University of Florida News Archive
2006 articles
Veterinary administrator named executive associate dean at collegeSkyscraper FearsMental exercise has long-term benefits for seniorsU.S. News & World Report: Michael PerriHistory-hunting geneticists can still follow familiar trailHow many genes does it take to learn? Lessons from sea slugsBauer to chair clinical and health psychology departmentCavanaugh moves into new senior vice president postAlachua Commission chairwoman to talk about state of countyFor residence hall maintenance at UF, a photo is all it takesUF Freedom of Information Center honors AP writerUpdate: WeeklyRising gas prices and soft housing sales hurt consumer confidenceUF study reveals fear of discrimination keeps many people with epilepsy out of the workplaceUF College of Business introduces weekly podcast seriesGenetic modification turns plant virus into delivery vehicle for green-friendly insecticide, say UF researchersFlorida Museum exhibit features sandhill crane portraitsExperts available to comment on Bulgaria, Romania joining European UnionHeathy Gators puts UF community on path to good healthUF study: Outlook for Florida real estate market not entirely negativeWinter workshop addresses environmental statisticsUF Football wins Southeastern Conference title, National Championship berthFive years post-9/11, survey shows most consider skyscrapers safeABC News: Paul DoeringAssociated Press: David Denslow'Music of Ray Charles' coming to UF's Phillips Center'100 Years of Broadway' coming to UFAssociated Press: Paul DoeringAtlanta Journal-Constitution: Jay RitterAssociated Press: Doug ArcherAssociated Press: Nik GravensteinBloomberg News: Bernie MachenCool Shoulder PadsDrop/add extended; O'Connell Center to show BCS gameBulgarian State Opera brings "The Marriage of Figaro" to UFBulgarian State Opera brings "The Marriage of Figaro" to UFNew York Times: Karen BjorndalNew York Times: Peter L. RudnytskyNew World School of Arts holiday concert to be broadcast on WUFTNew York Times: Andrew SchmitzNew York Times: Bernie MachenUF extends helping hand to needy families during holidaysResearch Report: Cool Shoulder PadsRussian ballet troupe to present "One Thousand and One Nights"Naples charity donates millions to fund UF children’s dental clinicNewsday: Boaz DvirPeople's Daily Online: Jane BrockmannTickets now on sale for limited run of 'Aida'UF School of Theatre and Dance to present dramaToby Keith to perform Feb. 10 at the O’Connell CenterWarrington College of Business taps Sevilla for assistant deanSt. Petersburg Times: Brandon MooreUpdate: WeeklyTheater company puts fresh spin on 'Romeo and Juliet'Naples charity donates millions to fund UF children's dental clinicHUD to turn over migrant housing prototype to UF officialsUF researchers find new chink in a "superbug's" armorUSA Today: Dennis JettAllergy-free protein shows hope for a risk-free peanutWashington Post: Michael MarsiskeFor crickets, parasitic flies can stop the musicGerman cockroaches winning the war against pest control baitsSnowbirds and "sunbirds" cause big shifts in Florida’s older populationKeb' Mo' to perform at UF in MarchNobel Prize winner to speak at commencement ceremonyVenetian-based Interpreti Veneziani sets U.S. premiere at UFRockin’ around the Wii: Video games fun but pose social, health risksHistoric preservation enhances quality of life of Floridians, UF study findsUpdate: WeeklyFlorida Players stages final production of fall seasonUF painting professor wins artistic achievement awardFla. Museum plant scientists receive award for outstanding serviceFlorida Museum hosts free student music variety showFlorida Museum offers K-5 science classUF School of Music presents annual Sounds of the SeasonAs Hasidic population grows, Jewish politics may shift rightWomen with chest pain risk serious complications even in absence of blockagesAssistant vice president for student affairs now on boardComputing Help Desk slates Fall IT FairAcademic Enhancement Program would help UF improve undergrad educationBedbugs begone! UF fumigation school teaches low-cost control methodUF lab to be named for graduate student killed in accidentHard-To-Master-Language requires critical thinkingSouth Florida Sun-Sentinel: Stephen CraigUF Counseling Center offers suicide prevention, education programUSA Today: Thomas WiswellUpdate: WeeklyFulbright Program chooses seven UF faculty to work abroadPiscataway Indian Nation to perform at UFMiami Herald: Welson TremuraWall Street Journal: University of FloridaUniversity Galleries present three new exhibitionsUF engineering undergraduates take first place in design contestAssociated Press: Roger ReepUpdate: WeeklyInstitute of Black Culture hosts Kwanzaa celebrationNew consortium aims to promote better research to protect state’s forestsGrammy-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra to play the Phillips CenterInformation security experts to speak at UFSurveys find Florida consumers have less to spend for ChristmasAnalysis of proposed amendments to Florida Constitution available online at UF Law Web siteUpdate: WeeklyFlorida Board Of Governors approves UF academic enhancement proposalUF scientist develops turkey sausage to help feed hungry Haitian childrenFires in far northern forests to have cooling, not warming, effectUF extension officials say cranberry substitute is so easy to grow, anyone can do itUF hosts nationally recognized experts on teen drivingGovernor, UF open cancer-genetics research complexFilm collection valued at $6.4 million given to Smathers LibrariesWUFT-FM presents documentary on poverty in Bradford CountySEC game to be broadcast in two places inside Reitz Student UnionStaffers benefit from single-room design for baby care, study findsMaren Foundation endows faculty, research at UF College of MedicineFloridance fall performance to showcase contemporary dancePulitzer Prize winner among panelists for symposium on reporters’ privilegeUpswing in consumer confidence boosts holiday retail sales outlookUF president to promote higher education on trip to Asian countriesUSA Today: Ted Schuur and Michelle MackSt. Petersburg Times: Academic Enhancement ProgramWith exercise, elders can improve weakened physical abilitiesCenter brings Hindu traditions to UF classroomsGene therapy shows promise against hereditary lung diseaseHorse owners can still vaccinate animals against West