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![Celebrating Black History Month: Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy lives on through students' volunteer work](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/02/220117_BCLS_MLKDayofService_897-862x575.jpg)
The MLK Day of Service, hosted by Division of Student Life’s Brown Center for Leadership & Service, took place on Jan. 14 and was a part of the wider celebration. The day of service allowed 300 students to pour back into the greater Gainesville community.
![UF advertising expert answers questions about cultural phenomenon that are Super Bowl ads](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/02/shutterstock_couch_square.jpg)
When it comes to advertising, there’s nothing bigger than the Super Bowl. Advertising expert Daniel Windels shares his insight
![UF/IFAS scientists rethink food possibilities with 3D food printer](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/02/Mashed-potato-bowl-768x576.jpg)
For years, 3D printers have become an increasingly useful technology for creating everything from rollercoaster models to houses. But what about printing food? Two UF/IFAS professors in the agricultural and biological engineering department, have been rethinking the power of 3D printers, specifically their ability to print food.
![Florida consumer sentiment creeps higher, as inflation rates continue to drop](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/02/Jan-Charts-for-Release-RESIZED002.jpg)
Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased 1.4 points to 65.4 from December’s revised figure of 64. At a national level sentiment increased over five points.
![Supreme Court must step in to defend the editorial rights of social media platforms](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/01/social_media_081922gn2_w.jpg)
Can the government dictate how social media platforms moderate their content, compelling them to host speech they wouldn’t otherwise? The answer to this question should be no.
![In the middle of a chilling crypto winter, US regulators need to turn up the heat](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/01/6976cda2cf1c4f04baf0d6441c203034-e1671751401419.jpg)
The crypto industry is being poorly managed, but that’s no big surprise. Unfortunately, this year’s predicted “crypto winter” will continue to get colder if key players don’t mitigate the risks, policymakers don’t provide clearer guidance, and regulators don’t start adjusting their enforcement strategies.
![UF reinstates vehicle-restricted zones](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/01/VRS.jpg)
The University of Florida reinstated a vehicle-restricted zone designed to improve pedestrian safety on campus on Jan. 9.
![Average annual consumer confidence at record low, December consumer confidence remains depressed amidst The Fed’s war on inflation](/media/newsufledu/images/2023/01/Chart-for-Release-December-2022-resized.jpg)
Consumer sentiment among Floridians fell slightly four-tenths of a point to 64 from November’s revised figure of 64.4. On the contrary, national sentiment rose nearly 3 points.
![Booking holiday travel? Here’s five top expert tips](/media/newsufledu/images/2022/12/holidaytravel.jpg)
Finally taking that holiday trip you’ve waited all year to enjoy? As the tourism industry continues its comeback, there are a few things you should consider.
![Florida’s November consumer sentiment defies national figures, rises despite inflation](/media/newsufledu/images/2022/11/Chart-for-Release-November-2022-resized.jpg)
Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased in November to 64.7, up 1.8 points from a revised figure of 62.9 in October. However, national sentiment decreased over three points.
![Score a discount on Amazon? You might’ve unwittingly paid more.](/media/newsufledu/images/2022/11/amazon-boxes-square-resized.jpg)
Online sellers claim to offer a discount while actually raising the price. Shoppers think they have found a bargain.
![World Cup could usher in lasting business opportunities for Qatar](/media/newsufledu/images/2022/11/shutterstock_qatar_square.jpg)
A UF professor examines how hosting the World Cup can create a legacy for business development in Qatar and the entire Persian Gulf region.
![First-generation UF alumnae reshape the future of education in Haiti](/media/newsufledu/images/2022/11/Unknown-1.jpg)
Two UF alumnae were recently awarded the 2022 UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Teacher Development for their work on helping a generation of teachers in Haiti transform their teaching methods into effective, student-centered strategies that cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity inside the classroom.
![UF supports the ethical use of artificial intelligence](/media/newsufledu/images/2022/11/romeethics.png)
UF is part of a new global agreement with seven other worldwide universities that are committed to the development of human-centered approaches to artificial intelligence that will impact people everywhere.