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A graduate of the college, herself, Lanier’s passion for mentorship and fostering curiosity both in and out of the classroom is what brought her back to ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵin 2008 and continues to motivate her to create engaging programs for students at ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵand beyond.

August 2, 2023Campus Life, Student SuccessVideo Story

New class of businesses joins free ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵand Skanska program aimed at helping diverse-owned companies grow

Kickoff reception on Aug. 4 for small business mentoring initiative entering its third year, with enhanced learning opportunities for participants.

August 1, 2023Community Partnerships, University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵbiologists awarded $1.5 million federal grant to examine what causes trees to thrive

Paul-Camilo Zalamea, assistant professor of integrative biology, is preparing a four-year research study on plant-soil microbial interactions after receiving a $1.5 million grant through the National Science Foundation.

August 1, 2023Research and Innovation

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵawards more than 2,400 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies

Graduates include a Ukrainian student who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a student who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.

July 31, 2023Student Success, University NewsVideo Story

Uncovering ancient history: ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵteam discovers 2,000-year-old Roman house during excavation in Malta

The house can help researchers better understand the experience and behavior of those who lived nearby.

July 26, 2023Research and Innovation

U.S. Department of Defense awards ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵprofessor funding to study internet usage patterns among Russians

Professor Golfo Alexopoulos has been awarded a $700,000 grant to study Russian speakers in online spaces, including Kremlin propaganda and internet usage patterns among Russians.

July 26, 2023Research and Innovation

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵearns national recognition as a top employer

Newsweek ranks the university as one of America’s greatest workplaces for 2023. ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵis the only university in Florida to appear on the list and one of only a small group of colleges and universities nationwide to be ranked.

July 25, 2023University News

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ received more than $157 million in philanthropic commitments last fiscal year from over 37,500 donors, setting records for both financial generosity and the number of supporters who chose to invest.

July 25, 2023¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵFoundation

This cohort of students represents another academically strong class and the most diverse yet, and includes former NCAA athletes, weightlifters and musicians.

July 25, 2023¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth

USF/FIO’s Keys Marine Laboratory to house thousands of corals to mitigate impact from historic ocean heat wave

The Keys Marine Laboratory contains one of the largest temperature-controlled seawater systems in the Florida Keys, allowing for the study of corals and other marine organisms as well as offering a refuge for them to live, rehabilitate and grow. The laboratory is part of the state-wide Florida Institute of Oceanography, a consortium that supports all institutions in the State University System.

July 24, 2023Research and Innovation

The multi-site clinical trial found that addressing hearing loss can greatly reduce the rate of which older adults develop dementia.

July 21, 2023Research and Innovation, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth

NIH awards ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearcher $1.78 million to enhance substance misuse research workforce

The program is intended to create a pipeline of substance misuse clinical researchers trained in the analysis and dissemination of data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study – the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States.

July 21, 2023Research and Innovation