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Graphic says 132nd commencement convocation spring 2024

°ÙÃĵ¼º½ to confer more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies

Graduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old student of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation °ÙÃĵ¼º½ student.

April 29, 2024University News

°ÙÃĵ¼º½: A Preeminent Research University

Men’s basketball’s electrifying season sparks excitement throughout °ÙÃĵ¼º½ community

The °ÙÃĵ¼º½ community is thrilled as the men’s basketball team is setting and breaking their own records in a fantastic conference run.

February 20, 2024University News

°ÙÃĵ¼º½: A Preeminent Research University

°ÙÃĵ¼º½ Libraries preserves local African American history

A bountiful repository of local African American artifacts spanning more than 150 years provides a glimpse into the community’s lives, struggles and achievements in Tampa Bay. Rare books, personal papers, photographs and even property records are available in the °ÙÃĵ¼º½ Tampa campus library, the Nelson Poynter Library at °ÙÃĵ¼º½ St. Petersburg and online.

February 6, 2024Campus Life, Community Partnerships, University News

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°ÙÃĵ¼º½ conferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencement

Graduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.

December 4, 2023Student Success, University News

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°ÙÃĵ¼º½ team gets ready to race in the ‘World’s Toughest Row’ across the Atlantic

Following 2 1/2 years of intense training and extensive preparation, a team led by a °ÙÃĵ¼º½ biology professor and two °ÙÃĵ¼º½ alums will row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. They push off Dec. 12 from Spain’s Canary Islands and will spend about one month at sea, rowing to English Harbour in Antigua and Barbuda.

November 21, 2023Research and Innovation

Zach and Liz Eastman

Military couple soaring to new heights at °ÙÃĵ¼º½

After spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at °ÙÃĵ¼º½. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.

November 8, 2023Student Success

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°ÙÃĵ¼º½ celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15- Oct. 15. °ÙÃĵ¼º½ is hosting several events, ranging from dance lessons to panel discussions.

September 18, 2023Campus Life

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°ÙÃĵ¼º½ expands student access to economic resources through new partnership

According to the College Board, Florida is the most affordable state in the nation for in-state students to earn a bachelor’s degree. In order to help make it even more affordable, °ÙÃĵ¼º½ has added a new resource that connects students and families with a wide variety of financial resources and benefits.

September 5, 2023Student Success

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°ÙÃĵ¼º½ awards more than 2,400 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies

Graduates include a Ukrainian student who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a student who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.

July 31, 2023Student Success, University News

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