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Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election
According to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.
November 4, 2024Research and Innovation

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV to accelerate innovation through new NSF designation
The Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.
November 4, 2024Research and Innovation

From love story to campus legacy: Perez family named Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s Family of the Year
Nelson and Tiffany Perez met and fell in love as students at the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV. With their twin daughters now students at Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV too, the Perez's are the 2024 Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Family of the Year.
November 4, 2024Campus Life
During this past weekend's Celebration of Life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Athletics announced multiple planned tributes for the late men's head basketball coach who unexpectedly passed away in late October.
November 4, 2024Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Athletics
As an expression of their excitement about the on-campus stadium, which will break ground on Friday, Nov. 8, Oscar and Miriam Horton made a significant financial investment in the project of $1 million through their foundation, The Horton Family Foundation.
November 4, 2024Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Foundation

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV provost, research vice president and faculty honored by ASEMFL for professional accomplishments
Five Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV faculty members were recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
November 1, 2024Research and Innovation

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV welcomes community to Homecoming events Nov. 4-9
After being postponed due to Hurricane Milton, the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV is ready to welcome the community to celebrate Homecoming – one of Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s oldest and most treasured traditions. Dozens of events are scheduled, including a carnival, comedy show, parade and the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV football game as the Bulls take on the Navy Midshipmen.
November 1, 2024Campus Life, University News

Karen Holbrook to retire as Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Sarasota-Manatee campus regional chancellor
Since her appointment in 2018, Karen Holbrook has successfully led the campus through a period of transformation and growth, including becoming a residential campus for the first time, receiving the largest gift in campus history and developing many important partnerships across the community.Ìý
October 31, 2024University News
Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away suddenly on Oct. 24. He was the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year this past season and led the Bulls to their first regular-season conference championship. Men’s basketball associate head coach Ben Fletcher has been named the team’s interim head coach.
October 29, 2024Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Athletics, University News

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services
Based at the Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa, the state-funded center helps strengthen Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV’s presence in the growing Tampa Medical and Research District.
October 29, 2024Community Partnerships, Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV Health

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers awarded $2 million to create device for simplifying DNA damage testing
Dr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.
October 29, 2024Research and Innovation

Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress
Findings from Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.
October 28, 2024Research and Innovation