https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 13 Oct 2026 21:54:05 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-build-career-skills-at-the-magical-world-of-disney.aspxOver the past several years, more USF students are taking advantage of a paid internship program where they live at Walt Disney World Resort to get on-site job training for careers in hospitality, management, performance and more.USF St. PetersburgTue, 06 Oct 2026 14:18:16 USF students build career skills at the magical world of DisneyOver the past several years, more USF students are taking advantage of a paid internship program where they live at Walt Disney World Resort to get on-site job training for careers in hospitality, management, performance and more.Preview of Disney World.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-build-career-skills-at-the-magical-world-of-disney.aspxCampus NewsCareer Readiness,Hospitality,Management,Matthew Cimitile,Student Successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/addition-of-community-leaders-strengthen-usf-st-petersburg-campus-board.aspxUSF St. Petersburg is welcoming two prominent members of the Tampa Bay community to its campus board. Former FL. Representative Ben Diamond and Morgan & Morgan Law Partner Paul Gross have both been appointed to four-year terms.USF St. PetersburgFri, 25 Sep 2026 10:57:28 Addition of community leaders strengthen USF St. Petersburg Campus BoardUSF St. Petersburg is welcoming two prominent members of the Tampa Bay community to its campus board. Former FL. Representative Ben Diamond and Morgan & Morgan Law Partner Paul Gross have both been appointed to four-year terms.USF St. Pete sealhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/addition-of-community-leaders-strengthen-usf-st-petersburg-campus-board.aspxCampus NewsLeadership,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/anthropologist-studying-history-of-alcohol-awarded-rare-multi-country-fulbright.aspxSeveral years back, anthropologist John W. Arthur wrote a book tracing the history of beer. Now through a Fulbright award, he is traveling to Spain and Greece to expand on this work in countries with some of earliest known evidence of alcohol production.USF St. PetersburgWed, 09 Sep 2026 00:18:35 Anthropologist studying history of alcohol awarded rare, multi-country FulbrightSeveral years back, anthropologist John W. Arthur wrote a book tracing the history of beer. Now through a Fulbright award, he is traveling to Spain and Greece to expand on this work in countries with some of earliest known evidence of alcohol production.John Arthur in the field.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/anthropologist-studying-history-of-alcohol-awarded-rare-multi-country-fulbright.aspxResearch and InnovationAnthropology,Faculty,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-political-ecologist-to-educate-implement-nature-based-solutions-as-duckwall-professor.aspxAs the newly appointed Frank E. Duckwall Professor of Florida Studies, political ecologist Richard Mbatu will work to support the state’s efforts in using nature to solve problems.USF St. PetersburgWed, 26 Aug 2026 08:10:25 USF political ecologist to advance nature-based solutions as part of Duckwall ProfessorshipAs the newly appointed Frank E. Duckwall Professor of Florida Studies, political ecologist Richard Mbatu will work to support the state’s efforts in using nature to solve problems.Richard Mbatu around nature-based solutions.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-political-ecologist-to-educate-implement-nature-based-solutions-as-duckwall-professor.aspxResearch and InnovationEnvironmental Science,Faculty,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-launches-new-bachelors-nursing-program-at-st-pete-campus.aspxStarting this fall, students at USF St. Petersburg can major in nursing to prepare them for a healthcare career. The new four-year degree program will also help address a projected nursing shortage for the state.USF St. PetersburgMon, 24 Aug 2026 09:28:41 USF launches new bachelor’s degree in nursing at St. Petersburg campusStarting this fall, students at USF St. Petersburg can major in nursing to prepare them for a healthcare career. The new four-year degree program will also help address a projected nursing shortage for the state.Students training in nursing.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-launches-new-bachelors-nursing-program-at-st-pete-campus.aspxCampus NewsMatthew Cimitile,Nursinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/composting-initiative-launches-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg.aspxA partnership between USF St. Petersburg and the city has brought an industrial-sized composter to campus that will redirect tons of food waste each year from landfills while creating compost for community gardens, urban farms and landscaping.USF St. PetersburgMon, 17 Aug 2026 10:28:51 Composting initiative launches to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. PetersburgA partnership between USF St. Petersburg and the city has brought an industrial-sized composter to campus that will redirect tons of food waste each year from landfills while creating compost for community gardens, urban farms and landscaping.The university along with city and Duke Energy hold ribbon cutting for new composter.