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Eighteen students who took a study abroad trip to Europe focusing on the Holocaust came back with a deeper understanding of one of the darkest periods in history. The diverse group of students from 鶹AV's Judy Genshaft Honors College encountered grim details surrounding the persecution and genocide of millions of Jews from 1933-1945.
July 13, 2023Student Success
After a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled ship granted to the 鶹AV is docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.
July 12, 2023Research and Innovation

K-12 students spend summer experiencing life at 鶹AV
鶹AV Youth Experiences combine fun and learning with unique opportunities for personal growth and discovery, underscoring 鶹AV's commitment to lifelong learning education and community engagement.
July 12, 2023Community Partnerships

Centuries-old teeth could indicate the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines
Through DNA analysis, 鶹AV researchers will trace the evolution of genetics in individuals who died from the Black Death during quarantine, helping determine the effectiveness of containment measures, such as isolation and masks.
July 11, 2023Research and Innovation
Crews have installed the first of almost 600 precast concrete panels that will make up the walls of the six-story, 100,000-square-foot student center and residence hall set to open for the fall 2024 semester.
July 5, 2023University News
From navigating obstacle courses to hearing from men and women commissioned as officers, a delegation from the 鶹AV took part in an inspiring and informative week at the U.S. Marine Corps Educators Workshop.
July 3, 2023Community Partnerships

Mosquito watch: 鶹AV researchers urge use of global dashboard in light of recent malaria cases
People are encouraged to be “citizen scientists” and upload photos of any mosquitoes that they find.By identifying the species of mosquito, the team can determine its potential for carrying diseases and alert local authorities to its location.
June 29, 2023Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

鶹AV students digitally preserve historic Ybor City streetcars
Students taking the Terrestrial Lidar Field Methods course are trained in methods of 3D architectural documentation with professional-grade lidar technology while also providing real-world experience in the field.
June 29, 2023Student Success

鶹AV awarded more than $8.5 million to train public health leaders in national collaborative leadership program
In an effort to strengthen the U.S. public health system, three national philanthropic nonprofits have awarded the 鶹AV more than $8.5 million in grants to train the nation’s public health leaders in collaboration and leadership skills.
June 29, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, University News

鶹AV, Corridor collaboration supports sustainable manufacturing, defense technology and Alzheimer’s research
鶹AV Research & Innovation and the Florida High Tech Corridor are partnering to provide $75,000 to support the advancement of technologies developed by 鶹AV researchers.
June 27, 2023Research and Innovation
Students and staff came out in large numbers to represent the 鶹AV at the St. Petersburg Pride Parade. The largest Pride festival in the state of Florida, the yearly event brought together around 300,000 people to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
June 26, 2023Community Partnerships

Virtual pen pals to travel buddies: 鶹AV class tours South Korea
Students just returned from Seoul, where they finally got to meet their pen pals from Yonsei University whom they’ve been video conferencing and messaging with throughout the spring semester. It’s the first study abroad program to begin virtually and the first faculty-led trip to South Korea since the start of the pandemic.
June 26, 2023Campus Life