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Juneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.

June 17, 2024Research and Innovation

Group photo at the Day at the Capitol event in Tallahassee

Final state budget includes funding to support key С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ initiatives

The С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.

June 12, 2024University News

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health OB-GYN studying women’s health in space

As a member of NASA’s GeneLab group, Dr. Begum Mathyk is collaborating with a team of researchers in the field of space biology, publishing several studies as part of national portfolio on space research.

June 12, 2024Research and Innovation, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ corporate training and professional education programs strengthening the workforce

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ corporate training and professional education programs strengthening the workforce

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ's Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education helps working professionals upskill and reskill their careers through more than 20 programs offering certificates, badges and exam preparation – all aligned with market demands.

June 12, 2024Student Success

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ St. Petersburg and the Florida YMCA have partnered to offer a program designed to enhance civic education by immersing high school students from across the state in local government and public service.

June 11, 2024Community Partnerships

Collage of the Judy Genshaft Honors College and С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Research Park buildings

Judy Genshaft Honors College and С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Research Park buildings recognized with architectural awards

The Florida chapter of the American Institute of Architects has recognized the Judy Genshaft Honors College and the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Research Park buildings with 2024 Honor Awards of Excellence in the New Work category.

June 11, 2024Honors and Awards

Mitch Hannahs joins С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ after 11 highly successful seasons as head coach of Indiana State where he led the Sycamores to national Top 25 rankings and five NCAA Tournament appearances.

June 10, 2024С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Athletics

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ faculty experts available for interviews on key issues throughout 2024 election cycle

The С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ offers a variety of faculty experts to discuss key issues relevant to the 2024 primary and general elections.

June 10, 2024University News

With support from U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ will launch a new program focused on information security governance, risk and compliance and an online professional education offering designed to meet the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals.

June 7, 2024Cyber/AI, University News

Image of a mosquito, with a computer system identifying the head, thorax, abdomen, wings, and legs

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ using AI to help combat malaria

Funded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.

June 6, 2024Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ chosen as Global Virus Network HQ; HIV co-discoverer Dr. Robert Gallo joins faculty

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ selected as the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network, co-discoverer of HIV joins faculty

The Global Virus Network is a distinguished organization comprised of virologists from more than 40 countries. Co-founder and world-renowned scientist Dr. Robert Gallo will join С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ, enhancing the university’s impact as a new member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, grow its research enterprise and further build its reputation across the world.

June 5, 2024Research and Innovation, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health, University News

Physician studies melanoma on patient's arm

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ-led study finds hydrogen peroxide, vitamin C effective against melanoma

Researchers found that melanoma cells have more DNA damage and fewer antioxidant defenses compared to normal skin cells. When treated with hydrogen peroxide and vitamin C, melanoma cells showed even more DNA damage and higher cell death rates, while normal cells were protected.

June 3, 2024Research and Innovation

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