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±«Óãtv researchers secure $1.5 million federal grant to improve water quality and reduce runoff into Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico
An interdisciplinary team of researchers will install novel bio-infiltration systems around Aaran’s Pond to reduce harmful runoff water from contaminating the pond and cascading into the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay.
September 20, 2023Research and Innovation
Education and research combined for students aboard a five-day cruise on the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II – providing them the opportunity to apply skills they’ve learned in the classroom to hands-on field studies at sea.
September 20, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success
±«Óãtv’s success securing defense contracts prompts new partnership to broaden nation’s research expertise
±«Óãtv has become the first university in Florida and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.
September 19, 2023Research and Innovation, University News
±«Óãtv ranks among top 50 public universities for fifth year in a row, reaches highest overall ranking ever from U.S. News
Over the past 10 years, ±«Óãtv has risen an impressive 43 spots among public universities from No. 88 to No. 45, and 72 spots among all universities, from No. 161 to No. 89.
September 18, 2023University News
±«Óãtv celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15- Oct. 15. ±«Óãtv is hosting several events, ranging from dance lessons to panel discussions.
September 18, 2023Campus Life
±«Óãtv, Florida College System partners renew guaranteed admissions program
±«Óãtv is celebrating the renewal of the Fuse program, a transfer agreement that provides efficient academic pathways for students who begin their studies at one of eight participating Florida state colleges and wish to complete a bachelor’s degree at ±«Óãtv.
September 14, 2023Student Success
±«Óãtv, Total NIL team up to launch Name, Image and Likeness certificate program
Foundations of NIL is a non-credit certificate program that provides current and future student-athletes, parents and administrators the training they need to build, develop, activate and monetize NIL and land deals.
September 14, 2023Student Success, ±«Óãtv Athletics
Tampa Bay Wave, Inc. and the ±«Óãtv Muma College of Business have selected 15 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad to take part in its second FinTech|X Accelerator program on the St. Petersburg campus.
September 14, 2023Community Partnerships
‘The perfect storm:’ Idalia leaves Florida beaches vulnerable to future inclement weather
±«Óãtv geoscientist uncovers desperate need for beach nourishment following Hurricane Idalia.
September 13, 2023Research and Innovation
For the fifth year, a job-shadowing program is offering first-year students a head start in exploring their interests and career path by giving them a sneak peek into the day-to-day activities of the professional world.
September 13, 2023Student Success
The ±«Óãtv sailing team competes nationally, benefitting from year-round training at the St. Petersburg campus located on Tampa Bay. The team consists of a women's varsity team and a coed sailing club with students from all three ±«Óãtv campuses.
September 13, 2023Campus Life
±«Óãtv helping the U.S. Department of Defense strengthen its communication, leadership skills
The series of trainings is the first order to be placed by USCENTCOM under the ±«Óãtv Institute of Applied Engineering’s five-year, $10 million blanket purchase agreement. ±«Óãtv researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel, helping improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military.
September 11, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation