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Gator Marching Band holds open practice this afternoon

Published: August 30 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The public is invited to watch the University of Florida Gator Marching Band practice from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Aug. 30, on the Gator Band Practice Field across from the new Clinical and Translational Research Building, Gale Lemerand Drive.

Award-winning journalist and HIV/AIDS activist to speak at UF

Published: August 30 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Regan Hofmann, whose memoir about being HIV positive was published in 2009, will speak at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Reitz Student Union Grand Ballroom.

Journalism professor receives highest honor from professional group

Published: August 29 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism Professor David Carlson has been awarded the Wells Memorial Key, the highest honor for a Society of Professional Journalists member.

UF BOT Meeting and Telephone Conference Call Meeting

Published: August 29 2013

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Students can learn more about Peace Corps next week

Published: August 29 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida students interested in finding out more about the United States Peace Corps are encouraged to attend an upcoming information session.

Yale legal scholar to discuss public perceptions of science

Published: August 29 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A Yale professor will give a free lecture Sept. 11 at the University of Florida on how to share scientific information while being mindful of people’s beliefs.

FDA, academia and industry team up to end hepatitis C

Published: August 29 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As doctors prepare to manage an influx of new hepatitis C patients and treatment options, a collaboration among academia, industry and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is poised to deliver real-world data that can help doctors and patients optimize their treatment experience.

UF/IFAS study finds algal cells create fat more quickly than thought, could aid biofuel research

Published: August 29 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Many scientists see great promise in algae as a new source of oil — a sustainable, environmentally sound way to break the world’s fossil fuel dependence.

NASA enlists UF faculty to develop small satellite technology

Published: August 28 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mechanical and aerospace engineering and astronomy faculty members at the University of Florida have been selected to work with NASA’s Langley Research Center on navigation and guiding systems for small satellites.

International scientists at UF this week for epidemiology workshop

Published: August 28 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A workshop on virus evolution and molecular epidemiology is being held this week at the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, hosted by UF’s Emerging Pathogens Institute.

Football game, Labor Day to affect bus service this weekend

Published: August 28 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla — RTS bus service from Friday through Monday will be affected by the University of Florida’s first home football game and the Labor Day holiday.

Gator Marching Band to provide media preview this week

Published: August 28 2013

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UF: Floridians’ confidence in economy stays same in August

Published: August 27 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s consumer confidence level was unchanged in August, matching July’s revised reading of 77, according to a University of Florida survey. July’s level was the first time confidence had declined after four months of increases.

UF: Floridians' confidence in economy stays same in August

Published: August 27 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida's consumer confidence level was unchanged in August, matching July's revised reading of 77, according to a University of Florida survey. July's level was the first time confidence had declined after four months of increases.

Scoring system could help reduce adverse drug events in hospital patients

Published: August 27 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers are working closely with colleagues at UF Health to identify hospital patients at greatest risk for preventable adverse drug events.

UF: Innovation Hub spawns 250 jobs in just 20 months

Published: August 26 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Innovation Hub at the University of Florida has contributed to the creation of 250 jobs in just its first 20 months, new figures show, and the three-story incubator already has more than two dozen tenants.

Pastured 'wild' horses to cost U.S. $1 billion by 2030, researchers warn in report

Published: August 26 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Captive "wild" horses will cost U.S. taxpayers $1 billion by 2030 if federal management approaches don't change, according to a new report by a pair of researchers who were part of a national committee that studied the issue.

UF faculty can talk about significance of landmark civil rights event

Published: August 22 2013

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Research funding stays constant despite federal budget sequestration

Published: August 22 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Research awards to the University of Florida held steady last year at $640.6 million despite a slowdown in federal funding brought on by the budget sequestration. The total is within 1 percent of 2012’s $644.4 million.

UF Executive Education offers fall slate of leadership programs

Published: August 21 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Registration is now open for the fall leadership development programs offered by University of Florida Executive Education.

Generous donation allows UF/IFAS much-needed citrus field research acreage

Published: August 21 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A Polk County architect-turned-citrus grower’s decision to allow researchers to use 100 acres of land has given the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences a much-needed boost in the battle against deadly citrus greening.