Nile virusFormer AP correspondent to speak on media, international issuesAssociated Press: Research Complex OpeningHurricane expert to speak at UF-organized fluid dynamics conferencePhilippine dance company comes to the Phillips CenterCocaine ComebackUF computing center to demonstrate super-fast transmission of dataAntonio Meneses to appear with Orquestra de São PauloGov. Bush to speak at research complex grand openingAnonymous 4 with Darol Anger, Scott Nygaard to perform at UFLucky break gives scientists unique view of underwater eruptionAtlanta Journal Constitution: Richard ConleyJournalism professor named technology fellowUF dedicates biotechnology manufacturing facility in Alachua parkCooling FiresUF faculty member honored for excellence in nursing educationUF flu campaign to resumeSouth Florida Sun-Sentinel: Michael MartinezThe English Concert with Andrew Manze comes to UFFlorida Players’ fall season gets under way with staging of “Proof”Museum Nights celebrates the Day of the Dead"Helping Our Neighbors" for ThanksgivingHarn Museum brings popular contemporary photographer to GainesvilleAIDS Address 2006 set for Nov. 16Scientists: New phylum sheds light on ancestor of animals, humansFemale Heart DamageFemale Heart DamageUpdate: WeeklyArizona Republic: Dan SmithBroadway's "Hairspray" coming to UF in DecemberWorkshop to address small-business fundingInsideUF: November 28, 2006Research Report: Selfish SexInsideUF: November 7, 2006Selfish SexFlorida Players continues its season with "Bent"InsideUF: November 14, 2006Living Well, Healthy Gators 2010 to host 'Taste of the Holidays'London Guardian: Dan SmithIT task force reviewing UF structuresJoseph Glover named interim dean of CLASResearch Report: Space Super-ComputerUF student named a Murray ScholarPhillips Center to host timeless play "Jesus Christ Superstar"Research Report: Female Heart DamageWashington Post: Jay RitterWashington Post: H. Franklin PercivalWashington Post: Jay RitterPulitzer Prize winner among panelists for symposium on reporters' privilegeNew consortium aims to promote better research to protect state's forestsUF astronomers offer first look at world's largest telescopeUF's sustainability director to speak at breakfast programPresident's House open as rental for special UF eventsDrug exposure before birth could affect kids' decision-making skillsInternational designer in sustainable architecture to speak at UFNoted law expert to speak as part of Harn Eminent Scholar seriesUF Real Estate Center receives $2.5 million to bolster programUF awarded $3 million to launch new center on traffic congestionEarly ObesityTour of solar buildings starts in research park SundayWhooping cough rates higher in states where vaccination exemptions easily obtainedUF experts: Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-freeUF Environmental Health and Safety, Living Well team up to improve employee health and safetyDecaf CautionFormer White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card to speak at UFSurvey: Montana, Florida give best access to election informationAcademic Technology to host daylong symposiumUF to dedicate keynote speech to local community activistUF student wins $80,000 international conservation award for butterfly researchFlorida MBA program ranks in Top Ten for best overall academic experienceInternship forum offers wider variety of employersUpdate: WeeklyMusician to perform at UF to raise money for research into rare diseaseUF study: Florida faces shortage of Spanish-speaking school counselorsGatorJobs, online applicant tracking system, is now liveOrlando Sentinel: Holly LaneNCAA peer review team on campus for recertification processNew data hint at oncoming cocaine epidemicCeremony marks fuel conversion at UF Training ReactorGAP day event is for students seeking information on graduate schoolsHollywood films portray biracial couples negatively if shown at allUSA Today: Lyrissa LidskyChristian Science Monitor: James TwitchellAssociated Press: Caffeine StudyUF, Honeywell engineers building first space supercomputerAssociated Press: Daniel SalmonHarn Museum presents gallery talk on diverse photography exhibitionAssociated Press: Bruce GoldbergerBloomberg News: Jay RitterRelief at pump spurs hike in Florida consumer confidence this monthChildren of DivorceAssociated Press: Kevin McCarthyResearchers explore medicine in the final frontierAssociated Press: Organic Farming DegreeFlu shot campaign temporarily on holdRevived F Book gives students a place to keep UF memoriesMiami Herald: Caroline CardoneCollege of Pharmacy open houseFlorida Times-Union: Safety ZonesPhotos: Homecoming 2006Update: WeeklyRecital features classical saxophoneMiami Herald: Jim TwitchellPalm Beach Post: Michael Allan WolfTime magazine: Leslie HendelesFlorida Marine Biotechnology Summit to be held Nov. 14-15 in GainesvilleUF part of $30 million effort to expand science "cyber infrastructure"Research Report: Children of DivorceNew York Times: Dan SmithSexual attitudes help explain narcissists' relationship problemsWall Street Journal: Richard HollingerFormer president of Peru to speak at UFWashington Post: Merit Scholar AidUFPA co-commissions special productionWall Street Journal: Dan SmithWhen man and suit combine, it's "Molar Man" time!Florida Museum of Natural History opens new permanent garden and indoor exhibitWomen in media focus of panel discussionUF physicist leads team that discovers protons and neutron relativesUpdate: WeeklyWalkers will light the night on UF campusUPI: Diane MazurUF president to give sustainability report card at conferenceUF School of Music presents Halloween RecitalStudent safety No. 1 goal for Florida-Georgia gameDecaf CautionUF's 83rd annual Homecoming parade starts at noon FridayUF to host statewide conference on campus and community sustainability effortsNew, bigger barnacle discovered on Florida's east coastFor creative teacher, it's always first and goalUF study reveals many people with epilepsy risk driving to get to workUF study: Store's interior design may be best front against shopliftingUF's new admissions director helps students find their nicheSuperior Accomplishment Award nominations due Oct. 31Annual barbecue for alumni offered at O'ConnellArchitecture studio is UF's first venture to IndiaMuseum Nights entertains with gallery lecture and Butterfly RainforestWUFT-TV and Cox Communictions will provide