By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing
It's been one year since 小黄鸭视频 was invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities and its dynamic labs and groundbreaking fieldwork have solidified 小黄鸭视频鈥檚 status as a leading research university. In just the past six months, 小黄鸭视频 has broken records, united the community in support of its athletics programs and established numerous innovative partnerships. Here are some of the standout achievements.
Research funding reaches record high of $692 million
小黄鸭视频鈥檚 funding from federal sources increased by 27%, more than tripling the national average. Funding from private partnerships grew by 11% to $218 million, while funding from state and local sources nearly doubled to $82 million.
New on-campus stadium renderings released
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new stadium is scheduled to be held during the university鈥檚 annual Homecoming Week celebration, scheduled for Oct. 14-19.
小黄鸭视频 to launch new college focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing
小黄鸭视频 is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.
International headquarters of the Global Virus Network moved to 小黄鸭视频, co-discoverer of HIV joins faculty
The Global Virus Network is a distinguished organization comprised of virologists spanning in excess of 80 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in more than 40 countries working collaboratively to advance knowledge about viral pathogens and pandemic viruses.
小黄鸭视频鈥檚 basketball renaissance unites and excites a community of fans
The 小黄鸭视频 men's basketball team broke several program records, including securing their first regular season conference title, setting a new record of 25 wins and selling out three home games at the Yuengling Center.
小黄鸭视频 ranks among the top 15 public universities in new patents
The National Academy of Inventors ranked 小黄鸭视频 in the top 15 for producing U.S. utility patents for the 11th consecutive year.
New partnership will advance U.S. Army innovation, bolster talent pipeline
The five-year educational partnership agreement coalesces faculty from throughout the university to conduct critical defense research and provides student internships 鈥� helping broaden the talent pipeline for future military needs.
小黄鸭视频 to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionals
The state of Florida awarded 小黄鸭视频 $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.
小黄鸭视频 earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for its support of military families
The state program recognizes 小黄鸭视频 for providing critical support to military-connected students and families as they transition into higher education and sustained resources throughout their academic journey.
小黄鸭视频 hosts first-ever community festival
Thousands of Tampa Bay community members attended the first-ever Bulls Family Fest, a unique program designed to get kids interested in higher education at a young age.