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PIACCART students gain interdisciplinary research experience on climate change
Ten undergraduate students took part in the Program in Interdisciplinary Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation Research and Training (PIACCART) this summer. The program provided them with the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research focused on the impacts of climate change.
August 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research
Thirteen ϳԹ Students Selected for 2024 Millennium Fellowship
Thirteen undergraduate students were selected for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Chosen from over 52,000 applicants, these students will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.
August 29, 2024Community Engagement
New archival exhibition commemorates Department of Anthropology’s 60-year impact
The Department of Anthropology is celebrating 60 years of teaching students the critical skills needed to conduct effective analyses of “human social phenomena at both the local and global levels.”
August 28, 2024Community Engagement, Research
Research experience program provides insider’s look at what it takes to measure a hurricane’s strength
The Research Experience for Undergraduates program at ϳԹ provided participants the opportunity to visit the Aircraft Operations Center of NOAA’s ‘Hurricane Hunters’ for an insider’s look at what it takes to measure a hurricane’s strength.
August 28, 2024Community Engagement, Research
Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline uses anthropology to ‘see the big picture’ in health career
Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline credits his time as a student in the Department of Anthropology for developing his ability to ‘see the big picture’ in his current health career.
August 27, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement
English doctoral students travel to Spain to lead panel discussion on Hemingway
Three doctoral students in the Department of English presented their research at the 2024 Hemingway Society Conference in San Sebastian and Bilbao, Spain in July.
August 27, 2024Community Engagement, Research
New podcast “By Conduct and Example” aims to decode what it means to be engaged in democracy
The Center for Sustainable Democracy recently launched the podcast “By Conduct and Example” to showcase its work, as well as highlight alumni, current faculty, students, and people affiliated with local, national, and international communities engaged in democracy-focused work.
August 27, 2024Community Engagement
Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year
As the ϳԹ embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on ϳԹ's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.
August 13, 2024Community Engagement
ϳԹ summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects
Faculty at the ϳԹ traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.
August 1, 2024Community Engagement, Research
Taylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to ϳԹ St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.
July 31, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni
ϳԹ’s study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and culture
Undergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with ϳԹ's study abroad program in Nice, France.
July 30, 2024Community Engagement
Two ϳԹ alumni aim to transform mental health treatment with non-hallucinogenic psychedelics
Co-founders of Psilera Chris Witowski and Jackie von Salm – chemistry alumni – are using psychedelics to develop non-hallucinogenic drugs for mental health disorders, including frontotemporal dementia.
July 30, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement, Research