live television coverage of paradeTV personality Dick Vitale to speak at O’Connell CenterFamous French feminist to visit UF Oct. 9Sustainability director to speak at next breakfast meetingHarn Eminent Scholar Series welcomes world-renowned art historiansPulitzer Prize-nominee, newspaper columnist Carl Hiaasen to speakDiabetes HormoneTiny Tampa Bay fish key to evolution of immune systemInsideUF: October 3, 2006Museum to display ivory-billed woodpeckers beginning ThursdayUF researcher given prestigious professorship from PolandOne-of-a-kind imaging probe reveals secrets useful for drug discoveryMagazine ranks UF among best places to work in academiaSick Leave Pool opens enrollment until Oct. 31Update: WeeklyHHP students to participate in National Walk to School DayChicago Tribune: Norb DunkelBowling clinic offered to UF's female students, employeesBloomberg News: Jay RitterUF research yields new insight on spread of E. coli in spinachBoston Globe: Dr. Marco PahorCox president to discuss echo boomers, media’s future during UF visitChicago Tribune: Jacobo KonigsbergUF presents artistic celebration as part of Homecoming weekChildren of divorceUF Community Campaign seeks to raise $1.2 million this yearFlorida boy is state's first to get new mechanical heart device designed for childrenDentistry professor receives NIH grantUF survey: State’s insurance crisis tops list of real estate trendsDenver Post: Dr. William WinterUF celebrates 100 years of service to city, county, stateLos Angeles Times: Gail RampersaudNewsweek: Zina EvansHarn Museum offers new series of filmsJustice Ginsburg visitUF study: Live oak trees struggle for survival in growth areasPesticide Breast ImpactPugh Hall groundbreaking celebrationOrlando Sentinel: Organic Farming DegreePalm Beach Post: Tech transferSyria's ambassador to U.S. to speak Oct. 2UF program celebrates Constitution DayNew UF radio series gives gardeners Florida-friendly informationResearch Report: Pesticide breast impactStaff, faculty provided free admission to Sunday's volleyball gameWall Street Journal: Dave DenslowWashington Post: Chris PetersonUniversity to observe 9/11 anniversaryUSA Today: Barbara Bennett-WoodhouseUpdate: WeeklyGift creates park and helps establish $2 million UF endowmentWhen the magazine girl begs 'come hither,' the (female) reader yawnsStudent group offers help, free software for personal computersDip in gas prices helps consumer confidence to recover August lossesAstronomers discover two new planets, both among the hottest everCommunity Campaign director leaving after 13 years of successUPI: Robyn Goodman, Jon Morris and John SutherlandInsideUF: September 26, 2006Time magazine: Eric TriplettUF to celebrate 100 years of service to city, county, stateInsideUF: September 12, 2006Update: WeeklyWeb site links Gators to Gators around the worldDedication ceremony for Kathryn Chicone Ustler HallBoy undergoes rare surgery to correct life-threatening diseaseWorking StressUF receives $250,000 grant to enhance faculty career flexibilityNominations for Davis Productivity Awards due Sept. 29Astronomy Department shines light on East GainesvilleFlorida Blue Key seeks to honor outstanding facultyVet student develops computer-based study tool in a flashFive named to Academy of Distinguished Teaching ScholarsFaculty Development Conversations for Fall begin Sept. 19Sexy adsUpdate: WeeklyEnergy does grow on treesBenefits open enrollment continues through Oct. 18Vaccine combination leads to fevers, more ER visits for babiesFlorida Museum seeks volunteers for Newberry fossil digUF, UGA and City of Jacksonville team up for safer game weekendUpdate: WeeklyReading ReadinessGalleria artist to meet visitors during Museum NightsDeborah Amos, UF graduate and NPR correspondent, to speak Sept. 26 at PhillipsThe sweet science: Viruses switch grip to gain upper handNursing dean to serve on national advisory panelUF researcher given endowed professorshipU.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to dedicate Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom at UF Law School on Sept. 21Rinker School to host International Sustainable Construction ConferenceWith spinach, it may be what's on the inside that countsAlcohol BenefitsUF survey: State's insurance crisis tops list of real estate trendsNearly 400 employers slated to attend Career Showcase$6.1 million for athletic endowment announced at Gator GalaAssociated Press: Ted SchuurNew study ranks UF top public university in tech transferForbes.com: Jim TwitchellUF study: Girls perform better on tests when feuding parents divorceEmergency EngineGators on the Go initiative kicks off Sept. 26Associated Press: Maxine MargolisUF study shows leptin could combat type 2 diabetesAssociated Press: Dr. Nik GravensteinSummer commencement ceremonies scheduled for SaturdayMIT’s senior lawyer named VP and general counsel at UFUF experts available to comment on fifth anniversary of Sept. 11 attacksSixth annual Ask Me CampaignStudy shows link between morbid obesity, low IQ in toddlersHarn Museum reopens galleries with seven new exhibitionsInaugural Florida Butterfly Festival to be held Oct. 14-15Update: WeeklyBack to school means getting back to sleepAtlanta Journal-Constitution: Lou GuillettePalm deaths accelerating on Florida coast; likely cause is rising seasUF receives $3 million from Florida rancher for eye disease researchBaltimore Sun: Leslie Hendeles & Randy C. HattonHealing potential discovered in everyday human brain cellsConsumer confidence in August dips to lowest level in 13 yearsMiami Herald: Dennis JettInsideUF: August 29, 2006$1.1 Million PepsiCo Foundation grant supports family health self-empowerment project at the University of FloridaUF psychologist helps patients put an end to restless nightsUpdate: WeeklyStudents with mental retardation make gains in the general classroom, UF study findsFormer Ohio State dean to lead College of Veterinary MedicineUF study shows how cigarette smoke blocks cell repairNew, free booklet can help you protect trees from stormsUpdate: WeeklyAstronomers: Dark, normal matter forced apart in massive collisionReading readinessUF receives $100,000 to help celebrate, preserve freedom of informationIt’s time to rethink the U.S. policy toward CubaUF experts help oyster processors use new technology to keep consumers, industry healthyScientists: wildlife corridors benefit plant biodiversity, native