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Public service and leadership minor prepares students for a future of ‘giving back’ for the ‘greater good’
The public service and leadership minor prepares students to lead in complex organizational environments, work effectively in crisis, and overcome pressing issues facing the community.
January 17, 2024Community Engagement
Dr. Marcus Cooke earns lifetime membership into the Scientific Research Honor Society, Sigma Xi
Dr. Marcus Cooke, professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is now a lifetime member of a prestigious international honor society of science and engineering.
January 11, 2024Accomplishments, Research
History Harvest uncovers thought-provoking stories in the community
When Helen Sweatt submitted an old photo of herself to USF St. Petersburg’s History Department in September of 2023, its historical significance initially went unnoticed. The image was part of the first-ever History Harvest where community members were asked to bring their family heirlooms and participate in a conversation with students about the object's significance and meaning.
January 10, 2024Community Engagement
School of Geosciences PhD student travels to France to study rock samples for Chateaubriand Fellowship
Geosciences PhD student John Henson conducted research in France following the unexpected discovery of igneous rock samples from the 1970s.
December 11, 2023Accomplishments, Research
Students at the helm, USF an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+
USF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices – enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.
November 28, 2023Community Engagement
Two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead to visit USF as part of Frontier Forum lecture series
The College of Arts and Sciences is set to welcome two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead on Feb. 7 at the Marshall Student Center Oval Theater, as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum.
November 20, 2023Community Engagement, Events
Frontier Forum series features Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny for a discussion on ‘call-out culture’
The USF College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Judy Genshaft Honors College, welcomed Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny for a Frontier Forum lecture series discussion on 'call-out culture.’
November 17, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Featured
Messer Family Award gives the gift of beekeeping
Kenneth Gay is named the Messer Family Award recipient, providing him one year of beekeeping classes at the USF Botanical Gardens.
November 17, 2023Alumni, Community Engagement
Monique D. Hayes pioneers a legal legacy as a University of South Florida alumna
Monique D. Hayes is a distinguished business attorney who has made an impact in the legal profession. Among her numerous achievements, her most notable is as an alumna of the University of South Florida.
November 17, 2023Alumni, Community Engagement
School of Information faculty and graduate develop statewide cyber intelligence assessment for Florida's critical infrastructure
School of Information faculty and alumnus were tapped by Cyber Florida to provide threat/intelligence risk assessment for Florida’s critical infrastructure.
November 16, 2023Research
Urban Food Sovereignty Summit focuses on strides to improve food systems in urban communities
The Urban Food Sovereignty Summit showcased new strides being made to advance food sovereignty in urban communities and brought together community members and partners to share their solutions for advancing more sustainable and equitable food systems.
November 16, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research
The Zimmerman School at USF honors two Tampa Bay Times journalists for excellence in environmental journalism
The Zimmerman School at USF honors Tampa Bay Times journalists Zachary Sampson and Langston Taylor as recipients of the Waldo Proffitt Award for their excellence in environmental journalism in Florida.
November 16, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement