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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Who’s hunting the black widow spider? Their brown widow relatives, research shows

Brown widow spiders are seeking out and killing their black widow relatives, a surprising twist in the natural relationship between species of spiders known for their venomous bites, according to a new study by USF researchers.

March 13, 2023Research and Innovation

Tutoring youth grant

Education faculty and students to provide summer enrichment program and free tutoring to K-8 youth

A new federal grant will enable USF College of Education students to provide year-round tutoring to K-8 youth participating in the St. Petersburg Police Athletic League (PAL) and go towards a summer enrichment program developed by College of Education faculty and doctoral students.

March 8, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships

Collard Green Festival

Student journalists document the Collard Green Festival

For six years, the Publix Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival has brought the community together to celebrate food while emphasizing health, agricultural science and improved lifestyle choices. This celebration of African American cuisine and culture also proved to be a vital learning ground for aspiring photojournalists.

February 23, 2023Campus News, Events

Bright Network launch

BRIGHT Network to connect human trafficking victims with critical care and resources to transition into new life

An online platform developed by researchers at USF, in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of human trafficking escape their situations and get back on their feet by connecting them with organizations and resources in Tampa Bay.

February 22, 2023Research and Innovation

St. Pete Conference World Affairs 2023

The St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs delves into the use of power and those seeking empowerment

Distinguished speakers from across the political spectrum and around the world will convene at the largest conference on global affairs in the Tampa Bay region to explore the global issues connected to power and empowerment.

February 20, 2023Community Partnerships, Events

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Bulls in the Burg: USF St. Petersburg campus February 2023 community relations roundup

This community roundup series sheds light on the ways our campus hosts community activities and ways USF faculty, staff, students and administration are actively engaged in the community every day.

February 16, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships

PlacemattersSP/FloridaStudies Speaker Series

New speaker series invites community to learn about history and preservation in Florida

Two new speakers’ series on the USF St. Petersburg campus will give the public a chance to explore history and local preservation through interactive and engaging lectures during the spring semester.

February 16, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Science Festival St. Pete

St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest returns for in-person experience after more than four years

For the first time since 2018, the St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest will return to an in-person experience that will engage curiosity and deepen knowledge of science and the arts.

February 13, 2023Community Partnerships, Events

Bob Devin Jones

Nelson Poynter Memorial Library archiving pieces of art renaissance in St. Pete

The Nelson Poynter Memorial Library is collecting and digitizing over a decade’s worth of artistic material from The Studio@620, which gets its namesake from its location in downtown St. Petersburg. The studio has played a key role in the renaissance of the arts in the city.

February 9, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Vocal music arrives on the USF St. Petersburg campus

As part of its ongoing expansion of arts programming across the bay, the USF College of The Arts is offering a choral class as part of its Community Music Project in St. Petersburg this semester.

February 8, 2023Campus News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF alumna Beverly Frank named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects

Beverly 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.

February 1, 2023Campus News

Manatee rescue on campus

Marine biology student helps rescue distressed manatee in Bayboro Harbor

Kierstyn Benjamin shares her story of how she noticed a small, distressed manatee in Bayboro Harboro and acted quickly, playing a major part in rescuing the animal right near campus.

January 26, 2023Campus News

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