The University of Florida Names A New President
The University of Florida has chosen a new president.Cornell University Provost Dr. Kent Fuchs, pronounced "fox" will become the 12th president of UF. He will start his new job New Year's Day, if he is...
View ArticleNew Chiefs for UF, FSU Confirmed
Florida's two best-known universities — fiercely competitive on the athletic field and among their alumni — are each getting new presidents that vary significantly in their background and experience....
View ArticleUF Professor Develops Citrus Greening Detector
Citrus producers might have another tool for their fight against citrus greening.
View ArticleFraternity in Oklahoma Case Has Troubled History at Florida Schools
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, which had its chapter at the University of Oklahoma shut down after video surfaced showing fraternity brothers singing a song containing racial slurs, has had problems at chapters...
View ArticleA Q & A With The University Of Florida's New President
Three months ago W. Kent Fuchs became president of the University of Florida, leaving New York’s Cornell University. Fuchs says Florida universities are adding new faculty, but opposition to higher...
View ArticleTim Tebow Will Reportedly Return To NFL With Philadelphia Eagles
Continuing a string of surprises in this NFL offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles will reportedly sign quarterback Tim Tebow to a one-year contract to play quarterback. Tebow, 27, hasn't played in the...
View ArticleUF Opens Food Pantry for Needy Students & Staff
The University of Florida is opening a food pantry for needy students and staff. The pantry is scheduled to open when Summer B classes begin June 29. The Gainesville Sun reports the Dean of Students...
View ArticleUSF Again Ranks High in U.S. Patents
The University of South Florida sits among such intellectual titans as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology on the top ten list of...
View ArticlePoll: Strong Support For Requiring Public School Students To Study Spanish
More than two-thirds of Florida residents polled say public school students should have to take Spanish, according to a monthly University of Florida economic survey.POLL: Tell us what language you...
View ArticleDisease Threatens FL Roses
Florida’s $20 million rose industry is threatened by a disease that’s devastating the flower across the Eastern United States.
View ArticleColleges Vow To Ease Application Process With New Website
More than 80 colleges are creating a website where students will be able to apply to dozens of them and get help along the way.
View ArticleFlorida Researchers Develop Greening-Resistant Citrus Trees
University of Florida researchers say they have developed genetically modified citrus trees that are resistant to greening. It is a significant step against the disease that has devastated Florida's...
View ArticleStudy Looks For Ways to Improve Florida Strawberry Growers' Profits
A new study by University of Florida researchers finds Florida strawberry growers would benefit by starting the growing season just a few weeks earlier each year. Doing so could help growers maximize...
View ArticleHow UCF Helps Students Reduce Anxiety Over The Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time. The University of Central Floridahas a new online therapy program to help students over the break.
View ArticleUF Guns Case Appealed To Florida Supreme Court
A Second Amendment group is asking the state Supreme Court to take up a legal dispute about whether guns should be allowed in residence halls and other housing at the University of Florida.
View ArticleFlorida To Sell Alcohol At Football, Men's Basketball Games
Florida is the latest school to start selling alcohol at sporting events.
View ArticleNile Crocodile Latest Invasive Threat In Florida Everglades
Researchers say the Nile crocodile could become the Everglades’ latest invasive top predator.
View ArticleSanford Burnham Takes Withdrawal Proposal To Governor
Leaders of a research organization that has been key to the growth of a medical research community in central Florida say the firm is now in talks with the governor's office about having the University...
View ArticleUF Renames Field After Former Coach Steve Spurrier
Florida is renaming its football field after former coach Steve Spurrier. The university's board of trustees approved the change Thursday, making it Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin...
View ArticleUF Backs Out Of Deal To Take Over Sanford Burnam Institute In Orlando
The University of Florida is backing out of its deal to take over Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in Lake Nona.
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