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Journalism student documents marine science out at sea.

Ocean research cruise trains tomorrow’s marine scientists through hands-on fieldwork

Oceanographic education and research combined for students aboard the five-day CORE cruise on the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II.

December 15, 2023Research and Innovation

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Bulls In the Burg: December Community Relations Roundup

This monthly community roundup series sheds light on the ways that USF faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community every day.

December 12, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Top stories from 2023 at USF St. Petersburg.

A remarkable year: Top stories from 2023

This calendar year was full of institutional achievements and international headlines at USF St. Petersburg: from students with intellectual disabilities overcoming considerable obstacles to research activities rescuing endangered corals to the expansion of programming in marine sciences and the arts.

December 11, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Student Chau “Casey” Nguyen’s journey took nearly 25 years. In between, she worked full time and helped her ailing father during his final years.

After long pause, graduating student perseveres in earning degree

For some students, the path to earning a college degree isn’t a straight line as they juggle responsibilities and competing demands. Chau “Casey” Nguyen’s journey took nearly 25 years. This fall, her persistence will be rewarded as she graduates with a bachelor’s degree in General Business Studies.

December 6, 2023Campus News, Student Life

Picture of Barbara Figueredo who is a King O'Neal Scholar

‘Straight A’ student earns bachelor’s degree three years after becoming U.S. citizen

At the age of two, Barbara Figueredo moved to the U.S. from Venezuela after her family left the country due to the political turmoil that continues today. Coming to America and learning English at a young age made her want to pursue an Education degree.

December 4, 2023Campus News

Fall 2023 Commencement

USF to confer more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencement

The University of South Florida will award more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencement. The group features 43 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and 136 student veterans, and includes graduates from 37 states, 88 nations and four U.S. territories.

December 4, 2023Campus News, Events

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF adds eco-friendly flair to commencement

Graduates and guests attending fall commencement will see some enhancements to regalia, stage design and programs – many of which were made with sustainability in mind.

November 29, 2023Campus News, Sustainability

The International Ocean Colour Science Meeting nutured a strong global community for applied ocean color science.

Ocean color science meeting draws experts from around the world to St. Petersburg

Hundreds of scientists from around the world gathered in St. Petersburg to discuss the latest advances in the fields of ocean optics and remote sensing at the International Ocean Colour Science Meeting 2023 hosted by the USF College of Marine Science.

November 21, 2023Events, Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF’s InEd Studios: Shaping the future of online education

USF’s Innovative Education cutting-edge technology – technology that is parallel to some of the world’s most renowned production studios – not only enhances student engagement, but also provides student interns with hands-on experience working behind the scenes.

November 20, 2023Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Bulls In the Burg: USF St. Petersburg November Community Relations Roundup

This monthly community roundup series sheds light on the ways that USF faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community every day.

November 15, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Students in the American wilderness thinkers class on a hike at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.

Learning in nature about American wilderness thinkers

To cap a semester learning about thinkers who revolutionized our understanding of nature, Professor Rebecca Johns took her class on a camping trip. Exploring, journaling and reflecting on course readings, students spent the day and evening at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.

November 14, 2023Campus News, Student Life

Unveiling of a PSTA bus wrap to announce the new policy that veterans will ride buses for free in Pinellas County.

Student proposal leads to free bus rides for Pinellas County veterans

What started as an idea by a student in a USF government class has become official policy: Veterans can now ride public buses for free in Pinellas County.

November 10, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships

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