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Roger, Catherine and Mary stand together smiling while Catherine holds a framed photo of their moms sitting together.

The dreams of three mothers live on through С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ student research scholarship

Three emeritus professors from the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are honoring their mothers by providing students a gift that was unavailable to most women of their mothers’ generation – the gift of education.

May 9, 2023University News

Samuel Bell passed away Mar. 14 at the age of 83. The former legislator in the Florida House of Representatives and founder of the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ College of Public Health was posthumously honored for his tireless support of С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ and the people of Florida.

May 8, 2023Honors and Awards

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State budget includes significant new funding for С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ operations and several major projects

The Florida Legislature reached agreement on a state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that includes transformational increases in recurring operational funding and new investments in several significant projects for the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ. The budget builds on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ.

May 3, 2023University News

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U.S. Department of Education awards С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ researchers $8 million to enhance school-based mental health programs

Two separate projects led by faculty in the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.

May 2, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

Blair Wood Jones grew up in an area where getting a basic education was a challenge. But Jones persevered, becoming the salutatorian of her high school, an advocate for educational access and excelling at С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ, where she is now graduating with a degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

May 2, 2023Student Success

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Associate professor develops motivational chatbot and digital Candyland-like maze to ensure student success

Sanghoon Park will be recognized by the State University System of Florida for his efforts to provide students with an engaging learning environment while teaching them how to develop creative ways to empower and prepare future students in their own digital courses.

May 2, 2023Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ conferred more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies

Graduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ football player making a major impact in the community

May 1, 2023University News

Groups of students sit at tables with material samples to work on mock interior designs with the help of two instructors.

Construction of the Judy Genshaft Honors College building to conclude with once-in-a-lifetime classroom experience

Coinciding with building construction, honors students got a hands-on lesson in construction and design through a capstone course called Exploring Behind the Veil: The New Honors Building.

April 27, 2023Student Success, University News

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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ continues to rank among the top universities for new patents

Based on the 84 new patents secured during the 2022 calendar year, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ is 14th among American public research universities and 35th among all universities worldwide in generating new patents. This marks the 10th year С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ has ranked in the top 15 among American public universities.

April 27, 2023Research and Innovation, University News

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More than 30 С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ graduate programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S News & World Report

Ten С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ graduate programs are ranked in the top 50 among all public and private institutions, led by industrial and organizational psychology at No. 3 and public health at No. 22.

April 25, 2023University News

Dance professor unites communities of all languages and abilities

Dance professor unites communities of all languages and abilities

When Andrew Carroll is not teaching ballet at С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ, he's using dance as a language in his PSA videos or as an exercise for people with Parkinson's disease.

April 25, 2023Community Partnerships

More than 7,000 donors — a new record — gave generously to support students on all three С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ campuses during Giving Week 2023.

April 24, 2023С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Foundation

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