2014


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179D tax allocations prove source of savings for University of Florida

Published: July 15 2014

The University of Florida has received $37,212 from Affiliated Engineering Inc. in return for the first of several 179D tax deduction allocations from its energy efficient buildings with the help of Efficiency Energy LLC, a consulting firm specializing the program.

UF events of possible media interest listed - July 14

Published: July 14 2014

The following events are scheduled in the near future at the University of Florida.

Many at-risk heart disease patients lack guidance on beneficial aspirin treatment

Published: July 14 2014

A daily low dose of aspirin can offer important protection against cardiovascular disease, but University of Florida researchers say that the people who could receive the most benefit from the medication may not be taking it.

UF news for week of July 14 listed

Published: July 11 2014

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

Community recognizes legacy of Alachua General Hospital with historic marker

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The public, local officials and University of Florida Health administrators gathered July 11 for the unveiling of a Florida Historical Marker that honors the legacy of Alachua General Hospital, Alachua County’s first community hospital.

Nuclear program expands, welcomes new director, renovates reactor

Published: July 11 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida’s Nuclear Engineering Program has undergone substantial growth over the past few years, and is planning for more. This month, James Baciak became the new director of the program, and by the end of the year, the training reactor will be “essentially brand new” after extensive renovations.

Swamp Dance Fest participants to share, learn, perform throughout month

Published: July 11 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dancers participating in Swamp Dance Fest at the University of Florida this month will be sharing their artistic journey with the public.

UF given award for excellence in procurement

Published: July 11 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida has been awarded the prestigious 19th annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award for 2014 from the National Procurement Institute, known as NPI.

UF professors to participate in SEC symposium on obesity prevention

Published: July 9 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Two University of Florida professors will participate in the 2014 SEC Symposium about obesity prevention Sep. 21-23 in Atlanta.

UF research finds association between certain pain relievers and heart attack

Published: July 9 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For women taking certain kinds of pain relievers, a heart attack could be waiting in their medicine cabinets.