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September consumer sentiment signals rise in public’s economic attitude

Consumer sentiment among Floridians surged in September 6.3 points to 85.1 from August’s revised figure of 78.8. Similarly, national consumer sentiment increased 4.8 points.

Florida’s consumer sentiment falls again in August

Consumer sentiment among Floridians dipped for a consecutive month in August to 78.4, dropping 2.1 points from a revised figure of 80.5 in July.

Political scientist: Black women will play key role in 2020 election

Long a driving force in social and political movements, Black women will play a more visible role in the 2020 presidential election, says University of Florida political scientist Dr. Sharon Austin.

Which type of at-home worker are you?

Segmenters like to keep work at work and home at home — the opposite of integrators, who are content to bounce back and forth between home and work obligations. Both need recovery time to stay healthy and productive. 

June consumer sentiment ticks upward though likely temporary

After a marginal gain in May, consumer sentiment among Floridians soared 6.1 points in June to 82.7 from May’s revised figure of 76.6. Similarly, national consumer sentiment increased 5.8 points. 

Student, professor launch Academics for Black Survival and Wellness

Thousands of people worldwide have signed up for a week of online antiracism and wellness activities created by UF doctoral student Pearis Bellamy and counseling psychology professor Della Mosley.

Two-month consumer sentiment collapse stabilizes in May

After two months of unprecedented declines, consumer confidence among Floridians inched up one-tenth of a point in May to 76.4 from April’s revised figure of 76.3. Similarly, consumer sentiment at the national level increased slightly.

In all kinds of weather, these pets stand by their UF grads

The Class of 2020 didn't have the easiest final semester. Meet the pets that saw them through their UF journey.

Creating an online research symposium

Instead of canceling its annual symposium, the Center for Undergraduate Research created an interactive online event for 400 students in just a few weeks. Here’s how.

Stuck at home? Your nature observations can help scientists (and maybe your mood)

If you’re suddenly noticing the wildlife outside your window while sheltering in place, there’s a way to turn your observations into data that can power scientific research.

Online learning tips from an award-winning professor

Anthropology professor Lance Gravlee had a head start when UF shifted its face-to-face classes online due to COVID-19. But even for him, moving his traditional classes online wasn’t easy.

COVID-19 fears shake Florida’s consumer sentiment with steep drop in March

After reaching its highest level in almost 20 years, consumer confidence among Floridians plummeted 13.5 points in March to 88.8 from a revised figure of 102.3 in February. Similarly, consumer sentiment at the national level experienced a decline of 11.9 points.

Survey: 43% of U.S. travelers avoiding domestic flights due to coronavirus

The number of American travelers who said domestic air travel should be avoided increased from 32% to 43% in three weeks, according to a new survey.