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Associated Press: Jay Ritter

Published: May 31 2012

Time: Aaron Boley

Published: May 31 2012

National Public Radio: Monique Haughton-Worrell

Published: May 31 2012

Viewpoint with Eliot Spitzer: Kenneth Nunn

Published: May 31 2012

Time: Eric Ford

Published: May 31 2012

Highway through Amazon worsens effects of climate change, provides mixed economic gains

Published: May 31 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Paving a highway across South America is providing lessons on the impact of road construction elsewhere.

Assistant criminology professor ranks fourth in nationwide ranking

Published: May 31 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A recent study appearing in the Journal of Criminal Justice Education lists University of Florida assistant professor of criminology Chris Gibson as one of the most productive scholars of his rank in the U.S.

Notice of Public Meeting of UF Board of Trustees

Published: May 31 2012

Media advisory

UF students to foster tourism development in Turkey-Armenia border region

Published: May 30 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Students and faculty from the University of Florida’s College of Health and Human Performance will travel to Turkey next month as part of an ongoing effort to promote peace through tourism and cultural understanding.

Conference on graduate grants, fellowships set for Friday

Published: May 30 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The 2012 Graduate Student Grants and Fellowships Conference will be held Friday in the University of Florida’s Health Professions, Nursing, and Pharmacy Building, known as HPNP.

Program offers high school students chance to learn innovation, sustainability

Published: May 30 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF Young Entrepreneurs for Leadership & Sustainability, a summer program for high school students, is launching a new pilot program this summer.

Leading UF urologist appointed to elite organization

Published: May 30 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A leading University of Florida urologist and expert on prostate disease has been selected as a member of the most prestigious organization in the field of urology, a 125-year-old society limited to just 75 active members at a time.

Astronomy department to offer telescopes to view Venus transit event

Published: May 30 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. —The rare occurrence of the planet Venus passing directly between the Earth and the sun will take place Tuesday evening.

UF: Consumer confidence in Florida jumps three points in May

Published: May 29 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer confidence among Floridians rose three points to 77 in May, reversing a three-month decline, according to a monthly University of Florida survey. The latest figure is nine points higher than it was a year ago.

The Finance and Facilities Committee of the University of Florida Board of Trustees announces a public meeting

Published: May 29 2012

Media advisory

University of Florida officials are monitoring Tropical Storm Beryl

Published: May 25 2012

University of Florida physicists set new record for graphene solar cell efficiency

Published: May 24 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Doping may be a no-no for athletes, but researchers in the University of Florida’s physics department say it was key in getting unprecedented power conversion efficiency from a new graphene solar cell created in their lab.

UFPA brings back 27 artists for upcoming season

Published: May 24 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Performing Arts director Michael Blachly has announced the 2012-13 season, which continues the program’s 20th anniversary celebration that began last season.

RTS service not available on Monday because of holiday

Published: May 24 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In observance of Memorial Day, all RTS offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, and there will be no RTS bus service. ADA paratransit service will not be running on this date, except for dialysis appointments.

UF researchers uncover nature's secret recipe for a great-tasting tomato

Published: May 24 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Supermarket tomatoes that taste like heirloom tomatoes are closer to reaching grocery aisles as a result of a discovery from the University of Florida.

Liver disease and recovery research at UF garners $1.3 million grant

Published: May 24 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have received nearly $1.3 million from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to uncover ways to lessen liver damage by studying the body’s natural process for breaking down and removing injured cells.

UF physician, colleagues identify successful blood cancer therapy

Published: May 23 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new treatment regimen can help some patients who have blood cancer to live disease-free longer, University of Florida researchers and colleagues have found.

UF team to help assemble first tree of life for Earth's 2 million species

Published: May 23 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have received an $800,000 National Science Foundation grant to help build the first evolutionary tree of life for all species on Earth.

UF experts available for 2012 hurricane season

Published: May 23 2012

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UF team to help assemble first tree of life for Earth’s 2 million species

Published: May 23 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have received an $800,000 National Science Foundation grant to help build the first evolutionary tree of life for all species on Earth.

Exhibit on Mayan culture, civilization to open Saturday at Florida Museum

Published: May 22 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors can explore an ancient Mayan civilization and culture in the Florida Museum of Natural History’s newest temporary exhibit, “An Early Maya City by the Sea: Daily Life and Ritual at Cerros, Belize,” opening Saturday.

