University of Florida News

Neurology professor Roger Reep was quoted in a Jan. 3 New York Times (circ. 1.1 million) story about what makes animals cute. See related news release.

Manuel Vasquez, a religion professor, was quoted in a Jan. 3 South Florida Sun-Sentinel (circ. 375,145) story about Hispanic women converting to Islam.

Ecologist Brian Silliman’s research showing that snails are to blame for the decline of salt marshes along U.S. coastlines was the subject of a Jan. 2 story in the Boston Globe (circ. 450,538). The story was the result of a news release.

Psychiatrist Wayne Goodman was quoted in a Jan. 2 Reuters news service story about how antidepressants reduce the incidence of suicidal behavior in adults.

Craig Wood, a public education finance specialist, was quoted in a Jan. 2 Associated Press national wire story about school districts spending money on new facilities without taxpayer approval. The quote was the result of a News Bureau and College of Education referral.

Cuban economy specialist Paolo Spadoni was quoted in a Jan. 1 Los Angeles Times (circ. 955,211) story about Cubans’ preference for the U.S. dollar over the Cuban peso.