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    Chamber welcomes Fishback, Dominick as Community Trustee  Jul 23, 2008
    "As the chairman elect and the chairman of the Chamber's Trustee committee, I am pleased to have Fishback, et al. move up from their Supporting Trustee role to the prestigious Community Trustee Program," said Dr. Diane Trees, assistant vice president of community relations at the University of Central Florida. "We appreciate them for their commitment to the West Orange Chamber.". (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Wanted: designers for video games  Jul 22, 2008
    Daytona State College and the University of Central Florida are among the partners in the project, called the Employ Florida Digital Media Banner Center. Centered in Orlando, Florida's digital media industry employs about 30,000 people, according to the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Wambach out of Games after surgery  Jul 19, 2008
    Autopsy results show University of Central Florida football player Ereck Plancher, 19, who died after spring drills in March, had a sickle cell trait that caused problems with his red blood cells during physical exertion. Tests showed the blood flow to the 19-year-old wide receiver's muscles and organs slowed or stopped. (Boston Globe)

    UCF player knew of condition that led to his death  Jul 19, 2008
    A 19-year-old University of Central Florida football player whose death resulted from an inherited gene cited in the collapse of several young athletes was aware of his condition and monitored regularly, the school's athletic director said Friday. Ereck Plancher, a redshirt freshman wide receiver from Naples, Fla. (ESPN -- College Football News)

    Autopsy: UCF WR had gene tied to similar deaths  Jul 18, 2008
    "The University of Central Florida has received the initial statement from the Medical Examiner concerning the tragic death of Ereck Plancher," Heston said Thursday. "Our prayers remain with Ereck's loved ones as they continue to cope with his loss. The health of our student-athletes is our top priority. We will review the complete report as soon as it is available and respond appropriately at that time.". (ESPN -- College Football News)

    UCF WR who died had condition worsened by stress  Jul 18, 2008
    (AP) -A University of Central Florida football player who died after spring drills had a pre-existing medical condition worsened by physical stress, autopsy results released Thursday showed. The Orange County Medical Examiner's Office said Ereck Plancher, 19, had a sickle cell trait that caused problems with his red blood cells during physical exertion. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Ex-Poway star Wynne makes U.S. soccer team  Jul 18, 2008
    Ereck Plancher, a University of Central Florida receiver who died after spring drills in March, had a pre-existing medical condition (sickle cell trait) worsened by physical stress, autopsy results showed. LSU offensive lineman Jarvis Jones was kicked off the team for an unspecified violation of team rules. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Lady Jaguar golfers get their man  Jul 18, 2008
    McPherson, who spent the past two seasons as the men's and women's assistant golf coach at the University of Central Florida, is the first male to lead the program. Gregory said when he met with the returning Lady Jaguars they specifically wanted a male coach. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    MSU gets commitments  Jul 17, 2008
    Mississippi State is coming off an 8-5 season and a victory against the University of Central Florida in the Liberty Bowl. Croom was named the 2007 SEC Coach of the Year, and earned a four-year contract extension in June. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    UCF Med School seeks LEED silver certification  Jul 16, 2008
    The University of Central Florida College of Medicine classroom building is projected to cost $53. 3 million and the Burnett Biomedical Sciences building is projected to cost $68. (Orlando Business Journal)

    College Student Gets Death Threats for Smuggling Body of Christ  Jul 13, 2008
    A student at the University of Central Florida claims his life and afterlife were threatened by enraged Catholics after he pocketed "the body of Christ" during a church ceremony, according to a report on myfoxorlando. com. (Fox News -- Politics)

    More of this story  Jul 13, 2008
    Barber, who will be playing at University of Central Florida in the fall, won the 2006 Boys Junior Championship and was last season's Florida Junior Tour (FJT) Points Champion. This win puts him slightly ahead to win this season's FJT points race. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)

