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A book on the geology, history and current state of Florida springs and a biography on the civil rights icon John Lewis were awarded top honors by the Florida Book Awards.
February 12, 2025Accomplishments
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91视频women鈥檚 lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more
91视频women鈥檚 lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of 91视频history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.
February 10, 2025Community Engagement

From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet 91视频student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos
After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at 91视频as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.
February 6, 2025Community Engagement
Psychology Professor Jennifer O鈥橞rien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.
February 5, 2025Research

Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer鈥檚 鈥榝emale disease鈥 myth and educate men on risks
Marleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.
February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Celebrating the power of words: World-renowned poets visit the College of Arts and Sciences for poetry series
A new partnership between the 91视频Humanities Institute and the Michael Kuperman Memorial Library will welcome world-renowned poets to campus to bring students and the community together and empower audiences to pursue their craft.
January 29, 2025Community Engagement, Events

Department of Communication鈥檚 Steven Wilson celebrates 鈥楧istinguished Scholar鈥 recognition by National Communication Association
Department of Communication professor Steven Wilson earns national recognition as a 鈥楧istinguished Scholar鈥 by the National Communication Association.
January 27, 2025Accomplishments

91视频partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water
The University of 91视频 is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.
January 27, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Anthropological research by 91视频professor will support Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Antoinette Jackson spent time in Georgia as part of her work with the National Park Service to interpret Carter鈥檚 life and presidency with the local environment, and to preserve the resources associated with that story.
January 24, 2025Research

Taste of Italy: Culinary event strengthens global ties
91视频joined over 50 universities across the U.S. 鈥 and more than 100 countries around the world 鈥 for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to 91视频and the Tampa Bay area.
January 23, 2025Community Engagement

91视频scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system
The Shallow Underwater Buoy for Geodesy (SUBGEO) system is a research partnership between the 91视频School of Geosciences, the College of Marine Science, and international collaborators.
January 23, 2025Research

Three 91视频professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impact
91视频professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O鈥橪eary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to 鈥渂uild capacity for positive change.鈥
January 22, 2025Community Engagement, Events