/news/Recent posts from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Newsen-usSat, 08 Aug 2026 13:17:22 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-education.aspxJenifer Jasinski Schneider brings a distinguished record of leadership, research and service focused on literacy, creativity and student success.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:35:42 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø names new dean for the College of EducationJenifer Jasinski Schneider brings a distinguished record of leadership, research and service focused on literacy, creativity and student success.Jenifer Jasinski Schneider in a classroom/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-education.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø/education/news/2026/how-a-gamers-club-led-by-edu-is-transforming-stem-learning.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers are demonstrating how to expand learning beyond the classroom, while also generating insights that may inform education more broadly.External ArticleTue, 21 Apr 2026 08:24:04 How a gamers club led by the College of Education is transforming STEM learningºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers are demonstrating how to expand learning beyond the classroom, while also generating insights that may inform education more broadly.student uses vr set/education/news/2026/how-a-gamers-club-led-by-edu-is-transforming-stem-learning.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Education/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxNew research from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø identified a growing interest among higher education institutions to incorporate work-based learning in cybersecurity programs to help close the gap between academic preparation and the needs of employers.External ArticleWed, 25 Mar 2026 08:45:20 New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gapNew research from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø identified a growing interest among higher education institutions to incorporate work-based learning in cybersecurity programs to help close the gap between academic preparation and the needs of employers.Student interns shake hands at Reliaquest/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Student SuccessCassidy Delamarter,College of Education/news/2026/usf-to-host-scripps-spelling-bee.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø hosts the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay students competing for a trip to nationals. Meet the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø professor helping keep the focus on the kids and their love of language.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:56:56 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to host Scripps Spelling BeeºÚÁϳԹÏÍø hosts the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay students competing for a trip to nationals. Meet the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø professor helping keep the focus on the kids and their love of language.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-to-host-scripps-spelling-bee.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Education,Paul Guzzo/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-students-giving-area-seniors-a-step-up-in-physical-fitness.aspxA free, student-led fitness program is changing what’s possible for older adults – boosting strength, confidence and even recovery after major health events.External ArticleThu, 08 Jan 2026 07:43:01 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education students giving area seniors a step up in physical fitnessA free, student-led fitness program is changing what’s possible for older adults – boosting strength, confidence and even recovery after major health events.Two older women and a coach play pickle ball/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-students-giving-area-seniors-a-step-up-in-physical-fitness.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Education/news/2025/usf-program-gives-homeschoolers-a-place-to-play-and-future-teachers-real-experience.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win‑win: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real‑world practice. It’s like recess meets career training—fun for the kids, and a hands‑on playground for the majors learning to lead.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:52:41 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø program gives homeschoolers a place to play and future teachers real experienceºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win‑win: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real‑world practice. It’s like recess meets career training—fun for the kids, and a hands‑on playground for the majors learning to lead.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-program-gives-homeschoolers-a-place-to-play-and-future-teachers-real-experience.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Education,Paul Guzzo/education/blog/2025/usf-equipping-k-12-teachers-with-tools-for-an-ai-powered-future.aspxIn a powerful step toward future-ready classrooms, nearly 250 Hillsborough County educators gathered at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø for a two-day training on integrating AI into K-12 education.External ArticleTue, 15 Jul 2025 08:34:24 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø equipping K-12 teachers with tools for an AI-powered futureIn a powerful step toward future-ready classrooms, nearly 250 Hillsborough County educators gathered at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø for a two-day training on integrating AI into K-12 education.Group of teachers sit at a table/education/blog/2025/usf-equipping-k-12-teachers-with-tools-for-an-ai-powered-future.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AIBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Education/education/blog/2025/from-usf-to-the-pros-meet-grad-student-and-soccer-star-vivianne-bessette-2025.aspxWhile pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s inaugural season.External ArticleTue, 01 Jul 2025 11:04:01 From ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to the pros: Meet grad student and soccer star Vivianne BessetteWhile pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s inaugural season.Vivianne Bessette playing soccer for the Tampa Bay Sun, about to kick the ball./education/blog/2025/from-usf-to-the-pros-meet-grad-student-and-soccer-star-vivianne-bessette-2025.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Education,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø/news/2025/usf-is-helping-bring-ai-to-pre-k-12-classrooms.aspxTo prepare students for an AI-driven world, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is helping teachers in Tampa Bay and across the country integrate AI into their classrooms.Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is helping bring AI to Pre-K-12 classroomsTo prepare students for an AI-driven world, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is helping teachers in Tampa Bay and across the country integrate AI into their classrooms.Students using virtual reality to create video games/news/2025/usf-is-helping-bring-ai-to-pre-k-12-classrooms.aspxCyber/AICassidy Delamarter,College of Education/news/2025/tammy-and-bennett-moscato.aspxMother and son Tammy and Bennett Moscato attended ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø together. Now, they are both graduating this spring.Fri, 02 May 2025 08:41:37 Tammy and Bennett MoscatoMother and son Tammy and Bennett Moscato attended ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø together. Now, they are both graduating this spring.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/tammy-and-bennett-moscato.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Education,Department of Psychology,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-alumni-drive-ai-classroom-innovation-with-virtual-assistants-for-k-12-teachers.aspxWith support from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø alumni, a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:43:03 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø alumni drive AI classroom innovation with virtual assistants for K-12 teachersWith support from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø alumni, a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-alumni-drive-ai-classroom-innovation-with-virtual-assistants-for-k-12-teachers.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Education,Muma College of Business,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Paul Guzzohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/underwater-robotics-workshop-empowers-stem-educators-to-inspire-future-innovators.aspxMiddle and high school STEM teachers from across the state of Florida came to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to build and test remotely operated vehicles and learn more about the world of underwater robotics and engineering.External ArticleWed, 29 Jan 2025 14:38:26 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's underwater robotics workshop empowers Florida educators to inspire future innovatorsMiddle and high school STEM teachers from across the state of Florida came to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to build and test remotely operated vehicles and learn more about the world of underwater robotics and engineering.Florida teachers work with underwater drones in a labhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/underwater-robotics-workshop-empowers-stem-educators-to-inspire-future-innovators.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Education,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø alumni.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine/research-innovation/news/2024/three-usf-faculty-win-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxAndy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year and Unal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 14:31:06 Three ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty win Tampa Bay Tech AwardsAndy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year and Unal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.Graphic that says Tampa Bay Tech Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/three-usf-faculty-win-tampa-bay-tech-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education,Muma College of Business,Research and Innovation,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/professor-creates-popular-online-ai-platform.aspxA new online platform created by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Professor Zafer Unal features hundreds of free AI tools designed to assist educators with planning, assessment, preparation, research and more.External ArticleMon, 12 Aug 2024 00:59:03 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researcher helping K-12 educators incorporate AI in the classroomA new online platform created by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Professor Zafer Unal features hundreds of free AI tools designed to assist educators with planning, assessment, preparation, research and more.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Professor Zafer Unalhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/professor-creates-popular-online-ai-platform.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Education/education/news/2024/usf-student-recieves-award-us-marine-corps.aspxU.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroism. The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø exercise science major put himself in the line of fire to save lives when gunshots erupted inside a packed restaurant.External ArticleTue, 05 Mar 2024 11:33:15 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student receives highest non-combat award from U.S. Marine Corps following response to mass shootingU.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroism. The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø exercise science major put himself in the line of fire to save lives when gunshots erupted inside a packed restaurant.Military members stand for U.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa/education/news/2024/usf-student-recieves-award-us-marine-corps.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍøhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/florida-center-for-paint-director-awarded-2.6-million-grant.aspxDenise Davis-Cotton will launch a professional development program for educators who teach social studies in elementary and middle schools that serve low-socioeconomic status households and communities.External ArticleMon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Florida Center for PAInT director awarded $2.6 million grant to bring arts-integrated pedagogy to civics classroomsDenise Davis-Cotton will launch a professional development program for educators who teach social studies in elementary and middle schools that serve low-socioeconomic status households and communities.Denise Davis-Cottonhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/florida-center-for-paint-director-awarded-2.6-million-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sarasota-Manateehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/umatter-first-cohort-graduates.aspxThe innovative program provides young adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life, learning social skills and career training along the way.External ArticleMon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 First cohort of students with intellectual disabilities completes UMatter ProgramThe innovative program provides young adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life, learning social skills and career training along the way.Group of students stand infront of the Bull logohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/umatter-first-cohort-graduates.