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Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV students partner with the FBI to create video on cyber crime
Due to an increase in the number of cyber schemes targeting young people, such as cyberstalking, cyberbullying and sextortion, FBI Tampa worked with Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV students to publicize the dangers of posting personal information online and on social media.
October 25, 2023Community Partnerships

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 Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV 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 Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Medical Response Unit has expanded its presence at Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV with first responders stationed on both sides of the Tampa campus. It’s now headquartered at the Student Health and Wellness Center while maintaining its space in the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Health College of Nursing building.
October 19, 2023Campus Life
A new street mural on the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV St. Petersburg campus has been painted between the University Student Center and Student Life Center – 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

Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers partner with law enforcement to help Florida families find missing loved ones
Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV researchers, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and the Florida Sheriff’s 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 Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV biology professor
A recently discovered sea slug found in Tampa Bay waters is being named after a Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV emeritus professor of integrative biology to honor his 45-year career that involved intricately studying sea slugs.
October 18, 2023Research and Innovation

Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV 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 Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV campuses to celebrate transfer students and highlight all the ways Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV 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 Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV students, faculty and staff
The Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Botanical Gardens is providing free admission to Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV 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

Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV sees sharp rise in innovations and technology
The number of new inventions, technologies and works of authorship formally disclosed by Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV 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 Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV inventors.
October 12, 2023Research and Innovation

New Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved campus services
It’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV’s 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 Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Tampa bookstore since 1980.
October 12, 2023Campus Life, Student Success

New Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV tech programs aim to fill industry talent gaps
To fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV 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