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Landscape ecology organization notes UF/IFAS faculty member’s research

Published: August 13 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Research by University of Florida faculty member Emilio Bruna was recognized by the United States Chapter of the International Association for Landscape Ecology as the outstanding contribution to the field in 2011.

UF launches online master’s degree in urban and regional planning

Published: April 30 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — This fall, the University of Florida department of urban and regional planning in the College of Design, Construction and Planning will launch a new online master’s degree in urban and regional planning with specializations in Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, and sustainability.

Ford Foundation gives $400,000 grant to UF Center for Latin American Studies

Published: April 30 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies has received a $400,000 grant from the Ford Foundation to develop an interdisciplinary program on immigration, religion, and social change.

Science fair winner publishes new study on butterfly foraging behavior

Published: April 30 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida lepidopterist Andrei Sourakov has spent his life’s work studying moths and butterflies. But it was his teenage daughter, Alexandra, who led research on how color impacts butterflies’ feeding patterns.

UF professor wins national award for flu vaccination efforts

Published: April 27 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, has selected Dr. Parker Small, a University of Florida emeritus professor of pediatrics, as the state’s first “Children’s Immunization Champion” for his leadership in a highly successful campaign to deliver nasal-spray flu vaccinations to students in Alachua County schools.

Political science professor to learn about defeating terrorist groups

Published: April 27 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, a nonpartisan policy institute in Washington, D.C., has named Zachary Selden, a political science professor at the University of Florida, an Academic Fellow for 2012-13.

UF president issues statement regarding veto of House bill

Published: April 27 2012

Associated Press: Jonathan Bloch

Published: April 26 2012


Tampa Bay Times: Steven Noll

Published: April 26 2012

Officials pay tribute to UF/IFAS’ world-class scientific research efforts

Published: April 25 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Distinguished researchers with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences were honored for their work April 18 in an awards ceremony at the Harn Museum of Art.

UF participates in nation’s largest science and technology festival

Published: April 25 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s departments of astronomy, mechanical and aerospace engineering, and the Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences will participate in the USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., Saturday and Sunday.

African master’s student among thousands to graduate from UF in next month

Published: April 25 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tshibangu “Tshi Tshi” Kalala had a rocky path to the master’s degree he will receive next week from the University of Florida.

UF/IFAS specialist gives tips for keeping your home in ready-to-sell condition

Published: April 25 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When you own a home, it’s easy to stop seeing its flaws — the gate latch that never works, the faded shingles on the roof.

UF president issues statement to university community regarding budget

Published: April 25 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The following statement from University of Florida President Bernie Machen regarding the budget was sent Wednesday to the university community:

UF: Consumer confidence in Florida falls in April, marking three-month trend

Published: April 24 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians fell two points in April to 73 from the previous month’s revised figure of 75, marking a three-month decline, according to a monthly University of Florida survey.

Progress Energy, UF leaders plant a tree on UF campus

Published: April 24 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Progress Energy Florida helped to plant a tree in front of the University of Florida’s Tigert Hall Tuesday as part of the company’s Arbor Day activities.

Suwannee River trip to benefit UF autism services

Published: April 23 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Suwannee River Paddle for Autism to benefit the University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and autism services in Lafayette County, will be held this Saturday.

Getting physical: UF to test if financial incentives improve health, lower costs

Published: April 23 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Joining a gym to log in hours on the elliptical or hiring a nutritionist for guidance are good ideas to shed pounds but typically too pricey for people with low incomes, as are many programs geared toward boosting wellness.

Employees urged to apply for leadership programs before April 30

Published: April 20 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A call for applications for 2012-13 leadership development programs sponsored by University of Florida Training and Organizational Development is now under way, with an application deadline of April 29.

UF-led research team selected for $125 million joint U.S.-India energy project

Published: April 20 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida-led research team has been selected to participate in a five-year, $125 million energy project involving the United States and India, U.S. Department of Energy officials have announced.

Blue Cross Blue Shield gives UF $1.6 million to address health disparities

Published: April 19 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — People living in underserved areas may not always have the tools they need to start and maintain a path to better health.

Digital Worlds Institute examines arts, humanities in digital age

Published: April 19 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Digital Worlds Institute will present the finale of the third season of “LiveVibe TV” at 7:30 p.m. April 26 at the REVE auditorium, located in Norman Gym.

