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Stageworks Theatre's 鈥淲hen the Righteous Triumph鈥� tells the story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters. [Photo courtesy of Stageworks Theatre]

黑料网吃瓜爆料historians bring Tampa鈥檚 lunch counter sit-ins to the stage

黑料网吃瓜爆料has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.

February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Events

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Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer鈥檚 鈥榝emale disease鈥� myth and educate men on risks

Marleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.

February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Humanities Institute director Elizabeth Kicak (left) with poet Ocean Vuong (right) during the Institute's latest poetry reading in November. Photo by Corey Lepak.

Celebrating the power of words: World-renowned poets visit the College of Arts and Sciences for poetry series

A new partnership between the 黑料网吃瓜爆料Humanities Institute and the Michael Kuperman Memorial Library will welcome world-renowned poets to campus to bring students and the community together and empower audiences to pursue their craft.

January 29, 2025Community Engagement, Events

Steven Wilson (left) was formally recognized at an awards ceremony at the National Communication Association (NCA) annual meeting in New Orleans this past November (2024). Wilson is pictured with Dr. Marnel Niles Goins, NCA President and Dean of the School of Communication at American University. The Distinguished Scholar Award is the highest award given by NCA. Wilson delivered a short talk about his career at the meeting and thanked those who have mentored and supported him over the鈥痽ears. 鈥淚 look forward to continuing to pass that on to the graduate students I work with now,鈥� he said. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Kai Kuang)

Department of Communication鈥檚 Steven Wilson celebrates 鈥楧istinguished Scholar鈥� recognition by National Communication Association

Department of Communication professor Steven Wilson earns national recognition as a 鈥楧istinguished Scholar鈥� by the National Communication Association.

January 27, 2025Accomplishments

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黑料网吃瓜爆料partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water

The 黑料网吃瓜爆料 is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.

January 27, 2025Community Engagement, Research

黑料网吃瓜爆料: A Preeminent Research University

Anthropological research by 黑料网吃瓜爆料professor will support Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Antoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter鈥檚 life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.

January 24, 2025Research

Patrizia LaTrecchia

Taste of Italy: Culinary event strengthens global ties

黑料网吃瓜爆料joined over 50 universities across the U.S. 鈥� and more than 100 countries around the world 鈥� for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to 黑料网吃瓜爆料and the Tampa Bay area.

January 23, 2025Community Engagement

The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Photo credit: Samantha D鈥橝ngelo

黑料网吃瓜爆料scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system

The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the 黑料网吃瓜爆料School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.

January 23, 2025Research

From left to right: William Schanbacher; Heather O鈥橪eary and; Christian Wells

Three 黑料网吃瓜爆料professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impact

黑料网吃瓜爆料professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O鈥橪eary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to 鈥渂uild capacity for positive change.鈥�

January 22, 2025Community Engagement, Events

Acevedo-Duncan brings over 40 years of cancer cell research experience to this endeavor.

Research professor and biochemical oncologist advances cancer cell research and student success

Research Professor Mildred Acevedo-Duncan, whose work is fueled by personal experience and a passion for mentorship, aims to find a cure for cancer.

January 17, 2025Research

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Religious studies professors receive grant to provide religious literacy to health professionals

Four of USF鈥檚 religious studies professors received a $60,000 grant, placing 黑料网吃瓜爆料in the forefront for providing religious and cultural competency to health students and professionals.

January 16, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement

Miller being sworn in as County Commissioner in 2010.

Lesley Miller, Jr., dedicated civil servant, reflects on lasting impact 黑料网吃瓜爆料had on his life and career

Lesley 鈥淟es鈥� Miller, Jr., 黑料网吃瓜爆料College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus and civil servant, reflects on the unexpected ways that his time at 黑料网吃瓜爆料prepared him for his career.

January 16, 2025Alumni

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