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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ researcher reveals the hidden story behind one of St. Augustine’s most famous attractions
David Arbesú tediously pieced together the life of one of Florida’s founding fathers, whose believed to be the first priest in the United States and is still honored today in St. Augustine.
April 9, 2024Research and Innovation
Kevin MacKay is determined to make his road trip to see a total solar eclipse better than the one he took with students in 1999. Moments before the big event, clouds rolled in, obstructing their view. On April 8, MacKay will get a second chance, informing his classroom about the phenomenon in the process.
April 4, 2024Research and Innovation

Pathway programs ensure that dreams to attend С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ don’t have to be deferred
С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ recently hosted more than 300 students from high schools across Florida to show them pathway programs put in place to remove barriers and help them be successful in college.
April 3, 2024Student Success

New partnership will allow С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ to advance U.S. Army innovation, bolster talent pipeline
The С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ is broadening its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense through a formalized agreement with the U.S. Army. The five-year educational partnership agreement coalesces faculty from throughout the university to conduct critical defense research and provides student internships – helping broaden the talent pipeline for future military needs.
April 2, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ research reveals language barriers limit effectiveness of cybersecurity resources
The study explores links among demographic characteristics, cyber hygiene practices and cyber victimization using a sample of limited English proficiency internet users.
April 1, 2024Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation
A new online certificate program from the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ will teach students, entrepreneurs and working professionals about the dynamic and disruptive world of financial technology, also known as fintech.
April 1, 2024Student Success
The generous gift comes from Tampa Bay area resident Johnnie Giffin, who established a new С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Women in Leadership & Philanthropy scholarship to honor her late mother and С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ alumna, Fay Baynard, who died in 2017.
April 1, 2024С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Foundation

Sea urchin killer spreads to new species, region
A parasite that devastated long-spined sea urchins in the Caribbean and Florida in 2022 has caused another die-off more than 7,000 miles away in the Sea of Oman. The discovery, led by researchers at the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ College of Marine Science reveals how the spread of a microscopic pathogen threatens sea urchin populations and coral reefs around the world.
March 26, 2024Research and Innovation

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ's peer mentoring initiatives keep students on track to graduate, enter workforce
С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ has a 92 percent first-time-in-college retention rate. Much of that can be attributed to the dozens of structured programs in which students can find peers who are trained to conduct academic tutoring or offer advice ranging from the management of money and time to which residence hall serves the best food.
March 25, 2024Student Success

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ opens cutting-edge lab aimed at rapidly providing military solutions
Managed by С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµâ€™s Institute of Applied Engineering, the new Rapid Experimentation Lab provides a unique, collaborative space to rapidly test concepts for the U.S. Department of Defense.
March 22, 2024Research and Innovation

Tarte cosmetics CEO brings 'kindness' and advice to С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ students
Tarte cosmetics CEO Maureen Kelly rode up on a white trolley onto the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ campus where she doled out advice and swag as part of her cross-country Kindness Tour. Kelly sat down with GJ de Vreede, interim dean at the Muma College of Business, for an hour-long Campus Conversation with a CEO event.
March 22, 2024Campus Life

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for its support of military families
The state designation recognizes higher education institutions that provide critical support to military-connected students and families as they transition into higher education and sustained resources throughout their academic journey.
March 22, 2024Student Success, University News