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UF survey: Dip in gas prices causes rise in Florida consumer confidence

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Optimism about falling gas prices caused Florida’s consumer confidence in November to rebound, rising four points to 84, University of Florida economists report.

Filed under Business, Florida, Research on Tuesday, November 29, 2005.

UF study: Florida home repairs continue slowly after 2004 hurricanes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Few homes escaped damage in the Florida counties most directly affected by last year’s hurricanes, and household repairs are continuing at a slow pace, a new University of Florida study shows.

Filed under Florida, Research on Tuesday, November 8, 2005.

Innovative UF graduate program receives five-year $3.1 million grant

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Starting next summer, the University of Florida will take an innovative approach to graduate student education through a program that will give students a wider range of knowledge and experience through fellowships that take an interdisciplinary approach to research.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research, Sciences on Thursday, November 3, 2005.