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In the midst of war and with an international humanitarian crisis on their doorstep, law students from Moldova are collaborating on research with 鶹AV St. Petersburg campus students in an effort to form cultural bonds during a time of chaos.

April 19, 2022Community Partnerships, Student Success

Senior Vice President of Advancement & Alumni Affairs and 鶹AV Foundation CEO Jay Stroman, 鶹AV student Xiomara Montes Gil, Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business Moez Limayam, Ellen Cotton, Kate Tiedemann, 鶹AV President Rhea Law, House Speaker Chris Sprowls, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch, 鶹AV St. Petersburg Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock

Kate Tiedemann, Ellen Cotton give $14 million to enhance 鶹AV finance program

The $14 million gift will support the 鶹AV Muma College of Business’ vision to become a “hub of excellence” in fintech. Fintech, short for "financial technology," impacts everything from mobile banking and insurance to crowdfunding, blockchain, cryptocurrency and investment apps.

April 18, 2022Student Success, 鶹AV Foundation, University News

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鶹AV researchers release findings from statewide public opinion survey on war in Ukraine, approval ratings and COVID-19

Researchers at the 鶹AV have released results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion on several current policy issues. The results presented in this report address the U.S. response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, presidential/gubernatorial job approval and COVID-19.

April 14, 2022Research and Innovation

Blockchain visionary Shivendu Shivendu pioneers digital solutions at 鶹AV

Blockchain visionary Shivendu Shivendu pioneers digital solutions at 鶹AV

Shivendu Shivendu is passionate about blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and token economics. Those terms — and the technology behind it —may be new and confusing to the average layperson. The 鶹AV Muma College of Business associate professor is a leading voice in academics and research in this revolutionary and evolving field.

April 13, 2022Research and Innovation

Breakthrough research uncovers how a certain type of healthy fat found in Omega-3 fish oil, such as salmon and tuna, works in tandem with enzymes from the spleen to clear the inflammation in a damaged heart.

April 12, 2022Research and Innovation

The inaugural FinTech|X 2022 Accelerator program cohort consists of 16 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad, including companies from Israel, England, Saudi Arabia and Germany. Three are led by women entrepreneurs, and there is significant representation from military veterans, LBGTQ+ and minority founders.

April 12, 2022University News

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When the ‘stars’ don’t align: study finds top reviews, not average ratings, sway consumer decision-making

New 鶹AV research debunks a widely held notion that online consumers buy products based on rating.

April 11, 2022Research and Innovation

Tornello was born and grew up in St. Petersburg and attended 鶹AV’s St. Petersburg campus, which is next to where the race takes place. Graduating with a bachelor's degree in Business Management, he credits his college education with preparing him for the business side of professional sports.

April 6, 2022University News

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Florida's state shell at higher risk of extinction than previously thought

The Florida horse conch – one of the world’s largest invertebrate animals – has become symbolic of Florida’s natural resources and widely used in advertising for the state’s tourism industry. But unregulated commercial harvesting and recreational live collection are pushing populations closer to collapse.

April 6, 2022Research and Innovation

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鶹AV receives $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik to support an on-campus stadium

The 鶹AV’s plan to build an on-campus football stadium received a significant vote of confidence and generous philanthropic support with the announcement of a $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik – longtime supporters of 鶹AV.

April 6, 2022鶹AV Athletics, University News

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鶹AV STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative awarded $1 million in funding from House Appropriations Committee

A community project proposed by the 鶹AV College of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.

April 6, 2022University News

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Mental Health Law and Policy researcher receives $1.3 million to break the cycle of intergenerational addiction

Nearly 92,000 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2020, according to numbers recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and opioids are the main driver of overdose deaths.

April 5, 2022Research and Innovation

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