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Washington Post: John Harvey

Published: April 29 2009

Florida's consumer confidence jumps six points as housing signs improve

Published: April 28 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians surged six points to 71 in April amid indicators of flattening housing prices statewide and news that the economy has not worsened, a new University of Florida survey finds.

Multimedia: Florida's consumer confidence jumps six points as housing signs improve

Published: April 28 2009


Predatory mite could put the bite on invasive crop pest, UF researcher says

Published: April 28 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Chilli thrips sound more like a snack food than an agricultural menace, but these tiny insects threaten many of the Sunshine State’s most important crops — fortunately, University of Florida research shows a predatory mite gobbles them up like popcorn.

UF Air Force ROTC awards seven Lt. Col. John Lewis Crown Scholarships

Published: April 28 2009

Miriam Buhr selected as Society for Research in Child Development junior mentor

Published: April 28 2009

UF researchers: Termites aren't swarming, but that doesn't mean they're not munching

Published: April 27 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Chew on this: Just because you haven't seen termite swarms in or around your house, doesn't mean they're not busily devouring it.

Formerly homeless student graduating with honors from UF

Published: April 27 2009

Media advisory: Swine flu outbreak experts available

Published: April 27 2009

UF officials closely monitoring swine flu

Published: April 27 2009

UF Musculoskeletal Pain Research Lab to hold eighth annual Fibromyalgia Meeting

Published: April 24 2009

Limited number of season football tickets available to faculty, staff

Published: April 24 2009

UF Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony to be held April 30

Published: April 23 2009

UF budget reductions to be focus of WUFT program, April 23, 26

Published: April 23 2009

Girl Defenders

Published: April 22 2009

Girl Defenders

Published: April 22 2009

When bullies pick on other kids in school, you can apparently count on girls to come to the rescue.

Multimedia: The best protectors from bullies? Girls

Published: April 22 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Playground bullies may meet their match from where they least expect — in the ranks of kids who are anti-bullies — and most of them are girls, a new University of Florida study finds.

The best protectors from bullies? Girls

Published: April 22 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Playground bullies may meet their match from where they least expect — in the ranks of kids who are anti-bullies — and most of them are girls, a new University of Florida study finds.

New Sustainable Solutions Awards given to UF students, staff, faculty

Published: April 22 2009

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day to raise money for Alachua County Public Schools

Published: April 20 2009


Three UF undergraduates named Goldwater Scholars

Published: April 20 2009

Boston Globe: Clive Wynne

Published: April 20 2009

Dey receives career services profession award

Published: April 20 2009

Gators give back on International Gator Day

Published: April 20 2009

Goodman receives national multicultural award

Published: April 20 2009

UF anthropology professor chosen as American Academy fellow

Published: April 20 2009

The exciting educational journey of UF nursing students

Published: April 20 2009

UF honors faculty, advisers at annual banquet

Published: April 17 2009

UF Health Troupe to hold The Swamp Hunt

Published: April 17 2009

Jewish Student Union remembers Holocaust with event

Published: April 16 2009

Harn Museum, Florida Museum host annual Earth Day celebration April 18

Published: April 16 2009

MLB union leader to discuss new labor policy at Graham Center

Published: April 16 2009

Chrystal-Green receives National Service Award

Published: April 16 2009

Schipper named associate dean of Technology and Support Services

Published: April 16 2009

UF geography professor's expertise results in distinctive honors

Published: April 15 2009


Earth Day celebrations at UF to include local food and sustainable fun

Published: April 15 2009

Gene therapy for muscular dystrophy shows promise beyond safety

Published: April 15 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Researchers have cleared a safety hurdle in efforts to develop a gene therapy for a form of muscular dystrophy that disables patients by gradually weakening muscles near the hips and shoulders.

Moffitt Cancer Center researcher to discuss genetic testing for cancer

Published: April 14 2009

Graham to discuss new book, when he became a Gator

Published: April 14 2009

UF to host symposium debating costs of sustainable development in Fla.

Published: April 13 2009

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Chris McCarty

Published: April 13 2009

Toronto Globe and Mail: Rebecca Gilbertson

Published: April 13 2009

ABCnewsoncampus.com: Elizabeth Graham, Joe Glover

Published: April 13 2009

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Danielle Treadwell

Published: April 13 2009

Florida vs. the superbugs

Published: April 13 2009

MRSA killed Alonzo Smith, an 18-year-old football player from Liberty High School in Kissimmee last September. Smith follows a long line of football players who have been sickened after infection with MRSA, a highly resistant superbug.

Hundreds of kids set to converge on Capitol to celebrate 100 years of Florida 4-H

Published: April 10 2009

UF leads Pitt, Michigan and Minnesota in SERU survey responses

Published: April 10 2009

Key Senate staffer to discuss health care reform at Graham Center

Published: April 10 2009

UF study: Florida land values tumble in 2008; trend expected to continue through 2009

Published: April 9 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Keeping in step with the U.S. economy, Florida land values took a major tumble in 2008, with some areas losing more than half of their 2007 worth.

Araoz receives historic preservation award

Published: April 9 2009

UF experts available to discuss possible changes in U.S.-Cuban relations

Published: April 9 2009

Media Tip Sheet

Boys more prone to trouble after family upheavals, UF study finds

Published: April 8 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Family disruptions such as divorce or children being forced to live elsewhere are tougher on boys than girls, according to a newly published University of Florida study, which finds that rates of male juvenile delinquency and drug use rise when the household composition changes.

Multimedia: Boys more prone to trouble after family upheavals, UF study finds

Published: April 8 2009

Noted marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey to speak, April 17

Published: April 8 2009

UF researcher identifies stem cell marker for possible 'root' of colon cancer

Published: April 7 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To truly kill colon cancer and eliminate the risk of recurrence, it is important to kill the "root" of the disease, according to a University of Florida College of Medicine surgeon.

Meyer asks fans to support UF Florida Opportunity Scholars program at April 18 Spring Game

Published: April 7 2009

Professor named to Judicial Nominating Commission

Published: April 7 2009

UF partnership tests car powered by household electrical outlet

Published: April 7 2009

UF student chosen one of two Truman Scholars from Florida universities

Published: April 7 2009

CARD invites Gators to 'Stomp the Swamp' for Autism

Published: April 6 2009


Center is leader in children's culture

Published: April 6 2009


Event to showcase faculty research in design, construction and planning

Published: April 6 2009

Conference to feature 16 start-up companies created from UF research

Published: April 6 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Third Annual Celebration of Innovation Showcase 2009 will bring some of UF’s latest research in medicine, life science and technology to the public next week.

Nobel winner to speak Monday at UF about Obama's economics policy

Published: April 4 2009


Nobel winner to speak Monday at UF about Obama’s economics policy

Published: April 4 2009

UF George A. Smathers Libraries to host Read-A-Thon and Edible Book Contest

Published: April 3 2009

'Collapse' author Jared Diamond speech to launch Earth Month at UF

Published: April 2 2009


Partner's behavior predicts STD risk better than individual behavior

Published: April 2 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Risky behaviors such as not using condoms or having sex with multiple people put young adults at risk for contracting sexually transmitted diseases, but perhaps not as much as the characteristics of their sexual partners, University of Florida researchers say.

Pulitzer-winning author to speak, April 9

Published: April 2 2009

Partner’s behavior predicts STD risk better than individual behavior

Published: April 2 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Risky behaviors such as not using condoms or having sex with multiple people put young adults at risk for contracting sexually transmitted diseases, but perhaps not as much as the characteristics of their sexual partners, University of Florida researchers say.

This is a test of UF's emergency notification system

Published: April 1 2009


UF research helps uncover potential treatment for chronic anemia

Published: April 1 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida research has helped uncover a potential treatment for the type of anemia that commonly exacerbates chronic illnesses such as cancer and AIDS.

UF Purchasing Office to host the fourth annual Sustainable Products Trade Show

Published: April 1 2009

Miami Herald: Karen Fooks

Published: April 1 2009

Agriculture award winners announced

Published: April 13 2009

Gamma Sigma Delta, agriculture honor society, recently held its annual reception to announce award winners. Fredy Altpeter, associate professor in agronomy, received the Junior Faculty Award of Merit, Yuncong Li, plant nutrition professor, received the Senior Faculty Award of Merit; Art Teixeira, agricultural and biological engineering professor, received the International Award of Merit; and Wendy Graham, agricultural and biological engineering professor, was awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award of Merit.

American Scientist: Andrew Tatem

Published: April 29 2009

Andrew Tatem, who holds a joint position with the Emerging Pathogens Institute and the department of geography, was quoted in the May-June issue of American Scientist about his research into how global air traffic patterns and climate might affect the travel of pathogens from one part of the world to another. The article was the result of a News Bureau news release.

Associated Press: Bruce Goldberger

Published: April 29 2009

Bruce Goldberger, director of the William R. Maples Center for Forensic Medicine, was quoted in an April 16 Associated Press story about the creation of a veterinary forensic sciences program at UF. Click here to see related Health Science Center release.

Associated Press: David Hackett

Published: April 29 2009

Religion professor David Hackett was quoted in an April 22 Associated Press story about a monastery in Massachusetts that is selling $65-a-tube facial cream to raise money.

Associated Press: Frank Mazzotti

Published: April 13 2009

Frank Mazzotti, associate professor of wildlife ecology, was quoted in an April 7 Associated Press story about the growing number of crocodiles in South Florida.

Associated Press: Richard Heipp

Published: April 20 2009

Painting and drawing professor Richard Heipp was quoted in an April 14 Associated Press story about a proposed bill that would eliminate the mandate for a certain amount of funding for new state-funded buildings to be spent on public art.

CNN.com: John Dame

Published: April 29 2009

John Dame, chairman of infectious diseases and pathology, was quoted in an April 23 CNN.com story about the possibility of a malaria vaccine.

CNN.com: Linda Bartoshuk

Published: April 1 2009

Linda Bartoshuk, a professor at the Center for Smell and Taste, was quoted in a March 25 CNN.com story about the “miracle fruit” or Synsepalum dulcificum, which alters taste buds to make food sweet.

Directories available

Published: April 20 2009

Additional copies of the printed UF Campus Directories are available at the Central Stores warehouse (Building 705) on Radio Road, 352-392-1116 or email officedirectory@ufl.edu.

Documentary Institute wins top Emmy

Published: April 8 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the second consecutive year, a Documentary Institute student-thesis film earned the top Emmy honor. “Standard Deviation” (http//:www.StandardDeviation-TheMovie.com), co-directed by 2008 graduates Christopher Brannan and David Randag, was named the winner of the documentary category at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation’s 30th College Television Awards black-tie gala in Los Angeles.

ESPN legal analyst VISIT CANCELED

Published: April 1 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — ESPN legal analyst Roger Cossack will share his experience and insight with University of Florida students and faculty at 11:45 a.m. Friday in Weimer Hall Room 1064.

Fisher faculty on top-authors list

Published: April 7 2009

A new working paper authored by Jean L. Heck of Saint Joseph’s University has named several Warrington College of Business Administration faculty to a top-ranked authors list. Joel Demski, Frederick E. Fisher Eminent Scholar in Accounting, was named the most prolific author in accounting literature of the past half-century (1959-2008). Demski was ranked the No. 1 author in two analyses.

Florida Times-Union: J. Glenn Morris

Published: April 29 2009

J. Glenn Morris, director of the Emerging Pathogens Institute, was quoted in an April 28 Florida Times-Union story about how Florida will cope with a potential outbreak of swine flu. The quote was the result of a media advisory from the Health Science Center.

Florida Today: Bob Dekle

Published: April 29 2009

Law professor Bob Dekle was quoted in an April 26 Florida Today story about a businessman who alleges a conspiracy between his business rivals and local sheriff’s agents.

Free CPR course offered to UF students

Published: April 10 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The CPR and Safety Training Center is offering a free CPR course for all University of Florida students from 4 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. on April 13 in Yon Hall, Room 271. UF students will be trained with the basic skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and be able to recognize the signs of cardiac emergency.

