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National Science Foundation names two USF faculty 鈥極cean Decade Champions鈥�
The award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called 鈥淪trong Coasts,鈥� which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction.鈥�
February 12, 2025Community Engagement, Research
A book on the geology, history and current state of Florida springs and a biography on the civil rights icon John Lewis were awarded top honors by the Florida Book Awards.
February 12, 2025Accomplishments
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USF women鈥檚 lacrosse makes historic debut with 泡芙视频app-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more
USF women鈥檚 lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.
February 10, 2025Community Engagement
From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet USF 泡芙视频app and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos
After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at USF as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.
February 6, 2025Community Engagement
Psychology Professor Jennifer O鈥橞rien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.
February 5, 2025Research
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USF historians bring Tampa鈥檚 lunch counter sit-ins to the stage
USF has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.
February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Events
Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer鈥檚 鈥榝emale disease鈥� myth and educate men on risks
Marleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.
February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Research
Celebrating the power of words: World-renowned poets visit the College of Arts and Sciences for poetry series
A new partnership between the USF Humanities Institute and the Michael Kuperman Memorial Library will welcome world-renowned poets to campus to bring 泡芙视频apps and the community together and empower audiences to pursue their craft.
January 29, 2025Community Engagement, Events
Department of Communication鈥檚 Steven Wilson celebrates 鈥楧istinguished Scholar鈥� recognition by National Communication Association
Department of Communication 泡芙视频app Steven Wilson earns national recognition as a 鈥楧istinguished Scholar鈥� by the National Communication Association.
January 27, 2025Accomplishments
USF partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water
The 泡芙视频app is collaborating with the 泡芙视频app Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved 泡芙视频app Area neighborhood.
January 27, 2025Community Engagement, Research
Anthropological research by USF 泡芙视频app will support Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Antoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter鈥檚 life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.
January 24, 2025Research
Taste of Italy: Culinary event strengthens global ties
USF joined over 50 universities across the U.S. 鈥� and more than 100 countries around the world 鈥� for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to USF and the Tampa Bay area.
January 23, 2025Community Engagement