University of Florida joins effort to turn around state's lowest-ranked high school

Published: May 22 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Lastinger Center recently joined a multi-organization, multiyear effort that includes Duval County Public Schools, the Jaguar Foundation and Teach for America to turn around the state's lowest-ranked high school, Andrew Jackson H.S.

New online system wins award for improving employee orientation

Published: May 21 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida team has received national recognition for creating a vanguard online program that helps new employees transition to campus work life.

New research dashes notions of benign brain plaque

Published: May 21 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The time may have come to scrub the idea that brain plaque — deposits of protein that clog passages between brain cells — might not be all that bad.

The University of Florida announces a public meeting

Published: May 18 2012

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Kratzer named vice president for student affairs at UF

Published: May 18 2012

GAINESVILE, Fla. — After a nationwide search, David E. Kratzer has been selected as vice president for student affairs at the University of Florida, Provost Joe Glover announced Friday.

UF political science professor receives $1.25 million grant from Department of Defense

Published: May 17 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a University of Florida professor $1.25 million to study factors affecting political stability in the African Sahel, the region south of the Sahara Desert.

Budget proposals available for review on home page link

Published: May 17 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Before July 1 when the new fiscal year begins, the University of Florida must reduce its budget by more than $38 million. Deans of the university’s academic units and other administrators have been vetting proposals with faculty and staff for several weeks. Their proposals are now available through a link on the UF home page at .

Tiny tool can play big role against tuberculosis, UF researcher finds

Published: May 17 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A tiny filter could have a big impact around the world in the fight against tuberculosis. Using the traditional microscope-based diagnosis method as a starting point, a University of Florida lung disease specialist and colleagues in Brazil have devised a way to detect more cases of the bacterial infection.

UF researchers name new extinct giant turtle found near world's largest snake

Published: May 17 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have described a new extinct giant turtle species from the same Colombian mine where they discovered Titanoboa – and one of the only animals the world's largest snake could not have eaten.

UF researchers name new extinct giant turtle found near world’s largest snake

Published: May 17 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have described a new extinct giant turtle species from the same Colombian mine where they discovered Titanoboa – and one of the only animals the world’s largest snake could not have eaten.

UF/IFAS research looks at impact on honeybees from chemicals and mites

Published: May 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida honeybee researcher Jamie Ellis is interested in what happens to bees that encounter chemicals and Varroa mites—but he’s even more interested in how younger bees fare long-term after facing those challenges.

Children with rare, incurable brain disease improve after gene therapy

Published: May 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Using gene transfer techniques pioneered by University of Florida faculty, Taiwanese doctors have restored some movement in four children bedridden with a rare, life-threatening neurological disease.

University of Florida researcher to discuss shared use concept, childhood obesity prevention

Published: May 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida professor will participate in an interactive webinar discussion Thursday on how shared use could improve community health and combat childhood obesity.

Office of Sustainability launches conservation area adoption program

Published: May 15 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Coming this fall, University of Florida student organizations will have the opportunity to adopt a conservation area to help clean and protect ecosystems and biodiversity right on campus.

North Carolina's News & Observer wins 26th Annual Brechner Award

Published: May 15 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The News & Observer has been named the winner of the 26th Annual Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Award for exposing how public employees who lied, cheated and stole from the taxpayers of North Carolina benefited from one of the country’s most secretive personnel records laws. The News & Observer’s coverage eventually resulted in significant changes to North Carolina's law, resulting in more openness and transparency.

UF receives grant to support study on effects of dance on Parkinson’s disease

Published: May 15 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine, part of the College of Fine Arts, has been awarded a $30,500 grant from the Parkinson Research Foundation to conduct research on the effects of dance on Parkinson’s disease.

Florida's real estate professionals find reasons to be optimistic in first quarter

Published: May 14 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida's real estate market outlook improved in the first quarter of 2012, according to the University of Florida.

Alachua County Master Gardeners to sell plants, trees to raise funds

Published: May 11 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Alachua County Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon May 19 at the UF/IFAS Extension Office, 2800 NE 39th Ave.

International Center honors local teachers for classroom efforts

Published: May 11 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida International Center has announced 2012 International K-12 Teacher of the Year Awards to recognize outstanding international endeavors by area teachers and to encourage them to pursue international activities in classrooms and schools.

UF study finds logging of tropical forests needn't devastate environment

Published: May 10 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Harvesting tropical forests for timber may not be the arch-enemy of conservation that it was once assumed to be, according to a new study led by a University of Florida researcher.

Reitz Student Union to give free bowling games to area children this summer

Published: May 10 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Area children looking for something to do this summer now have a new option. The Reitz Student Union Game Room at the University of Florida is teaming up with Kids Bowl Free to give away games of bowling to children 15 and younger between May 14 and Aug. 17.