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxTwo separate projects led by faculty in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:00 U.S. Department of Education awards ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers $8 million to enhance school-based mental health programsTwo separate projects led by faculty in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.Blurred photo of students on a playground/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Education,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Tina Meketa/news/2023/associate-professor-develops-motivational-chatbot-and-candyland-like-maze-to-ensure-student-success.aspxSanghoon Park will be recognized by the State University System of Florida for his efforts to provide students with an engaging learning environment while teaching them how to develop creative ways to empower and prepare future students in their own digital courses.Tue, 02 May 2023 08:00:00 Associate professor develops motivational chatbot and digital Candyland-like maze to ensure student successSanghoon Park will be recognized by the State University System of Florida for his efforts to provide students with an engaging learning environment while teaching them how to develop creative ways to empower and prepare future students in their own digital courses.Instructional design students learning with augmented reality/news/2023/associate-professor-develops-motivational-chatbot-and-candyland-like-maze-to-ensure-student-success.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Education,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø share who inspired their passion and careers.Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 Celebrating the women of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøFrom their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø share who inspired their passion and careers.Graphic that says, "ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrates women's history month"/news/2023/celebrating-the-women-of-usf.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø/news/2023/u-s-news-ranks-usfs-online-mba-program-among-the-nations-top-25.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s online MBA program in the Muma College of Business is now ranked at No. 19. Graduate programs in engineering and education also ranked among the nation’s best.Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 U.S. News ranks ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s online MBA program among the nation’s top 25ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s online MBA program in the Muma College of Business is now ranked at No. 19. Graduate programs in engineering and education also ranked among the nation’s best.Woman sits at table with her laptop outdoors/news/2023/u-s-news-ranks-usfs-online-mba-program-among-the-nations-top-25.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,College of Education,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,U.S. News and World Report/education/blog/2022/rise-caribbean-initiative-celebrates-year-1-of-project.aspxAn interdisciplinary research center is now up and running in Barbados thanks to a $3.6 million grant provided by USAID to support education policy development and timely decision-making on issues impacting schools in the sub-region.External ArticleTue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers celebrate successes of new Caribbean research centerAn interdisciplinary research center is now up and running in Barbados thanks to a $3.6 million grant provided by USAID to support education policy development and timely decision-making on issues impacting schools in the sub-region.Group of people gather outside building that says, "School of Education."/education/blog/2022/rise-caribbean-initiative-celebrates-year-1-of-project.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sarasota-Manateehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/college-of-education-receives-grant-to-support-underrepresented-students-in-pursuing-careers-in-stem-fields.aspxA $75,000 grant from Duke Energy will allow the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg campus to establish programming that helps initiate partnerships with schools, developing curriculum, establishing STEM-focused clubs and recruiting female and minority students in Pinellas County.External ArticleThu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 College of Education receives grant to support underrepresented students in pursuing careers in STEM fieldsA $75,000 grant from Duke Energy will allow the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg campus to establish programming that helps initiate partnerships with schools, developing curriculum, establishing STEM-focused clubs and recruiting female and minority students in Pinellas County.Students stand in classroom with teacherhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/college-of-education-receives-grant-to-support-underrepresented-students-in-pursuing-careers-in-stem-fields.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg/education/blog/2022/usf-stem-teacher-prep-initiative-funding-house-appropriations-committee.aspxA community project proposed by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.External ArticleWed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative awarded $1 million in funding from House Appropriations CommitteeA community project proposed by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.Group of individuals surround U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor/education/blog/2022/usf-stem-teacher-prep-initiative-funding-house-appropriations-committee.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Rep. Kathy Castor/education/blog/2022/usf-selected-to-host-florida-chapter-mesa-schools-program.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) was selected to host a chapter of the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Schools Program, an academic program that supports underserved students and helps them excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.External ArticleFri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø selected to host first Florida chapter of Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Schools ProgramThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) was selected to host a chapter of the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Schools Program, an academic program that supports underserved students and helps them excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.group gathers at wipe board/education/blog/2022/usf-selected-to-host-florida-chapter-mesa-schools-program.aspxHonors and Awards,Student SuccessCollege of Education/education/blog/2022/research-team-receives-grant-launch-oral-history-project-civics-education-government.