Orlando Sentinel: Scott Cody

Published: August 21 2013

UF graduate assistants to receive pay increase this fall

Published: August 20 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida and Graduate Assistants United, the bargaining unit for about 4,200 graduate assistants, have reached agreement on a new contract that includes pay increases starting Oct. 1.

Week of Culture assemblies start Wednesday

Published: August 20 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida Multicultural & Diversity Affairs, Student Activities and Involvement, and Student Government host the 2013 Welcome Assemblies during the Week of Culture, Aug. 21-30.

Applications open for UF program empowering women in tech startups

Published: August 19 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Applications are now available for a new session of the groundbreaking University of Florida program called Empowering Women in Technology Startups, starting in September.

Fall classes at UF begin Wednesday, residence hall check-in starts Friday

Published: August 15 2013

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UF, Palm Beach County schools roll out bold STEM education initiative

Published: August 15 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The School District of Palm Beach County, together with the University of Florida, today announced the launch of a three-year reform effort to build a “best-in-class” educational program in the vital STEM subject areas of science, technology, engineering and math.

UF Health begins construction of medical office complex in North Jacksonville

Published: August 14 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — UF Health Jacksonville officially broke ground today on a major health care project that will bring the latest technology and services to northern Jacksonville and surrounding areas.

Staff, student leaders to reach out to students during first days

Published: August 14 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida administrators and student leaders will greet new students and parents and distribute water during residence hall check-in Aug. 16 and the first two days of classes Aug. 21–22.

Students moving in allowed 30 minutes in designated parking areas

Published: August 13 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Starting Friday, Aug. 16, through Tuesday, Aug. 20, several University of Florida faculty/staff parking areas will be shared with students and parents attending Fall Check-In.

UF celebrates opening of new Clinical and Translational Research Building

Published: August 12 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida today celebrated the opening of the Clinical and Translational Research Building, a new home for research that will speed scientific discoveries to patients. The $45 million, 120,000-square-foot complex will spark collaboration and spur medical advances by bringing together research teams from a range of scientific disciplines.

Award to fund UF’s researcher's work in vaccine safety

Published: August 9 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. ― John "Bobby" Goulding, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the department of pathology, immunology and laboratory medicine at the University of Florida, is in a scramble to help create safe and effective vaccines to prevent and fight human respiratory viruses.

University of Florida Law dean announces departure

Published: August 9 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida Levin College of Law Dean Robert Jerry announced today that he will be stepping down from his position June 30, 2014.Jerry has served as UF Law dean since 2003, during which time the college has thrived under his thoughtful leadership.

UF opens Clinical and Translational Research Building on campus

Published: August 9 2013

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Pink Pumpkin Pedal-off gift spurs breast cancer research at UF Health

Published: August 9 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Collaboration of Scientists for Critical Research in Biomedicine, or CSCRB Inc., a Gainesville-based nonprofit group, presented a gift today to the University of Florida Health Cancer Center’s treatment-resistant breast cancer research fund in the amount of $16,150.

Duke Energy gives $78K to help recruit and retain UF engineering students

Published: August 8 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Duke Energy, which began providing electric services in Florida when it merged with Progress Energy last year, has contributed $78,000 to a program designed to recruit and retain underrepresented students at the University of Florida’s College of Engineering.

UF researchers find changes in forest management could produce large water yields

Published: August 7 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Despite a soggy summer, water supply remains a critical issue in the Sunshine State. University of Florida researchers now say that reducing plant material, or biomass, in forests could significantly increase water supplied to streams, lakes and aquifers.

Exhibits exploring Florida's surfing history, beach science open Aug. 31

Published: August 7 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — "Catch the wave" at the Florida Museum of Natural History as it opens two new temporary surfing exhibits Aug. 31.

Arts and writing workshops to be held for people affected by cancer

Published: August 7 2013

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Will Bitcoin be the new tax haven? UF Law Professor available to discuss this likelihood

Published: August 7 2013

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Pink Pumpkin Pedal-off proceeds boost UF Health research of treatment-resistant breast cancer

Published: August 7 2013

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University of Florida launches top 10 fundraising initiative

Published: August 6 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has launched an ambitious initiative to raise $800 million during the next three years to position UF among the nation’s best public research universities.

Throbbing pain isn't a matter of the heart, UF researchers find

Published: August 6 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Throbbing pain may pound like a heartbeat, but University of Florida scientists have discovered the sensation is all in your head, or more precisely, in your brain waves.

