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Student takes a photo from inside MOSI's digital dome

USF students and MOSI spotlight new era for digital dome planetarium

The Museum of Science & Industry is set to redefine immersive learning and entertainment with the unveiling of America’s second-largest digital dome planetarium and USF students are invited to identify how they can utilize this groundbreaking technology in their art.

January 20, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

Francis Borkowski speaks at a USF news conference

Remembering USF’s fourth president, Francis Borkowski

Borkowski served as president from 1988 to 1993. During his tenure, USF’s enrollment increased from 30,000 to more than 34,000, research grants increased from $37 million to $60 million and the USF Foundation’s endowment grew from $21 million to $61 million.

January 21, 2025University News

USF students scan the property of Jimmy Carters's boyhood home

USF memorializes former President Jimmy Carter with 3D virtual tour of boyhood farm

Prior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.

January 9, 2025Community Partnerships, University News

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