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Published: March 30 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Honors Program will host author and public radio commentator Sarah Vowell for a public reading at 7:30 p.m. April 2 in the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The event is free and open to the public.
Published: March 30 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dr. Jeffrey Fair has joined the University of Florida College of Medicine’s department of surgery as chief of the division of transplantation surgery.
Published: March 30 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries have debuted the online exhibition, “Korean Art: Collecting Treasures,” to coincide with this weekend’s opening of the Harn Museum’s David A. Cofrin Asian Art Wing and as a permanent companion to the temporary exhibition.
Published: March 30 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Economic Development Division of the American Planning Association has selected Innovation Square to receive the 2012 Donald E. Hunter Excellence in Economic Development Planning Award.
Published: March 29 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Alumna Erin Andrews returns to the University of Florida on Wednesday. But instead of taking classes, she will be talking about being a woman in a man’s world.
Published: March 29 2012
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Published: March 29 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the first time, University of Florida researchers have developed plant-based technology that could reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil and may also help treat cancer.
Published: March 29 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 33 faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2012-2015.
Published: March 29 2012
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Published: March 28 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida trustees today unanimously approved naming the undergraduate school of business and a new building that will house it for alumnus James W. “Bill” Heavener.
Published: March 28 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida will hold its 2012 Teaching Excellence Workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. April 6 in the Library East Conference Center.
Published: March 28 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Rawlings Hall has won the Inter-Residence Hall Association’s “2012 Eco-Challenge: Battle of the Halls” competition in University of Florida residence halls.
Published: March 27 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians fell two points in March to 74, repeating a trend seen last year, according to a monthly University of Florida survey.
Published: March 27 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham will visit the University of Florida on April 3 for two public presentations.
Published: March 27 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians fell two points in March to 74, repeating a trend seen last year, according to a monthly University of Florida survey.
Published: March 27 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — MindTree Limited, a global IT and product engineering company, has selected Gainesville as the site for its United States expansion, bringing 400 new jobs over the next five years and making a $2.925 million capital investment in the heart of Gainesville.
Published: March 27 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Levin College of Law Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations will host “A Conversation on the Shooting Death of Trayvon Martin” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom, HOL 180.
Published: March 26 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Neuroscientist William G. "Bill" Luttge, 68, the founding executive director of the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute of the University of Florida, died on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Shands at UF medical center. His wife, sons and other family members were at his side.
Published: March 26 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — If the U.S. doesn’t have a plan for climate change, we could all lose the farm, researchers say.
Published: March 23 2012
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Published: March 22 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The bacterium responsible for citrus greening causes infected trees to give off a scent that rings the dinner bell for the disease-carrying insect, University of Florida researchers say.
Published: March 22 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Three distinguished University of Florida faculty members have been appointed as Elizabeth Wood Dunlevie Honors Term Professors for the 2012-13 academic year.
Published: March 22 2012
Notice of public meeting
Published: March 22 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Wind Symphony with guest appearances by conductor David Goss and Pulitzer Prize-Winning composer-in-residence Paul Moravec, will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 29 in the University Auditorium.
Published: March 21 2012
Notice of Public Meeting
Published: March 21 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The percentage of electronic waste occupying our landfills has grown at an alarming rate over the last decade, giving rise to concerns about the toxicity of components used in consumer electronics.
Published: March 21 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Office of Technology Licensing will hold its sixth annual “A Celebration of Innovation” technology showcase Tuesday at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center.
Published: March 20 2012
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Published: March 19 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers are working to speed up their ability to create new tangerine varieties by pinpointing the compounds that make them taste and smell the way they do.
Published: March 19 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Three performances of the international percussion sensation "STOMP" will be held at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – at 7:30 p.m. March 30 and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 31.
Published: March 19 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the first time, the Harn Musuem of Art at the University of Florida is offering an art camp for children ages 7 to 11 years old during the Alachua County Schools’ spring break, April 2–6.
Published: March 19 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Odds were stacked against student Heather Loran. It’s a wonder, some would say, she’s made it as far as she has — to UF and the doorstep of a most unlikely destiny.
Published: March 14 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Think of it as a Rosetta Stone for tree huggers and policy wonks.
Published: March 14 2012
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Published: March 14 2012
Media advisory
Published: March 14 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — One of Florida’s leading political journalists will be offering an in-depth look at what’s happening in Florida’s capital at 6 p.m. March 20 at the University of Florida’s Bob Graham Center for Public Service. The event and parking are free.
Published: March 13 2012
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Published: March 13 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A team of three University of Florida doctoral engineering students received $10,000 as one of 10 finalists in the Prize for Primary Health Care competition.
Published: March 12 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Professor Guy Halsall of the University of York will speak about the historical basis of the legend of King Arthur at 6 p.m. March 13 at Smathers Library Room 1A. An audience question-and-answer session with Halsall will follow.
