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The University of Florida has a laundry list of accomplishments ranging from athletics to academics. The clarinet program at UF’s School of Music is often recognized for its prestigious reputation. As Erica Cordell reports, one UF clarinetist will represent the university at an international clarinet competition at the end of …
Read More »Solar Decathlon Europe heats up in Spain for UF students
This weekend, 31 University of Florida students are participating in an international solar energy competition. UF is one of 17 universities in the world to compete in the 2010 Solar Decathlon Europe. As WUFT-FM’s Erica Cordell reports, the goal of the ten day race is to finish a completely solar …
Read More »Tar Balls Now Spotted on Pensacola Beach
Tar balls have begun washing up on the shores of Pensacola Beach in Florida’s Panhandle. Escambia County emergency managment officials are working with state officials to make sure Pensacola Beach and the outlying areas receive as much aid as possible. WUFT-FM’s Lynsey Saunders talked with Senior Producer for Florida Public …
Read More »U.S. Education Department Senior Official Pays Visit To Two Gainesville Area Schools
A senior official from the U.S. Department of Education paid a visit to two Gainesville schools today (June 2nd). Deputy Assistant Secretary for External Affairs and Outreach Massie Ritsch toured Eastside High School and Stephen Foster Elementary Schools and met with members of the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce. Ritsch talked …
Read More »UF Officials Hope New Biomedical Sciences Building Will Lead To Unique Research Collaborations
The University of Florida held a dedication ceremony on Tuesday (May 11th) afternoon for the new Biomedical Sciences Building on campus. Donna Green-Townsend has more on what this new medical facility is expected to offer to researchers. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/2biomed.mp3]
Read More »UF Alumnus & WCBS-TV Correspondent Lou Young Shares Experience Of Covering September 11th, 2001 In New York
Long-time broadcast journalist and alumnus from the University of Florida, Lou Young, paid a visit to his alma mater today (April 14, 2010). Young, who works for WCBS-TV in New York is the recipient of numerous awards, including eight Emmys. His body of work includes coverage of the invasion of …
Read More »UF Law Students Raise Funds & Awareness About Child Abuse
This week is “Child Abuse Awareness Week” and the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Family Law Society organization is striving to combat the rising number of cases of child abuse both locally and statewide. On Tuesday they sold black and blue ribbons in the law school court yard …
Read More »National Tragedy Sheds Light On Problem Of Bullying In Schools
Phoebe Prince, a 15 year old girl from Massachusetts committed suicide because of being mistreatd by bullies at her school. Tragedies like this bring new attention to the problem of bullying amongst kids. Local schools are becoming more proactive in solving this problem. WUFT’s Junior Skepple spoke to one of …
Read More »Governor Crist Pledges to Make Education a Priority With Student Body Presidents
Students from Florida’s public universities sat down with Governor Charlie Crist on Thursday to talk business. Jessica Gable has the story. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/89rally.mp3]
Read More »Model Ts Help Bridge A Generation Gap At Eastside High School
Culinary students at Eastside High School were greeted with more than 100 Model T Ford cars in the parking lot on Wednesday (March 4). The students put on a luncheon for the 2010 Model T Ford Winter Tour. WUFT’s Junior Skepple was there. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/89modelt.mp3]
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