Baby Gator hosts conference for parents of young children

Published: April 18 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Baby Gator Child Development and Research Center will host the third annual Guiding and Teaching Our Remarkable, or G.A.T.O.R., Children Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 28 at the Harn Museum of Art.

Video gives comedic spin to the serious subject of prostate cancer in black men

Published: April 18 2012

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Work plans for Newberry Road exit ramps revised

Published: April 17 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The closure of the Interstate 75 southbound ramp onto Newberry Road that was scheduled for Tuesday night has been rescheduled to Wednesday night while the northbound exit ramp will be closed Tuesday night for paving, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

Food security expert to speak at UF on Thursday

Published: April 17 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A speaker from the U.S. Agency for International Development will talk about global food security at 6:45 p.m.Thursday in Carleton Auditorium.

‘South Pacific’ comes to Phillips Center April 23

Published: April 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Performing Arts presents a new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” at 7:30 p.m. April 23 at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts.

Students, others invited to midnight run on April 25

Published: April 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The sixth annual Midnight Fun Run is an opportunity for students to relieve stress during finals, accomplish their first 5K or train for a future race. The event will take place at 11:59 p.m. April 25 at Gate 2 of the O’Connell Center and consists of a 5K run or a 1.5-mile walk through the University of Florida campus.

Bravo series award winner returns to UF this week

Published: April 16 2012

Tussock moth cocoons cause allergic reactions in some, UF expert says

Published: April 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s poison-control centers recently noted an uptick in calls about stinging caterpillars, and now a University of Florida entomologist warns that some people may suffer skin irritation from cocoons that are unusually abundant this year.

UF Symphony Orchestra sets 100 years to rest with Friday the 13th concert

Published: April 13 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF Symphony Orchestra concert, conducted by Raymond Chobaz, will celebrate the close of the 100th anniversary season at 7:30 p.m. today in University Auditorium.

Landscape ecology organization notes UF/IFAS faculty member’s research

Published: April 13 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Research by University of Florida faculty member Emilio Bruna was recognized by the United States Chapter of the International Association for Landscape Ecology as the outstanding contribution to the field in 2011.

Interstate 75 southbound ramp at Newberry Road to close for repaving

Published: April 13 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Interstate 75 southbound exit ramp onto Newberry Road will be closed for two nights next week for repaving, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

UF-led team uses new observatory to characterize low-mass planets orbiting nearby star

Published: April 12 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida astronomers have found compelling evidence for two low-mass planets orbiting the nearby star Fomalhaut, just 25 light years from Earth.

Health department urges caution during smoky conditions

Published: April 12 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Alachua County Health Department has issued warnings and advice about the heavy smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in North Florida.

CNN Money: Brian Gendreau

Published: April 11 2012

Orlando Sentinel: Bob Dekle, Bruce Goldberger

Published: April 11 2012

ABC News: Bruce Goldberger

Published: April 11 2012


Sheriff Sadie Darnell to recognize caregivers, responders to January I-75 tragedy

Published: April 11 2012

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UF receives $1 million from W.M. Keck Foundation to study mechanisms of inherited disease

Published: April 11 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Center for NeuroGenetics at the University of Florida has received a highly competitive $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to study a new idea that challenges conventional understanding of how proteins in cells are made, and their impact on inherited diseases.

Florida Museum to give away 400 trees during Arbor Day celebration

Published: April 10 2012

INESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History is giving away 400 native trees from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28 in honor of Arbor Day.

Event expected to raise awareness for organ transplantation

Published: April 10 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. ― Jon Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On a Prayer” is one 1980s hit that, unfortunately, more than 100,000 people relate to each day as they wait for a lifesaving organ.

Thursday workshop to explain how to use social science database

Published: April 10 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s department of political science and George A. Smathers Libraries will host the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday in Library West Room 211.

UF Symphonic Band presents London-themed concert

Published: April 9 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida College of Fine Arts School of Music will present a London-themed concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Blues guitarist Buddy Guy returns to Phillips

Published: April 9 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Five-time Grammy Award-winning blues legend Buddy Guy returns to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. April 21.

Florida Museum to hold first bioblitz, special Earth Day plant sale

Published: April 9 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Celebrate Earth Day this year by being a scientist during the Florida Museum of Natural History’s first bioblitz from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21 or purchase wildlife-friendly plants for your garden from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20 to 22.