plantsABC News: Terry McCoyFamed Indian dancer Uma Dogra to perform at University of FloridaMIT's senior lawyer named VP and general counsel at UFAssociated Press: Engineering TeamUF launches one of the nation's first organic agriculture degree programsAssociated Press: Eric SchwartzAssociated Press: Dr. Carl PepineUF introduces three new peanuts: Florida-07, York and McCloudAssociated Press: PepsiCo GrantRecreational shoppers don’t just browse but spend more than othersBaltimore Sun: Diane MazurUF security professionals win world’s largest "hacking" competitionAssociated Press: Maxine L. MargolisUF botany student's scientific illustrations now on display at Fla. MuseumRTS to add Sunday service on nine bus routesBusinessWeek: Jim TwitchellUF researchers to play key role in Burnham Institute’s Florida locationAt an underwater volcano, evidence of man's environmental impactBBC News: Dr. Ying LiActivist Al Sharpton starts speaker series at UFConsumer confidence crashesUF nursing student chosen as national geriatric scholarCampus connectionsChanging the Face of MedicineNew York Times: Harry CrewsUF tops half-billion mark in research funding for first timeNew York Times: Roger ReepUF study: Contrasting teaching styles in U.S.-China classrooms may influence students’ learning preferencesMiami Herald: Chris McCartyNew York Times: Dolores AlbarracínOrlando Sentinel: Zina EvansNPR: Maxine MargolisOrlando Sentinel: David ColburnNew York Times: UF's role as a research partnerReuters: Kurt GurleySt. Petersburg Times: Ronald CarpenterReuters: Eric StorchUF botany student’s scientific illustrations now on display at Fla. MuseumUF names chief cardiothoracic surgeonUF landscape architecture students sweep state awards, reach out to communitySt. Petersburg Times: Zina EvansStudents' photos to be exhibitedUF officials monitoring Tropical Storm ErnestoWall Street Journal: C. John SommervilleUF medical students hold health fair for kidsUSA Today: Jay RitterUSA Today: Lars NoahNew system provides power, water, refrigeration from one sourceMachen, Meyer to address 36th annual Civic Club/UF LuncheonScripps Howard News Service: Mark FensterWashington Times: Chris BurneyUF law professor earns top award from Taiwan governmentWall Street Journal: Tom SpreenFederal lawmakers, industry leaders to attend UF Energy ForumWashington Post: William CarrUF experts available to comment on Cuban situationEmergency engineKids with OCD bullied more than others, study showsUF scientists test improved gene therapy method for hereditary heart conditionsResearchers aim to curb high-risk drinking among college freshmenScientists develop new, molecular approach to early cancer detectionWashington Post: Brent ScottTwo UF students named Gubernatorial FellowsAssociated Press: Larry DeebUF experts to help develop shrimp certification programUniversity Relations cleans house during awards seasonFormer St. Petersburg Times executive editor earns UF professorshipUpdate: WeeklyWomen more likely to be perpetrators of abuse as well as victimsUF and France sign cooperative four-year research agreementComedian Jim Gaffigan will headline Gator Growl pep rallyNew decongestantsMuseum Nights hosts gallery talk and Butterfly RainforestTime to ready your boat for a storm is now, UF researcher saysAssociated Press: Dr. Michael OkunSleepless at workAlumna's artwork to be exhibited at ReitzState and university officials will discuss the creation of the Florida Center for Brain Tumor ResearchAtlanta Journal Constitution: Jay RitterAssociated Press: Dr. Nancy MendenhallUF dental faculty recognized at home and abroadBloomberg News Service: Jay RitterTickets go on sale Saturday for Tom Petty concertChicago Tribune: Cynda CrawfordMiami Herald: Brent ScottDARE honors UF addiction expertUF researchers question effectiveness of decongestantCox News Service: Dr. Michael S. OkunFree GRE math review sessions offeredMiami Herald: Michael Allan WolfUnited Press International: Martin CohnMiami Herald: Steve EikenberryUF scientists reverse muscle contractions in mouse model of muscular dystrophyUF introduces refreshed signature to improve identity consistencyMuseums open doors to students, community on July 20New York Times: Janie FoukeNational Geographic News: James GilloolyNew York Times: Dr. Robert L. WearsReitz arts center sponsors poster saleUpdate: WeeklyNew York Times: Jay RitterLarge dinosaurs were extremely hot in their day, UF study findsSouth Florida Sun-Sentinel: Jason AcostaReuters: Dr. Lindsey Kirsch-DarrowScientific American: Pierre SikivieSt. Petersburg Times: Mike SiegelUF scientists discover evolutionary origin of fins, limbsSt. Petersburg Times: Ron AkersNew test could keep babies from contracting deadly infectionsStudy pinpoints how genetic glitch could keep some people from feeling fullTime Magazine: Dr. Michael OkunUF biotechnology center appoints director with 'stellar' qualificationsUF professor, Parkinson's patients to bike across IowaUpdate: WeeklyUF researchers discover cause of "vine decline" virusAssociated Press: Mike RolloWall Street Journal: Mark GoldTexas winemakers find success in award-winning wine made from UF’s hardy grapeUF computing desk to host Information Technology FairTexas winemakers find success in award-winning wine made from UF's hardy grape'Grandtravel' popular bonding experience for grandparentsMuseum event offers free entertainment, refreshmentsUpdate: WeeklyConsumer confidence rises in July, but likely to fall in next few monthsSpyro Gyra jazzes up the Phillips Center July 13Health benefits of moderate drinking extend to elderlyUF study sheds light on cystic fibrosis-related diabetesPR professor to boost global communicationHealthy Gators coalition seeks photo submissionsUF study: Lack of sleep impairs job satisfaction, especially for womenUpdate: WeeklyMedium is the message for stem cells in search of identitiesCreate a telescope program focusing on education, researchArmed with cannons, cranes and wind machines, engineers test housesUF students win record number of prestigious scholarshipsUF to offer enhanced graduate student health insurance packageUF to expand Arts in Medicine to Nairobi, KenyaScallop season begins July 1. Do you know where your snorkel is?Illinois professor named dean of Design, Construction and PlanningTampa Tribune: Stephen CraigNoted expert in law and psychiatry available for comment on Yates