Voice Pitch Sways Voters, Doesn't Result in Better Leaders
People with lower-pitched voices are more likely to win elected office because they are believed to be superior leaders. A new study examines if voice pitch is a reliable signal of leadership quality.
×ó°®ÊÓƵ Dedicates Phil Smith Hall and Center for Free Enterprise
Family, friends and colleagues of the late South Florida businessman and philanthropist Phil Smith gathered with the ×ó°®ÊÓƵ community to dedicate Phil Smith Hall and the Center for Free Enterprise.
×ó°®ÊÓƵ to Celebrate 'A New OWLeans' Homecoming 2017
×ó°®ÊÓƵ will celebrate "A New OWLeans" Homecoming 2017 beginning Saturday, Oct. 14 through Saturday, Oct. 21.
Study Reveals How Language Develops in Bilingual Children
When bilingual children learn any two languages from birth each language proceeds on its own independent course, at a rate that reflects the quality of the children's exposure to each language.
Does the Smart Songbird Always Get the Girl?
If the early bird catches the worm, then does the smart songbird get the girl? ×ó°®ÊÓƵ study tests the links between cognition, sexiness and male songbirds' ability to serenade.
Does a 'Bad' Apple Spoil the Bunch?
×ó°®ÊÓƵ researchers and collaborators conducted a first-of-its-kind longitudinal study on twins to identify the degree to which siblings contribute to the increase in delinquent behavior and alcohol misuse.
×ó°®ÊÓƵ Graduate Named College President
Joaquin Martinez, Ph.D., received his doctorate in higher education leadership from ×ó°®ÊÓƵ on August 9.
Sea-level Rise Summit to Coincide with Local Flooding Risks
Just as parts of South Florida are bracing for potential flooding risks in low-lying areas, ×ó°®ÊÓƵ is leading efforts to bring together professionals to help identify solutions and develop adaptation pathways.
Alaska to Florida, ×ó°®ÊÓƵ to Host Third Sea-level Rise Summit
The sub-tropics and the Arctic are rarely discussed together, and comparing shared experiences is expected to unlock new insights and generate a blueprint for solutions and adaptation.
×ó°®ÊÓƵ Receives $2.9 Million NIH Grant for Bilingual Study
A psychology professor will continue a unique longitudinal study of bilingual development in children, focusing on language, literacy, cognitive growth, and academic achievement for Spanish-speaking children.