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USF Leads All State Universities in Performance-based Funding Metrics
The University of South Florida leads all state universities in performance-based funding scores for 2020, according to data released today during a meeting of the Florida Board of Governors.
May 28, 2020Campus News
‘Discover Your PATHe’ Program for High School Students Transitions to Online Format
This free event is an opportunity for students and their families to learn everything they need to know about successfully navigating the complex journey to post-secondary education.
May 26, 2020Campus News, Student Life
New Assistant Director of the Military and Veterans Success Center Reflects on Service and Giving Back to Veteran Community
As new assistant director of the Military and Veterans Success Center at USF’s St. Petersburg campus, Wayne Taylor hopes to help support the veterans and military families who’ve made that freedom possible.
May 22, 2020Campus News
New Research Lab to Combat Human Trafficking in Tampa Bay and Beyond
Criminology professor Joan Reid and three colleagues have received a $92,000 grant to establish a research lab at USF’s St. Petersburg campus devoted to studying human trafficking.
May 19, 2020Research and Innovation
Renowned Autism Expert Named a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor
V. Mark Durand, an internationally recognized expert in autism and related disorders and professor of psychology at the USF St. Petersburg campus, has been named a University of South Florida Distinguished University Professor.
May 15, 2020Research and Innovation
First Lynching Memorial Marker to Document Local History of Racial Violence
In 1914, John Evans was lynched in St. Petersburg. Evans was accused of the murder of the real estate developer Ed Sherman and attacking Sherman’s wife. Evans was a laborer who was recently fired by Sherman. Though never identified and never given a trial, Evans was arrested and thrown in jail.
May 14, 2020Campus News, Research and Innovation
Archaeology and Ancient Beer: New Duckwall Professor Will Excavate Florida’s Past
Anthropology professor John Arthur has been selected to receive the next Frank E. Duckwall Professorship in Florida Studies.
May 13, 2020Campus News, Research and Innovation
University Converts Nearly 500 On-campus Classes to Online Learning Courses
When the USF St. Petersburg campus transitioned to remote instruction in response to the coronavirus, one of the biggest challenges it faced was ensuring all classes could continue virtually.
May 11, 2020Campus News
Tampa Bay Area Landmarks Will Light Up in Green and Gold to Honor USF Graduates
Supporters from throughout the Tampa Bay region are finding creative ways to honor the spring graduating class of 2020
May 6, 2020Campus News, Events
Alumni Profile: Tara McCarty, Designer for the Washington Post
For the last eight years, Tara McCarty has been a designer at the Tampa Bay Times, where she currently serves as the print design director.
May 5, 2020Campus News
USF St. Petersburg Virtual Spring Commencement to Uniquely Honor Accomplishments and Perseverance of Students
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus is recognizing the distinct accomplishments of nearly 550 spring graduates during a virtual commencement ceremony that will be available for viewing beginning on Saturday, May 9.
May 4, 2020Campus News, Events
Graphic Design Program Partners With Creative Clay on Coffee Table Book to Celebrate Nonprofit’s 25th Anniversary
Creative Clay first approached the Verbal and Visual Arts Department about the project last year, after the nonprofit decided to create a book that would help shine a light on the work of its artists.
April 28, 2020Research and Innovation, Student Life