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Gandy Bridge turns 100, how аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢is preserving its history

When built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Special Collections.

November 25, 2024Community Partnerships

Leadership аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢inaugural class poses in front of the Lifsey House

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢launches new program cultivating collaboration with community leaders

Leadership аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢brings together 14 community leaders for a dynamic exchange of insights and experiences. The inaugural class will meet monthly for the next six months, giving them an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of USF’s various departments, including academic, research and administrative units on all three campuses.

November 22, 2024Community Partnerships

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services

Based at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa, the state-funded center helps strengthen USF’s presence in the growing Tampa Medical and Research District.

October 29, 2024Community Partnerships, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement

The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.

October 24, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, University News

A team of researchers led by аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.

October 4, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery

аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery

In the wake of the hurricane, the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.

October 3, 2024Campus Life, Community Partnerships, University News

Tampa Bay Wave and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.

October 3, 2024Community Partnerships

The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Libraries' Tampa Through Time Portal is an interactive resource that merges archives, digital tools and mapping to allow users to immerse themselves in the city's rich history.

September 19, 2024Community Partnerships

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season opener

More than 340 students are members of USF's Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band's first performance at a Bucs game in several years.

September 8, 2024Community Partnerships

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Major аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢award helps Floridians better navigate health care

Faculty members in the USFÌýCollege of Public HealthÌýhave received a nearly $13 million federal grant to assist Florida families sign up and make decisions about the future of their medical coverage.

September 3, 2024Community Partnerships, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢announces partnership with Tampa Bay Buccaneers focused on mentoring and career development for students

The partnership's key foundational element will involve individual and group mentoring opportunities between Buccaneers front office staff and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢students pursuing careers in the sports and entertainment industry.

August 15, 2024Community Partnerships

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аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researcher’s partnership with local fire department helps enhance emergency response

Christine McGuire-Wolfe was awarded funding from FEMA to help the Port Richey Fire Department purchase a new mobile command unit/air truck and breathing apparatus, enhancing the department's response capabilities.

August 6, 2024Community Partnerships

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