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UF professor available to discuss grapefruit/drug interaction, possible solution

Published: November 30 2012

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Sale to offer 4,000 poinsettia plants Thursday, Friday

Published: November 30 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The annual Poinsettia Show and Sale hosted by the environmental horticulture department and the Environmental Horticulture Club will be held Dec. 6-7 at Fifield Hall, Hull Road.

New UF campus at Lake Nona enhances medical, economic impact in region, nation

Published: November 30 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida research and education center brings to the Orlando area vital research on new therapies and cures, increased opportunities for participation in clinical research and enhanced access to professional and graduate pharmacy education.

New Innovation Hub program assists hopeful entrepreneurs

Published: November 29 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Innovation Hub at UF has launched “The Hatchery,” a new incubator program to help aspiring entrepreneurs fine-tune concepts for technology-based businesses and turn these ideas into startup companies.

UF, Study Edge create innovative solution to Algebra End-of-Course exam

Published: November 29 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — More than 40 percent of Florida middle and high school students failed the spring 2012 Algebra 1 End-of-Course, or EOC, exam. Vulnerable children fared even worse. In many high-needs schools, the failure rate topped 80 percent.

Six University of Florida professors named AAAS 2012 fellows

Published: November 29 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Five University of Florida professors have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers because of their distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.

UF researcher tests powerful new tool to advance ecology, conservation

Published: November 28 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new University of Florida study shows ecologists may have been missing crucial information from animal bones for more than 150 years.

UF: Florida's consumer confidence shows post-election decline

Published: November 27 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida's consumer confidence declined in November to 76, down four points from the revised October reading of 80, according to a new University of Florida study. However, while consumer confidence is historically low, it is still relatively high post-recession, said Chris McCarty, director of UF's Survey Research Center in the Bureau of Economic and Business Research.

The placebo effect goes beyond humans, UF researchers find

Published: November 27 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Rats and humans have at least one thing in common: They both react the same way to a placebo, according to a new University of Florida study.

UF College of Pharmacy co-hosts Literacy Carnival for local children, families

Published: November 27 2012

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Lunch to raise funds for Florida Alternative Breaks

Published: November 26 2012

Annual holiday concert at Phillips features Handel’s ‘Hallelujah Chorus’

Published: November 26 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Familiar holiday music will fill the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts’ auditorium for “Sounds of the Season,” showcasing the University of Florida College of Fine Arts at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Touring company of musical features UF alumnus

Published: November 26 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A production of “West Side Story” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts.

Library program examines publishing in digital age

Published: November 26 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Meredith Morris-Babb, director, and Amy Gorelick, editor-in-chief, of the University Press of Florida will present “Scholarly Publishing in the Digital Age” at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Smathers Library East, Room 1A.

Museum offers UF employees free admission, gift shop discount Dec. 1

Published: November 26 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida faculty and staff are invited to enjoy free admission and gift shop and plant sale discounts at the Florida Museum of Natural History from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday as part of “UF Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day.”

New UF campus at Lake Nona enhances medical, economic impact in region, nation

Published: November 26 2012

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WUFT-TV, WUFT-FM launch online fundraising auction

Published: November 26 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida’s public broadcasting stations WUFT-TV/FM will launch an online auction “WUFT Support & Save” at www.wuft.org beginning Thursday.

Nine graduate students receive mentoring awards

Published: November 21 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Graduate School at the University of Florida and the Innovation through Institutional Integration Program announce that nine graduate students have received the 2012 Graduate Student Mentoring Award.

UFPD investigates death of man near Shands garage

Published: November 21 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Police Department’s criminal investigations division is investigating the death of an individual who fell from an upper area of the Shands South Parking Garage.

Students recognized for posters during Graduate Research Day

Published: November 21 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — More than 170 University of Florida students had posters featured in the recent annual Graduate Student Research Day.

Bed alarms not proven to prevent patient falls in hospitals, UF researchers say

Published: November 20 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Equipping hospital beds with alarms does not decrease patient falls and related injuries, according to University of Florida researchers and colleagues. The findings, published today (Nov. 20) in the Annals of Internal Medicine, cast doubt on the merits of the widely touted alarms as a patient safety tool.

RTS reduces services this week due to holiday

Published: November 20 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Thanksgiving holiday break will affect Regional Transit System service Wednesday through Friday.