    Sikes and Van Der Riet move offices to Winter Garden  Jul 13, 2008
    He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and Stetson University College of Law ... She played inter-collegiate golf for Ole' Miss and the University of Central Florida, lettering in each of her four years of eligibility. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Ambush Stokes Serial Sex Attacker Fears  Jul 13, 2008
    Just a month ago, on June 11, the Orange County Sheriff's Office discovered the body of Nicole Ganguzza, a 26-year-old University of Central Florida master's student. She had been reported missing by her husband, Brendan J. Ganguzza, the night before when she failed to return home from an evening job in a popular recreational area. (ABC News)

    100 Black Men Host Annual Conference  Jul 8, 2008
    The 2008 honorees included: Dr. Yvonne Sanders-Butler, principal, Mills Elementary School, Atlanta (Chairman's Award for Education); Victoria Rowell, actress, author and advocate (Chairman's Award for Children and Youth Advocacy); Dr. Joshua Murfree Jr., vice chairman of programs, 100 Black Men of America Inc. (Chairman's Award for Mentoring); Dr. John Agwunobi Sr., president, Professional Services, Division, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (Chairman's Award for Health); Keith R. Tribble, director of... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)

    Woman Aquires New Accent After Stroke  Jul 7, 2008
    19, 2003) A University of Central Florida speech expert has diagnosed an extremely rare disorder in a Sarasota woman that caused her to speak with a British accent after she suffered a. (May 12, 1998) When a California woman asked surgeons to sever the lines of communication between the halves of her brain, she just hoped for some relief from uncontrollable epileptic seizures. (Science Daily)

    Knighting Josh Robinson  Jul 7, 2008
    com covers University of Central Florida, UCF, athletics on the Scout ... comDate: Jul 6, 2008 Last weekend Josh Robinson brought family with him to visit the University of Central Florida and apparently everyone was impressed. (KnightsNews.com)

    Disney to host world's largest open martial arts tournament July 4-5  Jul 3, 2008
    is a member of the University of Central Florida Incubation Program at the Downtown Incubator facility. The Web community, which launched last year, is also a primary participant in a major motion picture set to start production next year. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Hispanic heritage specialty license plate proposed  Jul 2, 2008
    He said he came up with the idea when he saw a plate for the University of Central Florida. "Hispanics like to exhibit their cultural heritage via their cars," Ramos said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Holiday wings clipped by prices  Jul 2, 2008
    Danny and Gayle Sheffield are going to Orlando so their son, Brian, can attend a camp at the University of Central Florida. The family will stay in Orlando until Tuesday. (Florida Times-Union)

    Small College Rooms, Conquered!  Jun 28, 2008
    Melissa Brethauer is a University of Central Florida sophomore living in the smallest-sized bedroom in the Jefferson Lofts apartments near campus. Her biggest challenge was fitting everything into the tiny space. (Suite101.com)

    7-on-7 Tournament converges on UCF  Jun 28, 2008
    The finest high school football talent in the Sunshine State will compete at the adidas 7on7 Tournament June 28-29 at University of Central Florida ... University of Central FloridaUCF Football Practice FacililtyWayne Densch Sports Center4000 Central Florida Blvd. (Building #77)Orlando, FL 32816. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)

    KICKgen.com to sponsor martial arts championship  Jun 28, 2008
    The company is a member of the University of Central Florida Incubation Program. Reader Comments. (Orlando Business Journal)

    Lethal Injection: A Brief History  Jun 26, 2008
    According to Robert M. Bohm, a professor at the University of Central Florida who has written extensively on capital punishment, the proposal was rejected over concerns it would lead the public to associate the hypodermic needle only recently introduced as an important medical tool with death. During World War II, lethal injection was part of the Nazis' chilling arsenal of methods for disposing of sick, weak and disabled prisoners, along with the gas chamber and firing squad. (Time.com)

    NASA Selects Explorer Mission of Opportunity Investigations  Jun 21, 2008
    -- Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD), Principal Investigator Richard Eastes, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fla. GOLD will increase our understanding of the temperature and composition in the ionosphere; and provide understanding of the global scale response of the Earth's thermosphere and ionosphere. (PR Newswire)

