UF events of possible media interest listed
Published: June 30 2014
UF events of possible media interest listed (June 30)
Published: June 30 2014
UF events of possible media interest listed (June 30)
Published: June 27 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Get ready for a "howling" good time during a month of free movie screenings at the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Published: June 27 2014
Tip Sheet
Published: June 26 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The famous slogan is “A diamond is forever,” but that phrase might be better suited to herpes: Unlike most viruses, which succumb to the immune system’s attack, herpes remains in the body forever, lying in wait, sometimes reactivating years later.
Published: June 25 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Prospective students, alumni and friends of The Gator Nation can tour the University of Florida's 2,000-acre campus from any location at any time with the new UF Tour mobile app.
Published: June 25 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida has named eight Florida high school seniors to the Lombardi Scholars Program and three to the Stamps Scholars Program.
Published: June 24 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A 27-year University of Florida faculty member who recently received a global award for his life’s work in biology credits his colleagues and his students for his success.
Published: June 24 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida researchers have found evidence that an influenza A virus can jump from horses to camels – and humans could be next.
Published: June 24 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Miss America organization announced Friday on its Facebook page that an independent review determined Elizabeth Fechtel, a University of Florida student, was not the winner of the Miss Florida pageant on June 21.
Published: June 24 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose to a post-recession high in June, climbing four points to 82, according to a new University of Florida survey.
Published: June 23 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The following events are scheduled in the near future at the University of Florida:
Published: June 23 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Many parents presume their children will shun whole grains because they think they don’t like them, a University of Florida researcher says, but a new UF study may start to debunk that idea.
Published: June 20 2014
A column written by William Logan, a professor of English, about the role of poetry in people’s lives was published in the June 14 New York Times.
Published: June 20 2014
A report by AnnMarie Clark, a geneticist at the Maples Center for Forensic Medicine, was cited in a June 6 Tampa Tribune story about the use of DNA tests to confirm a coyote killed two cats in the area.
Published: June 20 2014
Matt Sheehan, director of the Innovation News Center in the College of Journalism and Communications, was interviewed in a June 6 PBS Media Shift story about the creation the Innovation News Center as a model for current and upcoming newsrooms across the nation.
Published: June 20 2014
Kevin Sabet, director of UF’ s Drug Policy Institute, wrote a June 5 New York Times opinion page column about legalized marijuana and big business.
Published: June 20 2014
Jay Ritter, a finance professor at the University of Florida, was quoted in a June 6 USA Today story about startup company Uber’s $17 billion valuation.
Published: June 20 2014
Microbiologist Graciela Lorca was quoted in a June 4 Reuters story about a potential treatment for citrus greening. The story and others were the result of an IFAS news release.
Published: June 20 2014
Claudio Gonzalez, an associate professor in microbiology and cell science, was quoted in a June 5 Associated Press story about a potential treatment for citrus greening. The story and others were the result of an IFAS news release.
Published: June 20 2014
George Burgess, the director of the Florida Program for Shark Research at the Florida Museum of Natural History, was quoted in a June 17 Daily Mail (U.K.) story about research showing Great White Sharks are not endangered. The story and many others were the result of a Media Relations office news release.
Published: June 20 2014
Clay Calvert, Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communications, was quoted in a June 16 Washington Post story about the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration of the free speech rights of people who use violent or threatening language online where the their intent is unclear.
Published: June 20 2014
Ted Kury, director of energy studies at the Public Utility Research Center, was quoted in a June 13 South Florida Sun-Sentinel story about how Florida might respond to new Environmental Protection Agency rules. The story was the result of a Media Relations office tip sheet.
Published: June 20 2014
Yi Guo, an assistant professor in the department of health outcomes and policy, was quoted in a June 16 South Florida Sun-Sentinel article about the impact of low health literacy on dental health. The story was the result of a Health Science Center news release.
Published: June 20 2014
Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, an assistant professor of religion, was interviewed for a June 14 National Public Radio story about the Freedom Summer campaign, which brought civil rights activists around the country to Mississippi 50 years ago.
Published: June 19 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- An expert on health and interpersonal communication will join the University of Florida to direct the development of the STEM Translational Communication Program at the College of Journalism and Communications, Dean Diane McFarlin announced today.
Published: June 19 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The State University System’s Board of Governors today confirmed the University of Florida’s newest trustee.
Published: June 19 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Regional Transit System will reduce bus service during the University of Florida's summer A and B term break, June 23-28.
Published: June 19 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — After studying unusual skin lesions seen in two orphaned sea otter pups, University of Florida scientists and their collaborators have identified a previously unknown poxvirus in the infected animals.
