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Ship granted to USF will enhance Florida Institute of Oceanography’s efforts to build a robust ocean science and maritime workforce
After a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled ship granted to the University of South Florida (USF) is docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.
July 13, 2023Research
‘Arts have the power to heal.’ Women will use dance, other arts to share their breast cancer journeys at Sarasota-Manatee campus retreat
Women will use dance and other visual arts to explore and share their experiences with breast cancer, during a retreat hosted by University of South Florida faculty members on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.
July 6, 2023Campus News, Events, Research
Construction of new student center and residence hall at USF Sarasota-Manatee campus reaches major milestone
Workers have reached a key moment in the construction of the first-ever residence hall on the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus.
July 5, 2023Campus News
USF contingent experiences the Marines Corps firsthand
From navigating obstacle courses to hearing from men and women commissioned as officers, a delegation from the University of South Florida took part in an inspiring and informative week at the U.S. Marine Corps Educators Workshop.
July 3, 2023Campus News
Mosquito watch: USF researchers urge use of global dashboard in light of recent malaria cases
Researchers at the University of South Florida are urging the public to take photos of mosquitoes and share them to help track and mitigate the potential spread of malaria.
June 29, 2023Research
USF’s Human Insurance Chain exercise shows how one insurance claim collides with multiple career paths
A handful of USF Muma College of Business students learned firsthand how one fender bender can start a chain reaction of careers within the insurance industry.
June 29, 2023Campus News, Students
USF awarded over $8.5 million to train public health leaders in national collaborative leadership program
In an effort to strengthen the U.S. public health system, three national philanthropic nonprofits joined to award USF grants to lead the PHEARLESS initiative designed to rebuild collaboration and leadership skills among public health leaders.
June 28, 2023Research
USF remains among top finishers in state’s performance standings
The University of South Florida continues to be one of the state’s top-performing institutions, according to new data presented this week to the Florida Board of Governors (BOG).
June 22, 2023Campus News
Every picture in USF professor’s PhotoVoice project tells a story about young people’s mental health
In USF Sarasota-Manatee campus assistant professor Margaret McGladrey's recent PhotoVoice project, young people used photography to illustrate topics related to mental health and mental illness.
June 16, 2023Campus News, Research
USF encourages young readers during arts-integrated ‘Camp at College’
The four-day program immersed rising fifth, sixth and seventh graders in engaging reading activities designed to enhance their literacy skills and creativity with support from local teaching artists, USF student mentors and Sarasota-Manatee campus faculty and staff.
June 16, 2023Campus News, Events, Students
Final state budget provides transformational new funding for USF
The University of South Florida will receive a significant increase in recurring operating funds and several high-priority university projects will move forward, after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
June 15, 2023Campus News
Endowed scholarship from USF Sarasota-Manatee regional chancellor gives students the world
As regional chancellor of the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, Karen Holbrook wants to make sure every student has the opportunity to study abroad. To that end, Holbrook and her husband, Jim, recently gave $25,000 to establish the Karen and James Holbrook Study Abroad Scholarship.
June 14, 2023Campus News