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The Skyway Bridge lit up in green and gold

Tampa Bay area landmarks lit up in green and gold to honor Թϱgraduates

While the coronavirus epidemic may have halted the Թϱ’s traditional commencement ceremonies, supporters from throughout the Tampa Bay region found creative ways to honor the spring graduating class of 2020.

May 11, 2020COVID-19, University News

2020 ԹϱVirtual Commencement Ceremonies

ԹϱPresident Steven Currall presides over ceremonies for campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee that includes the conferring of nearly 7,500 degrees. The spring 2020 class features 43 students who hold a perfect 4.0 GPA, 272 student veterans and graduates from 50 states and more than 100 nations. Of the degrees to be awarded, approximately 6,617 are from Թϱin Tampa, 544 from ԹϱSt. Petersburg and 280 from ԹϱSarasota-Manatee.

May 9, 2020COVID-19, University News

The second shaft of the Monte Conca cave

Թϱresearchers find human-driven pollution alters the environment even underground

The Monte Conca cave system on the island of Sicily is a vast system of springs and pools, sitting below a nature preserve. It might be presumed to be one of the few places untouched by human-driven pollution.

May 7, 2020Research and Innovation

Թϱ: A Preeminent Research University

Muma College of Business to offer free certificate program in 'Post-Crisis Leadership'

The world of business is largely locked down right now to stem the spread of COVID-19. Small businesses along with larger corporations are eager to jump back into the game and get revenues moving again.

May 6, 2020COVID-19, University News

The Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections create new ways to explore the world around us without leaving home.

May 4, 2020Research and Innovation

Թϱ junior Kayla Miner

First-year students have a PAL on campus

When the alarm clock goes off on Monday morning, Թϱ junior Kayla Miner enthusiastically gets moving -- she is headed to a job she loves.

May 4, 2020University News

A child sitting alone with his head in his arms

Clinical trials show effectiveness of new approach to treating childhood trauma

Therapists at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay conducted more than 2,000 counseling sessions last year with children who had experienced some kind of trauma – what Meredith Grau, director of clinical services, describes as “anything that’s bad, sad or scary.”

May 1, 2020Research and Innovation

Across the U.S., the seafood, restaurant and tourism industries are estimated to suffer millions of dollars in economic losses from harmful algal blooms — losses played out in communities from California to New England, and Ohio to Florida. But the true economic losses caused by these toxic blooms, commonly referred to as red tide, are unknown.

April 30, 2020Research and Innovation

Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement Graphic

Nearly 7,500 Թϱdegrees to be conferred virtually during May 9 ceremonies

For the first time in its history, the Թϱ will hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, to recognize thousands of graduates who are unable to participate in traditional, in-person ceremonies due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here, you can read short stories about a few of those graduates and how they're shaping the future.

April 30, 2020Campus Life, University News

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Թϱpsychology professor wins NSF grant to study remote work in response to COVID-19

The National Science Foundation has awarded a Թϱpsychology professor grant funding to study the rapid transition to remote work, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 29, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation

Թϱ's Marshall Center

ԹϱReceives $17.4 Million in Federal Aid to Use for Student Relief

The Թϱ received $17.4 million from the U.S. Department of Education this past weekend and Թϱhas started the process of distributing the funds to students in need.

April 27, 2020COVID-19, University News

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Various disciplines incorporating COVID-19 into lesson plans

Թϱfaculty members are finding palpable teaching opportunities to engage students while social distancing. Many have added the coronavirus to their syllabus, using real-life examples and online tools to meet educational requirements.

April 27, 2020COVID-19, University News

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