murder retrialAlachua County Legislative Delegation to address Campus Council BreakfastUPI: UF astronomersUpdate: WeeklyUF student selected to attend meeting of Nobel Prize LaureatesUPI: Frank MazzottiStudy: Pirates pursued democracy, helped American colonies surviveUSA Today: Jay RitterWall Street Journal: Randy PloetzUF pediatric geneticist named to prestigious societyUSA Today: Jay RitterBone marrow may restore cells lost in vision diseasesGlobal warming could accelerate from thawing Siberian permafrostElders with anemia face increased health risksUF expert sees no reason to delay shuttle launchAssociated Press: Dennis JettAssociated Press: Michael HeckenbergerSchools suspend poor students to raise test scores, study showsUpdate: WeeklyAssociated Press: Wayne Wallace$5 Million gift creates brain tumor therapy center at University of FloridaAIM Together Florida to connect performing arts and hospital communities throughout stateAstronomos se reunen en Miami en torno al telescopio mas grande del mundoChicago Tribune: Bruce GoldbergerAtlanta Journal-Constitution: Fritz RokaUF study: Community colleges face leadership gap over next five yearsUpdate: WeeklyAstronomers to meet in Miami to plan for world’s largest telescopeAstronomers find hundreds of young, distant galaxy clustersGood Morning America:Barry ByrneChicago Tribune: Bruce GoldbergerNew York Times: Mark FensterLos Angeles Times: Kent VlietMormino's "Land of Sunshine, State of Dreams" wins Florida Historical Society Tebeau AwardUF receives $1.5 million from Howard Hughes Medical InstituteLos Angeles Times: Jay RitterSmall animal medicine resident appears on cover of professional journalAstronomers to meet in Miami to plan for world's largest telescopeAs 2006 hurricane season starts, UF officials urge readiness'Judas Snakes' help researchers remove pythons from the EvergladesUF veterinary college names 2006 Distinguished Award winnersMiami Herald: Technology TransferMiami Herald: Brian CabreraNew York Times: C. Parker GibbsNew York Times: Jay RitterNewsweek : Fred EdwardsHuman-size digital moth prints by Joseph Scheer now on display at Fla.Pesticide breast impactReuters: Rhonda M. Cooper-DeHoffTechnology, enterprise pay off for campus housing staff, residentsConsumer confidence rises in June for no apparent explainable reasonSt. Petersburg Times: William McKeenExercise improves mental state of individuals with physical disabilitiesUF seminar to provide teachers with insight into East AsiaChristian Science Monitor: Bruce GoldbergerAnnual Fourth of July event set for Monday eveningHarn Museum receives grant to improve collection storageHarn Museum studio classes begin July 6Altered breast tissue development in young girls linked to pesticidesUniversity of Florida earns national recognition in distance educationUF study: Female and minority experts most effective in HIV preventionDigital art exhibit opens next week at Reitz Student Union GalleryBoston Globe: James TwitchellUF study explores why boys are falling behind girls in schoolNew UF Web site gives consumers, industry professionals one-stop source for extension informationUpdate: WeeklyBoston Globe: Stefan RayerFormer PRSA president named visiting professor at UFBoston Herald: Cynda CrawfordStudents hope for first-place win at international race competitionChristian Science Monitor: Chris McCartyMiami Herald: Frank MazzottiUF addiction medicine chief honored for lifetime achievementsBlind chickensUF chosen for EPA’s best workplace for commuters listBellSouth Foundation awards $600,000 grant to University of Florida College of EducationDon't restrict biosolids without understanding their phosphorus content, says UF expertProgram for Hispanic, Latino freshmen seeks volunteersHarn Museum features contemporary greats in newest exhibitionLibraries offer orientation next weekUpdate: WeeklyLondon Guardian: Charles MartinFlorida Museum honors Leslie Klein as Volunteer of the Year awardCertain blood pressure-lowering drugs reduce diabetes risk in Hispanic patientsUF scientists restore sight to chickens with blinding diseaseMiami Herald plus: Kent VlietFor the future hydrogen economy, a tiny, self-powered sensorHow ancient whales lost their legs, got sleek and conquered the oceansLos Angeles Times: Michael MoseleyUPI: Gary ButcherSupport for Israel not universal among American Jews, study showsP.K. Nair to receive prestigious Humboldt Research AwardNew 'Hurricane House' opens to public May 26 at UF's Fort Lauderdale Research and Education CenterLittle Shop of Horrors performance at Phillips Center canceledGeorge Hochmuth appointed UF/IFAS associate dean for researchUniversity of Florida Performing Arts announces upcoming seasonHarn Museum receives City Beautification Board’s highest honorCivic Lights designers in town to tour prospective project sitesHead of nuclear weapons lab to speak at Engineering graduationNew Scientist: Sue Semple-RowlandAssociated Press: Stan SmithNew York Times plus: Frank MazzottiUpdate: WeeklyStudents leaving UF residence halls urged to recycleUS News & World: UF StudyNew York Times: Doug LeveyHurricane hazardsPrenatal cocaine exposure not linked to bad behavior in kidsAlligator safetyOrlando Sentinel plus: James TwitchellLow home sales and high fuel prices hit consumer confidenceUF-Sponsored workshop focuses on bioreactor landfills in FloridaPhiladelphia Inquirer: Kent VlietAARP magazine: Mark GoldResearch Report: Senior religionAssociated Press: Alan LongUF experts available to comment on fatal attacks by alligatorsNew WUFT/TV show highlights arts, culture in North FloridaUpdate: WeeklyAssociated Press: Paul DoeringUF junior chosen as one of 20 Beinecke Scholarship winners nationwideWorld's tiniest test tubes get teensiest corksHurricanes' latent hazards tracked by poison centersFlorida Butterfly Festival photo contest entries due Sept. 15Reuters,Scripps Howard: Eric StorchMcClatchy Professor in Freedom of Information named at UF's College of Journalism and CommunicationsCutting calories slightly can reduce aging damageMother's Day roses could soon smell sweeter, thanks to UF researchDon't ask, might not think to tell: Communication key to preventing risky drug interactionsReuters: Daniel SmithUF study: "Don't call us, we’ll call you" class tool may aid math students'Quilting Natural Florida' exhibit to open at Florida Museum June 10Boaters beware - loose crab traps