UF study: Nature-based tourism often benefits local environment, economy

Published: April 9 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When nature lovers book vacations in the great outdoors, they want their dollars to help preserve the places they visit, and a University of Florida study suggests that often happens.

St. Augustine: Sitting pretty with UF’s help

Published: April 6 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The historic town of St. Augustine has been named one of America’s prettiest. The University of Florida hopes to make it even prettier

School of Theater + Dance chosen for national festival

Published: April 6 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida School of Theatre + Dance has been chosen for recognition at the National College Dance Festival May 24–27.

Larry A. DiMatteo named UF’s Teacher-Scholar of the Year

Published: April 5 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Larry A. DiMatteo, Huber Hurst Professor in the Warrington College of Business Administration, has won the University of Florida’s Teacher-Scholar of the Year award for 2011-2012.

This year’s Campus Earth Day to include Farmers Market, Food Fair

Published: April 5 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Office of Sustainability will host its annual Campus Earth Day event on Friday on the Reitz Student Union North Lawn. To tie back to its spring “Food For Thought” campaign, a Farmers Market and Food Fair have been added to lineup.

Girl Scout troop brings Easter Baskets for UF&Shands pediatric cancer patients

Published: April 5 2012

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Participant in UF teacher program receives top honor in Pinellas

Published: April 4 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the second year in a row, a teacher who receives training from the University of Florida Master Teacher Initiative has been named teacher of the year in Pinellas County.

Twenty-five more students added to UF Hall of Fame for leadership

Published: April 4 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida inducted 25 new members into the Hall of Fame Tuesday in the Reitz Student Union Grand Ballroom. The Hall of Fame is the highest recognition given to student dent leaders at UF.

Researchers use game to change how scientists study disease outbreaks

Published: April 3 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It may seem like a macabre game of tag, but it’s actually an innovative tool for teaching the fundamentals of epidemiology — the science of how infectious diseases move through a population.

Florida Museum researchers featured in Smithsonian Titanoboa film airing this week

Published: April 3 2012

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Two UF interior design professors receive national teaching awards

Published: April 3 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two interior design professors at the University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction and Planning have received national teaching awards in interior design education.

$63 million NIH grant helps UF, national consortium explore cell regeneration therapies for heart disease

Published: April 2 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers and colleagues at six other institutions have received a $63 million, seven-year grant from the NIH National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to develop heart disease therapies that use a patient’s own bone marrow and heart cells to generate new healthy heart cells and restore function.

‘South Pacific’ comes to Phillips Center April 23

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Performing Arts presents a new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” at 7:30 p.m. April 23 at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts.

Winners of Edible Book Contest announced

Published: April 24 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The George A. Smathers Libraries announce the winners of the Edible Book Contest, which was held recently in conjunction with a celebration of National Library Week.

Washington Post: Jason Steuber

Published: April 11 2012

Jason Steuber, curator of Asian art at the Harn Museum of Art, was quoted in a March 23 Washington Post story about the discovery of documents inside a 350-year-old buddha, now on display at the museum.

Wall Street Journal: Fred Edwards

Published: April 26 2012

Fred Edwards, emeritus professor of surgery at the University of Florida, Jacksonville, was quoted in a March 27 Wall Street Online Journal story about his study that shows that surgery improves long-term survival more than a less-invasive procedure for treating heart blockages.

The Florida Times-Union: Bracken Burns

Published: April 11 2012

Trauma surgeon Bracken Burns was quoted in a March 10 Florida Times-Union story about the Gate River Run in Jacksonville.

Tampa Tribune: Daniel Smith

Published: April 26 2012

Political science professor Daniel Smith was quoted in a March 28 Tampa Tribune story about President Obama’s strong support among women voters.

Tampa Bay Times: Sergei Shabanov

Published: April 26 2012

Journalism professor Mike Foley, history professor Steven Noll and math professor Sergai Shabanov were recognized in an April 6 Tampa Bay Times article for making the nation’s Best 300 professors list compiled by the Princeton Review.

Tampa Bay Times: Mike Foley

Published: April 26 2012

Journalism professor Mike Foley, history professor Steven Noll and math professor Sergai Shabanov were recognized in an April 6 Tampa Bay Times article for making the nation’s Best 300 professors list compiled by the Princeton Review.

