/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 17:45:30 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/students-conduct-science-at-sea.aspxEducation and research combined for students aboard a five-day cruise on the 91ÉçÇø Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II – providing them the opportunity to apply skills they’ve learned in the classroom to hands-on field studies at sea.External ArticleWed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Students conduct science at seaEducation and research combined for students aboard a five-day cruise on the 91ÉçÇø Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II – providing them the opportunity to apply skills they’ve learned in the classroom to hands-on field studies at sea.Students jump off research vesselhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/students-conduct-science-at-sea.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Marine Science,91ÉçÇø Institute of Oceanography,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/first-planner-in-residence-class-to-receive-award-for-collaboration-with-st-pete-innovation-district.aspxAn innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District has received an outstanding student project award from the 91ÉçÇø Chapter of the American Planning Association.External ArticleWed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 First planner-in-residence class to receive award for collaboration with St. Petersburg Innovation DistrictAn innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District has received an outstanding student project award from the 91ÉçÇø Chapter of the American Planning Association.Students stand with their teacher on the lawn at USFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/first-planner-in-residence-class-to-receive-award-for-collaboration-with-st-pete-innovation-district.aspxHonors and Awards,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/who-is-hunting-the-black-widow-spider.aspxBrown widow spiders are seeking out and killing their black widow relatives, a surprising twist in the natural relationship between species of spiders known for their venomous bites, according to a new study.External ArticleMon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Who’s hunting the black widow spider? Their brown widow relatives, research showsBrown widow spiders are seeking out and killing their black widow relatives, a surprising twist in the natural relationship between species of spiders known for their venomous bites, according to a new study.View of a tank containing the spidershttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/who-is-hunting-the-black-widow-spider.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Integrative Biology,Louis Coticchio,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/navigating-an-urban-watershed-to-document-stories-of-nature-and-people.aspxA USF St. Petersburg campus professor is navigating the entire flow of Booker and Salt Creeks that meander through south St. Petersburg to raise awareness of their importance to the region.External ArticleFri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Navigating an urban watershed to document stories of nature and peopleA USF St. Petersburg campus professor is navigating the entire flow of Booker and Salt Creeks that meander through south St. Petersburg to raise awareness of their importance to the region.Kayak moves across creekhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/navigating-an-urban-watershed-to-document-stories-of-nature-and-people.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/dna-ancient-skeletons-shine-light-on-how-early-humans-lived.aspxDNA from a 4,500-year-old skeleton discovered by USF researchers has contributed to a new continent-wide analysis of human remains buried in African archaeological sites, revealing a fascinating story of how early humans lived, traveled and even found their significant others.External ArticleThu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 DNA from ancient skeletons shine light on how early humans lived and interactedDNA from a 4,500-year-old skeleton discovered by USF researchers has contributed to a new continent-wide analysis of human remains buried in African archaeological sites, revealing a fascinating story of how early humans lived, traveled and even found their significant others.Moata Cave in Ethiopiahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/dna-ancient-skeletons-shine-light-on-how-early-humans-lived.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/institute-on-black-life-conference-delve-into-historic-and-contemporary-issues.aspxKicking off Black Heritage Month on Feb. 1, the USF Institute on Black Life will bring together academics, community leaders, students and residents to highlight community projects and facilitate ongoing research into the history and culture of the Black experience.External ArticleThu, 27 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Institute on Black Life conference to delve into historic and contemporary issues impacting local African American communitiesKicking off Black Heritage Month on Feb. 1, the USF Institute on Black Life will bring together academics, community leaders, students and residents to highlight community projects and facilitate ongoing research into the history and culture of the Black experience.Graphic that says 2022 Institute of Black Life annual conference with photo of man, woman and childhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/institute-on-black-life-conference-delve-into-historic-and-contemporary-issues.aspxUniversity NewsInstitute on Black Life,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-to-launch-new-center-of-excellence-in-environmental-and-oceanographic-sciences-on-st-petersburg-campus.aspxThe 91ÉçÇø is seeking support from the 91ÉçÇø Legislature and the local community to advance a bold new plan for an interdisciplinary center of excellence that will harness the collective power of colleges and departments from throughout the university to address the existential challenges created by climate change, including sea level rise, high tide flooding events and other coastal hazards.External ArticleMon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 USF to launch new Center of Excellence in Environmental and Oceanographic Sciences on the St. Petersburg campusThe 91ÉçÇø is seeking support from the 91ÉçÇø Legislature and the local community to advance a bold new plan for an interdisciplinary center of excellence that will harness the collective power of colleges and departments from throughout the university to address the existential challenges created by climate change, including sea level rise, high tide flooding events and other coastal hazards.Center of Excellence in Environmental and Oceanographic Scienceshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-to-launch-new-center-of-excellence-in-environmental-and-oceanographic-sciences-on-st-petersburg-campus.