: March 18 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida College of Fine Arts students graduating with a Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) degree will showcase their fresh, innovative work in two exhibitions at the UF University Galleries from March 20 to April 24.

Miami Herald: Bernie Machen

Published: March 23 2009

President Bernie Machen and presidents of 10 other Florida universities wrote a March 17 Miami Herald op-ed column about the need for universities to determine their own tuition. The column was edited by the News Bureau’s Op-Ed service. It also appeared in many other Florida newspapers, including the St. Petersburg Times, The Gainesville Sun and The Tallahassee Democrat.

Miami Herald: Bernie Machen

Published: March 27 2009

President Bernie Machen and presidents of 10 other Florida universities wrote a March 17 Miami Herald op-ed column about the need for universities to determine their own tuition. The column was edited by the News Bureau’s Op-Ed service. It also appeared in many other Florida newspapers, including the St. Petersburg Times, The Gainesville Sun and The Tallahassee Democrat.

Miami Herald: Dave Denslow

Published: March 4 2009

Economist Dave Denslow was quoted in a Feb. 26 Palm Beach Post story about the rising number of unemployed Floridians.

Muscle Stimulation

Published: March 18 2009

MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM MOVEMENT DISORDERS COULD SOON GET A LITTLE JOLT TO HELP MOVE THEM. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCHERS ARE WORKING TO IMPROVE NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION. THE TECHNIQUE SENDS AN ELECTRICAL SOURCE INTO THE MUSCLE OF A LITTLE-USED OR PARALYZED LIMB, ALLOWING IT TO EXPAND AND CONTRACT.

New York Times: Kevin McCarthy

Published: March 11 2009

Kevin McCarthy, retired professor of English and linguistics, was quoted in a March 6 New York Times travel story about Gainesville. The quotes were the result of a News Bureau referral.

New York Times: Robert G. Dean

Published: March 11 2009

Coastal engineer Robert G. Dean was quoted in a March 8 New York Times story about a controversial project in Palm Beach to prevent beach erosion.

Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Grant Thrall

Published: March 23 2009

Geography professor Grant Thrall was quoted in a March 15 Sarasota Herald-Tribune story about efforts by the state of Arizona to lure Major League Baseball teams to move spring training facilities from Florida.

St. Petersburg Times: Chris McCarty

Published: March 4 2009

Chris McCarty, director of the Survey Research Center, was quoted in a Feb. 25 St. Petersburg Times story about the monthly Florida consumer confidence report issued by UF’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research. The story was the result of a News Bureau news release.

St. Petersburg Times: Chris McCarty

Published: March 23 2009

Chris McCarty, director of the Survey Research Center, was quoted in a March 15 St. Petersburg Times business column about whether the economy has reached the bottom yet.

St. Petersburg Times: David Denslow

Published: March 11 2009

Economist David Denslow was quoted in a March 7 St. Petersburg Times story about the latest unemployment figures in Florida.

Tampa Tribune: Rose Koenig

Published: March 4 2009

Rose Koenig, a lecturer in the agronomy department and a longtime organic farmer, was quoted in a March 1 Tampa Tribune story about the growing popularity of farmer’s markets and food co-ops.

Time: Sara Jo Nixon

Published: March 11 2009

Sara Jo Nixon, a professor of psychiatry, was quoted in a March 5 Time story about her research into the actual effect of alcohol consumption on older adults. The story was the result of a Health Science Center news release.

UF athletes excel on the field – and in a laboratory

Published: March 25 2009

If winning two national championships in three years doesn’t convince you that University of Florida football players are outstanding, then maybe scientific-based evidence will.

UF communication awards announced

Published: March 30 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida recently announced the winners of its annual communication program. The Golden Gator program recognizes communication efforts that strengthen the university and help to meet its mission of teaching, research and service.

UF Performing Arts presents ‘Tosca’

Published: March 18 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The College of Fine Arts in cooperation with the University of Florida Performing Arts presents “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini, spoken in Italian with English supertitles, at 7:30 p.m. on April 16 and 18 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

UF receives many 2009 ADDY Awards

Published: March 23 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The winners of the 2009 ADDY Awards, a program of the Advertising Federation of Gainesville, were recently announced.

Vanilla or chocolate?

Published: March 23 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida senior David Cohen is one of 16 people to create a television commercial chosen by Hardees for prime-time television. The ad, currently airing, promotes the restaurant’s new, smaller Thickburger sandwich.

Washington Post: Stephen Golant

Published: March 4 2009

Stephen Golant, a gerontologist and professor of geography, was quoted in a Feb. 20 Washington Post story about how houses might be adapted to allow aging baby boomers to remain in their homes.

Washington Post: Tony Romeo

Published: March 11 2009

Molecular biologist Tony Romeo was quoted in a March 8 Washington Post story about efforts to break up biofilms, which organisms used to defeat the immune system.