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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudents partner with the FBI to create video on cyber crime

Due to an increase in the number of cyber schemes targeting young people, such as cyberstalking, cyberbullying and sextortion, FBI Tampa worked with ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudents to publicize the dangers of posting personal information online and on social media.

October 25, 2023Community Partnerships

College of Marine Science to lead $3.2 million grant to develop sargassum forecasting system

Improved forecasting using satellite data and modeling will help researchers reduce Sargassum impacts on coastal communities.

October 24, 2023Research and Innovation

The six-story building is the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵSarasota-Manatee campus's first residence hall and can house 200 students. It's scheduled to open for the fall 2024 semester.

October 24, 2023Campus Life

Location of new Student Health and Wellness Center to help improve emergency response times

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵMedical Response Unit has expanded its presence at ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵwith first responders stationed on both sides of the Tampa campus. It’s now headquartered at the Student Health and Wellness Center while maintaining its space in the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth College of Nursing building.

October 19, 2023Campus Life

A new street mural on the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵSt. 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.

October 19, 2023Campus Life

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers partner with law enforcement to help Florida families find missing loved ones

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ researchers, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Commission hosted the second annual Missing in Florida Day. The goal of the event is to help solve violent crime cold cases through anthropology, scientific research, education and forensic art.

October 19, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

New sea slug species named after retired ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵbiology professor

A recently discovered sea slug found in Tampa Bay waters is being named after a ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵemeritus professor of integrative biology to honor his 45-year career that involved intricately studying sea slugs.

October 18, 2023Research and Innovation

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵtransfer students celebrated, share success during National Transfer Week

Oct. 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week, and dozens of events are planned on all three ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵcampuses to celebrate transfer students and highlight all the ways ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵis working to enhance their experience by offering pathways, support and fellowship to empower them for success.

October 17, 2023Campus Life, Student Success

Fall Plant Festival returns with free entry for ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudents, faculty and staff

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵBotanical Gardens is providing free admission to ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudents, faculty and staff at the upcoming Fall Plant Festival to be held on October 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

October 13, 2023Campus Life

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵsees sharp rise in innovations and technology

The number of new inventions, technologies and works of authorship formally disclosed by ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers is up nearly 25 percent since 2019. The secret behind the rise: the implementation of new tools, the help of student interns and consistent, high-level performance from ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵinventors.

October 12, 2023Research and Innovation

New Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved campus services

It’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USF’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵTampa bookstore since 1980.

October 12, 2023Campus Life, Student Success

New ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵtech programs aim to fill industry talent gaps

To fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.

October 11, 2023Student Success