/news/Recent posts from ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏNewsen-usFri, 02 May 2025 05:35:39 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/could-the-last-of-us-really-happen-usf-mycology-expert-breaks-down-the-fungus-behind-the-fiction.aspxHBO’s The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏmicrobiology professor explains what’s fact and what’s fiction.Thu, 01 May 2025 14:56:19 Could "The Last of Us" really happen? ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏmycology expert breaks down the fungus behind the fictionHBO’s The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏmicrobiology professor explains what’s fact and what’s fiction.El-Rady and Selina in the lab with same theme of The Last of Us /news/2025/could-the-last-of-us-really-happen-usf-mycology-expert-breaks-down-the-fungus-behind-the-fiction.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxThe research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudy finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violenceThe research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.pill bottle knocked over/news/2025/usf-study-finds-opioid-control-policies-may-reduce-domestic-violence.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Economics/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolutionºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.A rattlesnake sitting in front of a bush with pink flowers/news/2025/what-rattlesnake-venom-can-teach-us-about-evolution.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Integrative Biologyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/composting-initiative-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg.aspxA new partnership between ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏand the city of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus, with the goal of reducing tons of food waste from landfills and creating compost for community gardens and urban farms.External ArticleMon, 21 Apr 2025 11:56:31 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcomposting initiative to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. PetersburgA new partnership between ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏand the city of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus, with the goal of reducing tons of food waste from landfills and creating compost for community gardens and urban farms.Person composts for gardenhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/composting-initiative-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Arts and Sciences,St. Petersburg,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxNearly two dozen students received their certificates of completion for the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏBrewing Arts program. It’s a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences, Muma College of Business and local and national breweries.External ArticleFri, 04 Apr 2025 15:52:24 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏBrewing Arts Program helps professionals tap into new careersNearly two dozen students received their certificates of completion for the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏBrewing Arts program. It’s a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences, Muma College of Business and local and national breweries.ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents complete the Brewing Arts programhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/brewing-arts-internship-certificate-ceremony.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Muma College of Business,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxThis is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.External ArticleThu, 27 Mar 2025 11:43:57 Eleven ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏfaculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceThis is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.Grid of headshots of 11 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏfaculty members who were named AAAS Fellows/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-among-2024-class-of-aaas-fellows.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationAAAS,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,Research and Innovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxThe Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in Florida. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 08:40:32 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudy reveals how smartphones may benefit kids, risks of posting publicly to social mediaThe Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in Florida. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.Children look at smart phoneshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg/news/2025/usf-is-digitally-preserving-egmont-keys-historic-harbor-pilot-village.aspxDue to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But USF’s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:29:03 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot villageDue to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But USF’s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.Expert sitting on the computer/news/2025/usf-is-digitally-preserving-egmont-keys-historic-harbor-pilot-village.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAccess 3D Lab,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/from-first-generation-student-to-future-pediatrician-meet-usfs-julio-blanco.aspxJulio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏwas a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:15:20 From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF’s Julio Blanco IIIJulio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏwas a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. Julio Blanco/news/2025/from-first-generation-student-to-future-pediatrician-meet-usfs-julio-blanco.aspxStudent SuccessBe Bold,College of Arts and Sciences,Dave Scheiber/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏdoctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:54:33 What sparked ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudent Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlinesºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏdoctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.Libby Royer/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxStudent SuccessBe Bold,College of Arts and Sciences,Dave Scheiber/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxUSF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcolleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:24:44 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborationsUSF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcolleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.Graphic shows a hub and spoke wheel demonstrating the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏCollege of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏInformation Technology/news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realizeHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.Aerial view of the keys /news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:21:48 From classroom to discovery: ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents make waves with transformative researchºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.Students standing with their poster boards /news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏwomen’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏhistory and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:44:00 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏwomen’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and moreºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏwomen’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏhistory and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏwomen's lacrosse game/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏAthletics,University NewsAAU,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Nursing,Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering,Department of Criminology,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏAthletics,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Communications/news/2025/from-ballet-to-brain-injury-advocacy-meet-usf-student-and-miss-tampa-alexandra-de-roos.aspxAfter a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏas a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:21:13 From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudent and Miss Tampa Alexandra de RoosAfter a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏas a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-ballet-to-brain-injury-advocacy-meet-usf-student-and-miss-tampa-alexandra-de-roos.