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欧美三级片 College of Arts and Sciences awards emergency funding to students impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton
After Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought devastating rainfall, winds and a surge of water to the Tampa Bay area, leadership in the 欧美三级片 College of Arts and Sciences decided to use the Student Success Fund to support students in the college impacted by the storms.
November 20, 2024Community Engagement
Why manatees are likely not Florida natives
Manatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the University of South Florida.
November 20, 2024Research
Veteran Kyle McIntyre reflects on a career in public service with roots at 欧美三级片
欧美三级片 College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumnus, and recipient of the 2024 欧美三级片 Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Kyle McIntyre attributes his time as a CAS student to setting the foundation for his career in public service.
November 20, 2024Alumni
Going green: Teaching lab earns certification for sustainability efforts
The 欧美三级片 Sarasota Manatee teaching lab has earned My Green Lab Certification, joining a growing community of laboratories certified for implementing more sustainable practices to dramatically reduce environmental impact.
November 20, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Featured
How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on Mars
An international research team led by University of South Florida professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain鈥檚 lava tubes, providing insights into Earth鈥檚 ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.
November 18, 2024Research
欧美三级片 professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals
Through advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.
November 14, 2024Research
A groundbreaking new study will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.
November 14, 2024Research
Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election
According to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media鈥檚 influence on democratic institutions and processes.
November 4, 2024Research
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 University of South Florida, 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 欧美三级片 Botanical Gardens鈥� ongoing recovery efforts ahead of fall festival
After Hurricane Milton caused significant damage and forced the closure of the 欧美三级片 Botanical Gardens, dedicated staff and the Tampa Bay community united to restore the gardens and prepare for one of the year鈥檚 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 V奴 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鈥檚 participation in ISLAC leads to internship opportunity focused on migratory experiences across the Americas
Anabela Villach Vaquer, a master鈥檚 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鈥攁 Washington, DC based organization focused on fostering regional democracy, human rights, security, and development.
October 29, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement