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Announcing new leadership for the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏFoundation
I have appointed Jay Stroman as senior vice president of advancement and alumni affairs and CEO of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏFoundation, effective June 1.
March 2, 2020University News
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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏNames Jay Stroman Senior VP of Advancement and Alumni Affairs and CEO of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏFoundation
ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ President Steven C. Currall today announced the appointment of Jay Stroman as senior vice president of advancement and alumni affairs and CEO of the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏFoundation. Stroman, currently senior associate vice president for development and alumni relations at the University of Georgia, brings 20 years of highly successful institutional advancement experience to USF. His appointment is effective June 1.
March 2, 2020University News
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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Among Top Schools for Producing Peace Corps Volunteers
The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is one of the nation’s top institutions for producing Peace Corps volunteers, according to new rankings. ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏis ranked No. 2 for total graduate volunteers and No. 25 among undergraduate volunteers for large schools, according to the Peace Corps.
February 26, 2020Honors and Awards, University News
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New Method Gives Glaucoma Researchers Control Over Eye Pressure
Neuroscientists at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ have become the first to definitively prove pressure in the eye is sufficient to cause and explain glaucoma. They come to this conclusion following the development of a method that permits continuous regulation of pressure without damaging the eye.
February 24, 2020Research and Innovation
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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏCollects Biometric Data to Measure Impressions of Democratic Presidential Debate
Thirty-five ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ students and faculty members participated in a first-of-its-kind experiment during Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential debate.
February 20, 2020Research and Innovation
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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏEngineering Institute Awarded Contract with U.S. Special Operations Command Worth up to $85 Million
The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Institute of Applied Engineering and U.S. Special Operations Command have entered into a new contract that paves the way for researchers and students to collaborate with SOCOM to help solve significant challenges facing the nation.
February 19, 2020Research and Innovation
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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏstudent combines psychology and art therapy for mental health
A lifelong artist, Anna Marie Fennell knows the transformative power art can have in someone's life.
February 18, 2020Student Success
Distinguished diplomats, military officials, academic experts, students and thousands of community members will convene for the 2020 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs on the campus of ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg.
February 18, 2020University News
The first six ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth Heart Institute laboratories have begun the move into their new space on the 6th and 7th floors of the new Morsani College of Medicine building in Water Street Tampa.
February 18, 2020ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth
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Variety and Consistency are Essential to Keep the Mind Healthy
For many adults, the mid-30’s is a busy time. There’s often career advancement, the start of a new family and associated responsibilities. It’s also a critical time for how we diversify our days in order to stay up to speed. A new study from the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ finds a key piece to maintaining cognitive function throughout adulthood is to engage in diverse activities regularly.
February 18, 2020Research and Innovation
ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏSt. Petersburg is leading a major state initiative to empower K-12 school personnel to recognize and respond to symptoms of emotional and mental distress among students.
February 17, 2020University News
![This 3D laser scan of Robles Park Village shows the location of grave-shaped objects (shown in blue) beneath the surface and is made from GPR data from FPAN ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏand T2 Utility Engineers. Historical maps were also used to locate the boundaries of Zion Cemetery. [Image courtesy of Cardno and T2 Utility Engineers]](/images/news/2020/usf-works-with-local-community-to-uncover-legacies-of-those-forgotten/zionoverlay490x328.jpg)
ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏWorks with Local Community to Uncover the Legacies of Those Forgotten
The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ and Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) are working with local officials and community members to rediscover unmarked graves and identify those forgotten there.
February 14, 2020Research and Innovation