/news/Recent posts from ľ����Ƶ Newsen-usWed, 23 Jul 2025 19:22:05 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are ľ����Ƶ alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 ľ����Ƶ graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are ľ����Ƶ alumni.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,Myľ����Ƶ,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspxUniversity of South Florida researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:48:20 How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivorsUniversity of South Florida researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.Two older adults play the piano/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of The Arts,Myľ����Ƶ,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxMore than 340 students are members of ľ����Ƶ's Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band's first performance at a Bucs game in several years.Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:47:49 ľ����Ƶ HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season openerMore than 340 students are members of ľ����Ƶ's Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band's first performance at a Bucs game in several years.HOT Band performs at the Bucs gam/news/2024/usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of The Arts,Myľ����Ƶ,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:47:55 ľ����Ƶ architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heatThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.ľ����Ƶ architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of The Arts,Myľ����Ƶ/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for ľ����Ƶ.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for ľ����Ƶ.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Myľ����Ƶ,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,ľ����Ƶ Athleticshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-contemporary-art-museum-inaugural-generator-exhibition-to-open.aspxAs part of its ongoing expansion of arts programming across Tampa Bay, the ľ����Ƶ College of The Arts’ Contemporary Art Museum is presenting the inaugural GENERATOR exhibition on the St. Petersburg campus. GENERATOR is an expansion of ľ����ƵCAM, which seeks to be an incubator of new ideas and a place for expanded artistic experimentation.External ArticleWed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 ľ����Ƶ Contemporary Art Museum’s inaugural GENERATOR exhibition opens on the St. Petersburg campusAs part of its ongoing expansion of arts programming across Tampa Bay, the ľ����Ƶ College of The Arts’ Contemporary Art Museum is presenting the inaugural GENERATOR exhibition on the St. Petersburg campus. GENERATOR is an expansion of ľ����ƵCAM, which seeks to be an incubator of new ideas and a place for expanded artistic experimentation.Group stands in front of glowing art in a museumhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-contemporary-art-museum-inaugural-generator-exhibition-to-open.aspxCampus LifeCollege of The Arts,Contemporary Art Museum,ľ����Ƶ St. Petersburg/news/2023/dance-professor-unites-communities-of-all-languages-and-abilities.aspxWhen Andrew Carroll is not teaching ballet at ľ����Ƶ, he's using dance as a language in his PSA videos or as an exercise for people with Parkinson's disease.Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:19:32 Dance professor unites communities of all languages and abilitiesWhen Andrew Carroll is not teaching ballet at ľ����Ƶ, he's using dance as a language in his PSA videos or as an exercise for people with Parkinson's disease.Dance professor unites communities of all languages and abilities/news/2023/dance-professor-unites-communities-of-all-languages-and-abilities.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,School of Theatre & Dance,Torie Doll/news/2023/usf-ipad-band-launches-international-tour.aspxThe 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.Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:00:00 ľ����Ƶ iPad band launches international tourThe 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.A group photo of the six members of the ľ����Ƶ iPad band, Touch, holding up their iPads to display digital instruments./news/2023/usf-ipad-band-launches-international-tour.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of The Arts,Myľ����Ƶ,School of Music,Torie Doll,iPad Bandhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxBeverly Frank has designed structures on all three of ľ����Ƶ’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and ľ����Ƶ graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.External ArticleThu, 09 Mar 2023 10:39:45 ľ����Ƶ alumna behind iconic campus designsBeverly Frank has designed structures on all three of ľ����Ƶ’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and ľ����Ƶ graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.