2014


04

Floridians' confidence in economy stays fairly flat, UF survey shows

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Floridians' consumer sentiment declined one point in April to 79, according to a new University of Florida survey.

UF Health patient named Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Florida Champion

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — His body might not always have the energy it needs, but 6-year-old Nathan Ferrell's fun-loving personality stands in stark contrast to his disease as he faces his unique medical challenge with courage every day.

Graduating student found her calling in UF's agricultural programs

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When she wasn't using her talents as a videographer to record dolphin-human interactions at Discovery Cove, getting her young son to day care or interning for the U.S. Forest Service, Tory Boyd was busy earning her bachelor's degree in agricultural education and communication.

UF Dance Marathon raises $1.5 million 'For the Kids'

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dance Marathon at the University of Florida celebrated its 20th anniversary last weekend by raising a record-crushing $1.5 million for UF Health Shands Children's Hospital, Gainesville's Children's Miracle Network Hospital.

UF starts presidential search

Published: April 10 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida officially began the search for its next president Thursday with the creation of a committee to seek and evaluate candidates.

UF news for week of April 7 listed

Published: July 4 2014

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 14 listed

Published: April 11 2014

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

Students’ robots to be demonstrated in New Engineering Building

Published: April 22 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Demonstrations of more than a dozen robots built by University of Florida Intelligent Machines Design Lab students will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 23 in the New Engineering Building Harris Rotunda.

Smathers exhibition examines women’s role in Cuban history

Published: April 4 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new Smathers Libraries bilingual exhibition at the University of Florida highlights the many ways in which women were active and vital participants in Cuba’s revolutions.

Sections of O’Connell parking lot restricted on April 4

Published: April 4 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sections of the University of Florida’s O’Connell Center parking lot normally open to students and employees will be restricted on Friday, April 4.