Museum offers opportunity to explore universe

Published: November 20 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will offer visitors a chance to observe the night sky and explore the universe with astronomy experts during the sixth annual Starry Night event, from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 30 at the museum.

Tunnel technology could help Florida blueberry growers, UF/IFAS study suggests

Published: November 20 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Protecting Florida’s $80 million blueberry crop from freeze damage is always a wintertime challenge, but a University of Florida study shows that structures called high tunnels could shield plants from cold and promote earlier fruit ripening.

UF departments should plan ahead for extended holiday closing period

Published: November 19 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Departments throughout the University of Florida are encouraged to plan ahead for their staffing needs this holiday season.

'Science Café' Nov. 27 features discussion on Maya calendar, astronomy

Published: November 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The “Science Café“ on Nov. 27 will feature a discussion on Maya astronomy and what the Maya actually wrote about Dec. 21.

UFPA to host annual fundraising gala Jan. 26

Published: November 16 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Performing Arts hosts its annual Fundraising Gala – Big Fun on the Bayou – from 6 to 11 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts.

UF Presidential Search compensation subcommittee to meet Monday

Published: November 16 2012

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Strategies to control crazy ants taking shape for UF/IFAS researchers

Published: November 15 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Their name is comical, but when crazy ants infest a neighborhood it’s no laughing matter.

Rare human parasite found in U.S. horse for the first time, University of Florida researchers report

Published: November 15 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A rare, potentially fatal species of parasite never before found in North America has been identified in a Florida horse.

Study: Up to three times as many known marine species still undescribed

Published: November 15 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have collaborated with more than 100 taxonomists and biologists to summarize the magnitude of all marine life, both known and unknown.

New ancient shark species gives insight into origin of great white

Published: November 14 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The great white shark is one of the largest living predatory animals and a magnet for media sensationalism, yet its evolutionary history is as misunderstood as its role as a menace.

UF Presidential Search Committee meeting rescheduled to Nov. 20

Published: November 13 2012

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Memory loss, thinking problems after surgery the subject of new UF research

Published: November 13 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Older adults may be at risk for memory and thinking problems after surgery, and a new $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Nursing Research will help University of Florida researchers use brain imaging studies to determine which patients are most likely to be affected.

Proctor programs explore slave resistance, Holocaust survivors, women's issues

Published: November 8 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Samuel Proctor Oral History Program at the University of Florida will host a series of public history programs for the 2012-2013 academic year, starting Wednesday.

Proctor programs explore slave resistance, Holocaust survivors, women’s issues

Published: November 8 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Samuel Proctor Oral History Program at the University of Florida will host a series of public history programs for the 2012-2013 academic year, starting Wednesday.

UF Presidential Search Committee to meet Wednesday

Published: November 8 2012

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Homecoming means some changes in RTS service Friday

Published: November 8 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — This Friday, RTS will provide reduced service on City Fixed Routes 1, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 34, 35, 36 and 43.

Winners of global photo competition announced

Published: November 8 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida International Center has announced the winners of its 9th Annual Global Culture Photo Competition.

BélO to bring unique Haitian sound to Squitieri Studio Theatre Nov. 13-14

Published: November 8 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Haiti’s outspoken “groove innovator,” BélO, will bring his Ragganga musical style – which combines reggae, jazz, rock, worldbeat and rara – to Gainesville for a pair of 7:30 p.m. performances at Squitieri Studio Theatre Tuesday and Wednesday.

New study describes perils of delivering anti-malarial drugs through private sector

Published: November 8 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Getting high-quality anti-malarial drugs to people in places like Zanzibar and Mozambique is a tricky business.

UF to mark International Education Week with several events

Published: November 7 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — International Education Week will be hosted by the University of Florida International Center Nov. 12-16 in collaboration with partners across campus to celebrate the benefits of worldwide education and exchange.

WUFT News to provide election coverage today

Published: November 6 2012

GAINESVILLE — WUFT News at the University of Florida will provide team coverage of today‘s general election on multiple media platforms at the UF College of Journalism and Communications.

Florida's political experts to recap election

Published: November 5 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two of Florida’s leading political analysts will offer their post-election insights at 6 p.m. Nov.13 at the University of Florida’s Bob Graham Center for Public Service in Pugh Hall. The session and parking are free and open to the public and will be streamed live on the Bob Graham Center’s website.

UFPD to check for proper lighting on bicycles

Published: November 5 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Police Department will be checking for proper lighting on bicycles from 6 to 9 p.m. today on the east side of campus.

