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Innovation Scholars program returns to help incoming students explore career paths
This year, the Innovation Scholars Career Exploration Program at USF’s St. Petersburg campus will pair more than 70 students with professionals in downtown St. Petersburg, giving them a sneak peak into day-to-day activities in the professional world.
August 20, 2020Campus News, Student Life
USF’s St. Petersburg campus opens new residence hall
The University of South Florida today opened a new 125,000-square-foot residence hall on its St. Petersburg campus, increasing the number of on-campus beds by nearly 70 percent.
August 17, 2020Campus News, Student Life
Heading back to school: Students share their advice, expectations and concerns about fall 2020
We reached out to several students to hear about their expectations, excitement and concerns related to the fall 2020 semester as they offered insight into how they’ve learned to cope during the public health crisis.
August 12, 2020Campus News, Student Life
Flood awareness survey developed by USF professor finds public minimizes risk of flooding, resulting in low demand for flood insurance
A national survey of flood risk awareness finds that consumers significantly underestimate their risk level of flooding, leading many to forego flood insurance.
August 10, 2020Research and Innovation
From mock doctor to real doctor, Kemesha Gabbidon fights for public health
Kemesha Gabiddon is a real doctor of a different variety. Rather than diagnose patients, she helps prevent the spread of infectious disease as a community health advocate and postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Psychology at USF’s St. Petersburg campus.
August 4, 2020Campus News, Research and Innovation
Alumni respond to massive changes in business operations due to coronavirus pandemic
Ashley Lowery and Desiree Chubb are two of many USF St. Petersburg campus alumni whose day-to-day jobs changed significantly due to the pandemic.
July 27, 2020Campus News
The fall term that’s on your terms
The University of South Florida is committed to creating an environment that gives students more options than ever, so that each student can create the semester that fits best with their wishes, their schedule, their lifestyle and their living preferences.
July 23, 2020Campus News
Historical preservation grant will help restore the 130-year-old Williams House
The Florida Division of Historical Resources has awarded USF’s St. Petersburg campus a grant towards the preservation of the John C. Williams House, a historic building nestled behind oak trees on University Way.
July 22, 2020Campus News
Navigating financial aid resources and opportunities in the new COVID landscape
The coronavirus pandemic and its impact on many sectors of the economy is directly affecting college students, from lost jobs to reduced family support due to changing financial situations
July 20, 2020Campus News
‘Voices of Booker Creek’ explores the ecological and cultural significance of a local urban stream
A collection of writings and photographs chronicling a storied urban stream has been published by English professor Thomas Hallock and three graduate research assistants.
July 14, 2020Research and Innovation, Sustainability
Alumni purchases Gulfport’s Gabber Newspaper to keep hyperlocal news alive
Cathy Salustri has covered a lot of strange stories for Gulfport’s Gabber Newspaper, but the one about Gordan the goat, who wandered into a St. Beach Beach bar after an alleged kidnapping, stands out from the rest.
July 6, 2020Campus News
University of South Florida Consolidation Takes Effect
The University of South Florida will officially begin operating under a single accreditation for the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses on Wednesday, July 1.
July 1, 2020Campus News