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Psychology,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,President Judy Genshaft/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:22:56 USF’s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovationFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.Christian Wells at community conversation event/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Office of University Community Partnerships,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealthhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/joey-and-jennifer-redner-give-22m-support-campus-stadium-brewing-arts-program?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8V18UOUfRORkFXRB9V225ShjBY4yKsAA-2UCf8MXUgaz8ii-YutBDFwh1ISsXPxZ5w_LZzdRVvJIV8_RQQin6WZTBFcg%26_hsmi=344533738The donation comes from Joey Redner, the founder of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and his wife, Jennifer. Through their gift, the Redners will be supporting ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents hoping to learn the ropes of the growing brewing arts business and for their love of Bulls football, having followed the team since it was founded in 1997.External ArticleTue, 28 Jan 2025 13:21:22 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏreceives gift of more than $2 million to support on-campus stadium and brewing arts programThe donation comes from Joey Redner, the founder of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and his wife, Jennifer. Through their gift, the Redners will be supporting ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents hoping to learn the ropes of the growing brewing arts business and for their love of Bulls football, having followed the team since it was founded in 1997.Rendering of outside ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstadiumhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/joey-and-jennifer-redner-give-22m-support-campus-stadium-brewing-arts-program?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8V18UOUfRORkFXRB9V225ShjBY4yKsAA-2UCf8MXUgaz8ii-YutBDFwh1ISsXPxZ5w_LZzdRVvJIV8_RQQin6WZTBFcg%26_hsmi=344533738ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏFoundationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Stadium,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏFootball,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxThe ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:47:09 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏpartners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean waterThe ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.A rendering of what the new developed area around the center will look like. /news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/celebrating-inauguration-day-a-conversation-about-the-american-tradition.aspxInauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.External ArticleFri, 17 Jan 2025 13:58:08 Celebrating Inauguration Day: A conversation about the American tradition, then and nowInauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.U.S. Capitol building during inaugurationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/celebrating-inauguration-day-a-conversation-about-the-american-tradition.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/4.8m-mellon-foundation-grant-opens-internship-opportunities-for-usf-humanities-students.aspxThe Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities. The five-year, $4.8 million grant will support about 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships.External ArticleWed, 15 Jan 2025 13:54:59 $4.8M Mellon Foundation grant opens internship opportunities for ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏhumanities studentsThe Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities. The five-year, $4.8 million grant will support about 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships.Two women at a table with archive materials/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/4.8m-mellon-foundation-grant-opens-internship-opportunities-for-usf-humanities-students.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:50:17 Your work habits may be threatening your sleep, USF-led study showsPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.Man naps at his desk/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John Dudley,MyUSF/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏalumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏgraduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏalumni.ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏAthletics,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Morsani College of Medicine/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxThe ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2024 00:33:34 Two ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ faculty members named NAI fellowsThe ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.Graphic with JIanfeng Chi and Ashok Kumar congratulated for being named 2024 NAI Fellow/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,MyUSF,Research and Innovation/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:20:14 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏsets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxThis graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:10:14 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏto confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14This graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏInformation Technology/news/2024/hurricane-forum.aspxWith hurricane season officially over, the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:15:58 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏbrings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recoveryWith hurricane season officially over, the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.Elizabeth Dunn speaks to a conference room during the Tampa Bay hurricane sessions/news/2024/hurricane-forum.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,Office of University Community Partnerships,Paul Guzzo/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSpecial Collections.Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:26:43 Gandy Bridge turns 100, how ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis preserving its historyWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSpecial Collections.ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏLibraries/news/2024/manatee-study.aspxManatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:03 Why manatees are likely not Florida nativesManatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ.ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/manatee-study.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxAn international research team led by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:20:25 How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on MarsAn international research team led by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.A man on his knees navigating through the lava tube/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxA groundbreaking new study conducted by the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.External ArticleThu, 14 Nov 2024 16:45:29 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media useA groundbreaking new study conducted by the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.Four kids sit on couch looking at their cell phoneshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:30:24 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏprofessor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient ritualsThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.close up of Davide holding the 3D printed replica of the mug/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:36:48 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudent intersects medicine and lawAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.Zayn Mohamed looking at a screen showing an MRI scan. Text says, Boundless Bulls./news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxStudent Success,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF/news/2024/despite-democracy-concerns-researchers-find-americans-very-interested-in-election.aspxAccording to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:01:45 Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in electionAccording to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.Ballot booths/news/2024/despite-democracy-concerns-researchers-find-americans-very-interested-in-election.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Ryan Hughes/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-marcus-cooke-awarded-2-million-grant-to-advance-creation-of-new-device-simplifying-the-testing-for-damaged-dna.aspxDr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.External ArticleTue, 29 Oct 2024 10:20:38 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers awarded $2 million to create device for simplifying DNA damage testingDr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.DNA damage testing machine/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/dr-marcus-cooke-awarded-2-million-grant-to-advance-creation-of-new-device-simplifying-the-testing-for-damaged-dna.