ľ����Ƶ alumna behind iconic campus designshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of The Arts,School of Architecture and Community Design,St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxGrowing up in St. Petersburg, Beverly Frank was more concerned with helping support her family than dreaming about what her own future might hold. She got a full-time job in a Chinese restaurant at age 12, and later went on to work in the insurance industry.External ArticleThu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 ľ����Ƶ alumna Beverly Frank named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of ArchitectsGrowing up in St. Petersburg, Beverly Frank was more concerned with helping support her family than dreaming about what her own future might hold. She got a full-time job in a Chinese restaurant at age 12, and later went on to work in the insurance industry.Portrait of Beverly Frank, alumna from the School of Architecture and Community Designhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/alumna-named-president-of-florida-association-of-architects.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of The Arts,Myľ����Ƶ,School of Architecture and Community Design/news/2023/usf-dance-professor-puts-a-spotlight-on-societal-issues-through-choreography.aspxJeanne Travers fell in love with ľ����Ƶ’s university community for all its possibilities to work as a professional performer while also teaching a new generation of artists.Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:08:59 ľ����Ƶ dance professor puts a spotlight on societal issues through choreographyJeanne Travers fell in love with ľ����Ƶ’s university community for all its possibilities to work as a professional performer while also teaching a new generation of artists.ľ����Ƶ dance professor puts a spotlight on societal issues through choreography/news/2023/usf-dance-professor-puts-a-spotlight-on-societal-issues-through-choreography.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,School of Theatre & Dance,Torie Doll/news/2023/usf-school-of-music-offers-free-classes-to-the-community.aspxThe ľ����Ƶ School of Music has launched two, 10-week courses for free as a part of its ľ����Ƶ Community Music Project. Open to nearly all ages and levels, this semester’s courses are Shades of Broadway and Beatmakers Club.Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:00:00 ľ����Ƶ School of Music offers free classes to the communityThe ľ����Ƶ School of Music has launched two, 10-week courses for free as a part of its ľ����Ƶ Community Music Project. Open to nearly all ages and levels, this semester’s courses are Shades of Broadway and Beatmakers Club.A woman sitting at a piano with her hands stretched out towards the 6 students gathered at the piano with music sheets, ready to sing./news/2023/usf-school-of-music-offers-free-classes-to-the-community.aspxUniversity NewsBlack Heritage Month,College of The Arts,Myľ����Ƶ,School of Music,Torie Doll/news/2023/usf-associate-professor-embraces-ai-to-create-art.aspxFrom drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire students to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:53:59 ľ����Ƶ associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realitiesFrom drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire students to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.ľ����Ƶ associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realities/news/2023/usf-associate-professor-embraces-ai-to-create-art.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,Sandra C. Roa,School of Art & Art History/news/2023/usf-college-of-the-arts-inspires-local-k-12-students-through-new-outreach-program.aspxThe University of South Florida College of The Arts is piloting an outreach program to bring interactive music, theater and dance performances to students in Hillsborough County Public Schools – a reflection of ľ����Ƶ’s commitment to community engagement.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 ľ����Ƶ College of The Arts inspires local K-12 students through new outreach programThe University of South Florida College of The Arts is piloting an outreach program to bring interactive music, theater and dance performances to students in Hillsborough County Public Schools – a reflection of ľ����Ƶ’s commitment to community engagement.Kenrick on stage with a microphone. The screen behind him says, rap-along chart, and has pictures on it. The audience is packed with students raising their hands./news/2023/usf-college-of-the-arts-inspires-local-k-12-students-through-new-outreach-program.aspxCommunity Partnerships,University NewsCollege of The Arts,Myľ����Ƶ,School of Music,School of Theatre & Dance,Torie Doll,iPad Band/news/2023/usf-student-illustrates-childrens-book-for-nasa.aspxAndrea Coloma has interned with NASA five times, working on a variety of 2D and 3D illustration and animation projects. Her fifth internship concluded with the creation of an educational children's book about the Artemis I mission.