USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 27 Feb 2025 15:37:16 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)USF graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencement/news/2024/ܽƵapp-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate ܽƵapps earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 USF graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate ܽƵapps earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.ܽƵapp: A Preeminent Research ܽƵapp/news/2024/ܽƵapp-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,ܽƵapp NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & DanceHow music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspxܽƵapp researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:48:20 How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivorsܽƵapp researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.Two older adults play the piano/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,Tina MeketaUSF HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season opener/news/2024/usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxMore than 340 ܽƵapps are members of USF's Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band's first performance at a Bucs game in several years.Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:47:49 USF HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season openerMore than 340 ܽƵapps are members of USF's Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band's first performance at a Bucs game in several years.HOT Band performs at the Bucs gam/news/2024/usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,Tina MeketaUSF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:47:55 USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heatThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of The Arts,MyUSFTop stories of 2023/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxܽƵapp NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,USF AthleticsUSF Contemporary Art Museum’s inaugural GENERATOR exhibition opens on the St. Petersburg campushttps://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. PetersburgDance ܽƵapp unites communities of all languages and abilities/news/2023/dance-ܽƵapp-unites-communities-of-all-languages-and-abilities.aspxWhen Andrew Carroll is not teaching ballet at USF, he's using dance as a language in his PSA videos or as an exercise for people with Parkinson's disease.Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:19:32 Dance ܽƵapp unites communities of all languages and abilitiesWhen Andrew Carroll is not teaching ballet at USF, he's using dance as a language in his PSA videos or as an exercise for people with Parkinson's disease.Dance ܽƵapp unites communities of all languages and abilities/news/2023/dance-ܽƵapp-unites-communities-of-all-languages-and-abilities.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,School of Theatre & Dance,Torie DollUSF iPad band launches international tour/news/2023/usf-ipad-band-launches-international-tour.aspxThe ܽƵapp’s iPad band, Touch, is taking its interactive musical show on the road as part of the “Turn the Quiet Down” tour. Audience participation is a key part of the band’s concerts, creating a lively experience where everyone is on their feet.Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 USF iPad band launches international tourThe ܽƵapp’s iPad band, Touch, is taking its interactive musical show on the road as part of the “Turn the Quiet Down” tour. Audience participation is a key part of the band’s concerts, creating a lively experience where everyone is on their feet.A group photo of the six members of the USF iPad band, Touch, holding up their iPads to display digital instruments./news/2023/usf-ipad-band-launches-international-tour.aspxStudent Success,ܽƵapp NewsCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,School of Music,Torie Doll,iPad BandUSF alumna behind iconic campus designshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxBeverly Frank has designed structures on all three of USF’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and USF graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.External ArticleThu, 09 Mar 2023 10:39:45 USF alumna behind iconic campus designsBeverly Frank has designed structures on all three of USF’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and USF graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.USF alumna behind iconic campus designshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of The Arts,School of Architecture and Community Design,St. PetersburgUSF alumna Beverly Frank named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architectshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxGrowing up in St. Petersburg, Beverly Frank was more concerned with helping support her family than dreaming about what her own future might hold. She got a full-time job in a Chinese restaurant at age 12, and later went on to work in the insurance industry.External ArticleThu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 USF alumna Beverly Frank named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of ArchitectsGrowing up in St. Petersburg, Beverly Frank was more concerned with helping support her family than dreaming about what her own future might hold. She got a full-time job in a Chinese restaurant at age 12, and later went on to work in the insurance industry.Portrait of Beverly Frank, alumna from the School of Architecture and Community Designhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxܽƵapp NewsCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,School of Architecture and Community DesignUSF dance ܽƵapp puts a spotlight on societal issues through choreography/news/2023/usf-dance-ܽƵapp-puts-a-spotlight-on-societal-issues-through-choreography.aspxJeanne Travers fell in love with USF’s university community for all its possibilities to work as a professional performer while also teaching a new generation of artists.Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:08:59 USF dance ܽƵapp puts a spotlight on societal issues through choreographyJeanne Travers fell in love with USF’s university community for all its possibilities to work as a professional performer while also teaching a new generation of artists.USF dance ܽƵapp puts a spotlight on societal issues through choreography/news/2023/usf-dance-ܽƵapp-puts-a-spotlight-on-societal-issues-through-choreography.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,School of Theatre & Dance,Torie DollUSF School of Music offers free classes to the community/news/2023/usf-school-of-music-offers-free-classes-to-the-community.aspxThe USF School of Music has launched two, 10-week courses for free as a part of its USF Community Music Project. Open to nearly all ages and levels, this semester’s courses are Shades of Broadway and Beatmakers Club.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 USF School of Music offers free classes to the communityThe USF School of Music has launched two, 10-week courses for free as a part of its USF Community Music Project. Open to nearly all ages and levels, this semester’s courses are Shades of Broadway and Beatmakers Club.A woman sitting at a piano with her hands stretched out towards the 6 ܽƵapps gathered at the piano with music sheets, ready to sing./news/2023/usf-school-of-music-offers-free-classes-to-the-community.aspxܽƵapp NewsBlack Heritage Month,College of The Arts,MyUSF,School of Music,Torie DollUSF associate ܽƵapp embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realities/news/2023/usf-associate-ܽƵapp-embraces-ai-to-create-art.aspxFrom drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire ܽƵapps to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:53:59 USF associate ܽƵapp embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realitiesFrom drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire ܽƵapps to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.USF associate ܽƵapp embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realities/news/2023/usf-associate-ܽƵapp-embraces-ai-to-create-art.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,Sandra C. Roa,School of Art & Art HistoryUSF College of The Arts inspires local K-12 ܽƵapps through new outreach program/news/2023/usf-college-of-the-arts-inspires-local-k-12-ܽƵapps-through-new-outreach-program.aspxThe ܽƵapp College of The Arts is piloting an outreach program to bring interactive music, theater and dance performances to ܽƵapps in Hillsborough County Public Schools – a reflection of USF’s commitment to community engagement.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 USF College of The Arts inspires local K-12 ܽƵapps through new outreach programThe ܽƵapp College of The Arts is piloting an outreach program to bring interactive music, theater and dance performances to ܽƵapps in Hillsborough County Public Schools – a reflection of USF’s commitment to community engagement.Kenrick on stage with a microphone. The screen behind him says, rap-along chart, and has pictures on it. The audience is packed with ܽƵapps raising their hands./news/2023/usf-college-of-the-arts-inspires-local-k-12-ܽƵapps-through-new-outreach-program.aspxCommunity Partnerships,ܽƵapp NewsCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,School of Music,School of Theatre & Dance,Torie Doll,iPad BandUSF ܽƵapp illustrates children’s book for NASA/news/2023/usf-ܽƵapp-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 ܽƵapp 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-ܽƵapp-illustrates-childrens-book-for-nasa.aspxStudent Success,ܽƵapp NewsCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,Torie Doll,USF St. PetersburgAll USF College of The Arts performances to be offered for free/news/2022/all-usf-college-of-the-arts-performances-to-be-offered-for-free.aspxEffective immediately, USF’s College of The Arts will now offer tickets to all of its events free of charge. In addition, the college will begin to schedule some weekday matinees to provide options for individuals who may not be able to attend evening or weekend performances.Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 All USF College of The Arts performances to be offered for freeEffective immediately, USF’s College of The Arts will now offer tickets to all of its events free of charge. In addition, the college will begin to schedule some weekday matinees to provide options for individuals who may not be able to attend evening or weekend performances.A group of dancers wearing plaid toss a dancer into the air/news/2022/all-usf-college-of-the-arts-performances-to-be-offered-for-free.aspxܽƵapp NewsCollege of The Arts,MyUSFUSF offers first look at new creative space with Contemporary Art Museum expansion into St. Petersburg/news/2022/usf-offers-first-look-at-new-creative-space-with-contemporary-art-museum-expansion-into-st-petersburg.aspxBuild-out underway for a new gallery in the Warehouse Arts District.Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 USF offers first look at new creative space with Contemporary Art Museum expansion into St. PetersburgBuild-out underway for a new gallery in the Warehouse Arts District.ܽƵapp: A Preeminent Research ܽƵapp/news/2022/usf-offers-first-look-at-new-creative-space-with-contemporary-art-museum-expansion-into-st-petersburg.aspxܽƵapp NewsCollege of The Arts,Contemporary Art MuseumArts programming expands at USF’s St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/arts-programming-expands-at-usf-st-petersburg-campus.aspxSeveral courses focused on the arts industry and architecture will be offered for the first time on USF’s St. Petersburg campus starting this fall semester.External ArticleMon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Arts programming expands at USF’s St. Petersburg campusSeveral courses focused on the arts industry and architecture will be offered for the first time on USF’s St. Petersburg campus starting this fall semester.Small classroom with architecture tableshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/arts-programming-expands-at-usf-st-petersburg-campus.aspxܽƵapp NewsCollege of The Arts,USF St. Petersburg campusKeeping the performing arts performing during a pandemic/news/2020/keeping-the-performing-arts-performing-during-pandemic.aspxAs theaters and performance halls remain shuttered due to COVID-19, a ܽƵapp dance ܽƵapp is exploring new ways to connect the public to the art of movement.Rocky D. BullTue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Keeping the performing arts performing during a pandemicAs theaters and performance halls remain shuttered due to COVID-19, a ܽƵapp dance ܽƵapp is exploring new ways to connect the public to the art of movement.Dancers performing “Reverberation: NightLite” in St. Petersburg, Florida. Photo Credit, Charlotte Suarez/news/2020/keeping-the-performing-arts-performing-during-pandemic.aspxܽƵapp NewsCOVID-19,College of The Arts,Coronavirus,DanceUSF,School of Theatre & DanceNew digitally produced sculpture celebrates African American history in Tampa Bay/news/2020/new-digitally-produced-sculpture-celebrates-african-american-history-in-tampa-bay.aspxIn the garden of Tampa’s C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library sits a life-size bronze sculpture designed to celebrate the community that surrounds it and inspire those who come across it.Rocky D. BullWed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 New digitally produced sculpture celebrates African American history in Tampa BayIn the garden of Tampa’s C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library sits a life-size bronze sculpture designed to celebrate the community that surrounds it and inspire those who come across it.A sculpture featuring two African American children engrossed in a book at Tampa's C. Blythe Andrews Jr. Public Library/news/2020/new-digitally-produced-sculpture-celebrates-african-american-history-in-tampa-bay.aspxܽƵapp NewsCollege of The Arts,School of Art & Art HistoryUSF appoints new dean for College of The Arts/news/2020/usf-appoints-new-dean-for-college-of-the-arts.aspxThe ܽƵapp today announced Chris Garvin as the new dean for the College of The Arts, which consists of the Schools of Architecture & Community Design, Art & Art History, Music, and Theater and Dance.Rocky D. BullFri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 USF appoints new dean for College of The ArtsThe ܽƵapp today announced Chris Garvin as the new dean for the College of The Arts, which consists of the Schools of Architecture & Community Design, Art & Art History, Music, and Theater and Dance.Chris Garvin /news/2020/usf-appoints-new-dean-for-college-of-the-arts.aspxܽƵapp NewsCollege of The ArtsVarious disciplines incorporating COVID-19 into lesson plans/news/2020/covid-19-into-lesson-plans.aspxUSF faculty members are finding palpable teaching opportunities to engage ܽƵapps while social distancing. Many have added the coronavirus to their syllabus, using real-life examples and online tools to meet educational requirements.Rocky D. BullMon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Various disciplines incorporating COVID-19 into lesson plansUSF faculty members are finding palpable teaching opportunities to engage ܽƵapps while social distancing. Many have added the coronavirus to their syllabus, using real-life examples and online tools to meet educational requirements.Screen shot of a video conference class with pubilc health ܽƵapps./news/2020/covid-19-into-lesson-plans.aspxCOVID-19,ܽƵapp NewsCollege of Public Health,College of The Arts,Coronavirus,Sandra C. Roa,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass CommunicationsUSF photography workshop giving valuable exposure to local veteran/news/2020/usf-photography-workshop-giving-valuable-exposure-to-local-veteran.aspxWhen Michael Congdon medically retired from the U.S. Army, a future in photography was not something he had in mind. But, thanks to an out-of-the-box suggestion from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and support from USF staff and faculty, the former soldier found a passion for the artform and is already earning national exposure for his work.Rocky D. BullTue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 USF photography workshop giving valuable