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Longtime Supporters of USF’s St. Petersburg Campus Donate $1 Million for Endowed Professorship
Community benefactors and retired businesswomen Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton have donated $1 million to the University of South Florida Foundation to create an endowed professor position at USF’s St. Petersburg campus.
June 15, 2020Campus News
Political Science Professor Explores “Urbicide” and Redevelopment of Kurdish Cities in Turkey
Over the past few years, political science professor Thomas Smith has analyzed satellite imagery of these Kurdish cities, studying the destruction of cities to understand the Turkish government’s attempts to level rebellious cities and rebuild them in its own image.
June 11, 2020Research and Innovation
USF appoints world-class scientist and researcher to serve as College of Marine Science dean
The University of South Florida announced today the appointment of Thomas K. Frazer as professor and dean in the College of Marine Science – an internationally recognized hub of academic and research excellence in biological, chemical, geological and physical oceanographic sciences.
June 11, 2020Campus News
USF St. Petersburg Campus and YMCA to Host Virtual Civics Institute for High School Students to Improve Civics Literacy
For the second year, the USF St. Petersburg campus and the Florida YMCA are partnering to offer the Civics Fellows Program, an initiative designed to enhance civic education in the state by giving high school students hands-on experiences in government and public service.
June 10, 2020Campus News, Student Life
Faculty Research Powers New Funding Record for USF St. Petersburg
The USF St. Petersburg campus had a banner year for research funding in 2019-20, receiving more than $20 million in grants and awards, which is a new university record.
June 8, 2020Campus News, Research and Innovation
USF St. Petersburg Campus Regional Chancellor Affirms Core Values
At USF St. Petersburg, we stand united in our respect for one another and our belief that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a just society.
June 4, 2020Campus News
Education Faculty Work with Police Athletic League of St. Petersburg to Provide Children’s Books to Local Families
It began with the want to get involved in the community during a pandemic and addressing a simple need: quality books for children who were stuck at home due to COVID-19.
June 2, 2020Campus News
The Serial Effect: Criminology Professor’s Book Examines the Modern True Crime Genre
Dawn Cecil became fascinated by questions about the effects of the modern true crime genre – on victims, the accused and society at large. Three years later, she has published a book exploring those questions.
June 1, 2020Research and Innovation
USF Leads All State Universities in Performance-based Funding Metrics
The University of South Florida leads all state universities in performance-based funding scores for 2020, according to data released today during a meeting of the Florida Board of Governors.
May 28, 2020Campus News
‘Discover Your PATHe’ Program for High School Students Transitions to Online Format
This free event is an opportunity for students and their families to learn everything they need to know about successfully navigating the complex journey to post-secondary education.
May 26, 2020Campus News, Student Life
New Assistant Director of the Military and Veterans Success Center Reflects on Service and Giving Back to Veteran Community
As new assistant director of the Military and Veterans Success Center at USF’s St. Petersburg campus, Wayne Taylor hopes to help support the veterans and military families who’ve made that freedom possible.
May 22, 2020Campus News
New Research Lab to Combat Human Trafficking in Tampa Bay and Beyond
Criminology professor Joan Reid and three colleagues have received a $92,000 grant to establish a research lab at USF’s St. Petersburg campus devoted to studying human trafficking.
May 19, 2020Research and Innovation