University of Florida News

Leslie Hendeles, professor of pharmacy and pediatrics, was quoted April 1 in a New York Times story about the possibility of contamination in animal-derived drugs.

Political science professor Richard Scher was quoted in a March 31 Wall Street Journal story about the number of felons hoping to regain their voting rights in Florida. A link is not available because the Journal is by subscription only.

Stanley Smith, director of UF’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research, was quoted in a March 29 Miami Herald story about the projected slowing of Florida’s population growth. The story was the result of a news release.

Political science professor Daniel Smith was quoted in a March 29 Reuters story about the potential impact of hot-button ballot questions such as gay marriage on this year’s presidential election.

Math professor John Thompson’s win of the Abel Award was the subject of a March 27 Reuters story. See related news release.

Stan Smith, director of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, was quoted in a March 25 South Florida Sun-Sentinel story about Broward County’s historic first loss of population in 2007.

A study by the University of Florida that suggested safety features for older drivers was the subject of a March 24 Newsday story. See related news release.

Political science professor Michael Heaney was quoted in a March 20 ABC News report about the protests marking the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War. See related media advisory.

Stan Smith, director of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, was quoted in a March 20 USA Today story about how the housing crisis had reduced migration to Florida.

Finance professor Jay Ritter was quoted in a March 18 USA Today story about the record-setting initial public offering by Visa.