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,91ÉçÇø Legislature,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/brewing-arts-joins-forces-with-yuengling-to-enhance-diversity.aspxThe 91ÉçÇø, in partnership with D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, announced that applications are now open for its $5,000 Diversity in Brewing Scholarship.External ArticleMon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF Brewing Arts program joins forces with Yuengling to enhance diversity in the brewing industryThe 91ÉçÇø, in partnership with D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, announced that applications are now open for its $5,000 Diversity in Brewing Scholarship.Brewmaster stands inside brewery with beer bottles on a counterhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/brewing-arts-joins-forces-with-yuengling-to-enhance-diversity.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/honors-college-enrollment-increases-50-percent.aspxNearly 150 students on the St. Petersburg campus are in the prestigious college that provides an intimate, discussion-based learning experience with greater experiential and research opportunities.External ArticleTue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Judy Genshaft Honors College enrollment increases by more than 50 percent on St. Petersburg campusNearly 150 students on the St. Petersburg campus are in the prestigious college that provides an intimate, discussion-based learning experience with greater experiential and research opportunities.Snell buildinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/honors-college-enrollment-increases-50-percent.aspxUniversity NewsJudy Genshaft Honors College,USF St. Petersburg campus/news/2021/twenty-years-usf-community-reflects-on-the-9-11-terrorist-attacks-and-how-the-tragedy-has-shaped-countless-careers.aspxFrom expertise in anti-terrorism to veterans services and providing sustained medical treatment to survivors, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have shaped countless careers at USF.Rocky D. BullWed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Twenty years: USF community reflects on the 9/11 terrorist attacks and how the tragedy has shaped countless careersFrom expertise in anti-terrorism to veterans services and providing sustained medical treatment to survivors, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have shaped countless careers at USF.Riffatul Islam, USF Sarasota-Manatee campus governor/news/2021/twenty-years-usf-community-reflects-on-the-9-11-terrorist-attacks-and-how-the-tragedy-has-shaped-countless-careers.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,USF Health,USF Sarasota-Manatee campus,USF St. Petersburg campus,veteranshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/expressive-writing-reduces-relationship-conflict-and-aggression-during-pandemic.aspxIndividuals who wrote about their relationship troubles during the pandemic from the point of view of a neutral observer had less conflict and aggression with their partner, according to new research from USF’s St. Petersburg campus.External ArticleThu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Expressive writing reduces relationship conflict and aggression during pandemic, study findsIndividuals who wrote about their relationship troubles during the pandemic from the point of view of a neutral observer had less conflict and aggression with their partner, according to new research from USF’s St. Petersburg campus.Man and woman sit at tablehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/expressive-writing-reduces-relationship-conflict-and-aggression-during-pandemic.aspxResearch and InnovationUSF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/innovative-partnership-new-community-relations-position.aspxThe 91ÉçÇø’s St. Petersburg campus, in conjunction with several community partners, has created a new position in an effort to further strengthen the connection between the city, businesses and the university.External ArticleTue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Innovative partnership leads to new community relations position at USF’s St. Petersburg campusThe 91ÉçÇø’s St. Petersburg campus, in conjunction with several community partners, has created a new position in an effort to further strengthen the connection between the city, businesses and the university.Caryn Nesmithhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/innovative-partnership-new-community-relations-position.aspxUniversity NewsSt. Petersburg,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/arts-programming-expands-at-usf-st-petersburg-campus.aspxSeveral courses focused on the arts industry and architecture will be offered for the first time on USF’s St. Petersburg campus starting this fall semester.External ArticleMon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Arts programming expands at USF’s St. Petersburg campusSeveral courses focused on the arts industry and architecture will be offered for the first time on USF’s St. Petersburg campus starting this fall semester.Small classroom with architecture tableshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/arts-programming-expands-at-usf-st-petersburg-campus.