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences/news/2024/usf-researchers-reveal-key-findings-from-national-voter-opinion-survey-on-the-economy-and-political-stress.aspxFindings from ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:40:46 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stressFindings from ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.American flag next to a picture of the U.S. Capitol and a "vote" pin/news/2024/usf-researchers-reveal-key-findings-from-national-voter-opinion-survey-on-the-economy-and-political-stress.aspxResearch and InnovationAlthea Johnson,College of Arts and Sciences/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxThe ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:37:00 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏand defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreementThe ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.MacDill Air Force Base/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/flooding-cris-hazard-app-.aspxA team of researchers led by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.External ArticleFri, 04 Oct 2024 16:51:17 USF-developed app tracks coastal flooding during Hurricane HeleneA team of researchers led by ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.Flooded street in St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/flooding-cris-hazard-app-.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:42:46 New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retentionºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/partnership-with-poynter-deepens-learning-and-involvement.aspxºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.External ArticleThu, 12 Sep 2024 15:48:36 USF’s partnership with Poynter Institute to deepen hands-on learning and community involvement for journalism studentsºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudents are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.Podcast being recordedhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/partnership-with-poynter-deepens-learning-and-involvement.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxLed by a ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏgeologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:30:00 What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlementLed by a ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏgeologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxAs the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:00 Exciting changes and additions for the new academic yearAs the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.New This Year/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxCampus Life,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏDining Services,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSarasota-Manatee,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-study-reveals-voter-opinions-on-ai-foreign-election-interference-and-political-stress-in-the-us.aspxFindings show about half of voters are concerned about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on this year’s election and believe the government has not done enough to deter foreign interference in the contest.Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:13:25 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudy reveals voter opinions on AI, foreign election interference and political stress in the U.S.Findings show about half of voters are concerned about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on this year’s election and believe the government has not done enough to deter foreign interference in the contest.Robotic hand touches human hand through a screen/news/2024/usf-study-reveals-voter-opinions-on-ai-foreign-election-interference-and-political-stress-in-the-us.aspxResearch and InnovationAlthea Johnson,College of Arts and Scienceshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxMore than 40 students from across the country participated in the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏResearch Experience for Undergraduates. The program provided experience in developing research skills required for graduate school and future careers.External ArticleFri, 26 Jul 2024 14:27:46 Students wrap up summer at ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏconducting ocean and weather researchMore than 40 students from across the country participated in the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏResearch Experience for Undergraduates. The program provided experience in developing research skills required for graduate school and future careers.Two students in a labhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:47:55 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏarchitecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heatThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏarchitecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of The Arts,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-paid-internship-program-for-the-brewing-arts.aspxIn partnership with the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏBrewing Arts program is launching a paid internship program designed for students to learn core skills in the art of brewing and understand business operations.External ArticleWed, 03 Jul 2024 00:39:04 New paid internship program provides brewing arts students industry experienceIn partnership with the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏBrewing Arts program is launching a paid internship program designed for students to learn core skills in the art of brewing and understand business operations.Men work inside a breweryhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-paid-internship-program-for-the-brewing-arts.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-beryl-students-hurricane-hunters.aspxUndergraduate students visiting ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏas part of a summer research program got an unexpected and rare glimpse of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters as they prepared to go on their first reconnaissance mission of the season.External ArticleTue, 02 Jul 2024 17:12:21 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏresearch excursion features hurricane hunters preparing for historic Hurricane Beryl missionUndergraduate students visiting ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏas part of a summer research program got an unexpected and rare glimpse of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters as they prepared to go on their first reconnaissance mission of the season.airplane above the clouds over Hurricane Berylhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-beryl-students-hurricane-hunters.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburghttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipThe ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 08:29:01 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏto receive $1 million gift from longtime faculty member and his wifeThe ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.Steven and Meghan Tauberhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏFoundationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏFoundation/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxA ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:53:58 Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleepA ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.Two people meditate by the ocean/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John Dudley,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/juneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=USF+St.+Pete+Newsletter+-+June+2024%26utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.stpetersburg.usf.edu%2fnews%2f2023%2fjuneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspxJuneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.External ArticleMon, 17 Jun 2024 14:47:57 Juneteenth: The complicated history, significance and celebration around the struggle for freedomJuneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.Graphic says, "ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏcelebrates Juneteenth with our community" with image of Texas African American History Memorialhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/juneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=USF+St.+Pete+Newsletter+-+June+2024%26utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.stpetersburg.usf.edu%2fnews%2f2023%2fjuneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg