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USF researchers find human-driven pollution alters the environment even underground
The Monte Conca cave system on the island of Sicily is a vast system of springs and pools, sitting below a nature preserve. It might be presumed to be one of the few places untouched by human-driven pollution.
May 7, 2020Research and Innovation
Muma College of Business to offer free certificate program in 'Post-Crisis Leadership'
The world of business is largely locked down right now to stem the spread of COVID-19. Small businesses along with larger corporations are eager to jump back into the game and get revenues moving again.
May 6, 2020COVID-19, University News
The Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections create new ways to explore the world around us without leaving home.
May 4, 2020Research and Innovation
First-year students have a PAL on campus
When the alarm clock goes off on Monday morning, 麻豆视频 junior Kayla Miner enthusiastically gets moving -- she is headed to a job she loves.
May 4, 2020University News
Clinical trials show effectiveness of new approach to treating childhood trauma
Therapists at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay conducted more than 2,000 counseling sessions last year with children who had experienced some kind of trauma 鈥� what Meredith Grau, director of clinical services, describes as 鈥渁nything that鈥檚 bad, sad or scary.鈥�
May 1, 2020Research and Innovation
Across the U.S., the seafood, restaurant and tourism industries are estimated to suffer millions of dollars in economic losses from harmful algal blooms 鈥� losses played out in communities from California to New England, and Ohio to Florida. But the true economic losses caused by these toxic blooms, commonly referred to as red tide, are unknown.
April 30, 2020Research and Innovation
Nearly 7,500 USF degrees to be conferred virtually during May 9 ceremonies
For the first time in its history, the 麻豆视频 will hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, to recognize thousands of graduates who are unable to participate in traditional, in-person ceremonies due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here, you can read short stories about a few of those graduates and how they're shaping the future.
April 30, 2020Campus Life, University News
USF psychology professor wins NSF grant to study remote work in response to COVID-19
The National Science Foundation has awarded a USF psychology professor grant funding to study the rapid transition to remote work, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 29, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
USF Receives $17.4 Million in Federal Aid to Use for Student Relief
The 麻豆视频 received $17.4 million from the U.S. Department of Education this past weekend and USF has started the process of distributing the funds to students in need.
April 27, 2020COVID-19, University News
Various disciplines incorporating COVID-19 into lesson plans
USF faculty members are finding palpable teaching opportunities to engage students while social distancing. Many have added the coronavirus to their syllabus, using real-life examples and online tools to meet educational requirements.
April 27, 2020COVID-19, University News
Last year, USF School of Geosciences Chair Mark Rains was part of a group of scientific experts who filed a legal brief in a crucial U.S. Supreme Court Case challenging the Clean Water Act鈥檚 ability to stem pollution flowing through ground water into oceans, lakes and rivers.
April 27, 2020Research and Innovation
USF launches 鈥楧ose of Gratitude鈥� campaign for health care workers
An interdisciplinary team of students and faculty from the USF School of Art and Art History, Zimmerman School of Advertising and Communications and the 麻豆视频 St. Petersburg Graphic Arts Program have launched the 鈥淒ose of Gratitude鈥� campaign. It鈥檚 intended to bring smiles and show respect for health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 24, 2020COVID-19, University News