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Two UF geologists are working with NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey to study the effects of climate change on the dunes at Cape Canaveral, where NASA houses its launch equipment.

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College of Medicine funding increased

By Reba Liddy | Dec. 4, 2014

For the fifth year in a row, UF’s College of Medicine increased its National Institutes of Health funding.

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Have the next big idea? Warrington College of Business to host contest

By Livia Agyekum | Dec. 4, 2014

Students eager to cash in on their ideas can sign up for a contest held by the Warrington College of Business Administration by Dec. 15.

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UF students graduate on time more than other students around the US

By Laura Vazquez | Dec. 4, 2014

While UF students are graduating on time, a new study found that college students around the country are not.

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Impeachment resolution of SFC student body president postponed

By Hunter Williamson | Dec. 3, 2014

Student senators at Santa Fe College failed to address a resolution that could have led to Senate President Jeremy Pierce’s impeachment Wednesday.

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Students evacuated from Reitz Union Wed.

By Chabelia Herrera | Dec. 3, 2014

Smoke from the construction project at the Reitz Union set off a fire alarm Wednesday morning that resulted in the building’s evacuation.

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UF ceremony to commemorate Nelson Mandela’s legacy

By Cody Smith | Dec. 3, 2014

UF will honor the legacy of the late South Africa President and philanthropist Nelson Mandela this Friday.

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UF sends alert after receiving shooting threats via social media

Dec. 3, 2014

Although UF remained open Wednesday despite a threat to “shoot up the college,” many professors canceled class.

Jonathan Waring, the 20-year-old president of Students for a Democratic Society, addresses the crowd gathered on Turlington Plaza on Wednesday afternoon to protest UF’s participation in the 1033 program, which distributes surplus military equipment to local law enforcement.

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UF group marches against police militarization

By Bryan Faux | Dec. 3, 2014

Tristan Worthington shouted “Hey UF administration, money is for education” from a megaphone at a rally against police militarization on campus Wednesday afternoon.

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UF receives threat via Twitter

Dec. 3, 2014

University Police sent out a UF alert early Wednesday morning regarding a threat to "shoot up the college tomorrow."

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Reitz Union evacuated after smoke sets off fire alarm

By Chabeli Herrera | Dec. 3, 2014

Smoke from the construction project at the J. Wayne Reitz Union set off a fire alarm Wednesday morning that resulted in the evacuation of the building.

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UF Senate passes three resolutions

By Alyssa Fisher | Dec. 2, 2014

A constituent-written resolution was read at the UF Student Senate meeting Tuesday in the University Auditorium following the State of the Campus Address.

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Hotel rooms for Fall graduation sold out

By Patrick Pinak | Dec. 2, 2014

It may be too late for families still looking for a place to stay for December’s graduation weekend — many of Gainesville’s hotels are booked solid, and the same is almost true for Spring.

UF Student Body President Cory Yeffet delivers the State of Campus Address on Tuesday night in the University Auditorium.

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State of the Campus Address sums up year

By Ariana Figueroa | Dec. 2, 2014

Past accomplishments and future plans were discussed at the Student Government’s State of the Campus Address on Tuesday night.