University of Florida News

Political science professor Daniel Smith was quoted in a June 16 Cleveland Plain Dealer story about the impact of the gay marriage issue on the 2008 elections.

Linda Serra Hagedorn, professor and chairwoman of educational administration and policy, was quoted in a June 16 Inside Higher Ed story about changes to allow more of Florida’s community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees.

Dr. Cynda Crawford, a research assistant professor in veterinary medicine , was quoted in a June 14 Chicago Tribune story about the incidence of dog flu in Illinois.

IFAS microbiologist Martha Roberts was quoted in a June 13 Newsweek story about whether produce from small, local farms is safer.

Grant Thrall, professor geography, was quoted in a June 12 Sarasota Herald-Tribune story about a proposal to turn agricultural property in Manatee County into a subdivision.

Research by Sheila Eyberg , clinical & health psychology professor, was cited in a June 12 U.S. News & World Report story about scientifically proven methods of child discipline.

Chief cardiologist Dr. Carl Pepine was quoted in a June 12 ABC News story about a study of how blacks might receive less aggressive treatment for heart disease.

Doug Archer, associate dean for IFAS, was quoted in a June 10 Associated Press story about the impact of the salmonella cases on the tomato markets.

Psychologist Ilan Shrira was quoted in a June 10 Montreal Gazette story about his research into the potential adverse health effect of visiting the South’s “stroke buckle.” The story was the result of a News Bureau news release.

Agricultural economist Bill Messina was quoted in a June 8 Associated Press story about the success of Cuba’s farming program.