Number of poor among Daytona's blacks grows Nov 1, 2009
It's easy to see how the city's black community would sustain a heavy blow in such a deep and prolonged recession, says University of Central Florida economist Mark Soskin. Even in normal times, "that area is among the very poorest in all of Central Florida" with low levels of educational attainment, Soskin said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Hospital receives grant for nurses Oct 31, 2009
The hospital currently has an on-site advanced degree program in conjunction with the University of Central Florida and is looking to offer additional courses. With the grant, the hospital will be able to do so, officials said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Coleman Aerospace names retired general as president Oct 29, 2009
He is a graduate of the Air War College and holds a bachelor s and MBA degrees from the University of Central Florida. We are very pleased that Chris Anzalone will be heading our Coleman Aerospace business, and we look forward to his contributions as we execute our business strategy, said Jerry Bates, president of L-3 Global Security and Engineering Solutions, to whom Coleman Aerospace reports. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Don't Be Like Mike Michael LeBrecht II/SICentral Florida freshman Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, refused to wear school-issued adidas sneakers.Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, refuses to wear anything but Nike. His college, UCF, is under an adidas contract. Ann Killion begs, please Marcus, don't be like Mike. Oct 28, 2009
Jordan's son Marcus, a freshman at University of Central Florida, is reportedly refusing to wear the team issued shoes because they are the wrong brand. UCF has a contract with adidas. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Rely on facts in climate change Oct 27, 2009
John C. Bersia is the special assistant to the president for global perspectives at the University of Central Florida. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
Orion Bank late on taxes Oct 24, 2009
But Stan Smith, a professor of finance at the University of Central Florida, said a bank that doesnt pay taxes under those circumstances is likely in some trouble. If they expect to be a going concern, then this is really poor management, Smith said. (The News-Press -- Business)
Sneaker Fight Spotlights College Sponsor Biz Oct 24, 2009
If the college is the University of Central Florida and the freshman is the answer is very. Marcus Jordan #5 of the White team stands on the court against the Black team during the 2009 Jordan. (ABC News -- Business)
Cougar Rowing to Open Fall Season at Gonzaga Oct 23, 2009
McGrath is in her second year at WSU, after coaching stints at Clemson and the University of Central Florida. Culp, in her second season, came to WSU after coaching in Canada and Michigan for three years. (Pac-10.org)
More than 20 states report higher unemployment rates Oct 23, 2009
3 percent, said Sean Snaith, an economics professor at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. But now, the trough is as deep as the peak was high, he said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
UCF caught between Jordans, $3M adidas deal Oct 23, 2009
-- A fight over the shoes Michael Jordan's son will wear at the University of Central Florida could cost the school financially. Freshman guard is refusing to wear shoes made by adidas, the brand the university has a contract with for all its sports. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Florida Unemployment Hits 11 Percent Oct 22, 2009
But stimulus funds alone will not pull the state and nation out of its economic stupor, said Sean Snaith, director of the Institute for Economic Competitiveness at the University of Central Florida. Snaith said the unemployment rate underscores the existing economic challenges, despite news that Wall Street has posted impressive gains in recent months. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
For VA clinic, relief is nearer Oct 22, 2009
The VA medical center will be located in the "medical city" with the almost-completed University of Central Florida Medical School, the Burnham Institute and Nemours Children's Hospital, now under construction. Site work, utilities and the main loop road for the new $665 million VA medical campus are under way, and a contract has been awarded for the construction of the 120-bed community living center, a 60-bed residential rehab facility and a chapel. (Florida Today)
No middle of the road for kingpin NFL Oct 22, 2009
"Sometimes Major League Baseball will use the 'small-market excuse,' but these are teams from Los Angeles and the East Coast. The NFL, though, can put on small-market teams and people will still want to watch," said Richard Lapchick, chairman of the DeVos Sport Business Management Program at the University of Central Florida. "The NFL is an incredibly well-oiled machine in which every game matters and seems to have a great story line," said David Carter, executive director of the Sports Business... (USA Today -- Sports)
Lodging owners see trouble in new law Oct 21, 2009
Scott Smith, an instructor in the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida, applauded the change as long overdue. "It was ineffective in the first place," Smith said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Mold turns man's castle into house of horrors Oct 21, 2009
He bought the two-story house near the University of Central Florida for $245,000 in June 1997. His nightmare experience began that December, when storm water cascaded through the roof into the family room. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
College tuition and fees increase locally Oct 21, 2009
University of Central Florida; $6,212; 57. 4. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Online, teachers walk a fine line Oct 18, 2009
Glenda Gunter, an associate education professor at the University of Central Florida, said that about six years ago, she started incorporating lessons about social networking sites because of their increased popularity. She teaches her students that they must be cautious about posting information, but Gunter said these sites also can be used in a positive way. (Florida Today)
