/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 12:54:16 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/marine-science/news/2024/usf-and-partners-launch-innovative-accelerator-program-to-grow-the-marine-economy.aspxThe Continuum, a blue-tech accelerator program, is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts and stimulate economic growth for the country’s marine economy.External ArticleTue, 10 Dec 2024 15:05:26 USF and partners launch innovative accelerator program to grow the marine economyThe Continuum, a blue-tech accelerator program, is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts and stimulate economic growth for the country’s marine economy.Gulf waters near the USF St. Petersburg campus/marine-science/news/2024/usf-and-partners-launch-innovative-accelerator-program-to-grow-the-marine-economy.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Tampa Bay Wave,USF St. Petersburg/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 USF sets 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,USF Health,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/graphic-arts-students-work-with-clients-to-elevate-their-brand.aspxA senior research course is giving graphic arts students at the �鶹��Ƶ the opportunity to produce real-world design work and develop brand identities for clients in Tampa Bay.External ArticleMon, 02 Dec 2024 13:37:18 USF graphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brandA senior research course is giving graphic arts students at the �鶹��Ƶ the opportunity to produce real-world design work and develop brand identities for clients in Tampa Bay.Students sit around a table in a classroomhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/graphic-arts-students-work-with-clients-to-elevate-their-brand.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Design Art and Performance,USF St. Petersburghttps://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 �鶹��Ƶ 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 USF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media useA groundbreaking new study conducted by the �鶹��Ƶ 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,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/flooding-cris-hazard-app-.aspxA team of researchers led by USF St. 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 USF St. 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,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tampa-bay-wave-usf-announce-new-class-of-startups-fintech.aspxTampa Bay Wave and USF Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.External ArticleThu, 03 Oct 2024 08:49:28 Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X AcceleratorTampa Bay Wave and USF Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.Group of business owners in front of monitor that says Tampa Bay Wavehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/tampa-bay-wave-usf-announce-new-class-of-startups-fintech.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMuma College of Business,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/partnership-with-poynter-deepens-learning-and-involvement.aspxUSF students 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 studentsUSF students 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,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.External ArticleTue, 10 Sep 2024 14:44:20 Great-grandmother inspires USF student to conduct dementia researchWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.Photo of Dana Smith with the Boundless Bulls graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-extend-recruitment-for-ground-breaking-dementia-prevention-research.aspxThe Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.External ArticleWed, 21 Aug 2024 14:46:05 �鶹��Ƶ extends recruitment for ground-breaking dementia prevention studyThe Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.Man sits at computer with woman standing over his shoulderhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-extend-recruitment-for-ground-breaking-dementia-prevention-research.aspxResearch and InnovationUSF St. Petersburg/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxAs the �鶹��Ƶ 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 �鶹��Ƶ 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,USF Dining Services,USF Sarasota-Manatee,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxMore than 40 students from across the country participated in the USF Research 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 USF conducting ocean and weather researchMore than 40 students from across the country participated in the USF Research 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,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-paid-internship-program-for-the-brewing-arts.aspxIn partnership with the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, the USF Brewing 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 USF Brewing 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,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-beryl-students-hurricane-hunters.aspxUndergraduate students visiting USF as 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 USF research excursion features hurricane hunters preparing for historic Hurricane Beryl missionUndergraduate students visiting USF as 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,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/audrey-brandt-noaa-intern-boundless-bull.aspxAudrey Brandt is interning with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 09:22:51 USF student secures prestigious summer internship at national marine sanctuaryAudrey Brandt is interning with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States.Audrey Brandt with the Boundless Bulls graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/audrey-brandt-noaa-intern-boundless-bull.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Marine Science,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hello-snowbird-usf-st-petersburg-welcomes-new-comfort-dog.aspxSnowbird was sworn in as USF St. Petersburg's new comfort dog. Along with his handler, Ofc. Mark Lickenfelt from the University Police Department, Snowbird will deliver goodwill and quiet compassion to students, faculty and staff.External ArticleFri, 21 Jun 2024 13:36:25 Comfort dog Snowbird sworn in as newest member of USF St. Petersburg's University Police DepartmentSnowbird was sworn in as USF St. Petersburg's new comfort dog. Along with his handler, Ofc. Mark Lickenfelt from the University Police Department, Snowbird will deliver goodwill and quiet compassion to students, faculty and staff.Snowbird the comfort dog and his handlerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hello-snowbird-usf-st-petersburg-welcomes-new-comfort-dog.aspxUniversity NewsUSF St. Petersburg,University Police Departmenthttps://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, "USF celebrates 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,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/civics-program-strengthens-understanding-involvement-government.aspxUSF St. Petersburg and the Florida YMCA have partnered to offer a program designed to enhance civic education by immersing high school students from across the state in local government and public service.External ArticleTue, 11 Jun 2024 16:01:13 Civics program strengthens students’ understanding and involvement in governmentUSF St. Petersburg and the Florida YMCA have partnered to offer a program designed to enhance civic education by immersing high school students from across the state in local government and public service.Group of students gather in Pinellas County officehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/civics-program-strengthens-understanding-involvement-government.aspxCommunity PartnershipsUSF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/brightnetworklaunch.aspxMore than 100 anti-trafficking professionals have come together to officially launch the BRIGHT Network, an online platform that helps victims of human trafficking escape their situations by connecting them with organizations and resources in their community.External ArticleFri, 17 May 2024 16:54:40 USF helping connect human trafficking victims to critical resources in the communityMore than 100 anti-trafficking professionals have come together to officially launch the BRIGHT Network, an online platform that helps victims of human trafficking escape their situations by connecting them with organizations and resources in their community.Group gathers in a room for the BRIGHT Networkhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/brightnetworklaunch.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMyUSF,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/students-make-difference-with-food-recovery-club.aspxSeveral days a week, students with the food recovery club collect and transport unserved food to give to those in need. This semester, the club devoted to reducing food waste has provided nearly 800 pounds of food to the community.External ArticleThu, 25 Apr 2024 15:09:53 USF students reduce waste with food recovery clubSeveral days a week, students with the food recovery club collect and transport unserved food to give to those in need. This semester, the club devoted to reducing food waste has provided nearly 800 pounds of food to the community.Students stand in kitchen preparing foodhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/students-make-difference-with-food-recovery-club.aspxCommunity PartnershipsUSF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-launches-free-online-certificate-program-fintech.aspxA new online certificate program from the �鶹��Ƶ will teach students, entrepreneurs and working professionals about the dynamic and disruptive world of financial technology, also known as fintech.External ArticleMon, 01 Apr 2024 15:07:11 USF launches free online certificate program in fintechA new online certificate program from the �鶹��Ƶ will teach students, entrepreneurs and working professionals about the dynamic and disruptive world of financial technology, also known as fintech.Graphic shows symbols associated with fintechhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-launches-free-online-certificate-program-fintech.aspxStudent SuccessMuma College of Business,USF St. Petersburghttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/fay-baynard-memorial-scholarThe generous gift comes from Tampa Bay area resident Johnnie Giffin, who established a new USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy scholarship to honor her late mother and USF alumna, Fay Baynard, who died in 2017.External ArticleMon, 01 Apr 2024 08:43:21 USF receives $1 million gift to provide St. Petersburg campus students with scholarshipsThe generous gift comes from Tampa Bay area resident Johnnie Giffin, who established a new USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy scholarship to honor her late mother and USF alumna, Fay Baynard, who died in 2017.Johnnie Giffin and Amy Kinghttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/fay-baynard-memorial-scholarUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/human-trafficking-research-lab-receives-three-million-in-federal-support.aspxThe funds will go towards the development of a statewide database to assist law-enforcement in human trafficking investigations and the expansion of an online platform to provide critical resources to survivors.External ArticleWed, 13 Mar 2024 14:24:23 USF’s human trafficking research lab receives nearly $3 million in federal support to build and enhance anti-trafficking toolsThe funds will go towards the development of a statewide database to assist law-enforcement in human trafficking investigations and the expansion of an online platform to provide critical resources to survivors.�鶹��Ƶ St. Petersburg campus buildinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/human-trafficking-research-lab-receives-three-million-in-federal-support.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsMyUSF,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/weedon-island-radar-dig.aspxUSF anthropology students are using ground-penetrating radar to help locate objects under the surface at Weedon Island Preserve. The nature preserve is located along the western shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County. It is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites in Florida.External ArticleTue, 05 Mar 2024 08:28:08 New research uses ground-penetrating radar at Weedon Island archaeological siteUSF anthropology students are using ground-penetrating radar to help locate objects under the surface at Weedon Island Preserve. The nature preserve is located along the western shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County. It is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites in Florida.Ground penetrating radarhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/weedon-island-radar-dig.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessUSF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/music-data-crescendo-concert.aspxUSF anthropologist Heather O’Leary turned her coastal impact data into music that people could understand and enjoy. The project, CRESCENDO, is an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students working together to create and disseminate moving music about the environment.External ArticleMon, 26 Feb 2024 13:06:14 USF faculty and students turn environmental impact data into musicUSF anthropologist Heather O’Leary turned her coastal impact data into music that people could understand and enjoy. The project, CRESCENDO, is an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students working together to create and disseminate moving music about the environment.Group stands in concert hallhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/music-data-crescendo-concert.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/students-to-work-on-campaign-trail-for-road-to-white-house.aspxAs part of the Road to the White House 2024 course, students are participating in a 10-day internship leading up to the South Carolina primary on February 25. While there, students canvass, phone bank and see how campaigns are run during a critical juncture of the election cycle.External ArticleWed, 14 Feb 2024 09:06:16 Students to work on campaign trail for Road to the White House courseAs part of the Road to the White House 2024 course, students are participating in a 10-day internship leading up to the South Carolina primary on February 25. While there, students canvass, phone bank and see how campaigns are run during a critical juncture of the election cycle.Group photo of students giving the Go Bulls signhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/students-to-work-on-campaign-trail-for-road-to-white-house.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/housing-papers-personal-collection-of-elie-wiesel.aspxThe Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity named USF and the Florida Holocaust Museum as the permanent home of the papers and artifacts of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor who became an esteemed humanitarian, writer and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.External ArticleMon, 05 Feb 2024 08:57:10 USF and Florida Holocaust Museum to house papers and personal collection of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel LaureateThe Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity named USF and the Florida Holocaust Museum as the permanent home of the papers and artifacts of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor who became an esteemed humanitarian, writer and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.Elie Wiesel speaks at a podiumhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/housing-papers-personal-collection-of-elie-wiesel.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Holocaust Museum,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/student-proposal-leads-to-free-bus-rides-for-pinellas-county-veterans.aspxWhat started as an idea by a student in a USF government class becomes official policy today: Veterans can now ride public buses for free in Pinellas County.External ArticleFri, 10 Nov 2023 09:00:00 USF students help prompt free bus rides for Pinellas County veteransWhat started as an idea by a student in a USF government class becomes official policy today: Veterans can now ride public buses for free in Pinellas County.Group stands infront of puss that says "PSTA supports our troops"https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/student-proposal-leads-to-free-bus-rides-for-pinellas-county-veterans.aspxCommunity PartnershipsUSF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/podcast-series-teams-up-tampa-bay-times-reporters-with-aspiring-journalists.aspxA vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit of a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.External ArticleThu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF students team up with Tampa Bay Times reporters for new podcast seriesA vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit of a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.Group sits around table recording a podcast episodehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/podcast-series-teams-up-tampa-bay-times-reporters-with-aspiring-journalists.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/new-street-mural-adds-color-vibrancy-to-campus.aspxA new street mural on the USF St. Petersburg campus has been painted between the University Student Center and Student Life Center – melding geometric figures with school spirit. It was painted by a graphic arts faculty member along with 10 students and was part of the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival.External ArticleThu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 New street mural adds color and vibrancy to the USF St. Petersburg campusA new street mural on the USF St. Petersburg campus has been painted between the University Student Center and Student Life Center – melding geometric figures with school spirit. It was painted by a graphic arts faculty member along with 10 students and was part of the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival.Street mural on the USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/new-street-mural-adds-color-vibrancy-to-campus.aspxCampus LifeUSF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-contemporary-art-museum-inaugural-generator-exhibition-to-open.aspxAs part of its ongoing