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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University

The mark of a university: The designer behind generations of ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s academic logos

Anne Scott helped shape and standardize the ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s visual brand over a 41-year career, guiding its evolution from fragmented designs to a cohesive identity as the university grew in recognition.

July 20, 202670th Anniversary, Features

As the 13 colonies declared independence, Florida stayed loyal to Britain. But ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø historian Erin Mauldin details how the state’s story impacted the outcome of the American Revolution.

July 2, 2026Features

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University

ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s soccer stadium has a direct link to the Declaration of Independence

A $1.5 million gift from Dick and Cornelia Corbett not only reshaped ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s soccer stadium but also tied the university to a legacy of American patriotism rooted in a Declaration of Independence signer.

June 29, 2026Features

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Being Rocky: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø alumni reflect on life inside the suit

Mascots are vital to a university’s identity and culture, impacting athletics, student life and much more. Being a mascot also impacts the student behind the suit. On National Mascot Day, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrates the many students who have been Rocky D. Bull over the years.

June 17, 2026Features

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Sarah Higgins to lead ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Contemporary Art Museum

As director and chief curator of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Contemporary Art Museum, Sarah Higgins will lead the museum’s curatorial vision, steward the permanent collection and align programming with the university’s academic, student success and research missions.

June 12, 2026Features

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw stands at a podium near Mayor Jane Castor

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø welcomes retiring Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw to full-time faculty

Bercaw will help instruct and coordinate the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program, sharing his real-world perspectives on policing, criminal justice leadership and public safety.

June 10, 2026Features

From volunteering to providing in-game entertainment, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students and alumni are finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.

June 10, 2026Features

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University

The Force is strong in this studio: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø adopts Star Wars production tech

At ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s Innovative Education Studios, it feels like Star Wars Day is celebrated year‑round, with Mandalorian‑inspired technology and a healthy dose of fandom powering the work.

April 27, 2026Features

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