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Vivianne Bessette in action for the Tampa Bay Sun (Mike Carlson / Tampa Bay Sun FC).

From ±«Óãtv to the pros: Meet grad student and soccer star Vivianne Bessette

While pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at ±«Óãtv, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s inaugural season.

July 1, 2025Student Life

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Important funding for ±«Óãtv in final state budget

The ±«Óãtv will receive significant funding in Florida’s 2025-26 state budget, supporting major initiatives in research, student success and campus development across all three campuses.

June 30, 2025University News

A team of professors, musicians and students at ±«Óãtv is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in Florida.

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