can cause havoc and headaches, UF expert saysUF names new assistant provost and admissions directorUF's long-distance engineering program expandsUF's Rinker School receives $100,000 giftDocumentary Institute receives second Barnouw AwardTaking evolution's temperature: Researchers pinpoint the energy it takes to make a speciesUSA Today: Jim TwitchellN.C. arts school provost named dean of UF's College of Fine ArtsElders' ability to walk predicts future health outcomesUF chosen for EPA's best workplace for commuters listWall Street Journal: Daniel SmithAward-winning nature writer to discuss his new book at UFBlues legend Buddy Guy opens UFPA's summer season June 15Washington Post: Steve B. MorseGator fans invited to O'Connell Center for men's hoops championship gameHartford Courant: Jim TwitchellHass appointed assistant general counselUF experts available to comment on illegal immigration issuesChristian Science Monitor: Ellen Eckels MartinUSA Today: Manuel VasquezFlorida Museum scientist elected to National Academy of SciencesNational conference on child health psychology to be held at UFUnited Press International: Engineering StudentsFlorida Museum fossil dig successful, more volunteers needed through May 13SnapshotLombardi Scholarship Program selects 2006 classPalm Beach Post: Kurt GurleyGatorade creator Robert Cade special guest for Gator DaySnapshotUF study: Even good employees act up if supervisors mistreat themLecture explores fossil teeth research on ancient ecologyGators at the White HouseThirty-three faculty named UF Research Professors for 2006UF cardiologist elected to prestigious medical groupsUF extension agent says new pickup trucks in Cedar Key reflect economic impact of clam industryUpdate: WeeklySouth Florida Sun-Sentinel: Timothy JudgeNew student-designed system tracks firefighters, special forcesHarn Museum celebrates Earth Day with performances, activitiesGeologists: Opening of passage may be tied to Antarctic coolingProtected agriculture project boosts crop yields by 10 times over field-grown productionFlorida Museum to celebrate Earth Day with special activitiesBullying keeps overweight kids off the fieldLondon Free Press: Louis GuilletteUFVMC trains disaster first responders for large animalsNBC Dateline: Christine SapienzaSteering Council set to guide University of Florida campaignMiami Herald: Chris McCartyPhotos: UF celebrates national championship in men’s basketballNew Scientist: Steve EikenberryUpdate: WeeklyNew York Times: Stephen YanoviakUF bat house will receive nursery module for baby bat safetyNew York Times: Carl J. PepineAssociated Press: Jay RitterUniversity Press of Florida books win Florida Historical Society awardPalm Beach Post: Joe LittleTanzer elected president of national associationEast Coast butterflies topic of Florida Museum lecture April 23UF students present designs for new child development and research centerLaw pioneers to be honored by Levin College of LawSt. Louis Post-Dispatch: Michael MoseleyPresident Machen honors 30 students for community servicePhotos: Gator fans pack O'Connell Center for hoops championship gameMachen appoints curator and archivist as official UF historianTampa Tribune: Richard BeilockManatee experts to discuss book at local bookstoreSurvivors' Art Exhibit opens May 1Schools superintendent to speak at breakfast meetingEnvironmental policy expert to speak on 'racial ecology' of Hurricane KatrinaNational grant supports architecture student scholarshipsMen's Basketball Trophy on display at UF Bookstore FridayUF Digital Collections Web site debutsExpanded list of UF experts available to discuss 2006 hurricane seasonLocal musical groups unite to present Dvo?ák's Requiem, Saturday, April 22, at the Phillips CenterMiami Herald: Top 10 RankingUF honors local educators, grad students for 'engaged' scholarship that benefits schools, communityWall Street Journal: Michael MarsiskeWall Street Journal: Jay RitterWashington Post: Diane MazurProfessor's new book looks at where guys go — just to be guysUF study: Asian swamp eel little threat to state's $60 million aquaculture industryHigher gas prices cause dip in Florida consumer confidenceWall Street Journal: UF's PodcastsUpdate: WeeklyGator family part of 8,043 receiving degrees in spring commencementReligious orientation influences elderly's fear of death, study showsNew UF tool measures heart implant patients' anxietyThree win Teacher/Adviser of the Year Awards at UF for 2005-2006Food service advisory panel to meet ThursdayOrganization gives $1 million for pediatric cancer research at UFWashington Post: Barry SchlenkerCompetition emphasizes interdisciplinary teamworkUF zoologist receives $1 million from Howard Hughes Medical InstituteSnapshotWashington Post: Sarah HamersmaPhotos: Gator Hoops takes victory lap after NCAA winAssociated Press: Dave DenslowResearchers use new technique to treat high blood pressure, kidney damageUF faculty receive Internationalizing the Curriculum awardsHarn Museum hosts Alachua County student art exhibitionHarn Museum to feature MUSE fashion show, music performance April 6 at Museum NightsUpdate: WeeklyAssociated Press: Michael SeigelSnapshotBloomberg News Service: Jay RitterChampion Gators returnFlorida Museum, Alachua Astronomy Club present "Starry Night" April 13Florida Museum presents 'Revealing the Deep' lecture March 30New UF economic report forecasts future of Florida's $9.3 billion citrus industrySchools superintendent to speak at breakfast meeting'Sopranos' actress to speak at Reitz Student Union March 23Comedian Margaret Cho to perform April 11 at the O'Connell CenterTexas A&M dept. head named UF's Health and Human Performance deanHarn MUSEs offer interactive museum experience during Museum Nights March 30International conference looks at 'Politics of Inequality'Texas A&M dept. head named UF’s Health and Human Performance deanFlorida Museum offers 'Almost Gone' preschool class April 12SnapshotSmathers Libraries' fourth annual Read-A-Thon coming March 27-30SnapshotBarbara Wingo named interim general counsel, effective April 1March 27 forum seeks input on NCAA complianceCity official to talk about urban revitalization at campus breakfastSnapshotSnapshotFree seminar at UF teaches security awareness for Internet usersThree art exhibitions in university galleries host receptionsWall Street Journal: Desmond SchatzSymposium brings art world elite to