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Marine Biologist to Explore Gulf’s Uncharted Deep Sea
USFSP Marine Biology Professor Heather Judkins and a team of researchers will spend the next two and a half weeks aboard a NOAA Ocean Exploration research cruise to reveal a bit of that mystery and explore never-before-reached areas of the Gulf of Mexico.
June 5, 2019Research and Innovation
USFSP Alum’s Ice Cream Drive Raises Party Funds for Foster Kids
Last Wednesday, USF St. Petersburg graduate Jon Boyd threw a different kind of celebration for his 26th birthday.
June 3, 2019Campus News
Researcher Develops Interventions to Address Alcohol Consumption in Young Adults and Couples
USF St. Petersburg professor is researching how problem drinking affects romantic relationships in younger adults, and devising interventions that can help individuals and couples struggling with this addictive behavior.
May 30, 2019Research and Innovation
College of Business Event Puts Driverless Cars in the Spotlight
USF St. Petersburg’s Kate Tiedemann College of Business (KTCOB) and the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership hosted a panel discussion on driverless vehicles and their future in the Sunshine State last week that included State Senator Jeff Brandes and two industry leaders.
May 28, 2019Campus News
Honoring Our Heroes: Milton White Recognized for Helping Student Veterans and Impacting Lives of Many
Milton White was recently recognized for his many years of service, selected as the grand prize winner in AARP’s “Honoring Our Heroes” contest.
May 24, 2019Campus News
Fellow Bull Checks off Bucket List Item, Wins on Wheel of Fortune
Jerrica Stovall dreamed of appearing on Wheel of Fortune since she was a child and would watch the iconic game show each night with her mother and sister.
May 22, 2019Campus News
Philosophy Professor Unpacks the Debate Over Gun Control in Latest Book
Gun control is typically viewed as one of the most polarizing subjects in political discourse today. Now a book by a USF St. Petersburg professor is looking to inject some nuance into the highly-charged debate over firearms and how they should be used.
May 17, 2019Research and Innovation
USF St. Petersburg Renames Building in Honor of Bill Heller, Former Dean and Community Leader
For more than a quarter of a century, Bill Heller has been a transformative figure at USF St. Petersburg, filling the roles of campus CEO, dean, professor and advocate. Now the university is recognizing his many years of devoted service by naming the building where he taught in his honor.
May 14, 2019Campus News
Sustainability Studies Degree Provides Unique Training for Addressing Environmental Issues
A new Sustainability Studies major to launch this fall at USF St. Petersburg will immerse students in hard science, social science and business to prepare them for careers discovering and implementing solutions that benefit the environment.
May 9, 2019Student Life, Sustainability
Internship Promotes “Field to Fork” Food Systems
A new internship program is providing students a holistic and hands-on understanding of local food systems in order to improve them.
May 7, 2019Student Life, Sustainability
Cross-Campus Team Uses Digital Technology to Reconstruct Historic Cemetery
Researchers from USF St. Petersburg and USF Tampa are employing 3D imaging technology to develop a digital recreation of the historic Tolomato Cemetery in St. Augustine, Florida.
May 1, 2019Research and Innovation
Overcoming Obstacles: 42-Year-Old Student to Earn College Degree Same Month Son Graduates High School
Many college students face obstacles on their journey to earn a degree, but Yoiri Porrata had to overcome more than most.
April 29, 2019Campus News, Student Life