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Published: November 30 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida's consumer confidence dipped only slightly in November to 72 after a large jump in October, portending good news for holiday retailers as higher levels of optimism remained in effect, according to a new University of Florida survey.
Published: November 30 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida winters are mild by human standards, but don’t tell that to an aglaonema, sometimes called Chinese evergreen.
Published: November 30 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When University of Florida researchers began studying the effects of mercury consumption on white ibises, they had a hunch the contaminant might affect the birds’ ability to produce chicks.
Published: November 30 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs Thomas J. Mitchell will speak at 3 p.m. Thursday in Emerson Alumni Hall’s Warrington Room. The presentation is hosted by the UF Academic and Professional Assembly.
Published: November 30 2010
Published: November 29 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida will conduct a test of its emergency notification system between 11:30 a.m. and noon Wednesday.
Published: November 29 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida officials today unveiled plans for Innovation Square, a large-scale development capitalizing on university research to be built on Southwest Second Avenue between the UF campus and downtown Gainesville.
Published: November 24 2010
Published: November 23 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Ozzie and Harriett could say “Father Knows Best” and “Leave it to Beaver,” but a University of Florida author of a new book finds that stay-at-home moms and traditional marriage have seldom been the prevailing standards throughout history.
Published: November 22 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A hand-held device that strengthens the muscles involved in swallowing can address a serious symptom of Parkinson's disease, according to a new University of Florida study.
Published: November 22 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A six-part fall speaker series on the public's access to books and their future continues Dec. 1 with a look at the impact of Google.
Published: November 22 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University Gallery at the University of Florida will present “Precarious Status,” a digital media installation of work by French-Estonian, German and French artists Eléonore de Montesquiou, Julika Rudelius and Anne-Marie Schneider, starting Jan. 5.
Published: November 22 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A hand-held device that strengthens the muscles involved in swallowing can address a serious symptom of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new University of Florida study.
Published: November 19 2010
Published: November 19 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla.— The Students in Free Enterprise at the University of Florida are helping women get back into the work force.
Published: November 19 2010
Published: November 19 2010
Published: November 19 2010
Published: November 18 2010
Published: November 17 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla.— For the past five semesters, the University of Florida chapter of the Students in Free Enterprise has been hosting forums that focused on different topics in the business world. This week’s forum has a twist.
Published: November 17 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Genes that might lead to the purchase of designer jeans? Or DNA that helps to create chocoholics? People’s consumer preferences are often influenced by their genetic inheritance, according to a study by a University of Florida researcher.
Published: November 16 2010
Published: November 16 2010
Published: November 16 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In recognition of International Education Week through Friday, the Florida Museum of Natural History is offering University of Florida employees and students a $6 combination ticket to the “CSI: Crime Scene Insects” and Butterfly Rainforest exhibits.
Published: November 16 2010
Published: November 15 2010
Published: November 15 2010
Published: November 15 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The traditional way to predict whether children can regain movement after spinal cord injuries may exclude a small subset of patients who could benefit from therapy, according to two studies presented by University of Florida researchers at the Society for Neuroscience meeting this week in San Diego.
Published: November 15 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida and the Florida State University College of Medicine today jointly received $600,000 from the Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida to strengthen research, education and service efforts in public health and to boost economic growth.
Published: November 15 2010
Published: November 15 2010
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Published: November 12 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries are sponsoring activities in support of International Education Week, hosted by the International Center, Nov. 15-19.
Published: November 12 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Breast Center at Shands at UF medical center received accreditation as a National Center of Excellence in Breast Cancer this month by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. The three-year designation was the result of a rigorous, 18-month evaluation process and site visit.
Published: November 10 2010
Published: November 10 2010
Published: November 9 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Many of Florida's natural conditions are perfect for growing citrus. One that's imperfect is the state's patchwork variety of soil types, and University of Florida researchers say the situation comes with a price tag for growers and consumers.
Published: November 9 2010
Published: November 9 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida public health researchers are back in Haiti this week, tracking the cholera outbreak and distributing oral rehydration packets assembled by College of Pharmacy faculty and students.