Harn MuseumWall Street Journal: Brian IlfeldProgress Energy helps launch UF Water Institute through $1.2 million giftVISA International Month starts todayUF professor named American Council on Education FellowSnapshotLeaders of Florida universities to talk about academic freedomNobel Prize-winning author Elie Wiesel to speak at the University of FloridaUSA Today: John ReynoldsTime Magazine: George SchultzThe fight for waterSt. Petersburg Times: Chris McCartyPalm Beach Post: Daniel SmithResearch Report: Alzheimer’s cluesNew York Times: Jim TwitchellNew York Times: Jay RitterUF physicist receives State Department fellowship in Washington, D. C.Political commentator Ann Coulter to speak at the University of FloridaUpdate: WeeklySnapshotNew UF study ranks states' constitutions for access provisionsReptile chic: UF wildlife ecologist says Florida alligator farmers cashing in on fashion trendDirector chosen for University of Florida Water InstituteSodas and energy drinks can supply a surprising caffeine joltCaffeine contentGraduate Student Council hosts Research ForumUpdate: WeeklySnapshotRetired NASA astronaut to speak at UF about flying the space shuttleActivist Laurie David to introduce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at UFSome heart patients vulnerable to mental stressSnapshotMore sponsors needed for "Fanfares & Fireworks" eventBoston Globe: Manuel VasquezUniversity of Florida professor wins National Book Critics Circle AwardLos Angeles Times: Gary ButcherSnapshotImportance of biomass is topic for March 28 lectureFla. Museum spring break camps lead k-5 students on outdoor explorationMega-partnership lands biotech training grantFlorida Museum to host 'Bats & Butterflies: A Celebration of Pollinators' duringSnapshotWashington Times: Jon MorrisDon't tamper with citizen initiativeHHP students host basketball tournament to benefit March of DimesBacterial gene could help crops beat the heat of global warming, say UF researchersStudents win awards for promoting diversity in residence facilitiesUF College of Design, Construction and Planning receives $1 million giftSnapshotUF hosts conference on law, environment, humanities, policy and childrenDistinguished UF alumnus Byong Man Ahn to speak at UF about "Dealing with North Korea"UF study: Jazzy store environments not always best for consumersSnapshotAssociated Press: David OstroffSnapshotAssociated Press: Bernie MachenMuseum presents class during Alachua County school holiday March 24PopularMechanics.com: UF Engineering StudentsBuddhists for P.E.A.C.E. group offers information at seminarStudent insurance plan expands birth control coverageUpdate: WeeklyThree UF students earn Goldwater ScholarshipsNew UF program helps children avoid snakesNoted artist and UF alumnus to lecture at HarnDrawing exhibit opens March 21 in Reitz galleryUniversity of Florida hosts national speech and debate tournamentUF: Phone service discount benefits few low-income FloridiansTwo UF students win Truman ScholarshipsReuters: Bruce GoldbergerSnapshotUF students attend conference to explore future of nuclear powerSnapshotUF study: Healthy stock returns beef up Florida consumer confidenceStudent Health Center adds electronic records systemInner-city black men face higher risk of prostate cancerSnapshotHeart stress testSnapshotAttorney for Andrea Yates to speak at UF on insanity defenseSnapshotIllustrated lecture to offer insights into art history, classical GreeceSnapshotResearchers seek answers to combat TB epidemicStudent entrepreneurs: New sensor will help guarantee freshnessChancellor emeritus receives lifetime achievement award from Auburn University Alumni AssociationMuseums to host UF Cultural Plaza flight demonstration April 4Students invited to talk about alcohol useDiscussion, book signing at Harn to feature internationally renowned artistsSnapshotUF hosts inaugural religion, nature and culture conferenceStudents show contemporary ceramics in Reitz galleryClassical Association to meet in GainesvilleComedian Margaret Cho to perform April 11 at the O’Connell CenterExpert to speak at UF about behavioral health, social justices on campusesSnapshotUF professor examines role of race, fame in public scandalsForum slated to gain input into NCAA certification process at UFSnapshotSnapshotArts program pairs medical students with people 65 and olderSnapshotUF's dance program uses technology to reach the National FestivalFlorida Museum presents 'Beautiful Butterflies' home school classesFla. Museum presents 'The Relic' at science movie night March 30John Wright named interim dean of UF's College of Journalism and CommunicationsFla. Museum presents 'Tarzan' at Science Movie Night Feb. 16UF physicist selected to lead world's largest high energy projectUF scientists trace origin of shark's electric senseWashington Post: Alan W. HodgesArt for Life program brings Harn's offerings to the publicLeaders of Latin American social movements to participate in UF's Center for Latin American Studies 55th Annual ConferenceMuseum presents "Where the Wild Wood Grows" middle school class Feb. 25Smathers Libraries' Caribbean collection exhibited at Miami museumA better tool to study role of iron in Alzheimer's, Parkinson'sMuseum offers 'Amazing Adaptations' spring classesAncient DNA helps UF researchers unearth potential hemophilia therapyUpdate: WeeklyReuters: Dr. Jennifer MillerChildren in the South face higher health risksSnapshotSnapshotUF law conference is first to combine law, children and environmentUF political scientist receives second Fulbright AwardSnapshotSnapshotUF Inter-Residence Hall Association wins regional, national awardsUpdate: WeeklyButterflies to be released into Rainforest exhibit on weekendsSnapshotUF to host lecture on art of adolescence in early GreeceAssociated Press: Harry KleeUF researchers develop ways to keep the bloom on the roseMiami Herald: Elizabeth RoweUpdate: WeeklyUPI: Terril NellSessions to help students prepare for financial aid helpUF study: World shark attacks dipped in 2005, part of long-term trendDocumentary made at UF to be shown nationally on PBSSnapshotSnapshotBusiness Week: Jay RitterUpdate: WeeklyNew book on women engineers spotlights four at UFSnapshotSnapshotUF study: Florida to experience continued growth despite hurricanesA tiny bug with a big appetite: UF researchers say scale insect attacks more than 300 species of plantsCollege of