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The collaboration between the Judy Genshaft Honors College and the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg allows students to see first-hand how these interactions can benefit individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

April 17, 2023Student Success

Water tower located on the Tampa campus

Dozens of maintenance projects to begin across campuses to help strengthen ľƵ’s infrastructure

ľƵ’s iconic water tower is getting repaired and painted as part of an investment of nearly $73 million allotted in last year’s state budget to support ľƵ’s Capital Renewal Program, which addresses a portion of the university’s deferred maintenance needs.

April 14, 2023University News

Part of this gift includes the establishment of four endowments to provide scholarships for students in the Latino Scholarship Program, Black Leadership Network and College of Nursing, as well as a first-of-its-kind scholarship for student veterans.

April 12, 2023ľƵ Foundation

Matthew Pasek holding a fulgurite

ľƵ geoscientist discovers new phosphorus material after New Port Richey lightning strike

Due to a chemical reaction caused by a lightning strike, a new phosphorus material developed for the first time in solid form on Earth.

April 11, 2023Research and Innovation

Strong academics top list of priorities for ľƵ quarterback

Strong academics top list of priorities for ľƵ quarterback

As a quarterback for the Bulls football team, Gerry Bohanon Jr. is enthusiastic about academics and playing for ľƵ. His goals are to complete his studies, play for the NFL and later switch his position from on the field to the sidelines as a coach.

April 10, 2023Student Success

Two hospitality students work behind the counter of an on-campus restaurant

Enrollment in ľƵ hospitality and tourism management program grows exponentially since expansion and integration with industry partners

The University of South Florida Muma College of Business is experiencing significant growth in its School of Hospitality and Tourism Management since expanding programming to all campuses and creating an internship program with industry partners.

April 6, 2023Community Partnerships, Student Success

With the help of a four-year, $3.85 million federal grant, the Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic will advance nursing education and increase access to health care in medically underserved areas throughout the Tampa Bay region.

April 3, 2023ľƵ Health

A 10-year-old student harvest squash from a gardening workshop at the Academy Prep Center for Education in St. Petersburg

ľƵ anthropologists improve access to fresh produce by teaching local K-12 students how to grow it themselves

Pinellas County fifth-graders are participating in the 15th Street Farm-Nutritional Education Program, a new, ľƵ-led initiative that brings gardening to local schools and communities.

April 3, 2023University News

Portrait of Dr. Asa Oxner in a patient room

From emergency response to helping the homeless, Dr. Asa Oxner takes a holistic approach to practicing medicine

Two-time alum Dr. Asa Oxner is working to train the next generation of physicians. As a young student, Oxner was inspired by the Indiana Jones adventure movies and wanted to be an archaeologist.

April 3, 2023University News

This year's Giving Week will feature 38 HerdFunder projects and 11 donor matches totaling more than $100,000.

April 3, 2023ľƵ Foundation

ľƵ alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at ľƵ Health

ľƵ alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at ľƵ Health

Asa Oxner, a two-time graduate of ľƵ, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.

April 1, 2023Student Success, ľƵ Health

A group photo of the six members of the ľƵ iPad band, Touch, holding up their iPads to display digital instruments.

ľƵ iPad band launches international tour

The University of South Florida’s iPad band, Touch, is taking its interactive musical show on the road as part of the “Turn the Quiet Down” tour. Audience participation is a key part of the band’s concerts, creating a lively experience where everyone is on their feet.

March 30, 2023Student Success, University News

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