    Survey measures attitudes about traffic  Jun 20, 2008
    SOURCES: University of Central Florida political science professor Aubrey Jewett; Volusia-Flagler Higher Education Consortium ... Even of those who disagreed, nine of 10 said it's important to reduce traffic congestion in the future, according to the survey, overseen by a University of Central Florida researcher and presented to the County Council on Thursday ... The University of Central Florida survey was intended to follow up on the earlier survey and evaluate its results, though it did not... (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    JOHN C. BERSIA: Don't write off Bush just yet  Jun 19, 2008
    ABOUT THE WRITERJohn C. Bersia, who won a Pulitzer Prize in editorial writing for the Orlando Sentinel in 2000, is the special assistant to the president for global perspectives at the University of Central Florida. Readers may send him e-mail at johncbersia@msn. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Hornstein one of Orlando's 'coolest'  Jun 17, 2008
    aXis magazine was founded as the entertainment section of the UCF Future on the University of Central Florida campus in the summer of 1994. After six months of campus-exclusive entertainment and nightlife coverage, the section expanded to a regional monthly magazine format. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Tax swap praised, blasted  Jun 15, 2008
    "This will stimulate construction of non-residential property since it is now more valuable to own. This creates jobs and income. "Overall, I think it would be very positive for the economy," said Fishkind, who said he has worked with McKay for 20 years to try to reform Florida's tax system. Senate Finance and Tax Chairman Mike Haridopolos disagrees, saying the measure would hurt working families and the poor, among others. Last month, he began recruiting labor, education and business leaders to... (The St. Augustine Record)

    Tabula Digita's DimensionM(TM) Educational Video Games Found to Have Significant, Positive Effect on Student Math Achievement  Jun 14, 2008
    University Of Central Florida Research Shows Considerable Improvement in Achievement Scores and Student Motivation When Using Algebra Video Game Software ... UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA RESEARCH SHOWS CONSIDERABLE IMPROVEMENT IN ACHIEVEMENT SCORES AND STUDENT MOTIVATION WHEN USING ALGEBRA VIDEO GAME SOFTWARE ... The study, conducted by a team of faculty and graduate students at the University of Central Florida led by Atsusi Hirumi, Ph. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    News from the virtual world  Jun 12, 2008
    For example, a project at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine will study an online role-playing game designed to teach recovering alcoholics how to avoid relapses. Other projects will test the effectiveness of video games in treating stroke victims, and promoting healthy diets and exercise. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Q&A with Mets 17th Round Pick Mitch Houck  Jun 11, 2008
    Date: Jun 11, 2008 Inside Pitch caught up with the Mets' 17th round draft pick, University of Central Florida hurler Mitch Houck, for a Draft Day Qnd out more about his style of pitching, what role sees himself filling in the system, what he thinks of New York, and more. to read the rest of this story. (NY Mets, TheInsiders.com)

    DeLand city manager search at 1  Jun 10, 2008
    He's been hired at the University of Central Florida in Orlando as an instructor of public policy and starts there in August. In an effort to replace him, commissioners moved up their interview schedule so an up-or-down vote on Pleus can be taken at a special City Commission meeting June 23. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Shot clock ticks for sloganeers  Jun 8, 2008
    "I don't think there's anybody better at assessing and capitalizing on the pulse of the marketplace than the NBA," said Dr. Bill Sutton, a sports marketing professor at the University of Central Florida who has consulted for all of the major American sports leagues. "The NBA is adept at situational marketing. It's what can I learn today that I can profit from tomorrow and how quickly can I turn it around.". (Boston Globe)

    Hires Brandon Stokes as Men's Tennis Coach  Jun 5, 2008
    BOCA RATON, FL - Brandon Stokes, a former assistant tennis coach at the University of Central Florida, has been named Florida Atlantic University's men's tennis coach. "We are excited to have Brandon join the FAU Athletics family," said Melissa Dawson, FAU's associate AD. "Our men's tennis team finished the season ranked 75th nationally, and we are confident that Brandon's tennis knowledge and enthusiasm will continue to build upon this success.". (Fausports.com)

    State funding cuts to colleges force deferral of family's dream  Jun 4, 2008
    To make matters worse, he then tells me since he was not accepted to the University of Central Florida, he was going to community college first, then attempt to transfer to UCF.. I can be rather dramatic at times, but if you felt the Earth tremble that night in Arlington, it was me. (Florida Times-Union)

    7 Points: Burress Doesn't Care Where He Plays  Jun 2, 2008
    And with the final pick of the round, the grabbed offensive guard out of the University of Central Florida. According to one league source, all but 35 players out of the 252 drafted were Combine participants. (BearReport.com)

    Slower rise brings softer fall for home prices  Jun 2, 2008
    The changes are a result of home sales dropping and fewer luxury homes being sold in other parts of the state, said Sean Snaith, an economics professor at the University of Central Florida. Because prices didn't increase as fast or get as high in Jacksonville as in other cities, they aren't going down as fast or as far. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)

    ODU Men's Soccer Releases 2008 Schedule  May 31, 2008
    In 2008, ODU's home opener will come as they host UMass, a 2007 Final Four participant, and the University of Central Florida. Massachusetts was the surprise of the tournament last year as they toppled the #1 seed, Boston College, en route to their first ever Final Four appearance where they were edged by #5 Ohio State by a final of 1-0 in the National Semifinal. (Odusports.com)

    UCF Football: Notes and Quotes  May 31, 2008
    com covers University of Central Florida, UCF, athletics on the Scout. com Network. (KnightsNews.com)

    Business notes (May 30)  May 30, 2008
    Podobinski will be replacing Brooke M. Haney, who is leaving to pursue a master s degree in fine arts in acting at the University of Central Florida, in partnership with Orlando Shakespeare Theater. Podobinski will be responsible for the marketing and media campaigns for New Rep and should be contacted with all press-related inquires. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)

    Brown Named Assistant Coach  May 30, 2008
    " Brown's previous collegiate coaching experience consists of a four-year tenure as an assistant at Ohio University and a one-year stint as an assistant at the University of Central Florida. She helped guide the 1998-99 Central Florida team to a 20-10 record, the Atlantic Sun Conference regular-season and tournament championships and an NCAA Tournament berth. Brown's coaching background also includes four years as an assistant at Lenoir City (Tenn.) High School. Brown is a 1994 graduate of... (Slubillikens.com)

    Celtics' Tony Allen hurt in pickup game  May 29, 2008
    Richard Lapchick, director of The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida, will release the 2008 National Basketball Association Racial and Gender Report Card today. Using data from this season, updated April 1, the report includes an analysis of racial breakdowns of players, coaches, management, physicians, head trainers, broadcasters, and referees. (Boston Globe)

    College works on deal for arts center  May 29, 2008
    Current owner Lively Arts Center's lease with tenant University of Central Florida ... Lively Arts owns the Beach Street building, while Seaside Music Theater and the University of Central Florida occupy the theater as tenants. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Evan Swindall commits to Central Florida  May 26, 2008
    Evan Swindall, the oldest son of new LaFayette head football coach Perry Swindall, recently announced his college plans when the 6-foot-3, 270-pound center gave a verbal commitment to the University of Central Florida. Swindall had also received an offer from the University of South Alabama, which is beginning a football program in 2009. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)

    Volusia boosts Kosmas  May 26, 2008
    Aubrey Jewett, a University of Central Florida political-science professor, said Kosmas' ability to raise money in the early stages of the campaign has established her as a serious candidate. "For better or worse, that's just really a benchmark in American politics," Jewett said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    ERAU chosen for EcoCar competition  May 26, 2008
    Megan Policastro of Deltona was one of 15 University of Central Florida seniors to receive the Order of Pegasus, the most prestigious student award given by the school. Policastro, a legal studies major in the College of Health and Public Affairs, was an honors student and chair of the President's Leadership Council. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Obama welcomes protesters, $475,000 at fundraiser  May 22, 2008
    Also on in attendance were University of Central Florida President John Hitt; Democratic Orange County Commissioner Bill Segal and Dyer s Chief Administrative Officer Byron Brooks. Other notables: major land-use attorneys Cecilia Bonifay and Hal Kantor, and UCF trustee Judy Albertson. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Black players are few in today's game of baseball  May 21, 2008
    National studies, like the one done by the University of Central Florida, cite the fact that just 8. 4 percent of today's Major League Baseball players are African-American. (NJ.com -- Sports)

    How Did That Chain Letter Get To My Inbox?  May 20, 2008
    13, 2004) Online romantics trying to win over valentines and businesspeople seeking to impress colleagues and clients may get some help from University of Central Florida research looking into how people form. (Dec. (Science Daily)

    New Smyrna mom raising awareness of infant sleep apnea  May 17, 2008
    "I suspect he might have had a viral infection . . . something that made him a little more congested," said Geller, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Central Florida and a pediatric pulmonologist at Nemours in Orlando. "Something like that could have thrown him over the edge. . . . Most assuredly he would have died without intervention.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Cleveland Clinic joins UCF in offering medical students free tuition  May 16, 2008
    First the University of Central Florida made history by becoming the first new medical school in the United States to give its first crop of future doctors a. Now the Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University in Ohio is offering a tuition-free education to all its students. (Orlando Sentinel)

    Turner helps put green agenda on restaurant industry's table  May 16, 2008
    "The restaurant industry tends to follow, not lead," says Chris Muller, restaurant management professor at University of Central Florida. But some chains, large and tiny, are trying. (USA Today -- Money)

    Clemson tallies 12 runs in big win Tuesday  May 14, 2008
    Clemson will travel to Orlando, FL to play University of Central Florida in a three-game series beginning Thursday at 6:30 PM.. FEATURED PRODUCT. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Student gets associate's degree before high school diploma  May 12, 2008
    He's leaning toward the University of Central Florida, and has a Bright Futures scholarship, which will pay 100 percent of his tuition. Eric Smith, Florida's education commissioner, will address the graduates. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    UCF impresses four- star linebacker  May 5, 2008
    linebacker Jonathan Davis only took a couple visits this spring, one of which was a trip to the University of Central Florida for the Junior Day last month. Davis, who is rated four-stars and is included in the latest edition of the Rivals250, loved what he saw down in Orlando. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Downward Slope for Bush  May 4, 2008
    "I feel like his decisions have weakened the strength of our nation and of our people," said Matt Bernstein, 19, a student from University of Central Florida. Of the 30 percent who approves of his actions, most still recognize that Bush's decisions have not been executed well. (Suite101.com)

    Key issues of the 2008 legislative session  May 4, 2008
    He also wanted to make sure that state funding for medical schools is distributed on an equal basis rather than in favor of upstart medical schools at the University of Central Florida and in South Florida. (Did not pass. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Owl Safety Gets NFL Camp Invite  May 3, 2008
    Acevedo joined the program in 2003 and had a break out game as a true freshman against the University of Central Florida. He played in every game that season including the team's run for a national championship and semi-final berth. (Fausports.com)

