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鈥楾he Rising Tides Podcast鈥 explores cutting-edge ocean technologies in marine science
Designed for ocean experts and general audiences alike, 鈥淭he Rising Tides Podcast鈥 invites oceanographers to discuss their ground-breaking research through one-on-one conversations.
April 2, 2025Community Engagement
The history, environment and culture of Florida has been described as unique, complex and a bit strange. A new book festival offers a chance for the public to hear from award-winning authors who explore the many facets of the Florida experience.
April 1, 2025Events

Urban and regional planning program director accepts seat on local planning commission
Led by ten citizen appointees from Hillsborough County, the City of Tampa, the City of Plant City and the City of Temple Terrace and two representatives from MacDill Air Force Base and the Hillsborough County Public School District, the planning commission contributes to the creation of a thriving, prosperous community.
April 1, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement

USF faculty lead conservation discussions at Tampa Bay Youth Ocean Summit
John Parkinson, an assistant professor in the 最新天美传媒鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences, spoke to over 150 university students from across the state who attended the summit to hear presentations on a variety of ocean-related subjects, including how to reduce plastic on university campuses.
March 31, 2025Community Engagement, Events, Research

Eleven USF faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 USF faculty members 鈥 five of which are from the College of Arts and Sciences 鈥 to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.
March 27, 2025Accomplishments

Is professional licensing a racket? Freakonomics explores the cost of entry with USF professor of economics
In a recent episode of the popular podcast Freakonomics Radio, host Stephen Dubner cites research by Bobby Chung, an assistant professor of economics at the 最新天美传媒, who found that licensing reduces the labor supply in a given profession by 17 to 27 percent.
March 27, 2025Research

CAS alumna plans more accessible future for Tampa Bay
Amanda Harig, an alumna from the School of Public Affairs, credits her already impressive career to the hands-on experiences and mentorship she received during her time at USF.
March 27, 2025Alumni

Tracking Giants: How a Department of Integrative Biology professor鈥檚 research is rooted in conservation and community
Lucas Griffin, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is dedicating his research to uncovering how marine life navigate their habitats, overcoming both natural and human-induced challenges. His goal is to contribute to sustainability initiatives that protect marine ecosystems while supporting the communities that rely on them.

A legacy restored: former USF professor brings posthumous Zora Neale Hurston novel to light
Convinced of its literary and anthropological value, Hurston continued to revise the unpublished manuscript until her death in 1960. When a handyman tasked with clearing out her home set fire to her trunk, the manuscript was almost lost forever.
March 26, 2025Accomplishments, Featured, Research

Can seeds adapt to the heat?
Integrative biology doctoral student Gabriela Quesada-Avila explores how temperature affects seed sprouting to understand plant community responses and inform forest restoration efforts.
March 26, 2025Community Engagement, Research
Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people鈥檚 digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.
March 25, 2025Research
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From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF鈥檚 Julio Blanco III
Julio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining USF was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams.鈥
March 7, 2025Community Engagement