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°ÙÃĵ¼º½: A Preeminent Research University

°ÙÃĵ¼º½ siblings bring TEDx back to Tampa, inspire with ‘Lift As You Climb’ theme

°ÙÃĵ¼º½ siblings Harikrishna and Krishna Patel curated a TEDx Talk at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Their effort, shaped in part by unexpected leadership roles on a global stage, received support from a team of 50, half of whom were °ÙÃĵ¼º½ students and alumni.

May 5, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, °ÙÃĵ¼º½ in the News

At the height of the pandemic, two programs launched to connect people across generations. Five years later, Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with °ÙÃĵ¼º½ students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.

April 29, 2025Community Partnerships

A new partnership between °ÙÃĵ¼º½ and the city of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus, with the goal of reducing tons of food waste from landfills and creating compost for community gardens and urban farms.

April 21, 2025Community Partnerships

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°ÙÃĵ¼º½ strengthens research into potential military brain injury with new federal funding

Results from a key study led by the °ÙÃĵ¼º½ about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.

April 16, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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°ÙÃĵ¼º½ hosts hundreds of young inventors from across the state

The °ÙÃĵ¼º½ is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention Florida, a statewide competition where K–12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.

April 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

°ÙÃĵ¼º½: A Preeminent Research University

°ÙÃĵ¼º½ alumni drive AI classroom innovation with virtual assistants for K-12 teachers

With support from °ÙÃĵ¼º½ alumni, a °ÙÃĵ¼º½ graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.

April 9, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Student Success

Nearly two dozen students received their certificates of completion for the °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Brewing Arts program. It’s a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences, Muma College of Business and local and national breweries.

April 4, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

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How °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™s 'Autism Friendly' business initiative is transforming Tampa

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the °ÙÃĵ¼º½'s initiative provides education and training to help businesses accommodate individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

April 4, 2025Community Partnerships

°ÙÃĵ¼º½: A Preeminent Research University

From classroom to kickoff: How °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readiness

Through a dynamic partnership between the °ÙÃĵ¼º½ and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.

March 31, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

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New sargassum system takes aim at a troublesome seaweed

Scientists at °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™s College of Marine Science are enhancing how they track and predict Sargassum blooms, creating a cutting-edge detection and forecasting system. Sargassum washes ashore each spring and summer, and when it decays, it emits a foul, rotting odor, harming marine life and disrupting local communities.

March 28, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

More than 12 percent of young people aged 15 to 24 in Pinellas County are no longer in school or working. A collaboration involving °ÙÃĵ¼º½ researchers will connect with disengaged youth to establish pathways into the workforce.

March 18, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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°ÙÃĵ¼º½ is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot village

Due to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But °ÙÃĵ¼º½â€™s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.

March 17, 2025Community Partnerships

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