2014


02

UF receives $1.97 million NSF grant to develop paleontology network

Published: February 10 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With the goal of promoting life-long learning, University of Florida researchers will use a four-year, $1.97 million National Science Foundation grant to create a nationwide network of amateur and professional paleontologists.

UF/IFAS recording stories during Florida State Fair

Published: February 6 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will celebrate 100 years of UF/IFAS Extension achievements and community service at Florida’s 2014 State Fair Feb. 6-17 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

UF offers free program to help disabled veterans who own or want to start businesses

Published: February 6 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida is launching a free program to help disabled veterans succeed in business.

Leader of Peace Corps to visit campus Feb. 10

Published: February 5 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Carrie Hessler-Radelet, acting director of the Peace Corps, will visit the University of Florida Feb. 10 to talk with students and faculty about how Peace Corps service can give them a competitive edge in today’s global job market.

U.S. Congressman visits UF College of Pharmacy and speaks to students

Published: February 5 2014

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ACCENT brings rapper Common to campus Feb. 13

Published: February 4 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — ACCENT Speakers Bureau at the University of Florida will bring musician, actor and writer Common to campus Feb. 13 to speak, perform three songs, and answer questions. The show is co-sponsored by Black History Month.

UF events of possible media interest listed

Published: February 4 2014

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ABC News: Kenneth B. Nunn

Published: February 3 2014

UF to offer doctoral program in business administration

Published: February 3 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Hough Graduate School of Business at the Warrington College of Business Administration is launching a Doctor of Business Administration program in August.

Symposium to examine issues involving Florida elections

Published: February 3 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida has had its fair share of knocks in the media when it comes to election news, but as the fourth most populous state in the U.S., elections and election laws are no joke. The 13th annual Richard E. Nelson Symposium, “State & Local Elections: Rights and Wrongs,” will illuminate key issues the Sunshine State faces regarding elections.