College of Veterinary Medicine offers new undergraduate course focusing on dogs

Published: May 10 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With subjects including the dog’s role in society, proper pet grooming and the latest about careers in veterinary technology and medicine, a new online course offered this fall through the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine targets undergraduate students in a comprehensive educational outreach effort that may be the first of its kind in the United States.

UF student chosen as Carnegie Junior Fellow

Published: May 10 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida graduating senior Yevgen Sautin has been selected as a 2012-2013 Carnegie Junior Fellow.

More than 1,000 educators present research in annual UF showcases

Published: May 10 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — More than 1,000 public school educators are presenting their action research in coming weeks at the University of Florida’s annual inquiry showcases around the state.

University of Florida launches online master's degree in music education

Published: May 9 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is now accepting applications for a new 100 percent online master's degree in music education adapted from its campus counterpart.

UF researchers, colleagues use dual strategy to fight Type 1 diabetes

Published: May 9 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers teamed with colleagues at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, Calif., to devise a new combination therapy that reverses established Type 1 diabetes in mice.

UF expert on the work of Maurice Sendak available for interviews

Published: May 8 2012

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Civil Debate Wall website wins national recognition

Published: May 8 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Bob Graham Center for Public Service’s Civil Debate Wall website — www.civildebatewall.com — has won one of the nation’s most prestigious communication awards, a 2012 Communicator Award.

UF conference center to be unveiled at Plant Science Research and Education Unit

Published: May 8 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s 1,000-acre Plant Science Research and Education Unit now has a conference center, where faculty can share their expertise.

Third annual student talent show to benefit Shands Vista PALS program

Published: May 8 2012

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State Department program sends two UF students abroad to study critical languages

Published: May 8 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two University of Florida students have been awarded U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships to study critical languages this summer.

UF to establish Faroe Island research center with help of baseball star

Published: May 8 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With the support of a Major League Baseball star, a new University of Florida research center on an island settled by the Vikings could lead to breakthroughs about a rare genetic disorder and potentially change the course of care for high blood pressure and other common conditions.

UF graduate chosen as New York City Urban Fellow

Published: May 7 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida graduating senior Jerry Bruno has been named a 2012-2013 New York City Urban Fellow.

UF astronomer: Some giant planets in other systems most likely to be alone

Published: May 7 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “Hot Jupiter-type” planets are most likely to be alone in their systems, according to research by a University of Florida astronomer and others, made public today.

University of Florida and Full Sail University scholarships inspire ambition

Published: May 4 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The National Flight Academy announced today plans to distribute a $125,000 matching scholarship fund made possible by the University of Florida and Full Sail University totaling $250,000. The funding will allow hundreds of students to attend three- and five-day sessions aboard Ambition.

RTS reduces service during upcoming break

Published: May 4 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — RTS will reduce bus service during the University of Florida’s upcoming break from May 7 through May 13.

Sigma Xi recognizes UF professors for contributions to research, science teaching

Published: May 4 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sigma Xi, the National Scientific Research Society, has recognized three University of Florida professors and a local high school teacher for their contributions to research and science teaching.

Two UF students named Goldwater Scholars for next academic year

Published: May 3 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two students have been named Goldwater Scholars for the 2012-2013 year by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.

New UF study shows early North Americans lived with extinct giant beasts

Published: May 3 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida study that determined the age of skeletal remains provides evidence humans reached the Western Hemisphere during the last ice age and lived alongside giant extinct mammals.

Straight No Chaser to perform at Phillips Center May 13

Published: May 2 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A special Mother’s Day performance by Straight No Chaser will be held at 2 p.m. May 13 at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts.

UF/IFAS eminent scholar elected to National Academy of Sciences

Published: May 2 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Crop genetics expert Harry Klee, an eminent scholar and professor in the University of Florida horticultural sciences department, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences Tuesday for his research achievements.

University of Florida libraries receive $265,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant

Published: May 1 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To prepare for the 450th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine in 2015, the University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries has been awarded $265,000 to build an online collection of hidden and fragile resources related to colonial St. Augustine.

With Beef Quality Assurance program, UF/IFAS gives cattle rancher training a boost

Published: May 1 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is helping cattle ranchers beef up their knowledge about keeping cattle healthy — and improving consumer confidence in the process.

BioFlorida event to celebrate state's growing biotech industry

Published: May 1 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To celebrate and learn about biotechnology in North Central Florida, the community is invited to attend the 9th Annual Celebration of Biotechnology from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10 on the RTI Biologics campus in Progress Corporate Park in Alachua.

Superior Accomplishment Awards ceremony honors UF staff and faculty

Published: May 1 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Almost 400 University of Florida employees recently attended the 2012 Superior Accomplishment Awards ceremony to celebrate 129 divisional award winners and 16 university award recipients.

Washington Post: Frank Mazzotti

Published: May 31 2012

Wildlife ecology professor Frank Mazzotti was quoted in an April 28 Washington Post article about how tracking pythons in the Everglades could provide clues to vanishing wildlife.

Wall Street Journal: Jay Ritter

Published: May 31 2012

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a May 22 Wall Street Journal story about the surprising decline of Facebook Inc.’s stock and the dangers of jumping into an initial public offering.

USA Today: Michelle Jacobs

Published: May 31 2012

Law professors George Bob Dekle and Michelle Jacobs were quoted in an April 12 USA Today story about the second-degree murder charge against George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case.

USA Today: Jay Ritter

Published: May 31 2012

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a May 9 article in USA Today about the potential risks for investors buying Facebook Inc. shares.

USA Today: Bob Dekle

Published: May 31 2012

Law professor Bob Dekle was quoted in an April 12 USA Today story about Angela Corey, who is the prosecutor in the Trayvon Martin case.

USA Today: Bob Dekle

Published: May 31 2012

Law professors George Bob Dekle and Michelle Jacobs were quoted in an April 12 USA Today story about the second-degree murder charge against George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case.

UF student chosen for Apple developers conference

Published: May 22 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Florida student has received one of only 150 worldwide scholarships to attend Apple Inc.’s sold-out Worldwide Developers Conference.

UF Board of Trustees elects chairman

Published: May 4 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously Thursday to elect David Brown as its chairman for a term ending June 30, 2013.

Time: Michelle Jacobs

Published: May 31 2012

Law professor Michelle Jacobs was quoted in an April 11 Time story about the second-degree murder charge against George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case.

Tampa Bay Times: Daniel Smith

Published: May 31 2012

Political science professor Daniel Smith was quoted in a May 23 Tampa Bay Times story about 7,000 Florida felons who were stripped from voting rolls, the majority being blacks and Democrats.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Kenneth Nunn

Published: May 31 2012

Law professor Kenneth Nunn was quoted in an April 27 South Florida Sun-Sentinel article about the potentially long wait for a trial for George Zimmerman, accused of killing Trayvon Martin.

Reuters: Dennis Mudge

Published: May 31 2012

Orange County Extension Agent Dennis Mudge was quoted in a May 15 Reuters story about the City of Orlando adopting an urban chicken pilot program, which includes chicken coops, and its instant popularity.

Reuters: Daniel Sokol

Published: May 31 2012

Law professor Daniel Sokol was quoted in a May 16 Reuters article about Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, bidding to buy a big chunk of EMI Music.

Reuters: Amy Mashburn

Published: May 31 2012

Law professor Amy Mashburn was quoted in an April 11 Reuters story about whether it was ethical for George Zimmerman’s former lawyers in the Trayvon Martin case to hold a press conference about Zimmerman after withdrawing from representing him and without his consent.

Reuters: Alexander Wagenaar

Published: May 31 2012

Alexander Wagenaar, a professor of health outcomes and policy, was quoted in a May 10 Reuters story about a new study that found nearly half of all attempts by underage buyers to buy alcohol online were successful.

Orlando Sentinel: Jim Cuda

Published: May 31 2012

Entomology professor Jim Cuda was quoted in an April 25 Orlando Sentinel story about an invasive, exotic weed called hydrilla, which is threatening Lake Harris in Lake County, Fla.

New York Times: Jay Ritter

Published: May 31 2012

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a May 17 article in the New York Times about Facebook Inc.’s start in trading and how well shares might do.

Harn presents exhibition of Alachua County’s self-taught artists

Published: May 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— This summer the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will explore the thought-provoking work of artists living and working around Gainesville.

Florida Times-Union: Max Nickerson

Published: May 31 2012

Max Nickerson, curator of the division of herpetology at the Florida Museum of Natural History, was quoted in a May 17 article in the Florida Times-Union about snakes being more active during this time of year and how people can become more educated about them.

Associated Press: Michael Seigel

Published: May 31 2012

Law professor Michael Seigel was quoted in an April 12 Associated Press story about why he and other law experts predicted a lesser charge against George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case.