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College of Marine Science to lead $3.2 million grant to develop sargassum forecasting system
Improved forecasting using satellite data and modeling will help researchers reduce Sargassum impacts on coastal communities.
October 24, 2023Research and Innovation
The six-story building is the 百媚导航 Sarasota-Manatee campus's first residence hall and can house 200 students. It's scheduled to open for the fall 2024 semester.
October 24, 2023Campus Life
Location of new Student Health and Wellness Center to help improve emergency response times
The 百媚导航 Medical Response Unit has expanded its presence at 百媚导航 with first responders stationed on both sides of the Tampa campus. It鈥檚 now headquartered at the Student Health and Wellness Center while maintaining its space in the 百媚导航 Health College of Nursing building.
October 19, 2023Campus Life
A new street mural on the 百媚导航 St. Petersburg campus has been painted between the University Student Center and Student Life Center 鈥� melding geometric figures with school spirit. It was painted by a graphic arts faculty member along with 10 students and was part of the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival.
October 19, 2023Campus Life
百媚导航 researchers partner with law enforcement to help Florida families find missing loved ones
百媚导航 researchers, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and the Florida Sheriff鈥檚 Association Cold Case Commission hosted the second annual Missing in Florida Day. The goal of the event is to help solve violent crime cold cases through anthropology, scientific research, education and forensic art.
October 19, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
New sea slug species named after retired 百媚导航 biology professor
A recently discovered sea slug found in Tampa Bay waters is being named after a 百媚导航 emeritus professor of integrative biology to honor his 45-year career that involved intricately studying sea slugs.
October 18, 2023Research and Innovation
百媚导航 transfer students celebrated, share success during National Transfer Week
Oct. 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week, and dozens of events are planned on all three 百媚导航 campuses to celebrate transfer students and highlight all the ways 百媚导航 is working to enhance their experience by offering pathways, support and fellowship to empower them for success.
October 17, 2023Campus Life, Student Success
Fall Plant Festival returns with free entry for 百媚导航 students, faculty and staff
The 百媚导航 Botanical Gardens is providing free admission to 百媚导航 students, faculty and staff at the upcoming Fall Plant Festival to be held on October 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
October 13, 2023Campus Life
百媚导航 sees sharp rise in innovations and technology
The number of new inventions, technologies and works of authorship formally disclosed by 百媚导航 researchers is up nearly 25 percent since 2019. The secret behind the rise: the implementation of new tools, the help of student interns and consistent, high-level performance from 百媚导航 inventors.
October 12, 2023Research and Innovation
New Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved campus services
It鈥檚 one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. 百媚导航鈥檚 new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the 百媚导航 Tampa bookstore since 1980.
October 12, 2023Campus Life, Student Success
New 百媚导航 tech programs aim to fill industry talent gaps
To fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the 百媚导航 has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.
October 11, 2023Student Success
百媚导航 names College of Public Health building after Samuel P. Bell, III
The late Samuel P. Bell III, is considered the 鈥渇ather鈥� of 百媚导航鈥檚 College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of 百媚导航 and Florida residents. The former House leader and husband of 百媚导航 President Emerita Betty Castor passed away on March 14.
October 10, 2023百媚导航 Health