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As the director of energy studies at the University of Florida’s Public Utility Research Center, Ted Kury helps utility providers and policymakers decide how to best prepare for severe storms. With the first storm of the 2016 hurricane season in the books, Kury weighed in on how well utility companies have prepared, what homeowners can...

Photo credit: Jesse S. Jones, UF Health Communications When you walk through UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital, it doesn’t take long to notice numerous hand-painted murals adorning the walls of the facilities. The story behind these murals began 14 years ago, when Jerald Davis joined UF Health as a mental health technician, providing care for pediatric patients at...

Julie Johnson, Pharm.D., dean of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, will be honored next week with the top research award presented by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, or AACP. The Volwiler Research Achievement Award recognizes Johnson for her contributions to the field of pharmacogenomics, the study of how genes affect a person’s...

According to The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education. Principles of Ecotourism: According to literature provided by TIES, ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement,...

The theater scene in Gainesville is eclectic and brimming with talent. Options in town range from Broadway hits to locally written community shows. Whether you want to be in the audience or participating on stage, there’s something for everyone. The University of Florida Performing Arts (UFPA) presents programs in five different venues, most notably the...

Heather Walden, Ph.D., an assistant professor of veterinary parasitology, has received the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2016 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award. Walden was selected based on criteria that included peer and student evaluations; quality of teaching and impact on student learning; and teaching-related research, service and publishing activities. A member of...

In 2007, two young men from Auburn, Alabama started kicking around an idea to provide tailgate services for football fans. Nine years later, the Tailgate Guys have spread across Southeast Conference cities and are now serving customers at the University of Florida and Texas A&M in addition to the original location in Auburn. The company...

The University of Florida Health Women’s Center has been given a $40,000 grant renewal for the CenteringPregnancy program, which offers group prenatal care to help reduce the risk of premature birth. Pregnant women who wish to participate in the CenteringPregnancy model are grouped by their due dates. After a standard visit to their provider, the...

Greater Gainesville has plenty of eating establishments that combine the concepts of food, sports and entertainment. Ok, so I know you guys are expecting me to pick a place like Loosey’s or House of Beer. Yes, both are wonderful places to grab some libations and watch some good ol’ fashioned sports ball. Yes, both are...

Collin Austin, owner of New Scooters 4 Less in Gainesville, is busy preparing for his company’s peak season. As with so many businesses in Gainesville, Austin’s company is targeted largely towards the city’s student population. In fact, more than 90% of his revenue comes directly from the student market, making the month of August by...