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The history, environment and culture of Florida has been described as unique, complex and a bit strange. A new book festival offers a chance for the public to hear from award-winning authors who explore the many facets of the Florida experience.
April 1, 2025Events

USF faculty lead conservation discussions at Tampa Bay Youth Ocean Summit
John Parkinson, an assistant professor in the 911爆料网鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences, spoke to over 150 university students from across the state who attended the summit to hear presentations on a variety of ocean-related subjects, including how to reduce plastic on university campuses.
March 31, 2025Community Engagement, Events, Research

Competition plus collaboration equals success for annual 鈥楳ath Bowl鈥
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics helped bring more than 600 Hillsborough County Public School students to campus for a competitive commemoration celebrating both the expression and power of the mathematics field.
February 24, 2025Community Engagement, Events

Undergraduate Humanities Conference encourages professional and personal growth
Nearly 100 students participated in this year鈥檚 Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.
February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Events, Research

Celebrating the power of words: World-renowned poets visit the College of Arts and Sciences for poetry series
A new partnership between the USF 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

Three USF professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impact
USF professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O鈥橪eary and Christian 911爆料网lls, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to 鈥渂uild capacity for positive change.鈥
January 22, 2025Community Engagement, Events

Bulls in Action features Tim Moore and his journey to revolutionizing storytelling with digital media
The Bulls in Action (BIA) speaker Series brings together thought leaders from various fields each year to ignite interdisciplinary conversations. This year, students heard from Tim Moore, a three-time Emmy-winning director and founder of Diamond View Studios and V奴 Technologies. Moore shared his journey from humble beginnings to building a global media company, all driven by his mission to use media as a tool for positive change.
October 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events

From crisis to connectivity: Global conference goes virtual amid Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene threatened a global conference at USF St. Petersburg, Dr. Camilla V谩squez from the Department of World Languages and her team swiftly transitioned the event from an in-person to a virtual format in less than 48 hours, ensuring its smooth and successful continuation.
October 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Democracy and Citizenship Series explores how to stand out as a trusted source in a world of digital misinformation this election season
As the nation prepares for Election Day, the latest Democracy and Citizenship Speakers Series event explored how emerging technologies pose both challenges and opportunities for the integrity of American elections, emphasizing the importance of equipping yourself with reliable information to cast informed votes that align with your values.
September 25, 2024Community Engagement, Events

School of Geosciences professor advances understanding and collaboration during hurricane risk research symposium
The AAG鈥檚 Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate held its 8th annual session, organized by AAG member and School of Geosciences鈥 Professor Dr. Jennifer Collins and USF alumnus Yijie Zhu.
July 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Research
Juneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America鈥檚 second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.
June 17, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Nagle Lecture Series welcomed Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe Institute
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics' Nagle Lecture Series (NLS), held in honor of the late R. Kent Nagle, featured Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe Institute, a professor specializing in the intersection of mathematics, physics, and computer science.
May 30, 2024Community Engagement, Events