Published: June 17 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dr. Richard T. Smith, the first chairman of pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine, who distinguished himself throughout his career and his life, died June 14 in Gainesville surrounded by his family. He was 90.
Published: June 17 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The new-look UF Directory app will go live June 25.
Published: June 17 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Soaking muscadine grape seeds or skins in a solution of enzymes can boost antioxidants extracted from the fruit, creating possible new uses for grape leftovers, which are loaded with nutrients, a University of Florida study shows.
Published: June 17 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Combining two different medications could help patients with Type 1 diabetes at least partially regain the ability to produce their own insulin, a University of Florida study has shown.
Published: June 16 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The following events are scheduled in the near future at or near the University of Florida:
Published: June 16 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Great White Shark is not endangered in the Eastern North Pacific, and, in fact, is doing well enough that its numbers likely are growing, according to an international research team led by a University of Florida researcher.
Published: June 16 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Thanks to funding from the state Legislature, about 1,000 Duval County rising 10th-graders who failed the high-stakes Algebra 1 end-of-course exam have a chance to pass it this summer.
Published: June 16 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Jose Antonio “TJ” Villamil IV has been named special assistant to University of Florida President Bernie Machen.
Published: June 12 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — While scientists and clinicians work each day on discoveries that could unlock treatments and cures for diseases, much stands in the way between their work and patients in clinics and hospitals. Often, that roadblock takes the form of the inability to crunch large amounts of data.
Published: June 12 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- FANFARES & FIREWORKS will return to Gainesville at 7 p.m. July 3 at the University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field on the UF campus.
Published: June 12 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla.--- "By The Way, Meet Vera Stark," a recent comedy by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, chronicles 70 years in the life of Vera Stark, a determined African-American maid and would-be Hollywood actress. The comedy is being presented at the University of Florida June 12-15 and July 9-12 in the Black Box Theatre of the Nadine M. McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion.
Published: June 11 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The public is invited to join area officials in celebrating the grand opening of the Innovation Square roadways and park at 4:30 p.m. June 13 at 749 SW 2nd Ave.
Published: June 11 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida and three other leading U.S. research universities have announced their intention to become the charter members of a consortium called Unizin that will build an ecosystem for digital education.
Published: June 10 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Preliminary design work is about to get underway for the renovation of the University of Florida’s 33-year-old O’Connell Center.
Published: June 10 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Since the first plant genome sequence was obtained for the plant Arabidopsis in 2000, scientists have gene-sequenced everything from cannabis to castor bean.
Published: June 9 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The following events are scheduled in the near future at or near the University of Florida:
Published: June 9 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- John Pinckard, a University of Florida School of Theatre and Dance alumnus, was among those honored with the Best Musical win at the 68th annual Tony Awards Sunday night.
Published: June 9 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- That orange you’re enjoying may have been grown in Florida, but its deepest ancestral roots stretch back more than 5 million years, all the way to two wild citrus species from Southeast Asia.
Published: June 6 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida has recruited more than three dozen distinguished faculty members from around the world as the first round of hires in the university’s “Preeminence Plan” to rise among the nation’s top public universities.
Published: June 6 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Seventh Compass, a locally founded software development company, is moving its main office space to Trimark Properties’ 417 Building at Innovation Square. The company hopes to promote the ongoing community of collaboration at Innovation Square at the University of Florida by mentoring and partnering with neighboring companies.
Published: June 5 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A University of Florida professor recently attended a White House summit on youth sports and concussions.
Published: June 5 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Research cameras trained on the nests of Florida reptiles have caught giant, invasive lizards in the act of pilfering eggs – making them a potential threat to native turtles, alligators and crocodiles.
Published: June 5 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The following message was sent today from University of Florida President Bernie Machen to UF’s faculty and staff:
Published: June 4 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Gator fans are invited to Pressly Stadium at 5:30 p.m. today, June 4, to welcome home the 2014 national champion Florida Gator softball team.
Published: June 4 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Outstanding college and pre-college pianists from around the country will participate in the University of Florida International Piano Festival June 14-21 in the Music Building, Room 101.
Published: June 4 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A University of Florida research team is cautiously optimistic after finding a possible treatment in the lab for citrus greening, a disease devastating Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry. It is the first step in a years-long process to bring a treatment to market.
Published: June 3 2014
Media advisory
Published: June 3 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A University of Florida scientist has pinpointed Mexico as the origin of the pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish Potato Famine, a finding that may help researchers solve the $6 billion-a-year disease that continues to evolve and torment potato and tomato growers around the world.
Published: June 2 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The following events are scheduled in the near future at or near the University of Florida:
Published: June 2 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida and The Village retirement community in Gainesville have partnered to offer UF Health Vitality Mind, a research program dedicated to maximizing brain health in older adults.