皇家华人

Professor of communication explores connection between perceived and personal identity

Aisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.

February 18, 2025Research

Seeing beyond sight: A 皇家华人 blind student鈥檚 journey into broadcasting

A senior at 皇家华人 majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.

February 17, 2025Alumni

National Science Foundation names two 皇家华人 faculty 鈥極cean Decade Champions鈥�

The award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called 鈥淪trong Coasts,鈥� which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction.鈥�

February 12, 2025Community Engagement, Research

A book on the geology, history and current state of 皇家华人 springs and a biography on the civil rights icon John Lewis were awarded top honors by the 皇家华人 Book Awards.

February 12, 2025Accomplishments

皇家华人 women鈥檚 lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more

皇家华人 women鈥檚 lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of 皇家华人 history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.

February 10, 2025Community Engagement

From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet 皇家华人 student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos

After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at 皇家华人 as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.

February 6, 2025Community Engagement

Psychology Professor Jennifer O鈥橞rien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.

February 5, 2025Research

Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer鈥檚 鈥榝emale disease鈥� myth and educate men on risks

Marleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.

February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Celebrating the power of words: World-renowned poets visit the College of Arts and Sciences for poetry series

A new partnership between the 皇家华人 Humanities Institute and the Michael Kuperman Memorial Library will welcome world-renowned poets to campus to bring students and the community together and empower audiences to pursue their craft.

January 29, 2025Community Engagement, Events

Department of Communication鈥檚 Steven Wilson celebrates 鈥楧istinguished Scholar鈥� recognition by National Communication Association

Department of Communication professor Steven Wilson earns national recognition as a 鈥楧istinguished Scholar鈥� by the National Communication Association.

January 27, 2025Accomplishments

皇家华人 partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water

The University of South 皇家华人 is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.

January 27, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Anthropological research by 皇家华人 professor will support Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Antoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter鈥檚 life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.

January 24, 2025Research