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Anonymous donor gives record $12.5 million to set new standard of academic excellence for Gator student-athletes

Published: December 19 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- University of Florida student-athletes will soon have a world-class learning environment to support and enhance their academic experiences, thanks to a $12.5 million donation from an anonymous donor.

When a bright light fades

Published: December 19 2014

A dying star reveals its inner secrets.

UF News and events of possible media interest (Dec. 22)

Published: December 22 2014

UF News for weeks of Dec. 22 & 29 listed

UF music professor inducted into Florida Bandmasters Association Roll of Distinction

Published: December 22 2014

The Florida Bandmasters Association has honored R. Gary Langford, professor of music emeritus at the University of Florida School of Music, by inducting him into its Roll of Distinction at a concert and ceremony held at Stetson University in Deland, FL. Langford becomes the 15th inductee and fourth Gator to receive this honor.

College of the Arts ‘elder statesman’ recognized as AUDELCO Torchbearer

Published: December 22 2014

Michael “Mikell” Pinkney, associate professor at the University of Florida School of Theatre + Dance, is one of six people named a 2014 AUDELCO Torchbearer.

UF extends highest honor to engineering pioneer Linda Parker Hudson

Published: December 22 2014

Linda Parker Hudson, the first woman to lead a major aerospace and defense company, has received an honorary doctorate in science from the University of Florida, the highest honor the university can give an individual.

New York Post: Stanley Smith

Published: December 23 2014

Stanley Smith of the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research was quoted in a Dec. 11 New York Post story about Florida's population growth.

Los Angeles Times: Edward Braun

Published: December 23 2014

University of Florida evolutionary biologist Edward Braun was quoted in a Dec. 11 Los Angeles Times story on deciphering the bird family tree.

Reuters: Edward Braun

Published: December 23 2014

University of Florida evolutionary biologist Edward Braun was quoted in the Reuters story "Feathered Friends: researchers unveil bird 'family tree'"on Dec. 11.

NPR: Edward Braun

Published: December 23 2014

Evolutionary biologist Edward Braun appeared on NPR's All Things Considered to explain how the demise of dinosaurs created an opportunity for birds.