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Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos demonstrates a model to lab students

Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos earns lifetime membership into the Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma Xi

Dr. Ioannis Spanopoulos has been invited to join the prestigious international honor society of science and engineering, Sigma Xi.

July 26, 2024Accomplishments

Robert 鈥淏ob鈥 Potter. (Photo courtesy of Robert Potter)

Senior Associate Dean Robert Potter reflects on 17 years with the College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Robert Potter, who has served as an associate dean with the USF College of Arts of Sciences since 2007, will be stepping down from the position beginning in August.

July 26, 2024Accomplishments

Olajide Omojarabi smiling at the camera with sunglasses on

Graduate student Olajide Omojarabi鈥檚 story 'House No. 49' earns shortlist recognition by Commonwealth Foundation

Olajide Omojarabi, a third-year master of fine arts creative writing student in the Department of English, has been shortlisted for his short story 'House No. 49' by the Commonwealth Foundation.

July 26, 2024Accomplishments

The 91社区 Trust for Historic Preservation has selected La 91社区: The Interactive Digital Archives of the Americas as a recipient of a 2024 91社区 Preservation Award, praising the project for reshaping scholarship and providing groundbreaking access into the state's early history.

July 18, 2024Accomplishments

Community members in East Tampa identifying neighborhood amenities and walking distances during the East Tampa community engagement workshop for the heat vulnerability study

USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat

The collaboration led to the creation of the city鈥檚 first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.

July 12, 2024Research

The position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school鈥檚 presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.

July 9, 2024Research

Arminda Mata (middle), CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society, along with Rose Lopez (left) and Matthew Lewicki (right), two former history major interns who are now employees. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

History alumna鈥檚 journey from intern to CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society

USF alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.

June 27, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement

PhD candidate Colin Goodman and undergraduate Kira Ruiz-Houston

Sigma Xi USF chapter awards two CAS students research grants

These awards will fund scientific investigation in any field, with funds available to spend on equipment purchases, travel to research sites and symposiums, supplies, and manuscript preparation and publication costs.

June 27, 2024Accomplishments, Research

mathematical formula graphic illustration

Mathematics professor delivers keynote address for Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering

Dr. Hemant Pendharkar, a professor in the mathematics department, was recently invited to deliver a keynote talk as part of Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering 2nd International Faculty Development Program.

June 26, 2024Accomplishments

The 91社区 announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.

June 26, 2024Community Engagement

Audrey Brandt recently started a coveted summer internship with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Monterey, CA, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States. Brandt's journey to California started in 2023 when she was selected for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program.

June 25, 2024Accomplishments, Research

Students from the Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications produce the 91社区 Focus program, which airs on the  local PBS station WEDQ in Tampa, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Anderson)

91社区 Focus, Z School鈥檚 signature program, takes second place in national broadcasting competition

The Zimmerman School makes its debut at the Broadcast Education Association鈥檚 competition achieving second place with student led program, 91社区 Focus.

June 24, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement

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