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Coronavirus Updates
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø continues to closely monitor the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority as university leaders work closely with local, state and federal agencies to share the most updated information. The following information is intended to help inform travel plans in the coming weeks and provide important health guidance from our ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health experts.
March 6, 2020University News
Graduating Senior Becomes First ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Student to Earn Prestigious Award for Fully Funded PhD at Stanford University
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Judy Genshaft Honors College senior and Pure Mathematics major, Keller Blackwell, has been named a 2020 Knight-Hennessy Scholar.
March 6, 2020Honors and Awards, University News
Announcing new leadership for the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Foundation
I have appointed Jay Stroman as senior vice president of advancement and alumni affairs and CEO of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Foundation, effective June 1.
March 2, 2020University News
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Names Jay Stroman Senior VP of Advancement and Alumni Affairs and CEO of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Foundation
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø President Steven C. Currall today announced the appointment of Jay Stroman as senior vice president of advancement and alumni affairs and CEO of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Foundation. Stroman, currently senior associate vice president for development and alumni relations at the University of Georgia, brings 20 years of highly successful institutional advancement experience to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. His appointment is effective June 1.
March 2, 2020University News
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Among Top Schools for Producing Peace Corps Volunteers
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is one of the nation’s top institutions for producing Peace Corps volunteers, according to new rankings. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is ranked No. 2 for total graduate volunteers and No. 25 among undergraduate volunteers for large schools, according to the Peace Corps.
February 26, 2020Honors and Awards, University News
New Method Gives Glaucoma Researchers Control Over Eye Pressure
Neuroscientists at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø have become the first to definitively prove pressure in the eye is sufficient to cause and explain glaucoma. They come to this conclusion following the development of a method that permits continuous regulation of pressure without damaging the eye.
February 24, 2020Research and Innovation
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Collects Biometric Data to Measure Impressions of Democratic Presidential Debate
Thirty-five ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students and faculty members participated in a first-of-its-kind experiment during Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential debate.
February 20, 2020Research and Innovation
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Engineering Institute Awarded Contract with U.S. Special Operations Command Worth up to $85 Million
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Institute of Applied Engineering and U.S. Special Operations Command have entered into a new contract that paves the way for researchers and students to collaborate with SOCOM to help solve significant challenges facing the nation.
February 19, 2020Research and Innovation
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student combines psychology and art therapy for mental health
A lifelong artist, Anna Marie Fennell knows the transformative power art can have in someone's life.
February 18, 2020Student Success
Distinguished diplomats, military officials, academic experts, students and thousands of community members will convene for the 2020 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs on the campus of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg.
February 18, 2020University News
The first six ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Heart Institute laboratories have begun the move into their new space on the 6th and 7th floors of the new Morsani College of Medicine building in Water Street Tampa.
February 18, 2020ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg is leading a major state initiative to empower K-12 school personnel to recognize and respond to symptoms of emotional and mental distress among students.
February 17, 2020University News