UCF now biggest university in the state Oct 16, 2009
More students attend the University of Central Florida than any other university in Florida. UCF, which has a Daytona Beach branch campus, has a record 53,537 students, surpassing the University of Florida for the first time, the school announced Thursday. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Boomers Aren't Choosing Urban Retirement Oct 13, 2009
" Do these empty buildings further doom the future of cities? Maybe not. "I wouldn't write off a storybook ending yet," says University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith. "It just depends on how many chapters it takes to get there. " Source: Orlando Sentinel, Mike Thomas (10/11/2009) Search news Subscribe to news Daily and weekly real estate news, trends, NAR press releases, convention coverage, plus exclusive features and columns. Get the Daily Real Estate News delivered straight to your... (Realtor Magazine Online)
Forbes: American cities that are on the rise Oct 12, 2009
Bodies kept pouring into the state," says Sean Snaith, director of the Institute for Economic Competitiveness at the University of Central Florida. "I called it economic development for dummies: Let them come in and sit back and watch the economy grow. " But, he says, as older Americans have put off retirement, the cost of living has grown and the economy and job market have deflated, the state's growth is finally slowing down. Because these numbers only reflect the past year, they don't... (MSNBC -- Business)
Actress relates teaching to improv Oct 10, 2009
Hines and her sister Rebecca, an associate professor of education at the University of Central Florida, gave the keynote address at the Florida Council for Exceptional Children conference. The Florida-raised sisters, who are close, have often discussed similarities in their jobs. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Gamecocks Claim Four Wins on Day Two at UCF Oct 10, 2009
ORLANDO - South Carolina bounced back from a difficult first outing to post four wins in the second day of the University of Central Florida Invitational Friday. The Gamecocks found their range with No. 28 fighting through a third-set tiebreaker to pick up his first singles win of the season. (Uscsports.com)
SDSU Head Coach Emilee Klein To Be Inducted Into Arizona State Hall of Fame Oct 10, 2009
After retiring from the LPGA Tour in 2005, Klein was the head women's golf coach at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla. where she led the Knights to back-to-back NCAA regional appearances in 2008 and 2009. (Goaztecs.com)
UCF gets $1.5 million grant for business aid Oct 8, 2009
5 million state grant to the University of Central Florida will launch a pilot program to help small businesses. Tom O'Neal, director of UCF's Technology Incubator program, told a group of business owners and public officials on Wednesday the program uses the principles of "economic gardening" developed 20 years ago in Littleton, Colo. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Americans on the Move Choose College Towns Oct 7, 2009
Some Florida retirement centers are also high on the list of places with lots of newcomers, but Sean Snaith, director of the Institute for Economic Competitiveness at the University of Central Florida, says this doesn t tell the whole story. He says Florida s population growth has actually slowed considerably in the last few years, although it s still attracting some newcomers. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Census: Stay-at-home moms are not who you think Oct 6, 2009
Heili Pals, who teaches sociology at the University of Central Florida, notes that Hispanic women have lower average incomes than black or white women, so they might be more likely to stay home because their jobs don't pay enough for them to afford good child care. In addition, Hispanic moms, particularly recent immigrants, tend to be younger and have lower education levels than other racial groups - all of which makes them more likely to stay home. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Signs of recovery in some U.S. areas Oct 6, 2009
"It's pretty clear that even though the recession likely has ended, not too many people are likely going to be humming that Bobby McFerrin tune, 'Don't Worry, Be Happy,' " said Sean Snaith, an economist at the University of Central Florida. The latest results of the AP's Economic Stress Index showed the pain easing in some of the nation's hardest hit areas, such as Elkhart, Ind. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Meek works AFL-CIO crowd in campaign for U.S. Senate Oct 5, 2009
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES -- A half-dozen students from the University of Central Florida strolled in with petitions to The Shores Resort & Spa on Sunday night where U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek of Miami was scheduled to speak to about 225 AFL-CIO members from around the state. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
NAU-Yuma students counsel with professor's help Oct 5, 2009
Kolodinsky, who has been at NAU for nine years, spent about six years at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Fla. of which he is a graduate. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
SDSU Women's Golf Continues Fall Slate In Colorado Oct 5, 2009
After retiring from the LPGA Tour in 2005, Klein took over as head women's golf coach at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla. Under her direction, she led the Knights to back-to-back NCAA regional appearances in 2008 and 2009. (Goaztecs.com)
Many workers must stay alert 24/7 but don't get paid for it Oct 4, 2009
Duncan Dickson, a professor in the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida, said many hospitals have sought to mitigate the idea of on-call compensation by maintaining their own in-house staff of doctors. Generally Dickson, who specializes in human resources issues, said the use of flexible staffing arrangements, such as temp, short-term, on-call and part-time work, is widespread and is expected to increase. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Who's new, what's new Oct 4, 2009
