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USF, Junior League of Tampa sponsor free virtual discussion to protect children from online predators
The University of South Florida and the Junior League of Tampa will offer a free interactive discussion on Tuesday, Jan. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m., to help parents recognize warning signs and create safeguards to protect their children from online predators.
January 10, 2022Events, Research and Innovation
USF to launch new Center of Excellence in Environmental and Oceanographic Sciences on the St. Petersburg campus
The center will bring a variety of new undergraduate and graduate programs to the St. Petersburg campus and is envisioned as a national destination for students and researchers studying issues related to the environment, oceanography and sustainability.
January 10, 2022Campus News, Research and Innovation
Reverse recycling debuts at USF
As students return from winter break, they’ll notice six new machines on USF’s campuses. They may resemble vending machines, but instead of money, they accept plastic bottles and aluminum cans.
January 6, 2022Campus News, Sustainability
Innovations Magazine spotlights student successes, vital research and groundbreaking initiatives of 2021
Delve into the newest issue of Innovations Magazine, spotlighting the student successes, vital research and groundbreaking community initiatives on USF's St. Petersburg campus during 2021.
January 6, 2022Campus News, Research and Innovation, Student Life
Top stories of 2021 on USF’s St. Petersburg campus
As the world began emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, life began to return to normal at USF’s St. Petersburg campus in 2021. Students and faculty returned to the classroom and events began again, albeit many in either remote or hybrid format.
December 31, 2021Campus News, Events, Research and Innovation, Student Life, Sustainability
SAILebration begins new graduation tradition for St. Petersburg campus students
As part of a new campus tradition, USF St. Petersburg campus Fall 2021 graduates had the opportunity to celebrate earning their college degrees by hopping aboard a sunset cruise for dinner, dancing and remembrances.
December 9, 2021Campus News, Student Life
USF launches first mission to map vulnerable coastal areas in Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico using a remotely operated ‘uncrewed’ vessel
University of South Florida marine scientists launched their first field mission to test a new approach to mapping shallow coastal areas -- the most vulnerable to coastal changes and storm events, but the hardest to survey.
December 9, 2021Research and Innovation
Student who helped new arrivals transition to campus life graduates
For three years, Sara Henk was a welcoming presence for newcomers to campus. As an orientation leader, she helped acclimate first-year students into the community. Now she will be one of 418 students on the St. Petersburg campus graduating this fall.
December 9, 2021Campus News, Student Life
Board of Trustees approves funding for a new pool on campus
After nearly eight decades of use, the pool outside of H. William Heller Hall will be replaced by a new pool closer to the center of campus.
December 8, 2021Campus News
USF to confer more than 4,500 degrees during commencement ceremonies, Dec. 10-11
USF will award more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement. The ceremonies include recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.
December 8, 2021Campus News, Student Life
USF Brewing Arts program joins forces with Yuengling to enhance diversity in the brewing industry
A Diversity in Brewing Scholarship will be given to an individual from a traditionally underrepresented population and cover the cost of tuition to USF’s St. Petersburg campus Brewing Arts Certificate program.
November 22, 2021Campus News
Call Me MISTER program introduces its first cohort of future male teachers of color
USF College of Education welcomed its first group of students who are committed to becoming teachers at schools in Pinellas County.
November 12, 2021Campus News