Tampa Bay Times: Bob Dekle

Published: April 11 2012

Law professor Bob Dekle was quoted in a March 22 Tampa Bay Times story about the defense strategy being used in a recent shooting of a police officer by a 17-year-old.

Sun-Sentinel: Jen Day Shaw

Published: April 26 2012

Jen Day Shaw, dean of students, was quoted in an April 9 South Florida Sun-Sentinel story about how the Internet and technology are making it easier for students to cheat in college, and how universities across Florida are dealing with the issue.

Smathers sponsors 'Edible Book' competition for National Library Week

Published: April 5 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The George A. Smathers Libraries will host the sixth annual Edible Book Contest from 11 a.m. to noon April 12 on the walkway in front of Library West.

Religion News Service: Kenneth Wald

Published: April 26 2012

Political science professor Kenneth Wald was quoted in an April 4 Religion News Service story about survey results that found U.S. Jews are more likely to vote for President Obama in 2012 than for a Republican.

Palm Beach Post: William Kern

Published: April 11 2012

Entomology professors William Kern and Rudolf Scheffrahn were quoted in a March 26 Palm Beach Post story about the decline of red imported fire ants in Florida.

Palm Beach Post: Rudolf Scheffrahn

Published: April 11 2012

Entomology professors William Kern and Rudolf Scheffrahn were quoted in a March 26 Palm Beach Post story about the decline of red imported fire ants in Florida.

Orlando Sentinel: Sharon Austin

Published: April 26 2012

Sharon Austin, director of the African American studies program, was quoted in a March 27 Orlando Sentinel story about whether the Trayvon Martin case has marred the town of Sanford’s reputation.

New York Times: Susan Gillespie

Published: April 11 2012

Anthropology professor Susan Gillespie was quoted in a March 20 New York Times story about the potential impact of a new show, “American Digger,” that might result in the destruction and selling of historical artifacts.

New York Times blog: Phillip Kaufman

Published: April 11 2012

Veterinary entomologist Phillip Kaufman was quoted in a March 9 New York Times blog article about his study of 62,320 dung beetles of 39 species to understand their dynamics and differences among different farms near Gainesville.

Miami Herald: Kenneth Nunn

Published: April 26 2012

Criminal law professor Kenneth Nunn was quoted in an April 8 Miami Herald story about whether Travyon Martin’s tweets, emails and online profile will factor into the potential case against his shooter.

Huffington Post: Daniel Sokol

Published: April 11 2012

Law professor D. Daniel Sokol was quoted in a March 12 Huffington Post story about a possible antitrust lawsuit against Apple for an alleged scheme to raise e-book prices.

Fox News: Michael Seigel

Published: April 26 2012

Law professor Michael Seigel was quoted in a March 25 Fox News story about whether the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman was a hate crime, and about the effect of a federal investigation.

Fox News: Michael Seigel

Published: April 11 2012

Law professor Michael Seigel was quoted in a March 22 Fox News story about Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law that has prevented the arrest of an Orlando-area man for shooting and killing a teenager. He was also quoted in other media.

Florida Times-Union: Stanley K. Smith

Published: April 26 2012

A University of Florida study of how the demographics of Jacksonville might change in the coming years was the subject of a March 25 Florida Times-Union story. Stanley K. Smith was quoted in the article.

Florida Times-Union: Barton Weitz

Published: April 11 2012

Barton Weitz, executive director emeritus and professor at the Center for Retailing Education and Research, was quoted in a March 21 Florida Times-Union story about 7-Eleven convenience stores’ return to Jacksonville.

Buddy Guy, 'South Pacific' coming to Phillips this month

Published: April 3 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Performing Arts hosts six performances in April, which include a world-renowned orchestra, a blues icon and a classic Broadway musical.

Associated Press: Kevin Sabet

Published: April 26 2012

Kevin Sabet, assistant professor of psychiatry, was quoted in an April 3 Associated Press story about a federal raid on a medical marijuana university in California.

Associated Press: Aldo Rincon

Published: April 11 2012

Geology doctoral student and researcher Aldo Rincon was quoted in a March 18 Associated Press story about the discovery of a new camel species during the current expansion of the Panama Canal. The story was the result of a News Bureau news release.