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Repairs to I-75 south of Gainesville tonight will restrict lanes

Published: February 29 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Repairs to both northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Paynes Prairie are scheduled for tonight and early Thursday morning with up to two lanes closed just south of mile marker 379, or about five miles south of Gainesville, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

March performances range from classical to Broadway

Published: February 29 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida Performing Arts hosts 13 performances in March from a variety of genres, including Broadway, dance, jazz, classical, vocal and world.

UF scientists name new ancient camels from Panama Canal excavation

Published: February 29 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The discovery of two new extinct camel species by University of Florida scientists sheds new light on the history of the tropics, a region containing more than half the world’s biodiversity and some of its most important ecosystems.

UFPD offers Spring Break Safety Fair Thursday

Published: February 29 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To prepare University of Florida students for spring break next week, the University of Florida Police Department hosts the 29th Annual UFPD Spring Break Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday on Reitz Student Union North Lawn.

UF: Florida consumers remain mildly optimistic

Published: February 28 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians dropped one point in February to 76 from January, according to a University of Florida survey. The modest decline followed two months of rising levels of confidence in the economy.

Students urged to learn about safe sex, healthy habits before break

Published: February 27 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida students can learn about safe sex and other healthy habits before next week’s break by attending the 13th annual Sex in the Swamp at 7 p.m. today in the Florida Gym.

Group premieres professor's fanfare at Phillips

Published: February 27 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Boston Brass will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Student tickets are $12.

UF/IFAS scientists' findings shed light on body's iron-absorption process

Published: February 27 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Iron is a key mineral for human health. Too much of it in your body — or too little — can lead to major health problems.

Nominations sought for Fourth Annual Sustainable Solutions Awards

Published: February 14 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Office of Sustainability seeks nominations for the 4th Annual Sustainable Solutions Awards as part of Campus Earth Day 2012.

Orlando Sentinel: Bob Stamps

Published: February 27 2012

USA Today: James Davidson

Published: February 27 2012

Palm Beach Post: Bill Schall

Published: February 27 2012

UF professor elected president of nation's largest counseling organization

Published: February 24 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Cirecie West-Olatunji, an associate professor of counselor education at the University of Florida's College of Education, has been elected president of the American Counseling Association, the nation's largest counseling professional organization.

UFPD sends hazing allegations to state attorney's office

Published: February 24 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Police Department has completed its investigation of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and has forwarded sworn allegations to the state attorney's office that nine UF students and one alumnus engaged in serious physical hazing.

UF Anti-Hazing Task Force to meet Monday in Tigert Hall

Published: February 24 2012

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UF's department of recreational sports to host Strong Gator competition

Published: February 23 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Spectators are invited to watch 58 University of Florida students test their pure strength, speed, explosive strength, conditioning and muscular endurance in the department of recreational sports' Strong Gator Competition from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Maguire Field.

Earliest horses show past global warming affected body size of mammals

Published: February 23 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As scientists continue developing climate change projection models, paleontologists studying an extreme short-term global warming event have discovered direct evidence about how mammals respond to rising temperatures.

Machen appointed to Sanford-Burnham's Board of Trustees

Published: February 22 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida President Bernie Machen has joined the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute Board of Trustees.

Former White House 'energy czar' to give keynote at UF Law's PIEC celebrating 40 years of water law

Published: February 22 2012

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$5 million gift from Miami couple to boost gene therapy research at the University of Florida

Published: February 22 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the past 12 years, University of Florida researchers at the Powell Gene Therapy Center have pioneered gene therapies aimed at helping patients with inherited blindness and paralyzing neuromuscular diseases.

UF notifies 719 individuals about privacy breach

Published: February 22 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida officials are notifying 719 individuals who were owed a check or refund by the university that their Social Security numbers were exposed on Florida’s Unclaimed Property website.

ACCENT brings Billy Joel to Phillips Center March 1

Published: February 21 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — ACCENT Speaker’s Bureau and Student Government Productions at the University of Florida will bring “Billy Joel: Questions and Answers and a Little Bit of Music,” at 8 p.m. March 1 at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

UF's College of Design, Construction and Planning to host tours, annual Research Showcase

Published: February 20 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning will hold tours of its latest research facilities Feb. 24, kicking off at 9:30 a.m. in the Architecture Building atrium with an opening address by UF President Bernie Machen and Dean Christopher Silver.

Professor to talk about the music of concentration camp prisoners

Published: February 17 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Center for European Studies invites the public to two talks on Tuesday by Barbara Milewski, associate professor of music at Swarthmore College.

Shanghai Chamber ensemble performs Tuesday at UF

Published: February 17 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Represented by a 20-piece chamber ensemble, the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra will share its extensive repertoire at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Student tickets are $12.

Student Government elections scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday

Published: February 17 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Spring elections for Student Government at the University of Florida will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

Peace Corps director visits UF to discuss efforts to build a globally civil society

Published: February 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Aaron Williams, director of the U.S. Peace Corps, will speak at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida’s Pugh Hall at 6 p.m. Feb. 21. The event is co-sponsored by the UF International Center and the Center for Leadership & Service. Parking and the event are free and open to the public.

UF professor can talk about Israel-Iran situation

Published: February 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida faculty member who specializes in Middle East politics is available to talk about the growing tension between Israel and Iran.

Upgrade to myUFL prevents access this weekend

Published: February 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An upgrade of myUFL (http://my.ufl.edu) will be made this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18-19.

Two UF graduate students given Guy Harvey scholarships

Published: February 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A record five graduate students at universities in Florida have been awarded $5,000 scholarships as winners of the Guy Harvey Scholarship Award, recognizing their outstanding achievement in marine science research.

Institute of Black Culture marks 40 years

Published: February 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Institute of Black Culture at the University of Florida will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Friday with a dinner in the Arredondo Café at the Reitz Student Union.

UF Peace Corps program again tops rankings in nation

Published: February 15 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida’s Peace Corps program continues to grow, ranking second overall in the nation for the second year in a row.

Color is key in controlling flies, UF researchers find

Published: February 15 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As a carrier of as many as 100 types of germs, the common house fly is hardly as innocuous as its name might suggest.

UF named No. 1 conduct/conflict resolution program in the country

Published: February 15 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s department of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution was awarded the Award of Excellence for an Institution by the Association for Student Conduct Administration, or ASCA, among other top national awards, for this year.

Institute of Black Culture at UF to celebrate 40th anniversary

Published: February 15 2012

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Study: State University System degree can mean huge boost in lifetime earnings

Published: February 14 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new economic study suggests that having a degree from one of Florida’s 11 state universities can be a financial lifesaver — equivalent to more than $1 million in a worker’s lifetime earnings.

Yale scholar to speak at UF about flowering plants, plant-based ecosystems

Published: February 14 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A visiting scholar from Yale University is coming to speak at the University of Florida Feb. 24-28.Sir Peter Crane will serve as the 2011-2012 Phi Beta Kappa visiting scholar, and will deliver two lectures, co-sponsored by the department of biology and the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Gene therapy for epilepsy could stop seizures, UF researchers say

Published: February 14 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sparking production of a hormone in the brain that people with epilepsy often lack could prevent debilitating seizures, University of Florida researchers have discovered.

UF&Shands Eating Disorder Recovery Center opens its doors

Published: February 14 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s first university inpatient treatment program for adults and adolescents suffering from anorexia, bulimia and other serious eating disorders opened Tuesday at the University of Florida and Shands.

UF Water Institute symposium will examine nutrients and Florida waterways

Published: February 13 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Water Institute will host a symposium Wednesday and Thursday to explore emerging issues related to water nutrient dynamics, management and policy from a variety of professional and institutional perspectives.

UF's Anti-Hazing Task Force meeting scheduled for Tuesday

Published: February 13 2012

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ShandsCair to expand service into Marion County with base, helicopter

Published: February 10 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. ― ShandsCair, the air medical and critical care transport system for Shands at the University of Florida, is expanding its horizons and flight capabilities by setting up a second base in Marion County, complete with a second helicopter.

INTERVIEW AVAILABILITY: Serious concerns about ESEA flex waiver

Published: February 10 2012

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Noel Paul Stookey to perform at University Auditorium

Published: February 10 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Noel Paul Stookey will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at University Auditorium on the University of Florida campus. Stookey has twice taken the stage at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts as a member of Peter, Paul and Mary in 1997 and 2002.

Southwest Recreation Center receives outstanding sports facilities award

Published: February 9 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Southwest Recreation Center is among nine similar facilities in the U.S. to be recognized by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, a pioneer in organized recreation programs for colleges and universities.

Paleontologist to examine fossils for public

Published: February 9 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Area residents who have discovered a mysterious fossil while gardening or hiking and would like to learn more about it now have the perfect opportunity.

Commonly used vitamin could help produce 'good' cholesterol, UF researchers find

Published: February 8 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels can keep heart disease, heart attack and stroke away. And a commonly used vitamin could help by increasing production of "good" cholesterol in the body, researchers at the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville have found. The findings were published recently in the journal Metabolism, Clinical and Experimental.

Renowned expert of science communication to speak on campus

Published: February 8 2012

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UF/IFAS faculty member publishes book on how to get green development done

Published: February 8 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida professor who has spent more than a decade studying urban biodiversity conservation has published a new book outlining what it takes to build and maintain ecologically friendly housing developments.

Collection at Harn features contemporary artists

Published: February 8 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— “Vanishing Points: Paint and Paintings from the Debra and Dennis Scholl Collection” showcases contemporary artists who push and explore the boundaries of painting.

UF report: 2011 shark attacks remain steady, deaths highest since 1993

Published: February 7 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Shark attacks in the U.S. declined in 2011, but worldwide fatalities reached a two-decade high, according to the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File report released today.

Israeli journalist to speak on Israeli-Palestinian conflict, living in Gaza

Published: February 6 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Amira Hass, an award-winning Israeli journalist, will speak at 6 p.m. Feb. 13. at the University of Florida’s Pugh Hall, home of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service.

Feb. 26 conference focuses on women’s leadership

Published: February 6 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Women’s Student Association at the University of Florida will hold the 25th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference, “Flying to New Heights,” which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Reitz Student Union Grand Ballroom.

Music event benefits College of Fine Arts

Published: February 6 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Friends of Music presents “An Evening of Music with Friends” benefiting the College of Fine Arts from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday in the Steinbrenner Band Hall on UF’s campus.

UF named Regional University Transportation Center, awarded funds

Published: February 6 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida will receive $3.5 million in federal funds for transportation research as a newly chosen Regional University Transportation Center.

Dala to perform twice at Squitieri Studio Theatre Feb. 11

Published: February 3 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Canadian pop-folk duo Dala makes its Gainesville debut Feb. 11 at Squitieri Studio Theatre, located inside the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The group will perform shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

International Business Times: Roger Fillingim

Published: February 3 2012

Tampa Bay Times: David Guzick, Win Phillips

Published: February 3 2012

Palm Beach Post: Alan Hodges, Jack Payne, Tom Spreen

Published: February 3 2012

U.S. News & World Report: Stephen C. Craig

Published: February 3 2012

University of Florida marks 40 years of Preservation Institute: Nantucket

Published: February 2 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — What do Gainesville, Fla., and Nantucket, Mass., have in common? The University of Florida.

Targeting tumors may help stop spread of breast, other cancers

Published: February 2 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Cancer that has spread from the site of an original tumor to other places in the body is often viewed as a death sentence. But if there are just a few of those secondary tumors, called metastases, some patients have a good chance of survival if treated with a type of radiation that precisely targets small tumors, researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Rochester report online and in an upcoming print edition of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.

McGurn speaker series starts with talk about citizen science

Published: February 2 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The “Ken and Linda McGurn Speaker Series: Public Engagement in Science” starts with its first presentation at 4 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Florida Museum of Natural History.

UF research: Blueberry wine has more antioxidants than many grape-based wines

Published: February 1 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Blueberry wine can provide more potentially healthy compounds than white wines and many red wines, according to a new University of Florida study.

Wall Street Journal: Daniel Smith

Published: February 3 2012

Political science professor Daniel Smith was quoted in a Jan. 23 Wall Street Journal story about the Florida Republican presidential primary. The story was the result of a News Bureau tip sheet.

UF's Jim Jones named to National Academy of Engineering

Published: February 15 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Climate-science expert Jim Jones, a distinguished service professor emeritus in the agricultural and biological engineering department and director of the Florida Climate Institute, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, or NAE.

UF to celebrate Road Safety Week

Published: February 20 2012

WHO: University of Florida Police Department, Dori Slosberg Foundation, police officers from other state universities, and troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol.will serve as the bicyclists. They are giving up their motor vehicles to ride in the tour.

UF presents production of 'Roberto Zucco'

Published: February 3 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida College of Fine Arts and the School of Theatre and Dance continues the 2011-2012 season with a thrilling and twisted production of “Roberto Zucco” through Feb. 12.

Tampa Tribune: Zhanao Deng

Published: February 27 2012

Plant scientist Zhanao Deng and strawberry breeder Vance Whitaker from the Gulf Coast Research Center were quoted in a Feb. 15 Tampa Tribune story about the Florida Strawberry Expo, an annual meeting of farmers and researchers to determine the best strawberry for Florida to produce.

Tampa Tribune: Vance Whitaker

Published: February 27 2012

Plant scientist Zhanao Deng and strawberry breeder Vance Whitaker from the Gulf Coast Research Center were quoted in a Feb. 15 Tampa Tribune story about the Florida Strawberry Expo, an annual meeting of farmers and researchers to determine the best strawberry for Florida to produce.

Tampa Bay Times: Daniel Smith

Published: February 3 2012

Political science professor Daniel Smith was quoted in a Jan. 24 Tampa Bay Times article about the reduction of early voting hours for the Florida primary.

Orlando Sentinel: Amy R. Mashburn

Published: February 3 2014

Law professor Amy R. Mashburn was quoted in a Jan. 24 Orlando Sentinel story about an investigation of the KEL law firm for possibly violating the Florida Bar’s rules of financial conduct.

Orlando Sentinel: Alan Hodges

Published: February 27 2012

Economist Alan Hodges, an extension scientist with the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 14 Orlando Sentinel story about how a Florida SUS degree can be worth more than $1 million in a worker’s lifetime earnings. This story was a result of a UF News Bureau release.

MSNBC: Alan K. Knudsen

Published: February 27 2012

Alan K. Knudsen, director of pharmacy legal services for Shands HealthCare, was quoted in a Feb. 15 MSNBC story about how pharmacists are forced to discard drugs based on outdated regulations when updated science shows they are still fine for use, especially drugs experiencing shortages.

Miami Herald: George R. “Bob” Dekle

Published: February 27 2014

Law professor George R. “Bob” Dekle was quoted in a Feb. 12 Miami Herald story about how an inmate on death row is chosen to be executed, specifically referring to an inmate scheduled for death after more than 31 years in prison.

Inside Higher Ed: Ann Henderson

Published: February 3 2012

Ann Henderson, director of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service, was quoted in a Jan. 20 Inside Higher Ed story about the center’s new Civil Debate Wall to help students become more civically active by answering controversial questions. The story was the result of a news release.

Florida Times-Union: Michael Haas

Published: February 27 2012

Research associate professor of medicine Michael Haas from the UF College of Medicine-Jacksonville was quoted in a Feb. 15 Florida Times-Union story about new UF research that shows a B vitamin containing nicotinic acid can create good cholesterol and help prevent heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. This story was a result of a UF News Bureau release.

Florida Times-Union: Jose Ettedgui

Published: February 27 2012

Pediatric cardiologist Jose Ettedgui from the University of Florida-Jacksonville, was quoted in a Feb. 15 Florida Times-Union story about a patient who underwent successful heart surgery after being brought to Jacksonville by Patrons of the Heart, a nonprofit organization that brings children with heart disease from underdeveloped countries to the United States for surgery.

Conference brings Browner back to UF

Published: February 20 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Carol Browner, a University of Florida Levin College of Law alumna and former director of the White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy, is the keynote speaker for the 18th annual Public Interest Environmental Conference.

Christian Science Monitor: Eric Ford

Published: February 3 2012

Astronomy professor Eric Ford was quoted in a Jan. 27 Christian Science Monitor story about NASA’s discovery of 26 new planets in 11 solar systems by the Kepler space observatory. The story also ran on MSNBC.com and in other media. The stories were the result of a UF News Bureau news release.

Celtic Woman returns to UF Thursday

Published: February 14 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Celtic Woman will bring its new North American tour “BELIEVE” to the University of Florida’s O’Connell Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Student tickets are $12.

Associated Press: Richard Yost

Published: February 3 2012

Chemistry professor Richard Yost was quoted in a Jan. 26 Associated Press story about university students opposing annual tuition increases and other issues at the Florida Capitol.

Associated Press: Jaret Daniels

Published: February 27 2012

Butterfly specialist Jaret Daniels was quoted in a Feb. 15 Associated Press story about the Miami Blue butterfly’s near extinction, possibly because of excessive iguanas in Bahia Honda.