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Competition plus collaboration equals success for annual ‘Math Bowl’
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics helped bring more than 600 Hillsborough County Public School students to campus for a competitive commemoration celebrating both the expression and power of the mathematics field.
February 24, 2025Community Engagement, Events
Undergraduate Humanities Conference encourages professional and personal growth
Nearly 100 students participated in this year’s Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.
February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Events, Research
Celebrating the power of words: World-renowned poets visit the College of Arts and Sciences for poetry series
A new partnership between the USF Humanities Institute and the Michael Kuperman Memorial Library will welcome world-renowned poets to campus to bring students and the community together and empower audiences to pursue their craft.
January 29, 2025Community Engagement, Events
Three USF professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impact
USF professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O’Leary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.”
January 22, 2025Community Engagement, Events
Bulls in Action features Tim Moore and his journey to revolutionizing storytelling with digital media
The Bulls in Action (BIA) speaker Series brings together thought leaders from various fields each year to ignite interdisciplinary conversations. This year, students heard from Tim Moore, a three-time Emmy-winning director and founder of Diamond View Studios and Vū Technologies. Moore shared his journey from humble beginnings to building a global media company, all driven by his mission to use media as a tool for positive change.
October 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events
From crisis to connectivity: Global conference goes virtual amid Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene threatened a global conference at USF St. Petersburg, Dr. Camilla Vásquez from the Department of World Languages and her team swiftly transitioned the event from an in-person to a virtual format in less than 48 hours, ensuring its smooth and successful continuation.
October 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events
Democracy and Citizenship Series explores how to stand out as a trusted source in a world of digital misinformation this election season
As the nation prepares for Election Day, the latest Democracy and Citizenship Speakers Series event explored how emerging technologies pose both challenges and opportunities for the integrity of American elections, emphasizing the importance of equipping yourself with reliable information to cast informed votes that align with your values.
September 25, 2024Community Engagement, Events
School of Geosciences professor advances understanding and collaboration during hurricane risk research symposium
The AAG’s Symposium on Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate held its 8th annual session, organized by AAG member and School of Geosciences’ Professor Dr. Jennifer Collins and USF alumnus Yijie Zhu.
July 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Research
Juneteenth: The complicated history, significance and celebration around the struggle for freedom
Juneteenth 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.
June 17, 2024Community Engagement, Events
Nagle Lecture Series welcomed Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe Institute
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics' Nagle Lecture Series (NLS), held in honor of the late R. Kent Nagle, featured Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe Institute, a professor specializing in the intersection of mathematics, physics, and computer science.
May 30, 2024Community Engagement, Events
The Humanities Institute celebrates its growth both in a newly renovated space and for the future
The Humanities Institute welcomed the USF community to its newly renovated space through an open house.
May 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events
CAS students shared their lived experiences with mental illness for ‘This Is My Brave’
Three College of Arts and Sciences students participated in 'This Is My Brave' to share their lived experiences of coping with mental illness in an effort to eliminate stigma among college students.
May 20, 2024Community Engagement, Events