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Students conduct science at sea
Education and research combined for students aboard a five-day cruise on the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II – providing them the opportunity to apply skills they’ve learned in the classroom to hands-on field studies at sea.
September 20, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success
First planner-in-residence class to receive award for collaboration with St. Petersburg Innovation District
An innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District has received an outstanding student project award from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association.
September 6, 2023Honors and Awards, Student Success
Who’s hunting the black widow spider? Their brown widow relatives, research shows
Brown widow spiders are seeking out and killing their black widow relatives, a surprising twist in the natural relationship between species of spiders known for their venomous bites, according to a new study.
March 13, 2023Research and Innovation
Navigating an urban watershed to document stories of nature and people
A USF St. Petersburg campus professor is navigating the entire flow of Booker and Salt Creeks that meander through south St. Petersburg to raise awareness of their importance to the region.
March 25, 2022Research and Innovation
DNA from ancient skeletons shine light on how early humans lived and interacted
DNA from a 4,500-year-old skeleton discovered by USF researchers has contributed to a new continent-wide analysis of human remains buried in African archaeological sites, revealing a fascinating story of how early humans lived, traveled and even found their significant others.
February 24, 2022Research and Innovation
Institute on Black Life conference to delve into historic and contemporary issues impacting local African American communities
Kicking off Black Heritage Month on Feb. 1, the USF Institute on Black Life will bring together academics, community leaders, students and residents to highlight community projects and facilitate ongoing research into the history and culture of the Black experience.
January 27, 2022University News
USF to launch new Center of Excellence in Environmental and Oceanographic Sciences on the St. Petersburg campus
The University of South Florida is seeking support from the Florida Legislature and the local community to advance a bold new plan for an interdisciplinary center of excellence that will harness the collective power of colleges and departments from throughout the university to address the existential challenges created by climate change, including sea level rise, high tide flooding events and other coastal hazards.
January 10, 2022Research and Innovation, University News
USF Brewing Arts program joins forces with Yuengling to enhance diversity in the brewing industry
The University of South Florida, in partnership with D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, announced that applications are now open for its $5,000 Diversity in Brewing Scholarship.
November 22, 2021University News
Judy Genshaft Honors College enrollment increases by more than 50 percent on St. Petersburg campus
Nearly 150 students on the St. Petersburg campus are in the prestigious college that provides an intimate, discussion-based learning experience with greater experiential and research opportunities.
September 14, 2021University News
Twenty years: USF community reflects on the 9/11 terrorist attacks and how the tragedy has shaped countless careers
From expertise in anti-terrorism to veterans services and providing sustained medical treatment to survivors, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have shaped countless careers at USF.
September 8, 2021Research and Innovation, University News
Expressive writing reduces relationship conflict and aggression during pandemic, study finds
Individuals who wrote about their relationship troubles during the pandemic from the point of view of a neutral observer had less conflict and aggression with their partner, according to new research from USF’s St. Petersburg campus.
August 5, 2021Research and Innovation
Innovative partnership leads to new community relations position at USF’s St. Petersburg campus
The University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus, in conjunction with several community partners, has created a new position in an effort to further strengthen the connection between the city, businesses and the university.
July 27, 2021University News