University of Florida News

Wildlife ecology student Chris Burney was quoted in an Aug. 28 Washington Times (circ. 100,428) story about bat research.

Maxine L. Margolis, a professor of anthropology, was quoted in an Aug. 27 Associated Press national wire story about illegal plastic surgeries in the Brazilian community.

Dr. Carl Pepine, former president of the American College of Cardiology and chief of the division of cardiovascular medicine, was quoted in an Aug. 26 Associated press national wire story about former President Gerald Ford’s angioplasty.

Kurt Gurley, an associate professor of civil engineering, was quoted in an Aug. 24 Reuters news service story about hurricane-proof houses. The quote was the result of a UF News Bureau tip sheet.

UF’s role as a research partner with the Burnham Institute for Medical Research’s new Florida location was the subject of several stories Aug. 24, including the New York Times (circ. 1 1 million) the Associated Press and the Orlando Sentinel (circ. 391,145) See related news release.

Law professor Lars Noah was quoted in an Aug. 23 USA Today (circ. 2.3 million) story about the rising number of lawsuits against the makers of a new type of drug.

Law professor Diane Mazur was quoted in an Aug. 23 Baltimore Sun (circ. 470,014) story about a recent decision by the Base Closure and Realignment Commission.

Admissions director Zina Evans was quoted in an Aug. 22 Orlando Sentinel (circ. 391,145) story about a decline in the acceptance rate at the University of Central Florida.

Politcal Scientist Dan Smith was quoted in an Aug. 22 St. Petersburg Times (circ 442,348) story about the campaign of U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.

Classics professor Ronald Carpenter was quoted in an Aug. 22 St. Petersburg Times (circ. 442,348) story about the language President Bush uses to describe terrorists.