Medal of Honor recipient chosen grand marshal for Homecoming parade

Published: November 5 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Duane E. Dewey will be the grand marshal for the 89th University of Florida Homecoming parade on Friday.

Tickets still available for Gator Growl 2012 with focus on veterans' efforts

Published: November 2 2012

GAINESVILLE — Gator Growl 2012, one of the University of Florida's oldest and most storied traditions, is only a few days away and tickets are still available.

Tickets still available for Gator Growl 2012 with focus on veterans’ efforts

Published: November 2 2012

GAINESVILLE — Gator Growl 2012, one of the University of Florida’s oldest and most storied traditions, is only a few days away and tickets are still available.

UFPA to present 14 November performances, including ‘West Side Story’

Published: November 2 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Performing Arts will host 14 performances in November, featuring world-renowned artists from different countries and various genres.

UF's College of Design, Construction and Planning celebrates international education

Published: November 1 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida's College of Design, Construction and Planning will showcase exhibits from all international programs offered through the college with an exhibition Nov. 12 –16 as part of International Education Week. A public reception will be held at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Architecture Building Gallery.

UF/IFAS scientists discover enzyme that improves flavor of ripening tomatoes

Published: November 1 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The enzyme CXE1 will never be a household name, but a new University of Florida study suggests that tomato lovers owe it a debt of thanks nonetheless — without it, their favorite fruit might not be so tasty.

UF student faces charge of filing false report

Published: November 1 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is filing a sworn complaint charging UF student Sarah N. Lawrence, 20, with filing a false police report and lying to police in regards to the incident which she was reported as an attempted sexual battery and aggravated battery on Oct. 1.

UF, Buchholz High School offer discussion of entrepreneurs

Published: November 1 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business Administration is partnering with Buchholz High School to present a panel discussion featuring successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.

New program empowers women in tech startups

Published: November 1 2012

VILLE, Fla. — The hot new field of technology startups faces a distressing problem: Women are so underrepresented in these companies’ leadership ranks that less than 10 percent of venture-backed startups are headed by women.

Wall Street Journal: Daniel Smith

Published: November 7 2012

Political scientist Daniel Smith was cited in an Oct. 28 Wall Street Journal article about Florida clergy encouraging congregations to get to the polls to early vote.

Reuters: Daniel Smith

Published: November 7 2012

Political scientist Daniel Smith was quoted in an Oct. 27 Reuters story about black church leaders’ efforts to get congregations to participate in early voting after Sunday services.

Orlando Sentinel: Paul Doering

Published: November 7 2012

Pharmacotherapy professor Paul Doering was quoted in a Nov. 1 Orlando Sentinel article about pharmacists becoming a target of law enforcement’s efforts to curb Florida’s prescription drug epidemic.

Orlando Sentinel: Paul Doering

Published: November 7 2012

Pharmacotherapy professor Paul Doering was quoted in an Oct. 28 Orlando Sentinel article about the DEA taking action against two Sanford-based CVS stores, which filled prescriptions of oxycodone that were written to Kentucky residents.

Newsweek: Mark Gold

Published: November 7 2012

Chairman of psychiatry Mark Gold was quoted in an Oct. 29 Newsweek story about research that suggests people can become addicted to food, as food may satisfy the same brain cravings as other addictive things like tobacco and alcohol.

New York Times: Jay Ritter

Published: November 7 2012

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in an Oct. 26 New York Times story about Facebook’s initial public offering and whether Citigroup analysts violated the securities industry when they shared research about Facebook with a limited group of clients and journalists.

Miami Herald: Daniel Smith

Published: November 7 2012

Political scientist Daniel Smith was quoted in an Oct. 26 Miami Herald article about early voting in Florida.

Mavericks owner to speak at UF Monday

Published: November 30 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mark Cuban, best-selling author and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, will speak at 8 p.m. Monday at the University of Florida’s Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Growl sales can bring donation for veterans' group

Published: November 5 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — If Friday’s Gator Growl 2012 sells 32,500 tickets, the organizers will donate $25,000 to the Wounded Warrior Project. In addition, 75 percent of every Gator Growl ticket sold past 32,500 will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Associated Press: Susan Gillespie

Published: November 7 2012

Anthropology professor Susan Gillespie was cited in an Oct. 25 Associated Press story about an early Mayan’s ruler’s tomb which was excavated by archeologists in Guatemala. Gillespie was not involved in the excavation.