expansion of arts programming across Tampa Bay, the USF College of The Arts’ Contemporary Art Museum is presenting the inaugural GENERATOR exhibition on the St. Petersburg campus. GENERATOR is an expansion of USFCAM, which seeks to be an incubator of new ideas and a place for expanded artistic experimentation.External ArticleWed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF Contemporary Art Museum’s inaugural GENERATOR exhibition opens on the St. Petersburg campusAs part of its ongoing expansion of arts programming across Tampa Bay, the USF College of The Arts’ Contemporary Art Museum is presenting the inaugural GENERATOR exhibition on the St. Petersburg campus. GENERATOR is an expansion of USFCAM, which seeks to be an incubator of new ideas and a place for expanded artistic experimentation.Group stands in front of glowing art in a museumhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-contemporary-art-museum-inaugural-generator-exhibition-to-open.aspxCampus LifeCollege of The Arts,Contemporary Art Museum,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-continues-landmark-dementia-prevention-research.aspxResearchers at the �鶹��Ƶ St. Petersburg campus have received a grant across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging to continue ground breaking work in dementia prevention through a clinical research study called Active Mind.External ArticleWed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 �鶹��Ƶ continues landmark dementia prevention research with NIH awardResearchers at the �鶹��Ƶ St. Petersburg campus have received a grant across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging to continue ground breaking work in dementia prevention through a clinical research study called Active Mind.Woman and man sit at computerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-continues-landmark-dementia-prevention-research.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,USF Health,USF St. Petersburg/news/2023/new-this-year-2023.aspxBulls returning to USF will enjoy new facilities, campus recreation and dining options on all three campuses.Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:00:00 New This YearBulls returning to USF will enjoy new facilities, campus recreation and dining options on all three campuses.New This Year. Graphic thumbnail says, "new this year" in front of a photo of buildings on the USF Tampa campus./news/2023/new-this-year-2023.aspxCampus Life,Student Success,USF Athletics,USF Health,University NewsCollege of Nursing,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Torie Doll,USF Dining Services,USF Sarasota-Manatee,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/snake-fungus-grad-student-research.aspxUSF graduate student Shiv Shukla is working to understand fungal disease discovered in a variety of snakes across the state.External ArticleFri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 ‘Snakeman’ studies venomous snakes due to conservation concerns in FloridaUSF graduate student Shiv Shukla is working to understand fungal disease discovered in a variety of snakes across the state.Shiv Shukla stands above a snakehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/snake-fungus-grad-student-research.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessUSF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/holocaust-honors-trip-europe.aspxEighteen students who took a study abroad trip to Europe focusing on the Holocaust came back with a deeper understanding of one of the darkest periods in history. The diverse group of students from USF's Judy Genshaft Honors College encountered grim details surrounding the persecution and genocide of millions of Jews from 1933-1945.External ArticleThu, 13 Jul 2023 23:00:00 Educational trip to Europe provides impactful experience, teaches significance of the HolocaustEighteen students who took a study abroad trip to Europe focusing on the Holocaust came back with a deeper understanding of one of the darkest periods in history. The diverse group of students from USF's Judy Genshaft Honors College encountered grim details surrounding the persecution and genocide of millions of Jews from 1933-1945. Students bow at the Treblinka concentration camphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/holocaust-honors-trip-europe.aspxStudent SuccessJudy Genshaft Honors College,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/ship-granted-to-usf-will-enhance-fl-institute-of-oceanography-efforts-to-build-robust-workforce.aspxAfter a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled ship granted to the �鶹��Ƶ is docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.External ArticleWed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Ship granted to USF will enhance Florida Institute of Oceanography’s efforts to build a robust ocean science and maritime workforceAfter a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled ship granted to the �鶹��Ƶ is docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.Western Flyer docked in St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/ship-granted-to-usf-will-enhance-fl-institute-of-oceanography-efforts-to-build-robust-workforce.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Florida Institute of Oceanography,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-contingent-experiences-marine-corps-firsthand.aspxFrom navigating obstacle courses to hearing from men and women commissioned as officers, a delegation from the �鶹��Ƶ took part in an inspiring and informative week at the U.S. Marine Corps Educators Workshop.External ArticleMon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 USF contingent experiences the Marines CorpsFrom navigating obstacle courses to hearing from men and women commissioned as officers, a delegation from the �鶹��Ƶ took part in an inspiring and informative week at the U.S. Marine Corps Educators Workshop.Group of people give "Go Bulls" signal from inside marine corp jet.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-contingent-experiences-marine-corps-firsthand.aspxCommunity PartnershipsOffice of Veteran Success,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-celebrates-pride.aspxStudents and staff came out in large numbers to represent the �鶹��Ƶ at the St. Petersburg Pride Parade. The largest Pride festival in the state of Florida, the yearly event brought together around 300,000 people to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.External ArticleMon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 USF celebrates PrideStudents and staff came out in large numbers to represent the �鶹��Ƶ at the St. Petersburg Pride Parade. The largest Pride festival in the state of Florida, the yearly event brought together around 300,000 people to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.Group of students stand with Pride Month bannerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-celebrates-pride.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMyUSF,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/how-students-proposal-led-to-free-bus-rides-for-veterans.aspxWhat started as a class project to tackle a local issue has resulted in free public bus rides for all Pinellas County veterans.External ArticleThu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 From class project to county policy: How a student’s proposal led to free bus rides for all veteransWhat started as a class project to tackle a local issue has resulted in free public bus rides for all Pinellas County veterans.Group of students holding large newspaperhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/how-students-proposal-led-to-free-bus-rides-for-veterans.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMyUSF,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/umatter-first-cohort-graduates.aspxThe innovative program provides young adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life, learning social skills and career training along the way.External ArticleMon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 First cohort of students with intellectual disabilities completes UMatter ProgramThe innovative program provides young adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life, learning social skills and career training along the way.Group of students stand infront of the Bull logohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/umatter-first-cohort-graduates.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,USF St. Petersburg/news/2023/state-budget-includes-significant-new-funding-for-usf-operations-and-several-major-projects.aspxThe Florida Legislature reached agreement on a state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that includes transformational increases in recurring operational funding and new investments in several significant projects for the �鶹��Ƶ. The budget builds on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for USF.Wed, 03 May 2023 08:00:00 State budget includes significant new funding for USF operations and several major projectsThe Florida Legislature reached agreement on a state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that includes transformational increases in recurring operational funding and new investments in several significant projects for the �鶹��Ƶ. The budget builds on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for USF.President Law (centered) is surrounded by students on the Florida House floor/news/2023/state-budget-includes-significant-new-funding-for-usf-operations-and-several-major-projects.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,USF Health,USF Sarasota-Manatee,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/road-to-graduation-students-inspiring-journey-to-success.aspxBlair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at USF, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.External ArticleTue, 02 May 2023 09:40:02 The road to graduation: A student's inspiring journey to successBlair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at USF, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.The road to graduation: A student's inspiring journey to successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/road-to-graduation-students-inspiring-journey-to-success.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/healing-arts-honors-class.aspxThe collaboration between the Judy Genshaft Honors College and the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg allows students to see first-hand how these interactions can benefit individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.External ArticleMon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Healing arts class teaches therapeutic methods for working with people experiencing memory lossThe collaboration between the Judy Genshaft Honors College and the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg allows students to see first-hand how these interactions can benefit individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.Group of people in wheelchairs line up to view arthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/healing-arts-honors-class.aspxStudent SuccessJudy Genshaft Honors College,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/bright-network-to-connect-human-trafficking-victims-with-critical-care-resources-transition-to-new-life.aspxAn online platform developed by researchers at the �鶹��Ƶ, in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of human trafficking escape their situations and get back on their feet by streamlining efforts to connect them with organizations and resources in Tampa Bay.External ArticleFri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers build platform that connects human trafficking victims with critical care and resources to transition into new lifeAn online platform developed by researchers at the �鶹��Ƶ, in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of human trafficking escape their situations and get back on their feet by streamlining efforts to connect them with organizations and resources in Tampa Bay.Graphic that shows various words related to human traffickinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/bright-network-to-connect-human-trafficking-victims-with-critical-care-resources-transition-to-new-life.