https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 17 May 2026 10:38:09 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/new-study-shows-enduring-benefits-of-prenatal-coparenting-intervention.aspxUnmarried African American parents transitioning to new parenthood reported better coparenting and relationship dynamics as well as more emotionally healthy babies more than a year after participating in a community-based program, according to a new study led by the Family Study Center.USF St. Petersburg campusThu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 New study shows enduring benefits of prenatal coparenting intervention for African American familiesUnmarried African American parents transitioning to new parenthood reported better coparenting and relationship dynamics as well as more emotionally healthy babies more than a year after participating in a community-based program, according to a new study led by the Family Study Center.Family Study Center new researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/new-study-shows-enduring-benefits-of-prenatal-coparenting-intervention.aspxResearch and InnovationHealth,Psychologyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/technology-manager-and-usf-alumnus-named-to-campus-board.aspxIsaac McKinney III, a global program manager for PwC and USF alumnus, has been appointed to a four-year term as a member of the USF St. Petersburg Campus Board.USF St. Petersburg campusWed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 Technology manager and USF alumnus named to USF St. Petersburg Campus BoardIsaac McKinney III, a global program manager for PwC and USF alumnus, has been appointed to a four-year term as a member of the USF St. Petersburg Campus Board.Isaac McKinney IIIhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/technology-manager-and-usf-alumnus-named-to-campus-board.aspxCampus NewsLeadershiphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/from-fishing-campus-waters-as-a-kid-to-graduating-with-perfect-gpa.aspxSeth Leskanic has had a personal connection with the USF St. Petersburg campus since he was a kid fishing the waters on the edge of campus. Now he is graduating from his hometown university with a perfect 4.0 GPA.USF St. Petersburg campusTue, 06 Dec 2022 09:00:00 From fishing campus waters as a kid to graduating with a perfect 4.0Seth Leskanic has had a personal connection with the USF St. Petersburg campus since he was a kid fishing the waters on the edge of campus. Now he is graduating from his hometown university with a perfect 4.0 GPA.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/from-fishing-campus-waters-as-a-kid-to-graduating-with-perfect-gpa.aspxStudent LifeCommencement,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/how-the-college-of-marine-science-responded-to-hurricane-ian.aspxIn the wake of Hurricane Ian, researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science have been hard at work studying the storm’s impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, these snapshots show our teams at work.External ArticleWed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 How the College of Marine Science responded to Hurricane IanIn the wake of Hurricane Ian, researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science have been hard at work studying the storm’s impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, these snapshots show our teams at work.Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28 as the fourth-strongest storm in the state’s history. Credit: NASA’s Earth Observatory.https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/how-the-college-of-marine-science-responded-to-hurricane-ian.aspxResearch and InnovationMarine Sciencehttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/usf-led-team-detects-toxic-forever-chemicals-or-pfas-in-tampa-bay-fish-and-sediments.aspxFor the first time, a team led by the USF College of Marine Science assessed the distribution and concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals,” in sediments and fishes in Tampa Bay. These initial results, reported in Frontiers in Marine Science, suggest cause for concern.External ArticleWed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 USF-led team detects toxic “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, in Tampa Bay fish and sedimentsFor the first time, a team led by the USF College of Marine Science assessed the distribution and concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals,” in sediments and fishes in Tampa Bay. These initial results, reported in Frontiers in Marine Science, suggest cause for concern.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/usf-led-team-detects-toxic-forever-chemicals-or-pfas-in-tampa-bay-fish-and-sediments.aspxResearch and Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/veteran-and-military-connected-students-continue-to-serve-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian.aspxMembers of the USF veteran and military-connected community continue to step up - through clean up efforts, distributing essential supplies and cooking food - to serve communities in need after the impacts from Hurricane Ian.External ArticleMon, 07 Nov 2022 09:00:00 Veteran and military-connected students continue to serve communities impacted by Hurricane IanMembers of the USF veteran and military-connected community continue to step up - through clean up efforts, distributing essential supplies and cooking food - to serve communities in need after the impacts from Hurricane Ian.