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Underwater robotics workshop empowers STEM educators to inspire future innovators

Middle and high school teachers came from across Florida to build and test remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and learn more about the world of underwater robotics and engineering.

January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

SKKU students joined a discussion with Michael Wiemer, Amanda Reineke and Sam Tuffaha.

New international partnership between USF and Sungkyunkwan University will prepare students for careers in fintech

A group of South Korean students visited USF as part of a strategic new partnership between the Muma College of Business and SKKU. The partnership aims to expand USF’s global presence and enrich the educational experience for students pursuing degrees in finance and fintech.

January 29, 2025Campus News

Rendering of new on-campus stadium.

USF receives gift of more than $2 million to support on-campus stadium and brewing arts program

A $2.2 million gift will benefit the university’s new on-campus stadium and a growing brewing arts program. The donation comes from Joey Redner, the founder of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and his wife, Jennifer.

January 28, 2025Campus News

The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Photo credit: Samantha D’Angelo.

Scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system

A recently-deployed buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Although the region is not prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, it serves as valuable testing ground for such a system before it's deployed in more seismically active locations.

January 23, 2025Research and Innovation

OLLI Gardening Shared Interest Group visits a Butterfly Garden

Lifelong learning program launches classes at USF St. Petersburg

A popular adult learning program that offers classes, workshops and lectures to individuals aged 50 and older is expanding to USF St. Petersburg. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a member-based learning community that provides high-quality, low-cost learning opportunities for seniors in their communities.

January 21, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships

Group of kids who participated in camp rocky

Bulls In the Burg: January 2025 Community Relations Roundup

This community roundup series highlights the ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.

January 16, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Inauguration Day in Washington D.C.

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 16, 2025Campus News

St. Petersburg's 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade.

USF honors Martin Luther King Jr. with week of events and student service projects

The University of South Florida’s annual celebration of the life, legacy and values of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will honor his vision with community service projects and events, a brunch and other activities at several Tampa Bay area locations.

January 14, 2025Events

Jesse Roguska manages the course reserves at NPML

Textbook affordability project saves St. Pete students $2.4 million

A project designed to address textbook affordability by lowering course material costs and improving accessibility at USF St. Petersburg has saved students more than $2.4 million over the past eight years.

January 14, 2025Campus News

Cover of Innovations Magazine 2025

Innovations Magazine 2025

Resiliency, discovery and community are key pillars of USF St. Petersburg. These characteristics define the educational experience and successes of our campus community, especially over the past year. You’ll read about many of these achievements and compelling stories in Innovations, our campus magazine. 

January 8, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Life

Enhanced transportation safety infrastructure proposed to be installed through this project.

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

The University of South Florida is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a multi-million-dollar project to reduce crashes and improve the safety of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

January 7, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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