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,USF St. Petersburg/news/2023/following-historic-legislative-year-usf-students-leaders-and-alumni-show-their-appreciation-during-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxMore than 100 students and alumni joined USF leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for USF Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:35:00 Looking to build on USF’s historic legislative year, students, alumni and university leaders participate in USF Day at the CapitolMore than 100 students and alumni joined USF leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for USF Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.Group gathers on the senate floor/news/2023/following-historic-legislative-year-usf-students-leaders-and-alumni-show-their-appreciation-during-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Nursing,Florida Legislature,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Tina Meketa,USF Health,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/marine-biology-student-helps-rescue-distressed-manatee.aspxKierstyn Benjamin shares her story of how she noticed a small, distressed manatee in Bayboro Harbor and acted quickly, playing a major part in rescuing the animal right near the USF St. Petersburg campus.External ArticleFri, 27 Jan 2023 12:00:00 Marine biology student helps rescue distressed manatee in Bayboro HarborKierstyn Benjamin shares her story of how she noticed a small, distressed manatee in Bayboro Harbor and acted quickly, playing a major part in rescuing the animal right near the USF St. Petersburg campus.Group of people rescue manatee from Bayboro Harborhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/marine-biology-student-helps-rescue-distressed-manatee.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg/news/2023/usf-student-illustrates-childrens-book-for-nasa.aspxAndrea Coloma has interned with NASA five times, working on a variety of 2D and 3D illustration and animation projects. Her fifth internship concluded with the creation of an educational children's book about the Artemis I mission.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:00:00 USF student illustrates children’s book for NASAAndrea Coloma has interned with NASA five times, working on a variety of 2D and 3D illustration and animation projects. Her fifth internship concluded with the creation of an educational children's book about the Artemis I mission.Andrea Coloma stands in front of a future Orion capsule under construction./news/2023/usf-student-illustrates-childrens-book-for-nasa.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,Torie Doll,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/nmpl-renovations-phase-one-reveal.aspxAfter undergoing major renovations, the first floor of the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library has a new look and greater study space for students. The upgrades include twelve new study rooms and state-of-the-art technology to enhance opportunities for collaboration and learning.External ArticleMon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Nelson Poynter Memorial Library gets a new, modern lookAfter undergoing major renovations, the first floor of the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library has a new look and greater study space for students. The upgrades include twelve new study rooms and state-of-the-art technology to enhance opportunities for collaboration and learning.Nelson Poynter Memorial Libraryhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/nmpl-renovations-phase-one-reveal.aspxCampus LifeUSF St. Petersburg/news/2023/usf-community-celebrates-mlk-through-a-week-of-service-projects-lectures-and-other-activities.aspxGratitude for the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is being felt across Tampa Bay through a variety of service projects, panel discussions and a commemorative brunch hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 USF community celebrates MLK through a week of service projects, lectures and other activitiesGratitude for the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is being felt across Tampa Bay through a variety of service projects, panel discussions and a commemorative brunch hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.Statue of MLK in MLK Plaza/news/2023/usf-community-celebrates-mlk-through-a-week-of-service-projects-lectures-and-other-activities.aspxCampus Life,University NewsDEI,MLK,MyUSF,Office of Diversity Inclusion and Equal Opportunity,Office of Multicultural Affairs,Stampede of Service,USF Sarasota-Manatee,USF St. Petersburg/news/2022/a-campus-fixture-reflects-on-more-than-50-years-of-memories-at-usf.aspxIn 1969, Joan “Sudsy” Tschiderer stumbled upon the USF St. Petersburg campus while on a shopping trip with her friend. At the time, the campus was located at the end of the Bayboro peninsula and was mostly a military base that had trained World War II servicemen.Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:10:20 A campus fixture reflects on more than 50 years of memories at USFIn 1969, Joan “Sudsy” Tschiderer stumbled upon the USF St. Petersburg campus while on a shopping trip with her friend. At the time, the campus was located at the end of the Bayboro peninsula and was mostly a military base that had trained World War II servicemen.A campus fixture reflects on more than 50 years of memories at USF/news/2022/a-campus-fixture-reflects-on-more-than-50-years-of-memories-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburg/news/2022/usf-dining-serves-up-educational-international-experiences.aspxUSF Dining Services celebrates the diversity of the USF community through its Tastes Around the World program. For some diners, it’s a taste of home, for others, it’s an educational opportunity to try something new.Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 USF Dining serves up educational international experiencesUSF Dining Services celebrates the diversity of the USF community through its Tastes Around the World program. For some diners, it’s a taste of home, for others, it’s an educational opportunity to try something new.USF Dining employees scoop food on to plates for students in line./news/2022/usf-dining-serves-up-educational-international-experiences.aspxCampus Life,University NewsMyUSF,Torie Doll,USF Dining Services,USF St. Petersburg