InsideUF: April 21, 2009

Published: April 20 2009

InsideUF: April 21, 2009

InsideUF: April 7, 2009

Published: April 7 2009

InsideUF: April 7, 2009

Miami Herald: Jack E. Davis

Published: April 13 2009

History professor Jack E. Davis was quoted in a March 29 Miami Herald story about his book, “An Everglades Providence: Marjory Stoneman Douglas and the American Environmental Century.”

Nature: Bruce Goldberger

Published: April 20 2009

Bruce Goldberger, director of toxicology, was quoted in an April 15 Nature story about concerns over the use of deuterated drugs.

New York Times: Dr. Steven B. Morse

Published: April 13 2009

Dr. Steven Benjamin Morse, an associate professor of pediatrics, was quoted in a March 30 New York Times story about his research into how some babies born just three to six weeks before their due dates might still be more likely to have disabilities or educational challenges.

New York Times: Kate Stein

Published: April 20 2009

An op-ed column by student Kate Stein, a senior finance major, on how people shop for groceries was published in the April 16 New York Times.

New York Times: Norbert Dunkel

Published: April 1 2009

Norbert Dunkel, director of housing, was quoted in a March 22 New York Times story about more students seeking jobs as resident assistants in the nation’s colleges because of the poor economy.

Orlando Sentinel: Lyrissa Lidsky

Published: April 1 2009

Law professor Lyrissa C. Barnett Lidsky was quoted in a March 30 Orlando Sentinel story about the types of lawsuits filed against theme parks in Orlando.

Orlando Sentinel: Michael Seigel

Published: April 1 2009

Law professor Michael Seigel was quoted in a March 30 Orlando Sentinel story about the Innocence Project of Florida, which helps to exonerate Floridians who were wrongly convicted of crimes.

Production services offered on campus

Published: April 20 2009

Need to print a large poster, videotape a presentation, design a brochure or obtain digital pictures of artwork?

St. Petersburg Times: Chris McCarty

Published: April 13 2009

Chris McCarty, director of the Survey Research Center, was quoted in a March 31 St. Petersburg Times story about the monthly Florida consumer confidence report. The story was the result of a News Bureau news release.

St. Petersburg Times: David Smith

Published: April 20 2009

A column by David Smith, associate director of disease ecology at the Emerging Pathogens Institute, about how Florida can help fight superbugs was published April 6 in the St. Petersburg Times. The piece was pitched by the News Bureau’s Op-Ed service.

Tampa Tribune: Rodney Clouser

Published: April 20 2009

Food and resource economics professor Rodney Clouser was quoted in an April 13 Tampa Tribune story about the annual Florida Land Value Survey, which he led. The story was the result of a news release from the IFAS communications office.

Tampa Tribune: Rodney Clouser

Published: April 20 2009

Food and resource economics professor Rodney Clouser was quoted in an April 13 Tampa Tribune story about the annual Florida Land Value Survey, which he led. The story was the result of a news release from the IFAS communications office.

The Gator Nation is everywhere - including the high seas

Published: April 7 2009

The U.S. Coast Guard added a University of Florida-adopted vessel to its fleet during a commissioning ceremony held Monday, March 9, at Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg.

UF launches revamped ‘Bug Club’ Web site to help youngsters learn about insects

Published: April 23 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida children with questions about insects, to complete a project or just satisfy their own curiosity, can find help at a newly redesigned University of Florida Web site that’s literally crawling with answers.

Votes encouraged for Gators softball player to win national Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award

Published: April 13 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Senior softball player Stacey Nelson is one of 10 finalists for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS (Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School) Award. The award is presented each year to the outstanding senior NCAA Division I Student-Athlete of the Year across nine sports.

Wichman, IFAS win two audio awards

Published: April 20 2009

Florida Master Gardener Coordinator Tom Wichman recently was recognized with two awards for his role as host of “Gardening in a Minute,” a radio program co-0produced by UF/IFAS Extension and WUFT-FM. Wichman received a silver media award for on-air talent from the national Garden Writers Association. In addition, “Gardening in a Minute” won first place in the audio recordings category from the Florida Association of County Agricultural Agents.