News Releases
The office of public relations provides a media contact for information about the college, its programs and its activities. In addition to preparing news releases for the Associated Press and various trade publications, the office provides information for a variety of college brochures and newsletters. The office also on occasion posts information of value to the general public and to veterinarians, including but not limited to our UF veterinary alumni.
Recent Posts
Malaria’s spit solution: New grant will aid development of diagnostic test
Oct 8th, 2019
A new $1.29 million grant from the Global Health Innovative Technology Fund will support Dr. Rhoel Dinglasan’s work to develop a novel saliva-based malaria diagnostic test.
UF scientists: Gut microbe finding in mice may help protect pregnant women from malaria
Aug 28th, 2019
UF scientists report that gut microbes living inside the intestines of pregnant mice may provide a key to assessing pregnancy risk, and even outcomes, in human populations.
Thin, silver nanowires may hold key to flexible and safe touchscreens
Jul 10th, 2019
UF researchers are part of a team of scientists that found an unexpected ability of cells to bend metal determines the safety of a material being used in next-generation touchscreens.
Search committee formed for new UF College of Veterinary Medicine dean
Jun 6th, 2019
Administrators at the University of Florida have announced the start of a national search for the next dean of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.
Professor emeritus of food animal medicine, Dr. Ken Braun, passes away
Jun 6th, 2019
Dr. Ken Braun, a professor emeritus, bovine specialist and former administrator at the college, died May 17.
College’s 2019 Distinguished Award winners named
May 29th, 2019
Alumni focusing on areas ranging from infectious diseases and manatee health to equine medicine and small animal neurological disease have received the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s 2019 […]
Bring it on: UF VETS team rolls out new 44-foot disaster response vehicle
May 8th, 2019
The UF VETS disaster response team has a new vehicle, thanks to a grant from the Banfield Foundation and PetSmart Charities.
Nearly 70 dogs participate in national service dog eye event
May 6th, 2019
Nearly 70 dogs get free eye and heart screening exams at UF's Small Animal Hospital on May 3.