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) College of Education was awarded a $1 million grant by the Florida Department of Education to develop a new series of oral history resources that will be used by educators, school districts and the public as part of Florida’s revised civics education curriculum.External ArticleTue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research team receives $1 million grant to launch oral history project exploring civics education, varying systems of governmentThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) College of Education was awarded a $1 million grant by the Florida Department of Education to develop a new series of oral history resources that will be used by educators, school districts and the public as part of Florida’s revised civics education curriculum.map of florida/education/blog/2022/research-team-receives-grant-launch-oral-history-project-civics-education-government.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education,Florida Department of Education/news/2022/floridas-2022-teacher-of-the-year-is-inspiring-education-excellence.aspxSarah Painter is a fifth-grade teacher in Pinellas County, Fla. who has spent more than 18 years serving in the classroom. Her talent for developing lasting connections with her students and their families led her to be named Florida’s 2022 Teacher of the Year—a role in which she helps celebrate Florida teachers and elevate the education profession.Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:22:19 Florida's 2022 Teacher of the Year is inspiring education excellenceSarah Painter is a fifth-grade teacher in Pinellas County, Fla. who has spent more than 18 years serving in the classroom. Her talent for developing lasting connections with her students and their families led her to be named Florida’s 2022 Teacher of the Year—a role in which she helps celebrate Florida teachers and elevate the education profession.Florida's 2022 Teacher of the Year is inspiring education excellence/news/2022/floridas-2022-teacher-of-the-year-is-inspiring-education-excellence.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Education/education/blog/2021/usf-research-team-library-of-congress-grant-visual-literacy-historical-inquiry-children.aspxThe Library of Congress grant will fund a project designed to strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers in supporting preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.External ArticleFri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research team awarded Library of Congress grant to promote visual literacy and historical inquiry with young childrenThe Library of Congress grant will fund a project designed to strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers in supporting preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.Two children stand around a computer/education/blog/2021/usf-research-team-library-of-congress-grant-visual-literacy-historical-inquiry-children.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education/education/about-us/news/2021/research-team-nsf-grant-ai-technologies.aspxA ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research team was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and to teach people how to identify deceptive uses of these technologies online.External ArticleWed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research team receives NSF grant to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence, cybersecurityA ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research team was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and to teach people how to identify deceptive uses of these technologies online.A stock image of a child using a tablet computer./education/about-us/news/2021/research-team-nsf-grant-ai-technologies.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education,artificial intelligence/education/about-us/news/2021/college-of-education-stem-teacher-preparation-initiative-kathy-castor.aspxA new STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) College of Education was endorsed by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) for consideration by the House Appropriations Committee in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year.External ArticleFri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative endorsed for appropriations funding by Rep. Kathy CastorA new STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s (ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø) College of Education was endorsed by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) for consideration by the House Appropriations Committee in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year.Teacher works in a STEM lab./education/about-us/news/2021/college-of-education-stem-teacher-preparation-initiative-kathy-castor.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø/news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxPatriann Smith has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish an interdisciplinary educational research center to help support decision making and policy development for educational innovation and expansion in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.Rocky D. BullMon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education assistant professor to establish Caribbean educational research center through $3.6 million grantPatriann Smith has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish an interdisciplinary educational research center to help support decision making and policy development for educational innovation and expansion in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.Patriann Smith is photographed with her younger brother, David Smith, during a family visit to Soufriere./news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education/education/about-us/news/2021/usf-best-practice-innovative-use-technology-award-aacte.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)’s Best Practice Award for Innovative Use of Technology for its cybersecurity education initiatives that provide teachers and aspiring educators with knowledge and skills in cybersecurity awareness and training, preparing them for roles in various educational settings.External ArticleThu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education receives Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of TechnologyThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)’s Best Practice Award for Innovative Use of Technology for its cybersecurity education initiatives that provide teachers and aspiring educators with knowledge and skills in cybersecurity awareness and training, preparing them for roles in various educational settings.