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Tag Archives: University of Florida
UF President Bernie Machen pleased with new state budget, will not request tuition raise
By Ethan Magoc on May 20th, 2013 | Last updated: May 20, 2013 at 5:43 pm
After seeing Gov. Rick Scott would return $300 million that had previously been cut from the state’s higher education budget, Bernie Machen said he would not raise tuition for the coming year beyond the normal inflation rate increase.
Beyond pythons, Florida termed “cesspool” of world’s invasive species problem
By WUFT News on May 2nd, 2013 | Last updated: May 2, 2013 at 2:29 pm
From giant snails to lionfish, Florida has become home to a variety of invasive species in recent years.
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UF report: collapse of oyster industry due to drought, salinity
By Virginia Hamrick and Donna Green-Townsend on April 26th, 2013 | Last updated: April 26, 2013 at 5:10 pm
A University of Florida team dedicated to researching the recent decline of oysters in Florida have discovered that the shortage is not due to the 2010 Gulf oil spill. Rather, the decline, which is affecting many fishermen and those involved in the industry, is due to drought and high salinity in the waters.
Education and divinity: the path of priesthood for a Gainesville reverend
By Andrew V. Pestano on April 26th, 2013 | Last updated: April 26, 2013 at 5:37 pm
One reverend, student and professor at the University of Florida shares his story of fulfillment, struggle and compassion.
WUFT Weekender: Ninety Miles Project, Artwalk Gainesville, Spring Native Plant Sale
By Andrew V. Pestano and Emily Stanton on April 26th, 2013 | Last updated: April 26, 2013 at 11:43 am
Events this weekend: Ninety Miles Project, Artwalk Gainesville, Spring Native Plant Sale
UF to offer online degree programs
By Brittany Bassler on April 23rd, 2013 | Last updated: April 23, 2013 at 12:12 pm
On Monday, Governor Rick Scott signed an education bill that will let the University of Florida offer bachelor’s degrees entirely online. The online degree programs will cost 75 percent of current tuition costs.
Gainesville residents skeptical about Lochte show
By Samantha Shavell on April 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: April 25, 2013 at 12:08 pm
“What would Ryan Lochte do?” premiered Sunday night on E! and features footage of restaurants in Gainesville.
Experts on Chechnya discuss suspect’s background
By Leah Harding on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 19, 2013 at 6:29 pm
Officials are searching for the suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings that took place earlier this week. The two brothers, one dead, who are suspected of the crime are said to be from Chechnya, a controlled state of Russia. Two experts from the University of Florida discuss what this background means to the investigation.
UF fraternity sings to support Boston Marathon victims
By Branden Snodgrass on April 17th, 2013 | Last updated: April 17, 2013 at 5:18 pm
The University of Florida Phi Mu Alpha chapter sang “America the Beautiful” in Turlington Plaza Wednesday to support those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing.