exposure to local veteranWhen Michael Congdon medically retired from the U.S. Army, a future in photography was not something he had in mind. But, thanks to an out-of-the-box suggestion from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and support from USF staff and faculty, the former soldier found a passion for the artform and is already earning national exposure for his work.Michael Congdon on a shoot for USF Athletics/news/2020/usf-photography-workshop-giving-valuable-exposure-to-local-veteran.aspxܽƵapp NewsBreaking Barriers,College of The Arts,Contemporary Art Museum,School of Art & Art HistoryUSF art exhibit is reimagined for social distancing/news/2020/art-exhibit-reimagined-for-social-distancing.aspxMaster of Fine Art ܽƵapps worked closely with USF’s Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) staff to reimagine their thesis exhibition, “Battin’ a Hundred,” into an online experience of their final projects. Opening night was held virtually through a video conferencing call, with about 170 alumni, ܽƵapps, family and faculty attendees.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 USF art exhibit is reimagined for social distancingMaster of Fine Art ܽƵapps worked closely with USF’s Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) staff to reimagine their thesis exhibition, “Battin’ a Hundred,” into an online experience of their final projects. Opening night was held virtually through a video conferencing call, with about 170 alumni, ܽƵapps, family and faculty attendees.Art Exhibit at the USF Contemporary Art Museum/news/2020/art-exhibit-reimagined-for-social-distancing.aspxCOVID-19,ܽƵapp NewsCollege of The Arts,Contemporary Art Museum,Coronavirus,Sandra C. RoaUSF College of The Arts Aims to Develop New Degree in Animation/news/2019/usf-college-of-the-arts-aims-to-develop-new-degree-in-animation.aspxThe ܽƵapp's College of The Arts prepares to open its second state-of-the-art animation studio, as the development of a new degree track is underway.Rocky D. BullMon, 04 Nov 2019 11:00:00 USF College of The Arts Aims to Develop New Degree in AnimationThe ܽƵapp's College of The Arts prepares to open its second state-of-the-art animation studio, as the development of a new degree track is underway.Student works on ipad during animation class/news/2019/usf-college-of-the-arts-aims-to-develop-new-degree-in-animation.aspxܽƵapp NewsCollege of The ArtsLead Performer at Recent USF Celebration has Deep-rooted Connection with System President Judy Genshaft/news/2019/genshafts-friend-quentin.aspxAcclaimed actor and singer, Quentin Earl Darrington, delivered a memorable performance to celebrate his long-standing friendship with USF President Judy Genshaft.Rocky D. BullWed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Lead Performer at Recent USF Celebration has Deep-rooted Connection with System President Judy GenshaftAcclaimed actor and singer, Quentin Earl Darrington, delivered a memorable performance to celebrate his long-standing friendship with USF President Judy Genshaft.Quentin Darrington with USF President Judy Genshaft celebrate during a gala held on June 1/news/2019/genshafts-friend-quentin.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of The Arts,Sandra C. Roa,School of Theatre & DanceVeteran Homelessness to Shrink with Help from USF Architecture Students/news/2018/veteran-homelessness-shrink-help-usf-architecture-ܽƵapps.aspxIt may be tiny, but plans to build a 470-square-foot home will change the life of a Tampa Bay veteran — a demographic plagued by homelessness.Rocky D. BullMon, 12 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Veteran Homelessness to Shrink with Help from USF Architecture StudentsIt may be tiny, but plans to build a 470-square-foot home will change the life of a Tampa Bay veteran — a demographic plagued by homelessness.USF School of Architecture and Community Design ܽƵapp, Yesenia Vega, addresses the crowd at the Tiny Home Project groundbreaking ceremony held in St. Petersburg, FL./news/2018/veteran-homelessness-shrink-help-usf-architecture-ܽƵapps.aspxCollege of The ArtsUSF Alumna Named 2018 GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year/news/2018/alumna-named-2018-grammy-music-educator-year.aspxMelissa Salguero, B.S. '09, says her time at USF helped shape her into the leader she is today.Aaron HilfWed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 USF Alumna Named 2018 GRAMMY Music Educator of the YearMelissa Salguero, B.S. '09, says her time at USF helped shape her into the leader she is today.As an undergrad, Salguero was the drum major of USF's Herd of Thunder Marching Band. Credit: Melissa Salguero /news/2018/alumna-named-2018-grammy-music-educator-year.aspxHonors and AwardsAlumni,College of The ArtsUSF Distinguished Professor Nominated for Four Grammy Awards/news/2018/distinguished-ܽƵapp-nominated-four-grammy-awards.aspxThe Distinguished Professor of Jazz Studies, and his band, the Jazz Surge, received four Grammy nominations for their 2017 album, Whispers on the Wind.Rocky D. BullThu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 USF Distinguished Professor Nominated for Four Grammy AwardsThe Distinguished Professor of Jazz Studies, and his band, the Jazz Surge, received four Grammy nominations for their 2017 album, Whispers on the Wind.USF Distinguished Professor Chuck Owens leading USF's Jazz Ensemble/news/2018/distinguished-ܽƵapp-nominated-four-grammy-awards.aspxCollege of The Arts