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USF partners with city of St. Petersburg to improve street safety

The University of South Florida Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a $3.6 million grant-funded project from the U.S. Department of Transportation to reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

January 8, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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Celebrating Inauguration Day: A conversation about the American tradition, then and now

Inauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.

January 17, 2025Research and Innovation

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$4.8M Mellon Foundation grant opens internship opportunities for USF humanities students

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities. The five-year, $4.8 million grant will support about 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships.

January 15, 2025Student Success

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USF breaks ground on the on-campus stadium, researchers work to unravel the mysteries of Alzheimer's Disease and a look inside the first residence hall on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.

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