Published: November 8 2010
Published: November 8 2010
Published: November 8 2010
Published: November 8 2010
Published: November 5 2010
Published: November 5 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla.— The University of Florida chapter of the Students in Free Enterprise will host Young Money L!VE, a national tour that teaches students about financial literacy, on Tuesday.
Published: November 5 2010
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Published: November 4 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A chemical found in everything from antibacterial soaps and lotions to socks and toothpaste may disrupt an enzyme that plays an important role in pregnancy, University of Florida researchers say.
Published: November 4 2010
Published: November 4 2010
Published: November 4 2010
Published: November 4 2010
Published: November 4 2010
Published: November 4 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Police Department is increasing patrols in the Diamond Village residential area after a report of a man exposing himself Wednesday evening.
Published: November 4 2010
Published: November 4 2010
Published: November 4 2010
Published: November 3 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is the newest member of a nationwide coalition of public research universities working to increase the number and diversity of high-quality middle and high school science and mathematics teachers in the U.S.
Published: November 3 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Paying physicians less for a commonly administered prostate cancer therapy can help curb inappropriate use and save health care dollars, without having a negative impact on people who need the treatment, according to a new study in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Published: November 2 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Stephen Wozniak, one of the co-founders of Apple Computer Inc., will speak at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the O’Connell Center. This event open to the public with first-come first-serve seating. Doors will open at 7 p.m.
Published: November 2 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History is again rewarding students who receive outstanding grades in science with free admission to the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit.
Published: November 1 2010
Published: November 1 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Uncertainty persists in Florida’s real estate markets, aggravated by the state’s high jobless rate and fears about the upcoming election, a new University of Florida survey finds.
Published: November 1 2010
Published: November 1 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida scientists have identified a key cellular process involved in age-related damage to the liver — and ways to reverse that damage by manipulating genes or administering certain drugs.
Published: November 18 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Public television station Florida’s 5 WUFT-TV will present a special rebroadcast of “A Musical Salute to America’s Veterans” at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Published: November 16 2010
An analysis by finance professor Jay Ritter was cited in an Oct. 31 Wall Street Journal story about stronger economic growth in emerging markets. A link is unavailable because the Journal is by subscription only.
Published: November 19 2010
Political scientist Daniel Smith was quoted in a Nov. 3 USA Today story about Rick Scott’s close win in the Florida governor’s race.
Published: November 19 2010
Microbiologist Afsar Ali was quoted in a Nov. 17 USA Today story about the cholera outbreak in Haiti.
>Related release.
Published: November 16 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Police Department’s Community Services Division will operate a saturation detail seeking to educate bicyclists who don’t have headlights or taillights on their bikes Wednesday evening.
Published: November 1 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida students looking to cast their votes in the midterm election Tuesday won’t have to go very far.
Published: November 10 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The inaugural Ellen Bellet Gelberg Tax Policy Lecture will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the University of Florida Levin College of Law in the Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom, Holland Hall 180.
Published: November 19 2010
Political scientist Daniel Smith was quoted in a Nov. 2 Tampa Tribune story about what voters should expect if Rick Scott became governor.
Published: November 19 2010
Director of toxicology Bruce Goldberger was quoted in a Nov. 18 St. Petersburg Times story about the effects of consuming the alcoholic energy drink Four Loko.
Published: November 4 2010
Afsar Ali, an associate professor of environmental and global health, was quoted in Oct. 26 St. Petersburg Times story about his prediction that Haiti would have a cholera outbreak.
Published: November 11 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida will host an all-day event Wednesday to showcase the use of geographic information systems, known as GIS, to the academic community and the public.
Published: November 11 2010
Lead researcher and particle engineering professor Brij Moudgil was featured in a Nov. 8 Reuters video about an odor killer created by UF researchers. The interview is the result of a News Bureau referral.
Published: November 25 2010
An active ingredient found in some toothpaste, soaps, and even mouthwash can apparently disrupt a vital enzyme in pregnancy. Hundreds of household products include triclosan, a chemical commonly used for antibacterial purposes. Now a new University of Florida study shows that triclosan can interfere with estrogen metabolism in women. Estrogen’s a key hormone during pregnancy and controls the way a baby develops many key organs like the brain.