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/veteran-and-military-connected-students-continue-to-serve-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian.aspxCampus News,Student LifeMilitary and Veteranshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/a-mural-with-a-message.aspxThe SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival returned for its eighth year, with 18 artists creating murals around the city, including one on the west wall of the Piano Man building. The mural was painted by artist Reginald O'Neal and depicts both the Mundari tribe of South Sudan and historian John Henrik Clark, a pioneer in the creation of Africana Studies.USF St. Petersburg campusMon, 24 Oct 2022 11:00:00 A mural with a messageThe SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival returned for its eighth year, with 18 artists creating murals around the city, including one on the west wall of the Piano Man building. The mural was painted by artist Reginald O'Neal and depicts both the Mundari tribe of South Sudan and historian John Henrik Clark, a pioneer in the creation of Africana Studies.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/a-mural-with-a-message.aspxCampus News,EventsArthttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-community-continues-to-provide-support-to-those-impacted-by-hurricane-ian.aspxAs soon as Hurricane Ian swept through Fort Myers and its vicinity, USF community members sprang into action. From collecting donations to hosting clean-up missions and lending professional expertise, faculty, staff and students are continuing efforts to support those in need.External ArticleMon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:00 Hurricane Ian recovery: 'This is about doing what's right and helping people'As soon as Hurricane Ian swept through Fort Myers and its vicinity, USF community members sprang into action. From collecting donations to hosting clean-up missions and lending professional expertise, faculty, staff and students are continuing efforts to support those in need.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-community-continues-to-provide-support-to-those-impacted-by-hurricane-ian.aspxCampus NewsDonations,Health,Nursinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/education-physics-faculty-team-up-to-develop-augmented-reality-simulations.aspxFaculty from the University of South Florida’s Education and Physics departments are working to help students better visualize complicated theories of physics through the use of augmented reality technology.USF St. Petersburg campusWed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:00 Education and Physics faculty team up to develop augmented reality simulations to enhance physics educationFaculty from the University of South Florida’s Education and Physics departments are working to help students better visualize complicated theories of physics through the use of augmented reality technology.Augmented reality for physicshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/education-physics-faculty-team-up-to-develop-augmented-reality-simulations.aspxResearch and InnovationEducation,Funding,Math,STEM,Sciencehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/williams-house-restoration-larger-grant.aspxThe historic John C. Williams House will undergo major restorations and upgrades thanks to a $280,640 matching grant from the Florida Division of Historical Resources. The upgrades will include foundation work, a new roof, hurricane panels and other repairs that will help ensure the structure’s safety and stability during a major storm.Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 New preservation grant will help make historic Williams House more secure during hurricanesThe historic John C. Williams House will undergo major restorations and upgrades thanks to a $280,640 matching grant from the Florida Division of Historical Resources. The upgrades will include foundation work, a new roof, hurricane panels and other repairs that will help ensure the structure’s safety and stability during a major storm.Williams House on St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/williams-house-restoration-larger-grant.aspxCampus NewsCommunity,Facilities,Funding,History,Philosophyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/biology-professor-who-made-midlife-career-change-gives-million-estate-gift.aspxDeby Cassill credits the USF St. Petersburg campus with giving her the opportunity to explore her passion for science, trading in a nearly 20-year career in health care to become a biology professor. Now she is providing the institution with a $1 million estate gift to aid the next generation of aspiring biologists.Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:00 Biology professor who made midlife career change gives $1 million estate gift to USF St. Petersburg campusDeby Cassill credits the USF St. Petersburg campus with giving her the opportunity to explore her passion for science, trading in a nearly 20-year career in health care to become a biology professor. Now she is providing the institution with a $1 million estate gift to aid the next generation of aspiring biologists.Deby Cassill, Estate Gifthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/biology-professor-who-made-midlife-career-change-gives-million-estate-gift.aspxCampus News,Research and InnovationBiology,Donationshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/homecoming-week-events-2022.aspxThe University of South Florida welcomes the Tampa Bay area to attend Homecoming Week celebrations, Oct. 9-15. Participants can join students, alumni, faculty and staff in dozens of events across all campuses, including a concert, carnival, parade and the USF football game.External ArticleMon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:00 USF invites the community to join in Homecoming Week eventsThe University of South Florida welcomes the Tampa Bay area to attend Homecoming Week celebrations, Oct. 9-15. Participants can join students, alumni, faculty and staff in dozens of events across all campuses, including a concert, carnival, parade and the USF football game.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/homecoming-week-events-2022.aspxEvents,Student Life