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education building/education/about-us/news/2021/usf-best-practice-innovative-use-technology-award-aacte.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Education/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-preschool-grant-supports-student-parents.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Preschool for Creative Learning received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide financial assistance and other resources to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students who are parents of preschool-aged children.External ArticleMon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Preschool for Creative Learning receives $1.3 million grant to support ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student parentsThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Preschool for Creative Learning received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide financial assistance and other resources to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students who are parents of preschool-aged children.A stock photo of a child sitting in a classroom/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-preschool-grant-supports-student-parents.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education/news/2020/virtual-characters-created-at-usf-teach-emergent-bilingual-students-english.aspxA new research-based app developed at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will soon be accessible to K-12 students and teachers in an effort to bolster a more multilingual society.Rocky D. BullMon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Virtual characters created at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to teach emergent bilingual students EnglishA new research-based app developed at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will soon be accessible to K-12 students and teachers in an effort to bolster a more multilingual society.A person using the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-developed app designed to help bilingual students learn English/news/2020/virtual-characters-created-at-usf-teach-emergent-bilingual-students-english.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education/education/about-us/news/2020/school-psychology-chooselovetothrive-project.aspxFaculty and graduate students in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.External ArticleFri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School Psychology Program joins national initiative to bring free social emotional learning resources to parents, educatorsFaculty and graduate students in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.A graphic stating 'Choose Love to Thrive, daily action steps for conquering adversity.'/education/about-us/news/2020/school-psychology-chooselovetothrive-project.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,Coronavirus/education/about-us/news/2020/resources-coronavirus.aspxA series of online resources developed by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education to support parents and educators as they navigate the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.External ArticleMon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Coronavirus: Resources for Parents and Educators from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's College of EducationA series of online resources developed by the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Education to support parents and educators as they navigate the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.A person on the computer/education/about-us/news/2020/resources-coronavirus.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCollege of Education,Coronavirus/education/about-us/news/2019/youth-mental-health-pasco-schools.aspxTo address the growing mental health needs of middle school students, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers are partnering with Pasco County Schools to train teachers in how to identify and improve student mental health problems.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2019 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Research Team Trains Middle School Educators in Identifying, Improving Student Mental Health ProblemsTo address the growing mental health needs of middle school students, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers are partnering with Pasco County Schools to train teachers in how to identify and improve student mental health problems.Pasco County Middle School teachers learning to identify mental health issues/education/about-us/news/2019/youth-mental-health-pasco-schools.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education/news/2018/usf-launches-new-program-to-prepare-tampa-bay-science-teachers.aspxDozens of area teachers will receive professional development and mentorship aimed at improving student outcomesRocky D. BullThu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Launches New Program to Prepare Tampa Bay Region’s Science TeachersDozens of area teachers will receive professional development and mentorship aimed at improving student outcomesºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usf-launches-new-program-to-prepare-tampa-bay-science-teachers.aspxCollege of Education/news/2018/usf-appoints-new-college-education-dean.aspxRobert Knoeppel joins ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø from Clemson University.Rocky D. BullWed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Appoints New College of Education DeanRobert Knoeppel joins ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø from Clemson University.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usf-appoints-new-college-education-dean.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education/news/2018/new-tool-helps-prevent-behavioral-mental-health-problems-escalating.aspxEducators across the country are implementing an update to a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-developed comprehensive system that allows teachers to better identify students at risk of turning violent.Tina MeketaThu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 New Tool Helps Prevent Behavioral and Mental Health Problems from Escalating in SchoolEducators across the country are implementing an update to a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-developed comprehensive system that allows teachers to better identify students at risk of turning violent.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/new-tool-helps-prevent-behavioral-mental-health-problems-escalating.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education