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°®åú´«Ã½ Among Three Finalists for National Degree Completion Award

By | October 21, 2021

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) selected °®åú´«Ã½ to be one of three finalists for its national Degree Completion Award.

Older African Americans More Physically Active in Green Neighborhoods

By | October 19, 2021

°®åú´«Ã½ researchers are the first to conduct a nationally representative study of neighborhood open spaces and neighborhood-based walking in older adults in the United States.

Even Colleges with 100 Percent Vaccine Rates Need COVID-19 Testing

By | October 18, 2021

An analytical study examined levels of vaccine efficacy and mitigation strategies including testing and quarantine in 5,000 fully-vaccinated simulated undergraduate °®åú´«Ã½.

Eliminate COVID-19? It's Possible Based on New Mathematical Models

By | October 13, 2021

Using a novel mathematical framework, a first-of-its-kind °®åú´«Ã½ study reveals the effects of social distancing on infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and the role of the economy.

Molecular Study Finds IRL Green Sea Turtles Biologically Stressed

By | October 12, 2021

°®åú´«Ã½ researchers have found that green sea turtles in the heavily polluted Indian River Lagoon have compromised immune function, which makes them more vulnerable to tumors.

°®åú´«Ã½ Engineering in Top Three Fastest Improving Colleges in the U.S.

By | October 8, 2021

The College of Engineering and Computer Science is rapidly rising and is ranked by 'U.S. News & World Report' (2020 to 2022) as one of the top three fastest improving engineering colleges in the U.S.

°®åú´«Ã½ Study: COVID-19 Especially Harmful in at-Risk Communities

By | October 5, 2021

Florida communities struggling with health and social challenges before the COVID-19 pandemic bear disproportionate risk of infection and death, according to a new study.

Breastfeeding Status and Duration Impact Postpartum Depression Risk

By | September 30, 2021

A nursing study is the first to examine current breastfeeding status in association with postpartum depression risk in a dataset of 29,685 American women, revealing the significant benefits of breastfeeding.

EMS Ketamine Use on Patients on Cocaine Raises Intubation 5.75-fold

By | September 29, 2021

°®åú´«Ã½ Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored the sedative used by EMS for 'excited delirium,' a form of aggressive behavior, and the effects of illicit substances on ensuing hospital intubations.

In Booming Markets, Homebuyers Paying Above Long-Term Pricing Trends

By | September 28, 2021

Homes selling for more than they should is a worsening problem in Austin, Texas, as the metropolitan area posted the biggest premium increase among the nation's 100 largest housing markets.

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