Published: November 23 2010
People suffering from what’s called “dysphagia” have difficulty swallowing and may experience pain while eating or drinking. Patients with Parkinson’s disease often have dysphagia and that can lead to substances getting caught in their airways, causing infections and potentially death. Now a new University of Florida study shows Parkinson’s patients can improve their swallowing with training. Researchers say exhaling in this simple device can strengthen the muscles in your throat, which leads to improved swallowing.
Published: November 4 2010
Property law professor Michael Allan Wolf was quoted in an Oct. 23 Palm Beach Post story about the actions of law firms and large financial companies related to foreclosures.
Published: November 16 2010
Pharmacologist Dr. Tonia Werner was cited in an Oct. 26 Orlando Sentinel story about the psychotropic effects of synthetic marijuana.
Published: November 16 2010
Pharmacologist Dr. Tonia Werner was cited in an Oct. 26 Orlando Sentinel story about the psychotropic effects of synthetic marijuana.
Published: November 4 2010
Dr. Mobeen Rathore, a professor and chief of pediatric infectious diseases and immunology, was quoted in an Oct. 22 Orlando Sentinel story about reactions to a new high-dose flu shot.
Published: November 4 2010
Law professor Kenneth B. Nunn was quoted in a Nov. 13 Orlando Sentinel story about police raids in barbershops.
Published: November 19 2010
Political scientist Ken Wald was quoted in a Nov. 8 Orlando Sentinel story about the political future of U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla.
Published: November 4 2010
Law professor Joseph W. Little was quoted in an Oct. 17 Orlando Sentinel story about electing trial judges.
Published: November 4 2010
History professor David Colburn was quoted in an Oct. 27 Orlando Sentinel story about Gov. Charlie Crist’s political career in Florida.
Published: November 19 2010
Law professor Alyson Flournoy was quoted in a Nov. 13 Orlando Sentinel story about offshore drilling reform.
Published: November 4 2010
Law professor Diane Mazur was quoted in an Oct. 22 Newsweek story about using an executive order to overturn “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.”
Published: November 19 2010
Law professor Michael Allan Wolf was quoted in a Nov. 9 New York Times story about the foreclosure crisis in Florida.
Published: November 19 2010
Provost Joe Glover, statistics professor Megan Mocko and psychology professor Ilan Shrira were quoted in a Nov. 4 New York Times story about online classes.
Published: November 19 2010
An op-ed column by law professor Diane Mazur about the R.O.T.C. units on college campuses was published Oct. 24 in the New York Times. The column was edited and pitched by the News Bureau’s op-ed service.
Published: November 19 2010
Geneticist Bill Hauswirth was cited in a Nov. 18 New Scientist story about primate eyesight tests he will conduct with researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College
Published: November 16 2010
Chris McCarty, director of the UF Survey Research Center, was quoted in an Oct. 27 Miami Herald story about spending at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
Published: November 19 2010
Peter Adams, assistant professor in the department of geological sciences, was quoted in a Nov. 15 McClatchy Newspapers story about ocean wave height increases in the last decade.
Published: November 30 2010
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Karen Legato, senior director of development and alumni affairs for the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, has become the first recipient of the University of Florida Foundation’s Debbie Klapp Memorial Award.
Published: November 4 2010
Bob Swett, an associate professor of fisheries and Florida Sea Grant Extension Specialist, was quoted in an Oct. 18 Florida Times-Union story about surveys he is planning that will show the busiest patches of ocean. Related IFAS news release.
Published: November 25 2010
Greg Gray, professor and chair of the Global Pathogens Laboratory and an expert on the spread of infectious diseases from animals to humans, was quoted in an Oct. 28 Boston Herald story about a researcher who caught a virus from a colony of monkeys at the California National Primate Research Center at the University of California, Davis, and is thought to have carried it out of the facility.
Published: November 4 2010
A $2 million donation from Trustee Dr. Steven Scott and his wife to endow a professorship in the chemistry department was the subject of an Oct. 18 Associated Press story. Related release.
Published: November 16 2010
Diane Mazur, retired Air Force captain and law professor, was quoted in an Oct. 29 Associated Press story about “don’t ask, don’t tell” and the stance military chaplains should take in counseling soldiers.
Published: November 19 2010
Groundskeeper Dan Scholes was quoted in a Nov. 4 ABC News story about his attempt to write a full-length book in 30 days during National Novel Writing Month.