First-generation college student graduates as single mom and scholar

Published: August 5 2013

Tip sheet: Early estimate finds slight population bump in Florida in past year

Published: August 5 2013

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NPR: Kenneth Nunn

Published: August 2 2013

Associated Press: David Bowles

Published: August 2 2013

David Bowles, director of the department of recreational sports, was quoted in a July 16 Associated Press story about an initiative encouraging students to document their exercise on social media platforms.

Inside Higher Ed: Clay Calvert

Published: August 21 2013

Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project, was quoted in an Aug. 15 Inside Higher Ed story about an incident at Florida Atlantic University where pro-Palestinian students protested an Israeli speaker.

Miami Herald: Boaz Dvir

Published: August 2 2013

Boaz Dvir, operations manager for the Lastinger Center for Learning, was quoted in a July 28 Miami Herald story about the development of a new mobile application to help high school students learn Algebra I. The story, which was reprinted in other state newspapers, was the result of a Media Relations office news release.

New York Times: Bernie Machen

Published: August 21 2013

President Bernie Machen was quoted in an Aug. 18 New York Times story about Georgia Tech’s plans to offer an online master’s degree in computer science for far less than the on-campus price.

New York Times: Diane H. Mazur

Published: August 2 2013

Diane H. Mazur, professor emeritus of law, was quoted in a July 13 New York Times story about the possible effect President Obama’s remarks about sexual assaults in the military could have on current trials against officers.

New York Times: Diane H. Mazur

Published: August 2 2013

Diane H. Mazur, professor emeritus of law, was quoted in a July 18 New York Times story about a new digital program called Air Force Collaboratory, in which young people will be challenged to develop technologies to solve real-world problems.

New York Times: Jennifer Howell

Published: August 21 2013

Social psychology professor James Shepperd and graduate student Jennifer Howell were quoted in an Aug. 13 New York Times blog about their research into how to get people to overcome their apprehension about medical tests.

NPR: Joseph Little

Published: August 2 2013

Joseph Little, professor of law, was quoted in a July 15 NPR story about the re-examination of Florida’s “stand your ground” law following the Zimmerman trial verdict.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Jane Adams

Published: August 2 2013

Jane Adams, vice president of university relations, was quoted in a July 15 South Florida Sun-Sentinel story about the need for skilled workers in Florida.

Tampa Bay Times: Amara Estrada

Published: August 2 2013

Amara Estrada, veterinary cardiologist, and Trevor Gerlach, an aquatic animal health intern, were quoted in a July 20 Tampa Bay Times story about researchers at Lowry Park Zoo studying manatee heart health. The story was the result of a Health Science Center news release.

Tampa Bay Times: Jane Morse

Published: August 21 2013

Jane Morse, a horticultural extension agent, was quoted in an Aug. 6 Tampa Bay Times story about the release of air potato leaf beetles into the environment to fight against the growth of the air potato vine.

Tampa Bay Times: Trevor Gerlach

Published: August 2 2013

Amara Estrada, veterinary cardiologist, and Trevor Gerlach, an aquatic animal health intern, were quoted in a July 20 Tampa Bay Times story about researchers at Lowry Park Zoo studying manatee heart health. The story was the result of a Health Science Center news release.

UF Health announces expansion plans

Published: August 27 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — To accommodate anticipated growth in several areas, UF Health officials plan to build a new specialty tower that will house neuromedicine and cardiovascular hospitals.

UF news for week of Aug. 12 listed

Published: August 9 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 Aug. 19 listed

Published: August 16 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 Aug. 26 listed

Published: August 23 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 Aug. 5 listed

Published: August 2 2013

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

Wall Street Journal: Andrew Selepak

Published: August 21 2013

Andrew Selepak, director of the master’s degree in social media program in the College of Journalism and Communications, was quoted in a July 29 Wall Street Journal story about the growth in such degrees.

Wall Street Journal: Thomas A. Colquhoun

Published: August 2 2013

Thomas A. Colquhoun, assistant professor in environmental horticulture, was quoted in a July 27 Wall Street Journal story about UF research into how wavelengths of light manipulate taste and aroma in fruits and flowers. The story was the result of an IFAS news release.