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Campus Insider | November 2024
Campus Insider is a monthly publication from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, featuring exciting university news, research and stories of impact.
November 5, 2024Campus News, Events, Research, Students
Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election
According to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.
November 4, 2024Research
USF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designation
The University of South Florida has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on USF's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.
November 4, 2024Research
From love story to campus legacy: Perez family named USF’s Family of the Year
Nelson and Tiffany Perez met and fell in love as students at the University of South Florida. With their twin daughters now students at USF too, the Perez's are the 2024 USF Family of the Year.
November 4, 2024Campus News
USF announces series of tributes to honor Amir Abdur-Rahim
During this past weekend's Celebration of Life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, USF Athletics announced multiple planned tributes for the late men's head basketball coach who unexpectedly died in late October.
November 2, 2024Campus News
USF College of Education and CORE Construction raise over $56,000 in inaugural GYOTL Academy Golf Tournament
The inaugural CORE Construction Grow Your Own Teacher Leader Academy Golf Tournament raised over $56,000 in support for a USF College of Education program at the Sarasota-Manatee campus that prepares teachers in the School District of Manatee County to take leadership roles at their schools.
USF welcomes community to Homecoming events Nov. 4-9
After being postponed due to Hurricane Milton, the University of South Florida is ready to welcome the community to celebrate Homecoming, with events planned at USF Sarasota-Manatee and the other two campuses.
November 1, 2024Campus News
Karen Holbrook to retire as USF Sarasota-Manatee campus regional chancellor
Since her appointment in 2018, Karen Holbrook has successfully led the campus through a period of transformation and growth, including becoming a residential campus for the first time, receiving the largest gift in campus history and developing many important partnerships across the community.
October 31, 2024Campus News
USF researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress
Findings from University of South Florida researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.
October 29, 2024Research
The Center for Sustainable Democracy and Innovative Education partner to launch ‘Being a Voter’ educational course
As a national election approaches, a new resource - dubbed “Being a Voter” - has been developed to empower younger citizens, especially students, with the knowledge they need to confidently navigate the voting process.
October 29, 2024Students
USF Health receives $3.75 million NIH award to research whether Long COVID may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
The funding allows a multidisciplinary team of USF Health researchers to study long COVID’s potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and explore possible interventions.
October 28, 2024Research
Tickets on sale for USF Sarasota-Manatee's 30th Brunch on the Bay. New date is March 2
The 30th Brunch on the Bay, the signature philanthropic event for the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is set for Sunday, Nov. 3. The event will again support student scholarships and campus initiatives.
October 25, 2024Campus News, Events