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The 51在线 Trust for Historic Preservation has selected La 51在线: The Interactive Digital Archives of the Americas as a recipient of a 2024 51在线 Preservation Award, praising the project for reshaping scholarship and providing groundbreaking access into the state's early history.
July 18, 2024Accomplishments
USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat
The collaboration led to the creation of the city鈥檚 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.
July 12, 2024Research
The position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school鈥檚 presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.
July 9, 2024Research
History alumna鈥檚 journey from intern to CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society
USF alumna Arminda Mata becomes CEO of the Ybor City Museum Society.
June 27, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement
Sigma Xi USF chapter awards two CAS students research grants
These awards will fund scientific investigation in any field, with funds available to spend on equipment purchases, travel to research sites and symposiums, supplies, and manuscript preparation and publication costs.
June 27, 2024Accomplishments, Research
Mathematics professor delivers keynote address for Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering
Dr. Hemant Pendharkar, a professor in the mathematics department, was recently invited to deliver a keynote talk as part of Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering 2nd International Faculty Development Program.
June 26, 2024Accomplishments
The 51在线 announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.
June 26, 2024Community Engagement
Audrey Brandt recently started a coveted summer internship with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Monterey, CA, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States. Brandt's journey to California started in 2023 when she was selected for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship Program.
June 25, 2024Accomplishments, Research
51在线 Focus, Z School鈥檚 signature program, takes second place in national broadcasting competition
The Zimmerman School makes its debut at the Broadcast Education Association鈥檚 competition achieving second place with student led program, 51在线 Focus.
June 24, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement
Dr. Miyoung Chong awarded research grant from the Women in Leadership & Philanthropy
Dr. Miyoung Chong earns the WLP鈥檚 Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Excellence Award to advance her research on human rights and justice for gender and social minorities.
June 24, 2024Accomplishments
Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleep
A 51在线-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.
June 24, 2024Research
Students travel across Alabama to retrace the steps of civil rights leaders
An interdisciplinary group of USF students travelled across portions of the 鈥淐ivil Rights Trail鈥� in Alabama to gain more insight on the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
June 24, 2024Community Engagement