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:00:00 ľ����Ƶ student illustrates children’s book for NASAAndrea Coloma has interned with NASA five times, working on a variety of 2D and 3D illustration and animation projects. Her fifth internship concluded with the creation of an educational children's book about the Artemis I mission.Andrea Coloma stands in front of a future Orion capsule under construction./news/2023/usf-student-illustrates-childrens-book-for-nasa.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of The Arts,Myľ����Ƶ,Torie Doll,ľ����Ƶ St. Petersburg/news/2022/all-usf-college-of-the-arts-performances-to-be-offered-for-free.aspxEffective immediately, ľ����Ƶ’s College of The Arts will now offer tickets to all of its events free of charge. In addition, the college will begin to schedule some weekday matinees to provide options for individuals who may not be able to attend evening or weekend performances.Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 All ľ����Ƶ College of The Arts performances to be offered for freeEffective immediately, ľ����Ƶ’s College of The Arts will now offer tickets to all of its events free of charge. In addition, the college will begin to schedule some weekday matinees to provide options for individuals who may not be able to attend evening or weekend performances.A group of dancers wearing plaid toss a dancer into the air/news/2022/all-usf-college-of-the-arts-performances-to-be-offered-for-free.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of The Arts,Myľ����Ƶ/news/2022/usf-offers-first-look-at-new-creative-space-with-contemporary-art-museum-expansion-into-st-petersburg.aspxBuild-out underway for a new gallery in the Warehouse Arts District.Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 ľ����Ƶ offers first look at new creative space with Contemporary Art Museum expansion into St. PetersburgBuild-out underway for a new gallery in the Warehouse Arts District.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2022/usf-offers-first-look-at-new-creative-space-with-contemporary-art-museum-expansion-into-st-petersburg.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of The Arts,Contemporary Art Museumhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/arts-programming-expands-at-usf-st-petersburg-campus.aspxSeveral courses focused on the arts industry and architecture will be offered for the first time on ľ����Ƶ’s St. Petersburg campus starting this fall semester.External ArticleMon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Arts programming expands at ľ����Ƶ’s St. Petersburg campusSeveral courses focused on the arts industry and architecture will be offered for the first time on ľ����Ƶ’s St. Petersburg campus starting this fall semester.Small classroom with architecture tableshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/arts-programming-expands-at-usf-st-petersburg-campus.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of The Arts,ľ����Ƶ St. Petersburg campus/news/2020/keeping-the-performing-arts-performing-during-pandemic.aspxAs theaters and performance halls remain shuttered due to COVID-19, a University of South Florida dance professor is exploring new ways to connect the public to the art of movement.Rocky D. BullTue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Keeping the performing arts performing during a pandemicAs theaters and performance halls remain shuttered due to COVID-19, a University of South Florida dance professor is exploring new ways to connect the public to the art of movement.Dancers performing “Reverberation: NightLite” in St. Petersburg, Florida. Photo Credit, Charlotte Suarez/news/2020/keeping-the-performing-arts-performing-during-pandemic.aspxUniversity NewsCOVID-19,College of The Arts,Coronavirus,Danceľ����Ƶ,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2020/covid-19-into-lesson-plans.aspxľ����Ƶ faculty 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.Rocky D. BullMon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Various disciplines incorporating COVID-19 into lesson plansľ����Ƶ faculty 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.Screen shot of a video conference class with pubilc health students./news/2020/covid-19-into-lesson-plans.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCollege of Public Health,College of The Arts,Coronavirus,Sandra C. Roa,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2020/usf-photography-workshop-giving-valuable-exposure-to-local-veteran.aspxWhen Michael Congdon medically retired from the U.S. Army, a future in photography was not something he had in mind. But, thanks to an out-of-the-box suggestion from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and support from ľ����Ƶ staff and faculty, the former soldier found a passion for the artform and is already earning national exposure for his work.Rocky D. BullTue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 ľ����Ƶ photography workshop giving valuable exposure to local veteranWhen Michael Congdon medically retired from the U.S. Army, a future in photography was not something he had in mind. But, thanks to an out-of-the-box suggestion