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The University of South Florida and Florida Holocaust Museum to house papers and personal collection of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Laureate
The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity named the University of South Florida and the Florida Holocaust Museum as the permanent home of the papers and artifacts of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor who became an esteemed humanitarian, writer and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
February 5, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Recognizing students keeping Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream alive
Nearly 20 youths from throughout Pinellas County were recognized for advancing the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an inspirational ceremony at USF St. Petersburg. Middle, high school and college students were celebrated for overcoming adversity, fighting for social justice and lifting up their communities.
January 12, 2024Community Partnerships, Events
New campus leadership position seeks to enhance the student academic experience
Aurèlio Manuel Valente will be in a unique position to use his professional knowledge and personal story to help students flourish during their college experience as the new regional assistant vice chancellor for undergraduate studies.
January 8, 2024Campus News
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
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
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
Podcast series teams up Tampa Bay Times reporters with aspiring journalists
A vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit that imbues a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.
October 25, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
The second FinTech|X Accelerator program concludes with Pitch Night event
A pitch night event at USF St. Petersburg showcased the businesses and financial technology (fintech) solutions being developed by 15 high-growth startups from across the U.S. and abroad as part of the second FinTech|X Accelerator.
October 24, 2023Community Partnerships, Events
Campus organizes industry focus groups on local workforce needs to ensure graduates are prepared for job market
A series of industry focus groups tied to USF St. Petersburg’s most popular majors provided valuable insight into students’ career readiness and whether graduates are meeting the needs of local employers.
October 3, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships
Innovation Scholars Program celebrates five years of matching first-year college students with professional mentors for career exploration
For the fifth year, a job-shadowing program is offering first-year students a head start in exploring their interests and career path by giving them a sneak peek into the day-to-day activities of the professional world.
September 13, 2023Campus News, Community Partnerships
First planner-in-residence class receives award for collaboration with St. Petersburg Innovation District
An innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District will receive an outstanding student project award from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association on September 6.
September 6, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Memory screening program provides hands-on experience for students and important service to the community
Trained students have administered hundreds of confidential cognitive assessments to members of the community through a program that gives budding psychologists experience offering memory screenings.
September 5, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation