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Heading back to school: Students share their advice, expectations and concerns about fall 2020
We reached out to several students to hear about their expectations, excitement and concerns related to the fall 2020 semester as they offered insight into how they’ve learned to cope during the public health crisis.
August 12, 2020Campus News, Student Life
Flood awareness survey developed by USF professor finds public minimizes risk of flooding, resulting in low demand for flood insurance
A national survey of flood risk awareness finds that consumers significantly underestimate their risk level of flooding, leading many to forego flood insurance.
August 10, 2020Research and Innovation
Alumni respond to massive changes in business operations due to coronavirus pandemic
Ashley Lowery and Desiree Chubb are two of many USF St. Petersburg campus alumni whose day-to-day jobs changed significantly due to the pandemic.
July 27, 2020Campus News
The fall term that’s on your terms
The University of South Florida is committed to creating an environment that gives students more options than ever, so that each student can create the semester that fits best with their wishes, their schedule, their lifestyle and their living preferences.
July 23, 2020Campus News
Historical preservation grant will help restore the 130-year-old Williams House
The Florida Division of Historical Resources has awarded USF’s St. Petersburg campus a grant towards the preservation of the John C. Williams House, a historic building nestled behind oak trees on University Way.
July 22, 2020Campus News
Navigating financial aid resources and opportunities in the new COVID landscape
The coronavirus pandemic and its impact on many sectors of the economy is directly affecting college students, from lost jobs to reduced family support due to changing financial situations
July 20, 2020Campus News
Alumni purchases Gulfport’s Gabber Newspaper to keep hyperlocal news alive
Cathy Salustri has covered a lot of strange stories for Gulfport’s Gabber Newspaper, but the one about Gordan the goat, who wandered into a St. Beach Beach bar after an alleged kidnapping, stands out from the rest.
July 6, 2020Campus News
University of South Florida Consolidation Takes Effect
The University of South Florida will officially begin operating under a single accreditation for the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses on Wednesday, July 1.
July 1, 2020Campus News
Psychology Professor Receives Fulbright Award to Collaborate on Pediatric HIV Prevention and Treatment Research
Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been awarded the Fulbright Canada Research Chair position to conduct research and enhance international collaborations at York University in Toronto, Canada during the spring 2021 semester.
June 30, 2020Research and Innovation
“Dose of Gratitude” Campaign Wins Prestigious Telly Award
“Dose of Gratitude,” a social media and print campaign conceived and executed by students and faculty of the USF College of The Arts, is the winner of a silver Telly Award in the category of non-broadcast social impact.
June 29, 2020Campus News, Student Life
Florida Board of Governors Approves USF Plan for Fall Semester
The University of South Florida’s plan to resume more on-campus operations and some face-to-face courses, in-person services and other activities in the fall was approved this afternoon by the Florida Board of Governors.
June 23, 2020Campus News
Fear and Stress about COVID-19 is Related to More Drinking, Survey Finds
People drank more during the COVID-19 quarantine than they did before the lockdown, as they grappled with stress and fear caused by the pandemic.
June 18, 2020Research and Innovation