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![Member of the military in front of a helicopter.](/news/images/annual-veterans-expo-top-490-327.jpg)
A Recognition of Service: USFSP to Honor Military at Annual Veterans Expo
To celebrate Veterans Day and honor military service, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg will host its 6th annual Veterans Expo on Friday, November 9.
November 7, 2018Campus News, Events
![Professor Heather Judkins showing a student a cephalopod.](/news/images/cephalopods-conference-heather-judkins-490-327.jpg)
Conference on Cephalopods to Draw Scientists from Around the World
More than 240 scientists from around the globe will gather at USF St. Petersburg this month to share ideas and discuss research related to an important and increasingly threatened category of marine life: squid, octopus and their relatives, otherwise known as cephalopods.
November 5, 2018Campus News, Events
![University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University](/news/images/community-workshop-hurricanes-top-490-327.jpg)
Community Workshop to Feature Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned from Hurricanes
Taking place October 30-31 at the University, the annual Workshop brings together elected officials, scientists, law enforcement officers, neighborhood association representatives and those working on coastal vulnerability and resilience issues.
October 23, 2018Events, Research and Innovation
![Girl looking at plane at Science Fest.](/news/images/science-festival-marine-quest-top-490-327.jpg)
St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest Return to Engage Families and Inspire a Generation on Science
The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest will offer thousands of families throughout Tampa Bay a chance to be inspired and get involved with science on Saturday, October 20, from 10am – 4pm.
October 11, 2018Events
![Image of a family for the Family Study Center](/news/images/family-study-center-15th-anniversary-490-327.jpg)
Family Study Center Marks 15 Years of Pioneering Birth-To-Three Family Research, Community Programs
This academic year marks the 15th anniversary of USF St. Petersburg’s Family Study Center, a pioneering institution at the forefront of coparenting research and community programs for early childhood and family mental health.
August 27, 2018Research and Innovation
![Dr. Martin Tadlock, Regional Chancellor of USF St. Petersburg.](/news/images/martin-tadlock-regional-chancellor-490-327.jpg)
Martin Tadlock Named USF St. Petersburg Regional Chancellor
University of South Florida System President Judy Genshaft today named Martin Tadlock as the regional chancellor of USF St. Petersburg (USFSP) through June 2021.
August 22, 2018Campus News
![“Arthur Ashe: A Life” by USF St. Petersburg professor Ray Arsenault.](/news/images/civil-rights-icon-arthur-ashe-490-327.jpg)
Historian Writes First Comprehensive Biography of Tennis Legend and Civil Rights Icon Arthur Ashe
While Arthur Ashe gained fame for his brilliance on the tennis court, it was his commitment to advancing causes such as civil rights, education, AIDS awareness and ending apartheid in South Africa that cemented his status as an American icon.
August 21, 2018Research and Innovation
![People listening to legislators presenting](/news/images/ymca-usfsp-work-group-490-327.jpg)
Representatives of Florida Legislature Announce New Partnership Between USF St. Petersburg and the YMCA to Improve Civics Literacy in Florida
USF St. Petersburg (USFSP) and the Florida YMCA are partnering to create a new Civics Fellows Program set to launch in the summer of 2019.
July 19, 2018Campus News
![Women sitting at a conference table working together.](/news/images/accendo-leadership-advisory-group-490-327.jpg)
College of Business Addresses the Executive Gender Gap with Accendo Leadership Advisory Group
The Kate Tiedemann College of Business at USF St. Petersburg is partnering with Accendo Leadership Advisory Group to offer executive-level training for women leaders in Tampa Bay.
July 16, 2018Campus News, Research and Innovation
![Some of the nearly 40 attendees who came out to the third installment of the Data Analytics Executive Roundtable.](/news/images/data-analytics-executive-roundtable-490-327.jpg)
Forum Brings St. Petersburg Community Together to Focus on Latest Data Analytics Technology and Trends in Health Care
Big data and data analytics are trendy topics that have seeped into everyday business, news cycles and culture. All manners of activities from social media marketing to finance to health care are investing heavily to capture and analyze large streams of data to predict and enhance decision-making.
July 6, 2018Events
![Interim Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock, Mike Ciminna, Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Ben Smet, Brian Andersonand Coordinator of USFSP Military and Veterans Success Center Milton White before the evening’s event.](/news/images/national-task-force-490-327.jpg)
National Task Force to Promote Dialogue, Education and Research on American Veterans Transition into Civilian Life
On Saturday, May 26, the USF St. Petersburg Military and Veterans Success Center and Open Partnership Education Network (OPEN) officially held the kick-off for the Veterans Transition Task Force, a nationwide initiative established by U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis.
May 24, 2018Campus News
![Dr. Tadlock standing with legislatures](/news/images/florida-legislature-educational-access-490-327.jpg)
Florida Legislature, Higher Education Representatives Discuss Ensuring Educational Access for Every Student in Pinellas County
USF St. Petersburg (USFSP) held a press conference on May 23, 2018 to detail new initiatives, scholarship opportunities and expansion of existing programs to increase higher education access for all students in Pinellas County.
May 17, 2018Campus News