On and off over the past four decades, scientists have tried a handful of times to restore sea urchins on coral reefs because they eat harmful algae that otherwise smother the ecosystems. [Read more…] about UF-led research gets help from NFL player and Air Force veteran to restock sea urchins on coral reef
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Digital Platform Math Nation Expanding to Help More Grades
UF Lastinger Center for Learning receives funding from Microsoft U.S. to expand platform
The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning today announced that Microsoft U.S. provided nearly $1 million in funding to enhance its digital platform, Math Nation, to also serve elementary students preparing for middle school. [Read more…] about Digital Platform Math Nation Expanding to Help More Grades
Commissioner Nikki Fried Urges Farmers to Participate in University of Florida COVID-19 Study
As COVID-19 upends the economy, hurting agricultural businesses and causing increased demand at food banks, the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is studying the pandemic’s impact on agriculture and aquaculture businesses. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Urges Farmers to Participate in University of Florida COVID-19 Study
President Galvano Congratulates FSU and UF on Top 20 Rankings
UF ranked No. 7, FSU No. 18 by U.S. News and World Report
Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) today released the following statement regarding the announcement that the University of Florida (UF) and Florida State University (FSU) have improved their national rankings, with both ranking as top 20 public universities in the U.S. News and World Report “Best Colleges 2020” guidebook. [Read more…] about President Galvano Congratulates FSU and UF on Top 20 Rankings
June’s consumer sentiment rises despite mixed signals
After a sharp decline last month, consumer sentiment among Floridians increased 1.2 points in June to 97.2 from May’s revised figure of 96.0. [Read more…] about June’s consumer sentiment rises despite mixed signals
UF Health patient first to receive new gene therapy for neuromuscular disease since FDA approval
Karen Wright worked her way through the small gathering outside her 4-month-old daughter’s room in pediatric intensive care. [Read more…] about UF Health patient first to receive new gene therapy for neuromuscular disease since FDA approval
Consumer sentiment tumbles in May
After reaching its highest level in 17 years, consumer sentiment among Floridians plummeted 5.3 points in May to 96.4 from a revised figure of 101.7 in April. [Read more…] about Consumer sentiment tumbles in May
Favorable economic conditions fuel near-record consumer sentiment in April
Consumer sentiment in Florida reached its highest level in 17 years, increasing 1.4 points in April to 102 from a revised figure of 100.6 in March. [Read more…] about Favorable economic conditions fuel near-record consumer sentiment in April
Consumer sentiment holds steady in March
Consumer sentiment among Floridians increased slightly two-tenths of a point in March to 100.8 from February’s revised figure of 100.6. [Read more…] about Consumer sentiment holds steady in March
UF establishes new institute to study resilience of the built environment: The Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience (FIBER)
Research that helps communities respond to complex environmental challenges by improving the way they plan, design and build the physical environment is the focus of a new institute at the University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning (DCP). [Read more…] about UF establishes new institute to study resilience of the built environment: The Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience (FIBER)