    Cross 'wowed' by UCF  May 2, 2008
    defensive end Izaan Cross had heard plenty of good things about the University of Central Florida, but nothing was like seeing it all in person. Cross and his family recently made their way down to Orlando for a visit and the 6-foot-4, 250-pounder couldn't have been more impressed. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Disney Interactive Studios' Warren Spector and Mark Meyers to Keynote First Game Education Summit at SMU in June  May 2, 2008
    Speakers from Activision, Arizona State University, Carnegie Mellon, Electronic Arts, Dell, Emergent Game Technologies, Full Sail, Gearbox Software, Indiana University, Microsoft, Midway Games, Mumbo Jumbo, RIT, SONY, THQ, University of Central Florida, University of Wisconsin, USC, and UT Dallas will ensure a lively and informative event. The Game Education Summit is a GamePath Event. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    DBCC considers purchase of News-Journal Center  Apr 22, 2008
    The center counts on nearly half of its budget -- $600,000 -- from its two tenants -- $280,000 annually from the University of Central Florida and $320,000 from Seaside. If DBCC buys the center, Seaside and UCF would become their tenants, Rand said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Keeping community in our colleges  Apr 20, 2008
    "Our tourism industry is awfully shabby," said Mark Soskin, associate professor of economics at the University of Central Florida's Daytona Beach branch ... In addition to offering an on-campus 2-plus-2 photography degree program with the University of Central Florida, DBCC is home to the Southeast Museum of Photography, one of the country's few museums dedicated to the discipline. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Back for more  Apr 19, 2008
    After years of competing as a gymnast, Horris began her venture into running in college, first at Northeastern University before transferring to the University of Central Florida, where she studied physical education. After months of training and stretching out her runs, she finally pronounced herself as prepared for the physical torment her body would endure. (Easton Journal, MA)

    The No. 6 Women of Troy Look For a Challenge Up North  Apr 18, 2008
    USC will meet tough competition with No. 5 Washington State, No. 10 Stanford, No. 16 UCLA, University of Victoria and University of Central Florida. The Women of Troy varsity eight will begin at 9:32 am against Central Florida. (Pac-10.org)

    UCF leads for Georgia safety  Apr 18, 2008
    safety Kentorious Jackson has yet to visit the University of Central Florida, but the 6-foot-1, 190-pounder really likes what he's hearing from the Knights. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)

    The Virtualis Convention and Learning Center to Open Its Doors on April 23, 2008  Apr 17, 2008
    Foster, Foster, Jensen & Gulley, LLC; James P. Hogg, Adjunct Professor, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida; Stuart Mann, Ph. D., Dean, Harrah College of Hotel Administration, University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Marianne McNulty, CMP, CTIE, Owner, Clever Concierge, LLC; Gloria Nelson, CSEP, Chief Experience Officer, Gloria Nelson Event Design, LLC; Bonnie Wallsh, Chief Strategist, Bonnie Wallsh Associates, LLC; and Loriann White, CMM, Co-Founder, Association for... (BusinessWire)

    National Digest  Apr 17, 2008
    MLB received its first A- for race from Richard Lapchick, director of the University of Central Florida s Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports. Its grade was B+ in last year s study. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)

    Sour economy casts pall on sunny Florida  Apr 15, 2008
    Since the 1970s we haven't really seen this simultaneous threat of an economic slowdown, and recession, side by side with the threat of inflation, said Sean Snaith, an economics professor at the University of Central Florida. Nationally, inflation was flat in February, according to the U.S. Labor Department's consumer price index, the most widely used gauge. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    How Va. Tech changes mental health care  Apr 14, 2008
    David Wallace, director of counseling at the University of Central Florida, said teachers are paying closer attention to violent material in writing assignments warning bells that had worried Cho's professors. Now people are wondering, 'Is this something that could be more ominous. (MSNBC -- Race)

    Spurrier tries to right ship  Apr 13, 2008
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    Players dispute story of teammate's death  Apr 12, 2008
    Four teammates of a University of Central Florida football player who died last month say he showed signs of distress before collapsing following an intense workout, a newspaper reported yesterday. Ereck Plancher died March 18, about an hour after taking part in the team's mat drills. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Letters to the editor  Apr 10, 2008
    The editor should visit the Lambda Chi Alpha chapter at the University of Central Florida, where 40 percent of our brothers are Jewish. Outside the International Student Organization, we may take the cake on diversity. (The University Echo, TN)