She is a graduate from the University of Central Florida and has more than 15 years in non-profit management. Ormond Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Teachers factor in fun Oct 3, 2009
Eaglin, an engineering professor at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, invented Pyramath, a card game designed to improve a child's math skills. "Sixty percent of all kids lose interest in math around the third or fourth grade, so I had to do something." Eaglin said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Panelists offer encouragement at Latinas conference Oct 2, 2009
After two years, she returned to Deltona but she said the University of Central Florida only accepted three of her roughly 60 credits from Puerto Rico. She pressed on. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Pausing to evaluate the Pirates (409) Oct 2, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 1, 2009 2:21 AM EDT GREENVILLE With East Carolinas 19-14 win over the University of Central Florida, the Pirates have officially concluded one-third of its schedule, which makes it a good time to pause and assess the team and its expectations. Season Goals. (Washington Daily News, NC)
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She also brings an unusual combination of training, having majored in musical theater at the University of Central Florida and going on to earn a master's degree in socio-cultural anthropology from Columbia University. She tried her hand at TV, picking up some bit roles in Vancouver, British Columbia, after college. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Disney offers free passes to volunteers Sep 30, 2009
Duncan Dickson, who teaches theme park management at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, said the initiative is a smart marketing move. Even when theme parks let people in for free, they make their money back in other ways, Dickson said. (Boston Globe)
State official: Volusia needs emphasis on education to help economy Sep 26, 2009
Larger colleges with campuses in Volusia County are Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona State College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Stetson University and the University of Central Florida. Coupled with its tourist attractions and the cultural amenities, higher education can bring new people and new ideas to the community, Williams said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
New Way Deadly Food-borne Bacteria Is Spread Sep 25, 2009
24, 2009) University of Central Florida Microbiology Professor Keith Ireton has uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that plays an important role in the spread of a deadly food-borne bacterium. See also. (Science Daily)
Our views: Focusing on space Sep 25, 2009
That includes the University of Central Florida, which eliminated five academic degrees and cut 45 faculty positions. Other schools have had similar layoffs and cuts. (Florida Today)
AIR FORCE -- Two Airmen Assigned to 2010 Space Shuttle Mission Sep 25, 2009
NASA officials assign crew for final scheduled Space Shuttle mission (DOD DefenseLINK)
Brynn building up steam Sep 25, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009. Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. (Florida Today)
Charges filed in woman's shooting Sep 24, 2009
Ragan, a Missouri native, was employed as a food service manager at the University of Central Florida. Vitaliano said his interview with Ragan revealed that the couple had been arguing through the night and drinking heavily. (Florida Today)
Listeria L-forms: Discovery Of An Unusual Form Of Bacterial Life Sep 20, 2009
(July 3, 2007) A research team including University of Central Florida Microbiology Professor Keith Ireton is using the bacterial pathogen Listeria Monocytogenes to understand the mechanisms of cell growth and. (June 20, 2007) Scientists have discovered that probiotic bacteria can protect against bacterial infection. (Science Daily)
Why Sports Cheats — That's You, Renault — Swindle Us All Sep 20, 2009
In a painful recession it's not surprising that "people find an escape in sport ," says Richard Crepeau, a history professor specializing in sport at the University of Central Florida. It offers the means "to get away from the difficulties of the moment.". (Time.com)
Area jobless rate inching downward Sep 19, 2009
Sean Snaith, an economist at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, offered a different take on what is behind the dip in Flagler's unemployment rate. "It may be that people have moved out of the county and gone elsewhere since they have not had any success in finding jobs," Snaith said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
McDonald's, Burger King serve up premium gourmet burgers Sep 18, 2009
"It may be the last affordable luxury," says Christopher Muller, restaurant management professor at University of Central Florida. "It's an easy way to reward yourself without feeling you've blown the bank.". (USA Today -- Money)
4-year nursing degree on hold at Daytona State Sep 18, 2009
The Daytona State Board of Trustees on Thursday voted down a request by college President Kent Sharples to retract plans to offer an RN-to-BSN program that Bethune-Cookman University and the University of Central Florida already offer. Instead, the board voted to explore Cookman President Trudie Kibbe Reed's suggestion that the two institutions collaborate. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Brand: Strongest guy in college sports Sep 17, 2009
"He did so much to make college sport live up to its ideals in terms of graduation rates, Title IX and civil rights," said Richard Lapchick, chair of the DeVos Sport Business Management Program at the University of Central Florida and a long-time advocate for academic reform and diversity in college sports. "Because of Myles, we now have sanctions for schools that don't comply with academic reform," Lapchick said in a phone interview Wednesday night. (USA Today -- Sports)
Health Central administrator named to UCF board Sep 17, 2009
As a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a UCF alumnus, Dewane Pace has accepted a position on the community advisory board for the Master of Health Informatics program at the University of Central Florida. Pace was selected for a seat on the board due to his extensive work in the emerging field of Health Care Informatics and his position as current administrator of clinical information at Health Central. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
'Moral stand' paying off for members of 1958 Buffalo team Sep 17, 2009
By this he means the honors that have come 50 years later: Several get-togethers last season, this weekend's invitation to Orlando for UB's game against the University of Central Florida ... " Only they didn't. Organizers in Orlando said the Bulls could not bring African-American players Willie Evans and . The team voted and said, under those terms, no thanks. Now, more than half a century later, 34 of 41 living players, coaches and staff from the 1958 team are going to Orlando for Saturday... (USA Today -- Sports)
Sweet gesture, no sugar added: Care packages can be a healthy surprise for college kids Sep 16, 2009
"It was a really nice afternoon of thinking about our children and everyone else's children," says Gould, who was sending packages to her son Kenneth at boarding school and her son Scott at the University of Central Florida. "It was a bonding experience," says Bierer, an independent college adviser in Charlotte, N.C. "I talk about it like a 'Big Chill' moment," referring to the 1983 movie. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Couple engaged Sep 15, 2009
She is a 2002 graduate of George Jenkins High School in Lakeland; and a 2005 graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor's degree in hospitality management. She is employed as a catering sales manager at Marriott Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, Ga. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Bolton, 16, bowls 787 series00004000 at Shore Lanes Sep 15, 2009
University of Central Florida bowler Michelle Carcagente set the county record last October with an 825, beating Corinne Ham's 824. "I'm sure Elise's 787 ranks among the top 10," Shore Lanes boss Sandy Finkelstein said. (Florida Today)
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52,000 - The University of Central Florida surpassed the University of Florida this year to lay claim to being Florida's largest University. 27,456 - Another sell-out would have been nice, but the inkling of a rain shower has long been known to carve thousands off of a Southern Miss football crowd. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Memorial Service To Honor Naval Reserve Pilot Killed in 1984 Sep 13, 2009
After graduating from high school in Titusville 1973, he attended the University of Central Florida, where he earned bachelor s degrees in computer science and mechanical engineering. Aviation was in Rick s blood. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Jacksonville's home sales market improves, but does it have legs Sep 8, 2009
This second quarter data, like the national data, is the first glimmer of hope in the residential market in about two years, said Sean Snaith, director of the University of Central Florida s Institute for Economic Competitiveness. It s a sign that we re getting somewhere near the bottom, Snaith said. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Rising to the top Sep 8, 2009
David Cone Jr. grew up in the segregated South and became the first black to earn an electrical engineering degree from what now is University of Central Florida. He also was the first black engineer at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 36. (Florida Today)
Suite sales at new Minn stadium slowed by economy Sep 7, 2009
William Sutton, a sports business professor at the University of Central Florida, said sales of the most expensive tickets and suites for sports have been slow everywhere. "A lot of sponsors are having a lot of trouble with the perception," he said. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Daytona State, UCF join to prevent suicide Sep 7, 2009
In June 2007, Hartley was a 30-year-old recent graduate of the University of Central Florida, poised to start a teaching career of his own. And then he committed suicide. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Tax battle leaves residents, officials weary Sep 6, 2009
"So many of our cities have no commercial sector. In order to operate your city, you're going to have to hit your residents," said Mark Soskin, a University of Central Florida economics professor based in Daytona Beach. GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
First-Name Basis Sep 5, 2009
"A lot of people open restaurants because they like to cook or are good cooks," said Murphy, of the Rosen School of Hospitality at the University of Central Florida. By affixing their name to the business, the owners impart a sense of familiarity. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
GSUs CEAR gets first leader Sep 3, 2009
He joins CEAR and the Robinson College of Business from the University of Central Florida. As a consultant, Harrison worked with The World Bank, the U.S. government, the government of Denmark, the Swedish Treasury Department, and the Harvard Institute for International Development. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Dorothy Quinn Sep 3, 2009
In 1971, she was awarded a B.A. from Florida Technological University (now University of Central Florida) in Orlando, followed by her M.A. degree from Stetson University in Deland in 1975. She was a certified social studies teacher. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Our views Last, best chance Sep 3, 2009
It was the third deployment to Afghanistan for the University of Central Florida graduate, and his sixth overall. The death of every soldier pains us deeply. (Florida Today)