Published: March 7 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — One of the nation’s leading humanitarian-physicians will speak at 6 p.m. March 13 at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida’s Pugh Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Published: March 7 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — One of the nation's leading humanitarian-physicians will speak at 6 p.m. March 13 at the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida's Pugh Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Published: March 7 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow of the Post-Carbon Institute, will speak at 6 p.m. March 14 in the Pugh Hall Ocora at the University of Florida.
Published: March 6 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Ruth H. Alexander, retired distinguished professor of physical education at the University of Florida, was inducted into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame today in Tallahassee.
Published: March 6 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida homeowners can now test different water-saving lawn irrigation systems by using a free web application recently released by the University of Florida.
Published: March 6 2012
Media advisory
Published: March 6 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In honor of Climate Week, former University of Florida professor Stephen Mulkey will present the latest scientific findings on climate change at 7:30 p.m. March 13 in Smathers Library East, Room 1A.
Published: March 6 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Four University of Florida buildings have been nominated for Florida’s “Top 100 Buildings” by the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects as part of its “Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places” competition.
Published: March 5 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center at the University of Florida will offer beginner sign language classes to Gainesville-area parents.
Published: March 2 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tolbert Hall has won the “2012 Eco-Challenge: Battle of the Halls” water usage competition in University of Florida residence halls.
Published: March 1 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — More than 32 million Americans harbor potentially toxic proteins that can attack body tissues and lead to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and scleroderma, according to a new University of Florida study. This is the first accurate estimate of the frequency of the proteins, called autoantibodies, the researchers say. The findings appear online and in an upcoming print edition of the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism.
Published: March 1 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Starting this summer, the University of Florida College of Medicine will offer a new master's degree geared toward helping improve health outcomes and shortening the time between research discoveries and their use in clinical practice.
Published: March 1 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The repairs on Interstate 75 in Paynes Prairie in southern Alachua County were not finished Wednesday night so work will continue on the northbound lanes Thursday with two lanes closed beginning at 8 p.m.
Published: March 20 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Area Health Education Center Program and UF’s Tobacco-Free Task Force will present information at two locations Wednesday to inform students and others about Kick Butts Day.
Published: March 15 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s first Biomaterials Day will feature prominent Gator alumni entrepreneurs from across the United States form 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday in the Reitz Student Union Grand Ballroom. Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m.
Published: March 22 2012
Dr. Paul Carney, chief of the division of neurology, and Rabia Zafar, a former postdoctoral associate in Carney’s lab, were quoted in a Feb. 22 Tampa Tribune report about their research that could lead to a method of controlling epileptic seizures. This story was a result of UF News Bureau news release.
Published: March 22 2012
Dr. Paul Carney, chief of the division of neurology, and Rabia Zafar, a former postdoctoral associate in Carney’s lab, were quoted in a Feb. 22 Tampa Tribune report about their research that could lead to a method of controlling epileptic seizures. This story was a result of UF News Bureau news release.
Published: March 22 2012
Political science professor Daniel Smith was quoted in a Feb. 26 Tampa Tribune story about how much money Republican presidential candidates spent in Florida’s primary.
Published: March 22 2012
President Bernie Machen was quoted in a Feb. 21 Tampa Bay Times story about legislation that allows UF and FSU to raise tuition based on the market rate if they meet certain benchmarks.
Published: March 22 2012
Emeritus law professor Joseph W. Little was quoted in a Feb. 21 Orlando Sentinel story about how the KEL law firm has filed a federal lawsuit against the Better Business Bureau of Central Florida challenging its rating system.
Published: March 22 2012
Professor Alexander Wagenaar from the College of Medicine was quoted in a Feb. 18 New York Times column about the often ignored impact from drinking alcohol.
Published: March 22 2012
Astrophysicist Eric Ford was quoted in a Feb. 24 National Geographic story about how “nomad” planets are more common than previously thought and how they may orbit black holes, according to a new study.
Published: March 2 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors can dig into geology and discover the ground beneath their feet at the sixth annual “Can You Dig It?” at the Florida Museum of Natural History from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 17.
Published: March 22 2012
Associate professor Steven A Godwin, SIM Center Director Bruce Nappi and assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology Brent Siebel from the College of Medicine-Jacksonville were mentioned in a Feb. 20 Florida Times-Union story about UF’s Center for Simulation Education & Safety Research. The center offers training in complex medical situations without putting humans at risk.
Published: March 22 2012
Associate professor Steven A Godwin, SIM Center Director Bruce Nappi and assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology Brent Siebel from the College of Medicine-Jacksonville were mentioned in a Feb. 20 Florida Times-Union story about UF’s Center for Simulation Education & Safety Research. The center offers training in complex medical situations without putting humans at risk.
Published: March 22 2012
Associate professor Steven A Godwin, SIM Center Director Bruce Nappi and assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology Brent Siebel from the College of Medicine-Jacksonville were mentioned in a Feb. 20 Florida Times-Union story about UF’s Center for Simulation Education & Safety Research. The center offers training in complex medical situations without putting humans at risk.
Published: March 12 2012
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Despite the constant pedestrian traffic and limited road access on a typical day of classes, University of Florida faculty and staff can still easily travel across the campus with Campus Cab.