    Dr. Phillips Charities leader retires  Apr 9, 2008
    Hinson is seen as a champion of the Central Florida community, ensuring the success of many local projects, such as the Howard Phillips Center for Children and Families, the Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, the Howard Phillips Eminent Scholar Chair and the Dr. P. Phillips School of Real Estate in the College of Business Administration at the University of Central Florida and the Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center. "Central Florida is a better place because of Jim Hinson's dedication to... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Stirling Sotheby's adds to Dr. Phillips real estate office  Apr 9, 2008
    Diane Travis, regional managing director for Stirling Sotheby's International Realty, said Avendano, who earned a bachelor's degree in business marketing from the University of Central Florida, has five years of experience in residential real estate and was formerly a marketing director for Showcase Homes in Kissimmee. Taylor boasts eight years of experience in real estate sales, 25 years of sales and marketing experience and holds a bachelor's degree in education from the University of... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Seminoles Head South To Take On Golden Knights  Apr 9, 2008
    TALLAHASSEE, FLA. - Following a long weekend of delayed flights and chilly weather in Maryland, the 31-15 Florida State softball team will head south for a doubleheader with the University of Central Florida on Wednesday, April 9, with first pitch set for at 4:00 p.m.. In a three-game conference series with Maryland over the weekend, the Seminoles went 1-2 with their solo win credited towards freshman pitcher with a save by sophomore. (Seminoles.com)

    BCA releases first report card for D-I women's hoops  Apr 7, 2008
    "Schools were paying more attention in the process," says Richard Lapchick, director of the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida, who compiled the study. "They knew they were going to be held accountable by the end of the year.". (USA Today -- Sports)

    Florida State Slips 4-3 Against Maryland  Apr 7, 2008
    on Wednesday, April 9, for a doubleheader against the University of Central Florida. The Seminoles split with the Golden Knights in Tallahassee last season and lead the all-time series 9-2. (Seminoles.com)

    Host of factors deflates BCR  Apr 6, 2008
    Events are sometimes cyclical, but it's too soon to say whether BCR attendance will come back strong, said Abraham Pizam, dean of the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida. A deeper factor is at work, he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    10 reasons to cover women  Apr 6, 2008
    He graduates players, 92 percent in the latest accounting done by the noted sports watchdog Richard Lapchick of the University of Central Florida. Calhoun's rate. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Police shootings rise; some are asking why so many  Apr 6, 2008
    "Would you really think that cop-shooters gravitate toward Jacksonville more than Miami?" asked Ken Adams, a public policy and criminal justice professor at the University of Central Florida who has studied police use of force for a decade. Rutherford says Jacksonville has a younger population than other Florida cities but added he didn't have a specific reason why more people in Jacksonville would choose to be violent with police. (Florida Times-Union)

    UCF Set for Junior Day  Apr 5, 2008
    com covers University of Central Florida, UCF, athletics on the Scout ... com Recruiting AnalystDate: Apr 4, 2008 The University of Central Florida will host several top prospects this weekend from around the region for their Junior Day. (KnightsNews.com)

    JOHN C. BERSIA: Get aggressive on climate change  Apr 2, 2008
    John C. Bersia, who won a Pulitzer Prize in editorial writing for the Orlando Sentinel in 2000, is the special assistant to the president for global perspectives at the University of Central Florida. Readers may send him e-mail at johncbersia@msn. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Fletcher Academy taps into tourism  Apr 1, 2008
    Academy students will be able to become certified as destination planners and will have an advantage when applying for admission to hospitality management programs in state colleges and universities, including FCCJ, Florida State and the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Sussman said. Shanna Dodimead, UCF admissions officer, who spoke at the meeting, said Fletcher's students will have a good idea of what the industry is all about and what careers it offers. (Florida Times-Union)

    EIU in top 10 organizations in US to receive award for efforts to curb alcohol abuse  Mar 30, 2008
    Other recipients of Prevention Excellence Awards were Bentley College, College of the Holy Cross, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Delta Zeta Sorority, University of Alabama, University of Central Florida, University of Connecticut, University of Iowa and Villanova University. The applications we received this year were by far the strongest we ve seen since the award was established three years ago, said Brandon Busteed, founder and CEO of Outside The Classroom. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

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