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Dr. Marcus Cooke earns lifetime membership into the Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma Xi
Dr. Marcus Cooke, professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is now a lifetime member of a prestigious international honor society of science and engineering.
January 11, 2024Accomplishments, Research
When Helen Sweatt submitted an old photo of herself to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË St. Petersburg’s History Department in September of 2023, its historical significance initially went unnoticed. The image was part of the first-ever History Harvest where community members were asked to bring their family heirlooms and participate in a conversation with students about the object's significance and meaning.
January 10, 2024Community Engagement

School of Geosciences PhD student travels to France to study rock samples for Chateaubriand Fellowship
Geosciences PhD student John Henson conducted research in France following the unexpected discovery of igneous rock samples from the 1970s.
December 11, 2023Accomplishments, Research

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË at the helm, »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+
»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices – enhancing »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s exposure across the world.
November 28, 2023Community Engagement

Two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead to visit »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË as part of Frontier Forum lecture series
The College of Arts and Sciences is set to welcome two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead on Feb. 7 at the Marshall Student Center Oval Theater, as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum.
November 20, 2023Community Engagement, Events

Frontier Forum series features Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny for a discussion on ‘call-out culture’
The »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Judy Genshaft Honors College, welcomed Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny for a Frontier Forum lecture series discussion on 'call-out culture.’
November 17, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Featured

Messer Family Award gives the gift of beekeeping
Kenneth Gay is named the Messer Family Award recipient, providing him one year of beekeeping classes at the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Botanical Gardens.
November 17, 2023Alumni, Community Engagement

Monique D. Hayes pioneers a legal legacy as a University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË alumna
Monique D. Hayes is a distinguished business attorney who has made an impact in the legal profession. Among her numerous achievements, her most notable is as an alumna of the University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.
November 17, 2023Alumni, Community Engagement

School of Information faculty and graduate develop statewide cyber intelligence assessment for »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË's critical infrastructure
School of Information faculty and alumnus were tapped by Cyber »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË to provide threat/intelligence risk assessment for »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s critical infrastructure.
November 16, 2023Research

Urban Food Sovereignty Summit focuses on strides to improve food systems in urban communities
The Urban Food Sovereignty Summit showcased new strides being made to advance food sovereignty in urban communities and brought together community members and partners to share their solutions for advancing more sustainable and equitable food systems.
November 16, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research

The Zimmerman School at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË honors two Tampa Bay Times journalists for excellence in environmental journalism
The Zimmerman School at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË honors Tampa Bay Times journalists Zachary Sampson and Langston Taylor as recipients of the Waldo Proffitt Award for their excellence in environmental journalism in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.
November 16, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement

New Center for Sustainable Democracy to create research opportunities for students
Center for Sustainable Democracy is established within the College of Arts and Sciences under the leadership of Professor Joshua Scacco.
November 15, 2023Community Engagement