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(From left) LIS program director Natalie Taylor, associate director of the iSchool Jim Andrews, department operations manager David Chapel, and iSchool director Randy Borsum at the 50th anniversary event. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Milestone celebration marks the School of Information's 50th anniversary

The School of Information celebrates 50 years. Alumni, faculty, and students gathered for a memorable evening to reflect on the program鈥檚 achievements and future goals.

November 13, 2023Accomplishments, Events

The USF Living Heritage Institute鈥檚 Black Cemetery Network welcomed the community to pay tribute to those buried in Tampa鈥檚 historical Memorial Park Cemetery. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Paying tribute to Black history within Tampa鈥檚 historical Memorial Park Cemetery

The USF Living Heritage Institute's Black Cemetery Network invited the community for a day of remembrance, research, art, and fellowship at Tampa's Memorial Park Cemetery.

November 13, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research

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USF among three AAU universities funded by the USDA to understand disease transmission

USF will focus on analyzing how coronavirus spreads between wildlife and humans. The data will be used to create predictive models that can be used to prepare and protect human health for future variants and diseases.

November 9, 2023Research

Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan (right) receives the Leadership Excellence Award from UBT Rector Edmond Hajrizi (left). (Photo courtesy of Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan)

Dr.鈥疛udithanne Scourfield鈥疢cLauchlan receives Leadership Excellence Award during Western Balkans political study visit

McLauchlan received the award during a political study visit to the Western Balkans, where she met with various government officials, organization leaders, and scholars to discuss academic collaboration and the future of shared research.

November 8, 2023Accomplishments

Dr. Davide Tanasi delivered an acceptance speech at the award ceremony, held in Sarasota, Fla. (Photo courtesy of GCICS)

Dr. Davide Tanasi earns Italian American of the Year award

Dr. Davide Tanasi has been named the Gulf Coast Italian Culture and Society鈥檚 2023 Italian American of the Year for his achievements in the field of Mediterranean archaeology.

November 6, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research

USF Sarasota-Manatee scholar seeks to uncover what drives women living and working far from home.

November 1, 2023Research

Interdisciplinary research team studies byproducts of the brewing process 鈥 and how it might be reused to minimize waste and improve efficiency.

November 1, 2023Research

A proud USF alumnus and his wife make a gift designed to help College of Arts and Sciences students eyeing medical school.

October 30, 2023Alumni

Student presenters at the CJRP鈥檚 research and policy showcase shared their latest research findings on a variety of topics impacting outcomes in the criminal justice system. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

CJRP showcases student research and honors community members 鈥榤aking an impact鈥 in the justice system

The 麻豆视频鈥檚 Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) hosted a research and policy showcase to highlight student research related to issues in the justice system and also recognize and honor those working in the field.

October 25, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research

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New study results show high rate of mental health problems and political extremism in pandemic-era firearm buyers

In a groundbreaking new study, researchers from the University of Michigan, the 麻豆视频, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Michigan State University have shed light on the concerning consequences of pandemic-era firearm purchases.

October 25, 2023Research

A vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That鈥檚 the spirit that imbues a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg鈥檚 journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.

October 25, 2023Community Engagement, Research

(From left) ISLAC director and associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Dr. Beatriz Padilla, applied anthropology PhD student Tailyn Osorio, Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo, president of the Anthropology Graduate Student Organization and PhD student Jordan Wright, and anthropology chair and professor Dr. Antoinette Jackson. (Photo courtesy of Chaady Radwan)

USF alumna investigates the erasure of Indigenous identity in schools and society

An engaging exploration of USF alumna Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo鈥檚 new book, 鈥淭he Latinization of Indigenous Students: Erasing Identity and Restricting Opportunity at School,鈥 shedding light on how institutionalized school systems affect Indigenous communities.

October 25, 2023Alumni, Research

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