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Teaming up with Pinellas County Schools to foster youth leadership
For the past three years, thousands of elementary, middle and high school students have come to USF St. Petersburg to sharpen their leadership, communication and team-building skills.
February 10, 2025Community Partnerships
St. Pete Science Festival and MarineQuest return to spark curiosity and expand knowledge in STEM and art
The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest are back with engaging and informative activities in marine science, biology, chemistry, art and beyond.
February 6, 2025Community Partnerships, Events, Research and Innovation
Professor who conducts research into dementia prevention receives UK Alumni Award
Psychology Professor Jennifer O’Brien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.
February 5, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation
Does the Super Bowl increase human trafficking in host city?
USF criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.
February 4, 2025Research and Innovation
MLK awards banquet: Celebrating greatness in service
Nearly 20 youths from throughout Pinellas County were recognized for advancing the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and lifting up their communities during an inspirational ceremony at USF St. Petersburg.
January 30, 2025Events
Underwater robotics workshop empowers STEM educators to inspire future innovators
Middle and high school teachers came from across Florida to build and test remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and learn more about the world of underwater robotics and engineering.
January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
New international partnership between USF and Sungkyunkwan University will prepare students for careers in fintech
A group of South Korean students visited USF as part of a strategic new partnership between the Muma College of Business and SKKU. The partnership aims to expand USF’s global presence and enrich the educational experience for students pursuing degrees in finance and fintech.
January 29, 2025Campus News
USF receives gift of more than $2 million to support on-campus stadium and brewing arts program
A $2.2 million gift will benefit the university’s new on-campus stadium and a growing brewing arts program. The donation comes from Joey Redner, the founder of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and his wife, Jennifer.
January 28, 2025Campus News
Scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system
A recently-deployed buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Although the region is not prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, it serves as valuable testing ground for such a system before it's deployed in more seismically active locations.
January 23, 2025Research and Innovation
Lifelong learning program launches classes at USF St. Petersburg
A popular adult learning program that offers classes, workshops and lectures to individuals aged 50 and older is expanding to USF St. Petersburg. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a member-based learning community that provides high-quality, low-cost learning opportunities for seniors in their communities.
January 21, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships
Bulls In the Burg: January 2025 Community Relations Roundup
This community roundup series highlights the ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.
January 16, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events
Celebrating Inauguration Day: A conversation about the American tradition, then and now
Inauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.
January 16, 2025Campus News