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of The Arts,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-hospitality-leadership-program-reimagined-to-help-industry-address-staffing-crisis.aspxTo address an ongoing staffing crisis, the 91ÉçÇø’s Hospitality Leadership Program is being re-tooled to help industry leaders in the Tampa Bay area hire and retain top talent.External ArticleTue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 USF Hospitality Leadership Program reimagined to help industry address staffing crisisTo address an ongoing staffing crisis, the 91ÉçÇø’s Hospitality Leadership Program is being re-tooled to help industry leaders in the Tampa Bay area hire and retain top talent.A chef and manager pose in a commercial kitchenhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-hospitality-leadership-program-reimagined-to-help-industry-address-staffing-crisis.aspxUniversity NewsMuma College of Business,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/juneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspxJuneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.External ArticleWed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Juneteenth: The complicated history, significance and celebration around the struggle for freedomJuneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.Juneteenth graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/juneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspxCampus LifeUSF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/higher-education-institutions-in-pinellas-county-unite-for-racial-justice.aspxRepresentatives from four higher education institutions who collectively serve 36,000 students in St. Petersburg, 91ÉçÇø are joining together to create a consortium focused on dismantling racial hierarchies.External ArticleThu, 03 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Higher education institutions in Pinellas County unite for racial justiceRepresentatives from four higher education institutions who collectively serve 36,000 students in St. Petersburg, 91ÉçÇø are joining together to create a consortium focused on dismantling racial hierarchies.The logo for the higher education consortium focused on dismantling racial hierarchies. The logo features 2 abstract figures with the text Truth, Health & Transformationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/higher-education-institutions-in-pinellas-county-unite-for-racial-justice.aspxUniversity NewsUSF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/tooth-plaque-from-ancient-skeleton-offers-new-insight-into-human-evolution.aspxFossilized plaque scraped from the teeth of a 4,500-year-old skeleton discovered by 91ÉçÇø professors is helping to unlock the secrets of what ancient humans ate and how our species evolved.External ArticleMon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 Tooth plaque from ancient skeleton offers new insight into human evolutionFossilized plaque scraped from the teeth of a 4,500-year-old skeleton discovered by 91ÉçÇø professors is helping to unlock the secrets of what ancient humans ate and how our species evolved.USF researcher John Arthur working in the fieldhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/tooth-plaque-from-ancient-skeleton-offers-new-insight-into-human-evolution.aspxResearch and InnovationDepartment of Anthropology,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/internship-program-pairs-students-with-socially-environmentally-responsible-businesses.aspxThe 91ÉçÇø is launching a new student internship program that will train students how to work with and help certify businesses who want to meet the highest standards for social and environmental operations and leadership.External ArticleTue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Internship program pairs students with socially and environmentally responsible businessesThe 91ÉçÇø is launching a new student internship program that will train students how to work with and help certify businesses who want to meet the highest standards for social and environmental operations and leadership.Multiple people participate in a virtual meetinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/internship-program-pairs-students-with-socially-environmentally-responsible-businesses.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,Patel College of Global Sustainability,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/acknowledging-the-people-who-came-before.aspxThe USF St. Petersburg campus is collaborating with Native American nations and community partners to shine a spotlight on forgotten history. By acknowledging those who came before, honoring their cultures and establishing partnerships with Indigenous communities still present in 91ÉçÇø, the campus is remembering a prosperous and painful history while building bridges for future opportunity.External ArticleWed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Acknowledging the people who came beforeThe USF St. Petersburg campus is collaborating with Native American nations and community partners to shine a spotlight on forgotten history. By acknowledging those who came before, honoring their cultures and establishing partnerships with Indigenous communities still present in 91ÉçÇø, the campus is remembering a prosperous and painful history while building bridges for future opportunity.Sunset in St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/acknowledging-the-people-who-came-before.aspxUniversity NewsDepartment of Anthropology,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/advances-action-on-climate-planning-with-new-funding.aspxUSF has been awarded a grant to help establish a university-wide greenhouse gas reduction goal, align sustainability priorities while tracking carbon emissions across all three campuses and combine efforts and resources that lead to a singular vision for achieving carbon neutrality.External ArticleMon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 USF advances action on climate planning with new grant fundingUSF has been awarded a grant to help establish a university-wide greenhouse gas reduction goal, align sustainability priorities while tracking carbon emissions across all three campuses and combine efforts and resources that lead to a singular vision for achieving carbon neutrality.Waterfront at the USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/advances-action-on-climate-planning-with-new-funding.