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/composting-initiative-launches-to-reduce-food-waste-and-support-urban-agriculture-in-st-petersburg.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,SustainabilityChemistry,Dining,Environmental Science,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/overcoming-a-lifetime-of-challenges-usf-graduate-achieves-another-milestone.aspxAfter overcoming scholarship setbacks and barriers associated with cerebral palsy, Tyvelle Dorvil turned personal challenges into a passion for accessibility advocacy while achieving his dream of earning a college degree.USF St. PetersburgMon, 03 Aug 2026 10:27:11 Overcoming a lifetime of challenges, USF graduate achieves another milestoneAfter overcoming scholarship setbacks and barriers associated with cerebral palsy, Tyvelle Dorvil turned personal challenges into a passion for accessibility advocacy while achieving his dream of earning a college degree.Tyvelle Dorvil graduates this week.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/overcoming-a-lifetime-of-challenges-usf-graduate-achieves-another-milestone.aspxCampus NewsAlumni,Commencement,Marketing,Matthew Cimitile,Student Successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/summer-in-seoul-furthers-international-partnership-through-immersive-global-learning.aspxMore than 40 students immersed themselves in the rich history and culture of Korea during a summer semester program in the nation’s capital of Seoul.USF St. PetersburgThu, 23 Jul 2026 07:17:08 Summer in Seoul furthers international partnership through immersive, global learningMore than 40 students immersed themselves in the rich history and culture of Korea during a summer semester program in the nation’s capital of Seoul.Class excursion in South Korea.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/summer-in-seoul-furthers-international-partnership-through-immersive-global-learning.aspxStudent LifeBusiness,Finance,Matthew Cimitile,Student Success,Study Abroadhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-keys-marine-lab-prepares-for-historic-el-nino-threat.aspxRecord-breaking ocean temperatures triggered the most severe coral bleaching ever documented three summers ago. Now with an intense El Nino expected that could fuel exceptionally warm waters, USF researchers are taking action to ensure unprecedented impacts aren't repeated.USF St. PetersburgTue, 07 Jul 2026 13:04:51 USF’s Keys Marine Laboratory prepares for historic El Niño threat to Florida’s Coral ReefRecord-breaking ocean temperatures triggered the most severe coral bleaching ever documented three summers ago. Now with an intense El Nino expected that could fuel exceptionally warm waters, USF researchers are taking action to ensure unprecedented impacts aren't repeated.Corals during 2023 mass bleaching event.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-keys-marine-lab-prepares-for-historic-el-nino-threat.aspxCampus News,Research and InnovationFIO,Marine Biology,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-heading-to-the-fifa-world-cup.aspxFrom volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, the USF community is finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.USF St. PetersburgWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:37:41 USF students and alumni heading to the FIFA World CupFrom volunteering to scoring much-coveted tickets, the USF community is finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.Students take in World Cup preview game in Tampa.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-heading-to-the-fifa-world-cup.aspxCampus NewsMatthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/federal-university-partnership-advances-coordinated-human-trafficking-response-to-support-victims.aspxA new partnership between the primary federal law enforcement agency combatting human trafficking and USF aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state.USF St. PetersburgFri, 22 May 2026 09:46:12 Federal-university partnership advances coordinated human trafficking response to support victimsA new partnership between the primary federal law enforcement agency combatting human trafficking and USF aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state.MOU signing with HSIhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/federal-university-partnership-advances-coordinated-human-trafficking-response-to-support-victims.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCriminology,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/internship-leads-to-zoo-school-teaching-job-for-new-alum.aspxOn the same day a USF St. Petersburg videographer visited ZooTampa to interview a student about her internship, Madison Connell was offered a job. Connell, who graduated this spring, is now a teacher at the Florida Environmental Education Center or “Zoo School.”USF St. PetersburgWed, 13 May 2026 13:26:20 Internship leads to Zoo School teaching job for new alumOn the same day a USF St. Petersburg videographer visited ZooTampa to interview a student about her internship, Madison Connell was offered a job. Connell, who graduated this spring, is now a teacher at the Florida Environmental Education Center or “Zoo School.”Teaching at Zoo Schoolhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/internship-leads-to-zoo-school-teaching-job-for-new-alum.aspxCampus News,Community PartnershipsAlumni,Career Readiness,Education,Matthew Cimitile,Student Success