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Students present promising new research from beneficial fish bacteria to prescription drug abuse at statewide conference
Whether discovering antimicrobial compounds in fish or exploring the impact of prescription drug abuse on college students, undergraduates at USF St. Petersburg are making significant impacts in research and innovation.
February 20, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Survey reveals increased awareness of flood risk
Results showed a significant increase in flood risk awareness following a historic hurricane season. The survey conducted by USF St. Petersburg's Costumer Experience Lab and Neptune Flood provides insight into national perceptions toward risk and insurance coverage.
February 19, 2025Research and Innovation
Pamela Hallock Muller named USF Distinguished University Professor
A world-renowned biogeological oceanographer, Pamela Hallock Muller’s incredible career started when she became the first woman faculty member at the College of Marine Science in 1983.
February 19, 2025Research and Innovation
USF President Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successor
Rhea Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. Under her leadership, USF became the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.
February 17, 2025Campus News
Bulls In the Burg: February 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.
February 13, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events
USF’s Florida Institute of Oceanography and DEEP forge partnership to advance marine exploration
A new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.
February 13, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
St. Pete Science Festival and MarineQuest sparked curiosity and expanded 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 12, 2025Community Partnerships, Events, Research and Innovation
Faculty win gold from program that celebrates the state’s best literature
A book on the geology, history and current state of Florida springs and a biography on the civil rights icon John Lewis were awarded top honors by the Florida Book Awards.
February 12, 2025Research and Innovation
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
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