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation,University NewsUSF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/textbook-affordability-initiative-saves-million.aspxA textbook affordability initiative launched to reduce the costs of course materials at USF’s St. Petersburg campus has saved the student body more than $1.08 million over the past five years.External ArticleMon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Textbook affordability initiative saves student body more than $1 millionA textbook affordability initiative launched to reduce the costs of course materials at USF’s St. Petersburg campus has saved the student body more than $1.08 million over the past five years.Bookshelfhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/textbook-affordability-initiative-saves-million.aspxUniversity NewsUSF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/florida-house-speaker-visits-usf-st-petersburg-campus-to-unveil-robust-plan-to-combat-flooding-sea-level-rise.aspx91ÉçÇø House Speaker Chris Sprowls visited the 91ÉçÇø’s St. Petersburg campus to announce a broad legislative package that would designate $100 million per year to offset the effects of flooding and sea level rise in the state.External ArticleFri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 91ÉçÇø House Speaker visits USF’s St. Petersburg campus to unveil robust plan to combat flooding and sea level rise91ÉçÇø House Speaker Chris Sprowls visited the 91ÉçÇø’s St. Petersburg campus to announce a broad legislative package that would designate $100 million per year to offset the effects of flooding and sea level rise in the state.91ÉçÇø House Speaker Chris Sprowlshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/florida-house-speaker-visits-usf-st-petersburg-campus-to-unveil-robust-plan-to-combat-flooding-sea-level-rise.aspxUniversity NewsChris Sprowls,91ÉçÇø Legislature,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2021/02/16/st-petersburg-conference-on-world-affairs-to-provide-global-perspective-and-insight-into-historic-turmoil/The year 2020 was historic. A global pandemic still rages, simmering racial injustice is boiling over, and there is political instability and a climate crisis with impacts to linger for years to come. Distinguished speakers throughout the political spectrum and with unique backgrounds will try to make sense of this turmoil at the virtual 2021 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs.External ArticleTue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs to provide global perspective and insight into historic turmoilThe year 2020 was historic. A global pandemic still rages, simmering racial injustice is boiling over, and there is political instability and a climate crisis with impacts to linger for years to come. Distinguished speakers throughout the political spectrum and with unique backgrounds will try to make sense of this turmoil at the virtual 2021 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs.USF St. Petersburg campushttps://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2021/02/16/st-petersburg-conference-on-world-affairs-to-provide-global-perspective-and-insight-into-historic-turmoil/University NewsUSF St. Petersburg campushttps://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2021/02/08/traffic-reductions-due-to-covid-19-boost-air-quality-in-some-states-but-not-all/Dramatic decreases in traffic caused by COVID-19 shutdowns improved air quality in car-dependent states but didn’t offset additional forms of pollution in other parts of the country. Those findings by a 91ÉçÇø researcher suggest that while decreasing the number of vehicles on the road is a good first step toward creating cleaner air, additional measures aimed at reducing other sources of air pollution, such as coal plants or industrial factories, must also be considered.External ArticleMon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Traffic reductions due to COVID-19 boost air quality in some states but not allDramatic decreases in traffic caused by COVID-19 shutdowns improved air quality in car-dependent states but didn’t offset additional forms of pollution in other parts of the country. Those findings by a 91ÉçÇø researcher suggest that while decreasing the number of vehicles on the road is a good first step toward creating cleaner air, additional measures aimed at reducing other sources of air pollution, such as coal plants or industrial factories, must also be considered.A generic image of cars on the highwayhttps://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2021/02/08/traffic-reductions-due-to-covid-19-boost-air-quality-in-some-states-but-not-all/COVID-19,Research and InnovationUSF St. Petersburg campushttps://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2021/02/01/does-the-super-bowl-really-increase-sex-trafficking-in-host-city/USF researchers say the widely held perception that the Super Bowl is a magnet for sex trafficking is largely unfounded.External ArticleMon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Does the Super Bowl really increase sex trafficking in host city?USF researchers say the widely held perception that the Super Bowl is a magnet for sex trafficking is largely unfounded.Woman sitting on a bed near a windowhttps://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2021/02/01/does-the-super-bowl-really-increase-sex-trafficking-in-host-city/Research and InnovationSuper Bowl,USF St. Petersburg campushttps://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2021/01/13/regional-chancellor-receives-national-presidents-award-from-higher-education-association/USF St. Petersburg campus Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock has received the 2021 President’s Award from the NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.External ArticleWed, 13 Jan 2021 15:45:00 Regional Chancellor receives national President’s Award from higher education associationUSF St. Petersburg campus Regional Chancellor Martin Tadlock has received the 2021 President’s Award from the NASPA-Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.USF St. Petersburg campus Region Chancellor Martin Tadlockhttps://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2021/01/13/regional-chancellor-receives-national-presidents-award-from-higher-education-association/Honors and AwardsUSF St. Petersburg campus