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It all begins with a good story at the Living Heritage Institute
A good story doesn’t just captivate, it can also act as a catalyst for connecting individuals and addressing complex issues. That is the spirit behind the Living Heritage Institute, which seeks to combine storytelling with research that remembers the past and informs the present.
June 13, 2024Research and Innovation
Final state budget includes funding to support key USF initiatives
USF will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for important projects in the 2024-25 state budget signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, including facility upgrades for military-connected students and investments in the Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Research Lab on the St. Petersburg campus.
June 12, 2024Campus News
Civics program strengthens students’ understanding and involvement in government
For six years, USF St. Petersburg and the Florida YMCA have partnered to offer a program designed to enhance civic education by immersing high school students from across the state in local government and public service.
June 11, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships
USF English professor to co-edit Florida anthology as part of Duckwall Professorship
Julie Buckner Armstrong, known for her expertise in the civil rights movement and southern literature, has been named the Duckwall Professor of Florida Studies for the 2024-2026 academic years. As part of the Duckwall Professorship, Armstrong will begin focusing on her next book, an anthology of literary works from Florida.
June 6, 2024Campus News
The Ocean Circulation Lab braces for a busy hurricane season
The Ocean Circulation Lab maintains a pair of high-resolution circulation models that can be used to forecast water levels days before hurricane landfall. Researchers are hard at work improving storm surge forecasting capabilities along the west coast of Florida.
June 5, 2024Research and Innovation
AAU membership helping accelerate USF’s impact
Throughout the last year, USF’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits, from the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university.
May 28, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
BRIGHT Network launches new platform, connecting human trafficking victims to critical resources in the community
More than one hundred anti-trafficking professionals came together at USF St. Petersburg to officially launch the BRIGHT Network, an online platform that helps victims of human trafficking escape their situations by connecting them with organizations and resources in their community.
May 17, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Alumni profile: L. Danielle “Danie” Roberts-Dahm, project coordinator for Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network
Danie Roberts-Dahm shares her leap of faith, full-circle story and why students majoring in education should be open to alternative career paths.
May 9, 2024Campus News
Advancing ocean science with “trailblazing” PACE mission
A new NASA mission called PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Clouds, ocean Ecosystem) will help scientists better understand the ocean and atmosphere while bringing state-of-the-art technology to satellite Earth observations.
May 8, 2024Research and Innovation
Hurricane preparedness takes many forms - USF providing support on all fronts
From leading forecasting efforts, to helping inform families on how to protect themselves from rising costs, USF researchers are involved in a number of innovative endeavors and public initiatives to better prepare communities for the next hurricane.
May 7, 2024Research and Innovation
Graduate involved in campus life also took on secret role as mascot
When Aidan Cawley came to USF St. Petersburg, he never expected to be involved in so many campus activities. Or have the chance to become Rocky. But as time passed, the environmental science major became more outgoing and confident. Three years later, his e-mail signature looks like a resume.
May 1, 2024Campus News, Student Life
USF confers more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies
USF awarded more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement. The group featured 114 earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and 168 student veterans, and includes students from 46 states and 89 nations. More than 40 percent of undergraduates are recipients of Pell Grants, reflecting USF’s impact on social mobility.
April 29, 2024Campus News