Health and Human Performance hosts seminar, conferenceUF doctoral student studies NASCAR, picks Daytona winnersSnapshotUF study: Gas price and interest rate hikes sink consumer confidenceSnapshotNoted writers to speak during annual UF festivalUniversity of Florida student wins prestigious Gates Cambridge ScholarshipWild Florida frontier topic of Florida Museum lecture Feb. 19SnapshotDark Star Orchestra pays tribute to Grateful Dead at the Phillips Center Feb. 21Leading autism experts to discuss clinical, research developmentsAssociate Press: J. Howard FrankSnapshotSnapshotUF study: Excuses hurt job productivity when performing simple tasksCenter for Latin American Studies at the University of Florida celebrates 75 years of Latin American Studies at UFUF expert to showcase insects at Olustee re-enactmentChicago Tribune: Samim AnghaieHHP to host Sports Business Career ForumUF engineer develops tiny, easily mass-produced motion sensorLet Florida have its own CDCUPI: Huikai XieSnapshotForest Service official to talk about biomass, energyJeb Bush's secret-squirrel hunt?Los Angeles Times: David FiglioMiami Herald: Bernie MachenArchitecture professor named director of design centerUF scientists reveal ancient origin of vertebrate skeletonSnapshotNational Geographic News: George BurgessSnapshotVeterinary administrator named interim dean at UF veterinary collegeNew York Times: Carl J. PepineNational Geographic News: Martin CohnExpert on obesity to speak Feb. 22 as part of York Distinguished Lecturer SeriesPalm Beach Post: UF’s Hillel Jewish student centerDisability Resource Center to offer more services in bigger locationUF Speech and Hearing Clinic to receive grant to provide speech therapy services to adults in Alachua CountyDancers, lecturer featured at Museum Night at HarnPBS: Sandra DicksonPBS: Churchill RobertsStudent Government elections set for next weekPhiladelphia Inquirer: Diana BoxerGifts to fund $5.2 million advocacy center of UF law schoolWine enthusiasts can help raise money for public radio in GainesvilleChicago Tribune: Dennis JettUF to host lecture giving new perspectives on Macedonian paintingSnapshotPhiladelphia Inquirer: Marian LimacherSnapshotReuters: Alex PiqueroSnapshotManure matters: UF waste management system produces energy, protects environment and stops annoying odorsUF law conference to address identity theft, data securityDirector named for UF Office of SustainabilitySnapshotSt. Petersburg Times: Elias SarkisHough Program in Finance at UF grows with $600,000 in giftsTampa Tribune: Jeff WadeMolecular force field helps cancer cells defend against attackUSA Today: Jay RitterSnapshotWall Street Journal: Jay RitterFor orthopedic injuries, a robot that follows patients as they moveSnapshotUpdate: WeeklyUF researchers say citrus greening can be managed with new biological and chemical controlsNew York Times columnist David Brooks to speak at UF about educationUF biomedical engineering department receives $10 million transformational giftPlanet finders use much faster instrument to discover distant planetSnapshotUF researcher: Florida voucher ruling not a threat to other statesUF study shows Florida's three-strikes law fails to curb crimeSnapshotAnniversary tour takes 'Tap Dogs' to the Phillips Center Feb. 1Three strikes lawWhen freezes threaten crops, UF's automated weather network helps growers avoid lossesBellSouth answers UF's call to support new teachersThe International Conference on Aging, Disability and IndependenceSmallest planetFlorida Museum holds 'Glow' opening activities Jan. 28Florida Museum hosts 27th Annual Collectors Day Feb. 11Tickets on sale for Harlem Globetrotters at O'Connell CenterUF experts available to comment on State of the Union addressUF Study: Boost in jobs and stocks lifts Florida consumer confidenceSnapshotC-SPAN Book TV to feature University Press of FloridaUF experts available for comment on Alito nomination hearingsFilmmaker Spike Lee to speak at UF as part of Black History MonthSnapshotOpera diva Renée Fleming to perform at the Phillips Center Jan. 20Update: WeeklyBrazilian berry destroys cancer cells in lab, UF study showsCast of Scopes trial play to speak at UF law schoolLeading gay rights advocate to speak at UFUF research shows that methyl bromide use on crops can be reduced by 50 percent under metalized bed coversFlorida Museum home-school classes focus on fossilsUF President Machen to speak at Writing on the Wall Project Closing CeremonyStudy: Abortion-rights and anti-abortion groups share some valuesUpdate: WeeklySnapshotHunt for planets outside solar system uncovers a small oneBlack history month events offer cultural and historical educationMedia credentials to be required at Spike Lee speechDiabetes complications rooted in faulty cell repairSnapshotSnapshotCommunity Alcohol Coalition to meet FridayFormer U.S. Ambassador to United Nations to speak at UF about superpower mythMedia AdvisorySnapshotBrief consultation may influence adolescent exercise, alcohol use and cigarette smoking habitsSnapshotUPI: Steven MorseBaltimore Sun: William McKeenSnapshotGrowth hormone, obesity can trigger sleep apnea in some kidsSouth Florida Sun-Sentinel: Manuel VasquezEurekAlert: Cat AIDSBlack baby girls more likely to live when born very prematureSnapshotAssociated Press: Craig WoodLos Angeles Times: Paolo SpadoniPittsburgh Post-Gazette: Vladimir RakovInformation about SG elections availableBoston Globe: Brian SillimanLibraries offer orientation sessionsEvents aim to increase awareness of sexual assaultsReuters: Wayne GoodmanUF study shows Florida’s three-strikes law fails to curb crimeNew York Times: Roger ReepSnapshotUF physicians offer free blood pressure screenings during Martin Luther King Day activitiesVulnerability affects all versions of Windows operating systemsThe Etymology of "Schmooze"SnapshotUPI: John ChambersUF's Phillips Center gets first renovation thanks to $750K giftActors from play to share insight, expertise in three on-campus eventsUF study shows that risk of victimization increases with early pubertySnapshotFlorida land boom: New UF survey shows Florida farmland values increased by 50 percent to 88 percent during past yearWashington Post: Eugene J. GerbergNPR: Diana BoxerTampa Tribune: Jim TwitchellUpdate: WeeklySnapshotUF researchers hopeful canker can be managedX-ray robotMuseum plans inaugural Florida Butterfly Festival Oct. 14-15