from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and support from ľ����Ƶ staff and faculty, the former soldier found a passion for the artform and is already earning national exposure for his work.Michael Congdon on a shoot for ľ����Ƶ Athletics/news/2020/usf-photography-workshop-giving-valuable-exposure-to-local-veteran.aspxUniversity NewsBreaking Barriers,College of The Arts,Contemporary Art Museum,School of Art & Art History/news/2020/art-exhibit-reimagined-for-social-distancing.aspxMaster of Fine Art students worked closely with ľ����Ƶ’s Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) staff to reimagine their thesis exhibition, “Battin’ a Hundred,” into an online experience of their final projects. Opening night was held virtually through a video conferencing call, with about 170 alumni, students, family and faculty attendees.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 ľ����Ƶ art exhibit is reimagined for social distancingMaster of Fine Art students worked closely with ľ����Ƶ’s Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) staff to reimagine their thesis exhibition, “Battin’ a Hundred,” into an online experience of their final projects. Opening night was held virtually through a video conferencing call, with about 170 alumni, students, family and faculty attendees.Art Exhibit at the ľ����Ƶ Contemporary Art Museum/news/2020/art-exhibit-reimagined-for-social-distancing.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCollege of The Arts,Contemporary Art Museum,Coronavirus,Sandra C. Roa/news/2019/usf-college-of-the-arts-aims-to-develop-new-degree-in-animation.aspxThe University of South Florida's College of The Arts prepares to open its second state-of-the-art animation studio, as the development of a new degree track is underway.Rocky D. BullMon, 04 Nov 2019 11:00:00 ľ����Ƶ College of The Arts Aims to Develop New Degree in AnimationThe University of South Florida's College of The Arts prepares to open its second state-of-the-art animation studio, as the development of a new degree track is underway.Student works on ipad during animation class/news/2019/usf-college-of-the-arts-aims-to-develop-new-degree-in-animation.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of The Arts/news/2019/genshafts-friend-quentin.aspxAcclaimed actor and singer, Quentin Earl Darrington, delivered a memorable performance to celebrate his long-standing friendship with ľ����Ƶ President Judy Genshaft.Rocky D. BullWed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Lead Performer at Recent ľ����Ƶ Celebration has Deep-rooted Connection with System President Judy GenshaftAcclaimed actor and singer, Quentin Earl Darrington, delivered a memorable performance to celebrate his long-standing friendship with ľ����Ƶ President Judy Genshaft.Quentin Darrington with ľ����Ƶ President Judy Genshaft celebrate during a gala held on June 1/news/2019/genshafts-friend-quentin.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of The Arts,Sandra C. Roa,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2018/veteran-homelessness-shrink-help-usf-architecture-students.aspxIt may be tiny, but plans to build a 470-square-foot home will change the life of a Tampa Bay veteran — a demographic plagued by homelessness.Rocky D. BullMon, 12 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Veteran Homelessness to Shrink with Help from ľ����Ƶ Architecture StudentsIt may be tiny, but plans to build a 470-square-foot home will change the life of a Tampa Bay veteran — a demographic plagued by homelessness.ľ����Ƶ School of Architecture and Community Design student, Yesenia Vega, addresses the crowd at the Tiny Home Project groundbreaking ceremony held in St. Petersburg, FL./news/2018/veteran-homelessness-shrink-help-usf-architecture-students.aspxCollege of The Arts/news/2018/alumna-named-2018-grammy-music-educator-year.aspxMelissa Salguero, B.S. '09, says her time at ľ����Ƶ helped shape her into the leader she is today.Aaron HilfWed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 ľ����Ƶ Alumna Named 2018 GRAMMY Music Educator of the YearMelissa Salguero, B.S. '09, says her time at ľ����Ƶ helped shape her into the leader she is today.As an undergrad, Salguero was the drum major of ľ����Ƶ's Herd of Thunder Marching Band. Credit: Melissa Salguero /news/2018/alumna-named-2018-grammy-music-educator-year.aspxHonors and AwardsAlumni,College of The Arts/news/2018/distinguished-professor-nominated-four-grammy-awards.aspxThe Distinguished Professor of Jazz Studies, and his band, the Jazz Surge, received four Grammy nominations for their 2017 album, Whispers on the Wind.Rocky D. BullThu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 ľ����Ƶ Distinguished Professor Nominated for Four Grammy AwardsThe Distinguished Professor of Jazz Studies, and his band, the Jazz Surge, received four Grammy nominations for their 2017 album, Whispers on the Wind.ľ����Ƶ Distinguished Professor Chuck Owens leading ľ����Ƶ's Jazz Ensemble/news/2018/distinguished-professor-nominated-four-grammy-awards.aspxCollege of The Arts