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Florida's consumer confidence keeps rising

Published: April 30 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Floridians' consumer confidence rose three points to 79 in April — the second consecutive monthly increase, according to a new University of Florida survey.

Students recognized for promoting diversity in residence facilities

Published: April 30 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida students Airda Kokoshi, a junior business major from Jacksonville, and Vaibhav Jain, a doctoral candidate in genetics from India, have received the Department of Housing and Residence Education 2012-13 Multicultural Student Awards.

Law professor named outstanding tax attorney of the year

Published: April 30 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Bar Tax Section recognized University of Florida law professor Dennis Calfee as the Gerald T. Hart Outstanding Tax Attorney of the Year on Saturday at the section’s 35th annual meeting.

Music, animation of Disney featured at Phillips Center

Published: April 29 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Gainesville Orchestra and the Harn Museum of Art will present an evening of art demonstrations and music featuring animation and honoring the musical scores from Disney films on May 10.

UF researchers develop 'nanotrain' for targeted cancer drug transport

Published: April 29 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have developed a "DNA nanotrain" that fast-tracks its payload of cancer-fighting drugs and bioimaging agents to tumor cells deep within the body. The nanotrain's ability to cost-effectively deliver high doses of drugs to precisely targeted cancers and other medical maladies without leaving behind toxic nano-clutter has been the elusive Holy Grail for scientists studying the teeny-tiny world of DNA nanotechnology.

New antiviral drugs clear Hepatitis C in patients without treatment options

Published: April 26 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Hepatitis C patients may soon have effective new drugs that can clear the liver of the viral infection.

International consortium exploring long-term outcomes of treating hepatitis C releases first data

Published: April 26 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two antiviral drugs used to treat hepatitis C appear to work as well in the real world as they did during clinical trials, an international research consortium has observed. The consortium also released data that may help inform how doctors and patients manage treatment-related adverse events.

Better data needed in determining sea turtle population trends

Published: April 25 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sea turtle populations may be increasing – or decreasing – but by using the most common method of simply counting nests or nesting females there is no way to know for sure, a University of Florida research team reports in the journal PLOS ONE today.

UF Oyster Recovery Team issues findings: Drought and salinity major issues, not oil

Published: April 25 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — There is no evidence that pollutants from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill contributed to the “unprecedented” decline in recent Apalachicola Bay oyster populations, according to a report released this week by the University of Florida.

UF hosts chemistry competition Friday for high schools students

Published: April 24 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida welcomes high school students with a knack for chemistry to put their skills to the test Friday at the annual Gainesville Chemathon.

UF wildlife ecology students merge science, art in project with Harn Museum

Published: April 24 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Art and science aren’t always birds of a feather, but a new University of Florida project has them flocking together.

Mobiquity expands to Gainesville, creating 260 jobs

Published: April 24 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mobiquity, a leading professional services firm, has selected Gainesville as the site for its expansion and will add 260 jobs over the next three years. Driven by significant company growth and industry demand for its mobile app development expertise, Mobiquity selected Gainesville as the perfect location to expand, leveraging the engineering talent at the University of Florida and in the broader community.

Thirty-four faculty named UF Research Foundation Professors for 2013

Published: April 23 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Research Foundation has named 34 faculty members as UFRF Professors for 2013-2016.

UF Plant Diagnostic Center to host ribbon-cutting on April 25

Published: April 22 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Plant Diagnostic Center, one of the top facilities of its kind, is a front-line defender against invading pathogens that threaten plants in Florida and around the nation.

UF team wins EPA's first Campus RainWorks Challenge

Published: April 22 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the University of Florida as the first-place winner of the inaugural Campus RainWorks Challenge in the large institution category.

Graduating doctoral student faced ups, downs along academic journey

Published: April 22 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida graduate student Matt Shirley may be a Gator, but he devoted nearly eight years to crocodile conservation in West Africa.

Midnight Fun Run aims to reduce students’ stress

Published: April 22 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The seventh annual Midnight Fun Run scheduled for Wednesday night is an opportunity for University of Florida students to relieve stress during finals, accomplish their first 5K or train for a future race. Although the event aims to benefit student health, UF faculty and staff, guests and general public also are invited to participate.

UF experts available to talk about suspects in bombing case

Published: April 19 2013

Tip Sheet

Student Traffic Court seeks students to fill justice positions

Published: April 19 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Student Traffic Court seeks applications from current students to fill 15 Associate Justice positions and one Chief Justice position to render judgments on parking citation appeals filed by their fellow students.

Black Law Students Association named national chapter of year

Published: April 19 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Levin College of Law Black Law Students Association has won two prestigious awards at the annual National Black Law Students Association Convention in Atlanta.

Floridians support ban on sexual orientation discrimination, UF poll finds

Published: April 18 2013

INESVILLE, Fla. — Most Floridians support legislation that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, according to a new University of Florida poll.

EPA to announce winners of Campus Rainworks Challenge

Published: April 18 2013

Media advisory

Harn offers lessons in printmaking, foliage arranging

Published: April 18 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla.— Families will have the opportunity to admire the landscapes in “Printmaking in the Age of Rembrandt” and celebrate Earth Day at the Harn Museum of Art during Family Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday.

UF Dance Marathon raises record-breaking $1.1 million for children

Published: April 17 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Students in Dance Marathon at the University of Florida 2013 raised a record-breaking total of $1,169,722 for Children’s Miracle Network at Shands Hospital for Children at the University of Florida.

Florida Museum's Earth Day panel discussion focuses on state's springs

Published: April 17 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History marks Earth Day with a special program Saturday.

UF Honors Program names 2013-14 Dunlevie Professors

Published: April 17 2013

ESVILLE, Fla. — Four distinguished University of Florida faculty members have been appointed as Elizabeth Wood Dunlevie Honors Term Professors for the 2013-14 academic year.

Associated Press wins Brechner FOI award from University of Florida

Published: April 16 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Associated Press has won the 27th Annual Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Award for it groundbreaking investigative series which tested the right-to-information laws in the more than 100 countries that have them.

Emergency exercise postponed

Published: April 16 2013

In light of Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon—and in consideration of the victims, their family members and the continuing developments surrounding this act of terrorism—the University of Florida will postpone the communitywide emergency exercise that had been scheduled for Thursday morning.

Bike ride to help family of student who committed suicide

Published: April 15 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A 15-mile memorial bike ride for University of Florida student Michael Edmonds starts at 6 p.m. today, April 15, at Turlington Plaza.

Comedian Sarah Silverman to perform at UF April 22

Published: April 15 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — ACCENT Speakers Bureau, Student Government Productions and Pride Awareness Month at the University of Florida will bring actress, comedian and devoted gay rights advocate Sarah Silverman, to campus on April 22.

UF study uncovers key factor in Alzheimer's progression

Published: April 15 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. ― A new study from researchers at the University of Florida may have uncovered a critical factor that drives the relentless progression of Alzheimer's disease ― a discovery that could eventually slow its progression.

Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars program receives $1 million gift

Published: April 15 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A retired University of Florida professor has donated $1 million to support UF’s Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars program so students from low-income backgrounds can follow his path to higher education.

Local residents can give up exotic animals at UF pet amnesty event April 16

Published: April 15 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Exotic pets can be fun, but if an animal becomes too big, too costly or too difficult to manage, the enjoyment may disappear and owners may start looking for ways to make the animal do the same.

Students can learn more about Fulbright programs

Published: April 12 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida International Center will host Fulbright Day on Wednesday in collaboration with UF Honors Program and George A. Smathers Libraries.

Six-year-old boy writes book to raise money to help cure best friend's disease

Published: April 12 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Last year, Dylan Siegel published his first book. He's 6.

UF researcher helps construct Lepidoptera family tree of life

Published: April 12 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new international study co-authored by a University of Florida researcher describes one of the most comprehensive analyses of Lepidoptera evolutionary relationships to date, and could have broad implications in the fields of genetics, agriculture and conservation.

Six-year-old boy writes book to raise money to help cure best friend’s disease

Published: April 12 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Last year, Dylan Siegel published his first book. He’s 6.

Performance to feature accomplished baritone alumnus

Published: April 12 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida School of Music alumnus Nicholas Pallesen returns to UF for an exclusive musical performance April 20 featuring the University of Florida Concert Choir, Gainesville Civic Chorus and the University of Florida Symphony Orchestra.

Scientists stress need for national marine biodiversity observation network

Published: April 11 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With ocean life facing unprecedented threat from climate change, overfishing, pollution, invasive species and habitat destruction, a University of Florida researcher is helping coordinate national efforts to monitor marine biodiversity.

Gov. Scott gives Business Ambassador Award to UF trustee

Published: April 11 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Rick Scott awarded a Governor’s Business Ambassador Award this week to AT&T Florida President Marshall Criser lll, also a University of Florida trustee.

College of Journalism offers summer workshops

Published: April 11 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications will host two workshops for educators, business professionals and students as part of its “Summers @ CJC” continuing education series. Both sessions will be held in Weimer Hall on the UF campus.

UF researchers show brain’s battle for attention

Published: April 10 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — We’ve all been there: You’re at work deeply immersed in a project when suddenly you start thinking about your weekend plans. It happens because behind the scenes, parts of your brain are battling for control.

UF researchers show brain's battle for attention

Published: April 10 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — We've all been there: Yo'’re at work deeply immersed in a project when suddenly you start thinking about your weekend plans. It happens because behind the scenes, parts of your brain are battling for control.

SEC recognizes UF professor for research, scholarship

Published: April 10 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Larry DiMatteo, Huber Hurst Professor of Contract Law and Legal Studies at the University of Florida, is among the 14 professors from SEC member universities to receive the 2013 SEC Faculty Achievement Award.

Road safety tour brings message to UF Wednesday

Published: April 9 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The “Survive the Drive” GEICO Road Safety Bicycle Tour stops at the University of Florida on Wednesday, April 10.

Higher education is worth the cost, Floridians say

Published: April 8 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Most Floridians feel that a college education is a good investment — and one that will continue to pay off in the future, according to new survey results from the University of Florida’s Center for Public Issues Education.

Governor gives Business Ambassador Award to Machen

Published: April 8 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — During a reception at the Florida Governor’s Mansion, hosted by Gov. Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott last week, University of Florida President Bernie Machen received the Governor’s Business Ambassador Award for leading UF toward being a top-10 institution of higher education and educating Florida’s future workforce.

UF celebrates five years of tobacco-free campus

Published: April 8 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The UF Tobacco-Free Task force says that Gators don’t chew, they chomp – and they have done so for the past five years.

Hirschfeld named UF Teacher-Scholar of the Year

Published: April 5 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Physics professor Peter Hirschfeld has been awarded the University of Florida Teacher-Scholar of the Year award for 2012-2013.

UF symposium focuses on the uncertain future of higher education

Published: April 4 2013

Media advisory

Austin Cary Forest Learning Center to break ground

Published: April 4 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — This spring, the University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation has two reasons to celebrate:

UF professor writes song on benefits of learning chemistry

Published: April 4 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida professor Charles R. Martin loves teaching chemistry and loves performing music. So he decided to combine the two into a song he penned called “Bonds of Life.”

April 15 is deadline to order new parking decals

Published: April 4 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — All University of Florida and Shands faculty and staff parking decals will expire on May 1.

Patients notified of potential identity theft incident

Published: April 3 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. ― An employee working at a University of Florida medical clinic who had ties to an identity theft ring may have compromised patient personal and health information.

UF researchers improve process to create renewable chemicals from plants

Published: April 3 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Crops aren’t just for food, fiber and fuel. Researchers at the University of Florida are making new industrial applications possible for them as well.

African-Americans express keen interest in medical research participation, UF study finds

Published: April 2 2013

SVILLE, Fla. — In interviews with nearly 6,000 residents of five U.S. cities, African-Americans were more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to express an interest in participating in medical research, even if studies involved providing blood or genetic samples. The findings appear online ahead of print in the American Journal of Public Health.

UF Men's Glee Club, Women's Chorale Spring Concert to feature more than 100 performers

Published: April 2 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Men's Glee Club and Women's Chorale will come together for their Spring Concert at the University Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday presented by the UF School of Music

Education scholar to highlight future of humanities in public higher education

Published: April 2 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Professor Sheila Slaughter of the University of Georgia will visit the University of Florida at 6 p.m. today to give a public lecture on the renewed importance of the humanities in higher education.

New dean named for College of Health and Human Performance

Published: April 2 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Michael Reid, chair of the department of physiology and vice dean for biomedical science at the University of Kentucky, has been named the new dean of the University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance.

Museum program looks at Florida's explorers

Published: April 1 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History on Saturday will host "Celebrating La Florida: Spanish Explorers at the Edge of the World", discussing the people, environment and cultures encountered by the state's early explorers.

UF researchers give thumbs-up to online accounting tool for research

Published: April 1 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Biologists, historians, geneticists and philosophers are not accountants, and now that the University of Florida has launched a new online tool to track its nearly $700 million in annual research funding, they don’t need to be.

Library exhibit documents Holocaust horrors

Published: April 1 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “Testimony” displays the letters and papers of Nazi-targeted victims and gives proof that the aftershock of Holocaust, even generations later, still hits survivors.

Chicago Tribune: Linda Bartoshuk

Published: April 9 2013

Professor Linda Bartoshuk, director of human research at the Center for Smell and Taste, was quoted in a March 13 Chicago Tribune article about a “miracle berry” that could replace the need for processed or artificial sweeteners and refined sugars and could even be the answer to the obesity problem.

Miami Herald: John Haven

Published: April 9 2013

John Haven, director of medical health/administration in the College of Veterinary Medicine, was quoted in a March 19 Miami Herald article about Miami-Dade firefighters rescuing a pregnant cow from a drainage ditch.

New York Times: Richard J. Johnson

Published: April 9 2013

Richard J. Johnson, an adjunct professor of medicine, was quoted in a March 22 New York Times article about the increasing incidence of gout.

Orlando Sentinel: Dennis Mudge

Published: April 9 2013

Dennis Mudge, animal-science extension agent, was quoted in a March 27 Orlando Sentinel article about a pilot program allowing a limited number of residents to keep “urban chickens” in their backyards in Orlando.

Orlando Sentinel: Robert Feezor

Published: April 9 2013

Robert Feezor, assistant professor in vascular surgery and endovascular therapy, was quoted in a March 19 Orlando Sentinel article about a new device for treatment of peripheral artery disease that was approved for use at UF&Shands. The article was the result of a University of Florida news release.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Phil Kaufman

Published: April 9 2013

Entomologist Phil Kaufman was quoted in a March 6 article in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel about gallinippers, large mosquitos with painful bites that could be prevalent this summer. The article and many others were the result of a University of Florida news release.

Tampa Bay Times: Chris McCarty

Published: April 9 2013

Chris McCarty, director of UF’s Survey Research Center in the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, was quoted in a March 26 Tampa Bay Times article about a surprising rise in consumer confidence in Florida. The article and others were the result of a University of Florida news release.

Tampa Bay Times: Wayne Archer

Published: April 9 2013

Wayne Archer, executive director of the Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies, was quoted in a March 23 Tampa Bay Times article about the trend in families choosing to rent homes over buying them and how big investors are snatching up Tampa Bay homes to make them rent-ready and capitalize on the trend.

UF incubator takes international honor

Published: April 10 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator took top honors worldwide this week when it was named the 2013 Incubator of the Year by the National Business Incubation Association.

UF news for week of April 22 listed

Published: April 19 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Here are the releases the University of Florida’s media relations office expects to send next week, subject to change:

UF news for week of April 29 listed

Published: April 29 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Here are the releases the University of Florida’s media relations office expects to send next week, subject to change:

UF news for week of April 8 listed

Published: April 5 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Here are the releases the University of Florida’s media relations office expects to send next week, subject to change:

UFPA presents 10 April performances

Published: April 2 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida Performing Arts will present 10 performances in April, highlighted by the Tony-winning production of the musical “HAIR” on April 8 and VOCA PEOPLE, a thrilling a cappella musical adventure on April 11.

USA Today: Anthony Randazzo

Published: April 9 2013

Anthony Randazzo, emeritus professor of geological sciences, was quoted in a March 12 USA Today article about a house that passed inspection and was swallowed by a sinkhole only months later. The story and many others were the result of a UF media relations tip sheet.

USA Today: Jay Ritter

Published: April 9 2013

Jay Ritter, professor of finance, was quoted in a March 17 USA Today article about how the stock market is “going private.”

Wall Street Journal: Jay Ritter

Published: April 9 2013

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a March 27 Wall Street Journal article about the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act and how it has yet to deliver a big boost to initial public offerings for smaller companies.

Wall Street Journal: Linda Bartoshuk

Published: April 9 2013

Linda Bartoshuk, director of human research at the Center for Smell and Taste, was quoted in a March 17 Wall Street Journal article about “supertasters,” those who taste foods in a more intense fashion.