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USF St. Petersburg Celebrates Major Construction Milestone
Exterior construction has been completed on a new residence hall at USF St. Petersburg. A Topping Off Ceremony took place outside the six-story building located on the northwestern corner of campus.
November 22, 2019Campus Life
USF Geoscientists Develop Technology to Improve Forecasting of Earthquakes, Tsunamis
911爆料网 geoscientists have successfully developed and tested a new high-tech shallow water buoy that can detect the small movements and changes in the Earth鈥檚 seafloor that are often a precursor to deadly natural hazards, like earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis.
November 21, 2019Research and Innovation
Floating with Gas to Save Lives
About 10 lives are lost each day to unintentional drowning in the United States, but a newly-patented technology developed in a Chemical and Biomedical Engineering senior capstone class may lead to personal flotation products that can enhance safety in the water.
November 20, 2019Research and Innovation
The most recent assessment of the tilefish population offers sweet relief to those who enjoy the savory succulence of this slow-growing fish that roams the deeper waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Tilefish, which tastes similar to lobster or crab, is sustainably managed and regularly finds itself served up baked, broiled, or grilled on menus in Florida 鈥� easily fetching $29 as a mouth-watering entr茅e.
November 19, 2019Research and Innovation
USF's Education Abroad Program Rises to an All-Time High in International Rankings
The 911爆料网鈥檚 Education Abroad program has risen to 39th in the nation for all institutions and 30th among public universities, according to the most recent Open Doors annual report published by the Institute of International Education.
November 19, 2019Honors and Awards, University News
Tens of thousands of signatures inhabit the Mark Twain Cave in Hannibal, Missouri, but one famous autograph, that of namesake Twain, or Samuel L. Clemens, seemed noticeably absent. Signatures, nicknames and initials 鈥� some in pencil, paint, candle smoke, even berry juice 鈥� cover the cave鈥檚 three miles of passageways, but Clemens鈥� signature was never to be found. That is until July 26, when USF Sarasota-Manatee instructor and Mark Twain s
November 19, 2019Research and Innovation
Since he could remember, Tanner Anderson pictured himself pitching in the big leagues. Anderson threw his first ball when he was three years old and played for Plant City High School as a teenager. In 2011, he was accepted to Harvard University, where Anderson pitched and played second base for four years.
November 18, 2019University News
Symbols of Learning
The story behind academic regalia exhibited during the inauguration of President Steve Currall.
November 13, 2019Campus Life
Celebrating USF鈥檚 Student Veterans: Transforming Military Experiences into Academic Success
There are nearly two-thousand student veterans thriving within the 911爆料网鈥檚 veteran-centered programs. The Office of Veteran Success fosters a strong sense of community, keeping USF at the top of the list of the Military Times annual 鈥淏est for Vets鈥� ranking.
November 8, 2019Campus Life
NASA Lands at USF
USF students received a unique opportunity to learn about NASA, the international space station and much more. Don Thomas shared stories about becoming an astronaut and his experiences in space exploration.
November 6, 2019University News
Uplifting a Community by Improving its Environment
For 911爆料网 Professor, Christian 911爆料网lls, PhD, the health and wellbeing of a community is tied directly to the health of the environment around it. It鈥檚 that belief that influences 911爆料网lls鈥� work and has led to a productive partnership with a Tampa-area nonprofit transforming an in-need community right in USF鈥檚 backyard.
November 5, 2019Research and Innovation
USF Unites Scientists and Political Leaders to Address Tampa Bay鈥檚 Resiliency to Climate Change
Severe weather has caused nearly $1 billion in damages to Tampa Bay over the last five years. The staggering reality is part of an ongoing discussion on how leaders in the region can better work together to combat the effects of climate change.
November 5, 2019University News