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USF English professor to co-edit Florida anthology as part of Duckwall Professorship
Julie Buckner Armstrong, known for her expertise in the civil rights movement and southern literature, has been named the Duckwall Professor of Florida Studies for the 2024-2026 academic years. As part of the Duckwall Professorship, Armstrong will begin focusing on her next book, an anthology of literary works from Florida.
June 6, 2024Campus News
The Ocean Circulation Lab braces for a busy hurricane season
The Ocean Circulation Lab maintains a pair of high-resolution circulation models that can be used to forecast water levels days before hurricane landfall. Researchers are hard at work improving storm surge forecasting capabilities along the west coast of Florida.
June 5, 2024Research and Innovation
AAU membership helping accelerate USF’s impact
Throughout the last year, USF’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits, from the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university.
May 28, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
BRIGHT Network launches new platform, connecting human trafficking victims to critical resources in the community
More than one hundred anti-trafficking professionals came together at USF St. Petersburg to officially launch the BRIGHT Network, an online platform that helps victims of human trafficking escape their situations by connecting them with organizations and resources in their community.
May 17, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Alumni profile: L. Danielle “Danie” Roberts-Dahm, project coordinator for Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network
Danie Roberts-Dahm shares her leap of faith, full-circle story and why students majoring in education should be open to alternative career paths.
May 9, 2024Campus News
Advancing ocean science with “trailblazing” PACE mission
A new NASA mission called PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Clouds, ocean Ecosystem) will help scientists better understand the ocean and atmosphere while bringing state-of-the-art technology to satellite Earth observations.
May 8, 2024Research and Innovation
Hurricane preparedness takes many forms - USF providing support on all fronts
From leading forecasting efforts, to helping inform families on how to protect themselves from rising costs, USF researchers are involved in a number of innovative endeavors and public initiatives to better prepare communities for the next hurricane.
May 7, 2024Research and Innovation
Graduate involved in campus life also took on secret role as mascot
When Aidan Cawley came to USF St. Petersburg, he never expected to be involved in so many campus activities. Or have the chance to become Rocky. But as time passed, the environmental science major became more outgoing and confident. Three years later, his e-mail signature looks like a resume.
May 1, 2024Campus News, Student Life
USF confers more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies
USF awarded more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement. The group featured 114 earning a perfect 4.0 GPA and 168 student veterans, and includes students from 46 states and 89 nations. More than 40 percent of undergraduates are recipients of Pell Grants, reflecting USF’s impact on social mobility.
April 29, 2024Campus News
Brain cancer survivor graduates with honors and lasting memories
As Cole Eicher prepares to graduate, he’s also celebrating another milestone: ten years of being cancer free. Eicher has not only recovered, he is a national advocate for children with cancer, launching an effort that today is the American Cancer Society’s official childhood cancer initiative.
April 29, 2024Campus News, Student Life
Students make a difference with food recovery club
Several days a week, students with the food recovery club collect and transport unserved food from the campus’ dining facility to give to those in need. This semester, the club devoted to reducing food waste has provided nearly 800 pounds of food to the community.
April 24, 2024Community Partnerships, Student Life, Sustainability
Regional Chancellor receives Fulbright award for international education leadership program
Christian Hardigree has been selected to participate in the Fulbright International Education Administrators Program in France this fall. She will take part in a two-week seminar along with higher education leaders from across the U.S. to learn more about the French university and college systems.
April 22, 2024Campus News