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UF Third Among Public Institutions In National Merit Recruits

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida once again has placed among the nation’s top schools in recruiting National Merit and National Achievement scholars during the past year, according to recently released rankings.

Filed under Education, Natural History, Research on Wednesday, January 24, 2001.

New UF Statistics Out On Florida’s Jobs, Crime And Schools

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s noted quality of life is measured with a yardstick in new University of Florida research into counties with the best schools, most crime, opportunities for hot jobs and other matters important to the way we live.

Filed under Business, Education, Family, Law, Research on Tuesday, January 16, 2001.

UF Study: Kids Excel When Homework Is A Family Affair

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Children gain more from homework if it’s a family affair like going to a picnic or sporting event, says a University of Florida researcher who found that involvement from parents and family members leads to greater success in school.

Filed under Education, Family, Research on Wednesday, January 3, 2001.