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Professor Kimmerle honored by AHA for distinguished contributions to public history
Erin Kimmerle, executive director of the Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology & Applied Science at the Թϱ, will be recognized for her multi-year interdisciplinary research investigation into unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough County.
October 31, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement
Volunteers support the ԹϱBotanical Gardens’ ongoing recovery efforts ahead of fall festival
After Hurricane Milton caused significant damage and forced the closure of the ԹϱBotanical Gardens, dedicated staff and the Tampa Bay community united to restore the gardens and prepare for one of the year’s biggest events.
Bulls in Action features Tim Moore and his journey to revolutionizing storytelling with digital media
The Bulls in Action (BIA) speaker Series brings together thought leaders from various fields each year to ignite interdisciplinary conversations. This year, students heard from Tim Moore, a three-time Emmy-winning director and founder of Diamond View Studios and Vū Technologies. Moore shared his journey from humble beginnings to building a global media company, all driven by his mission to use media as a tool for positive change.
October 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events
Graduate student’s participation in ISLAC leads to internship opportunity focused on migratory experiences across the Americas
Anabela Villach Vaquer, a master’s student in the Master in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies program in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, participated in a unique internship experience with the Organization of American States—a Washington, DC based organization focused on fostering regional democracy, human rights, security, and development.
October 29, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement
From crisis to connectivity: Global conference goes virtual amid Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene threatened a global conference at ԹϱSt. Petersburg, Dr. Camilla Vásquez from the Department of World Languages and her team swiftly transitioned the event from an in-person to a virtual format in less than 48 hours, ensuring its smooth and successful continuation.
October 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events
Dr. Bill Baker's career of merging the world of marine organisms and medicine
ԹϱCollege of Arts and Sciences professor Dr. Bill Baker has dedicated his research career to the creation of live-saving human therapeutics using marine invertebrates.
October 29, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research
The Center for Sustainable Democracy and Innovative Education partner to launch ‘Being a Voter’ educational course
As a national election approaches, a new resource - dubbed “Being a Voter” - has been developed to empower younger citizens, especially students, with the knowledge they need to confidently navigate the voting process.
October 28, 2024Community Engagement
Dr. Marcus Cooke awarded $2 million grant to advance creation of new device simplifying the testing for damaged DNA
Dr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.
October 28, 2024Accomplishments, Research
One More Time: How a Թϱalumna’s tribute to her mother earned a prestigious Murrow Award
When a Թϱalumna’s life changed with the unexpected passing of her mother, she channeled her grief into an award-winning story about love, loss, and dance.
October 28, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni
Mass communications alumna Tamsen Fadal named recipient of USF’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Tamsen Fadal, College of Arts and Sciences Mass Communications alumna, multi-Emmy Award winning journalist, menopause advocate, documentary filmmaker, and author is among this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.
October 28, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni
ԹϱSt. Petersburg Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been working with the National Science Foundation's scientific integrity team in Washington, D.C.
October 22, 2024Accomplishments, Research
Թϱrallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts
Թϱis stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the ԹϱMedical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, Թϱis helping residents recover and rebuild.
October 22, 2024Community Engagement