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Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s success securing defense contracts prompts new partnership to broaden nation’s research expertise

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ has become the first university in Florida and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.

September 19, 2023Research and Innovation, University News

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ ranks among top 50 public universities for fifth year in a row, reaches highest overall ranking ever from U.S. News

Over the past 10 years, Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ has risen an impressive 43 spots among public universities from No. 88 to No. 45, and 72 spots among all universities, from No. 161 to No. 89.

September 18, 2023University News

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15- Oct. 15. Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ is hosting several events, ranging from dance lessons to panel discussions.

September 18, 2023Campus Life

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ, Florida College System partners renew guaranteed admissions program

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ is celebrating the renewal of the Fuse program, a transfer agreement that provides efficient academic pathways for students who begin their studies at one of eight participating Florida state colleges and wish to complete a bachelor’s degree at Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ.

September 14, 2023Student Success

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ, Total NIL team up to launch Name, Image and Likeness certificate program

Foundations of NIL is a non-credit certificate program that provides current and future student-athletes, parents and administrators the training they need to build, develop, activate and monetize NIL and land deals.

September 14, 2023Student Success, Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics

Tampa Bay Wave, Inc. and the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Muma College of Business have selected 15 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad to take part in its second FinTech|X Accelerator program on the St. Petersburg campus.

September 14, 2023Community Partnerships

‘The perfect storm:’ Idalia leaves Florida beaches vulnerable to future inclement weather

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ geoscientist uncovers desperate need for beach nourishment following Hurricane Idalia.

September 13, 2023Research and Innovation

For the fifth year, a job-shadowing program is offering first-year students a head start in exploring their interests and career path by giving them a sneak peek into the day-to-day activities of the professional world.

September 13, 2023Student Success

The Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ sailing team competes nationally, benefitting from year-round training at the St. Petersburg campus located on Tampa Bay. The team consists of a women's varsity team and a coed sailing club with students from all three Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ campuses.

September 13, 2023Campus Life

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ helping the U.S. Department of Defense strengthen its communication, leadership skills

The series of trainings is the first order to be placed by USCENTCOM under the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Institute of Applied Engineering’s five-year, $10 million blanket purchase agreement. Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel, helping improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military.

September 11, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Florida Board of Governors approves Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s plan for a new on-campus stadium

The Florida Board of Governors voted in favor of the financing plan for the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s new on-campus stadium, signaling state-level support for the transformational facility scheduled to open in fall 2026.

September 8, 2023Campus Life, Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Athletics, University News

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ and Rapid7 to launch cyber training initiative through $1.5 million federal grant

The Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab at Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ has secured its largest federal investment since its launch earlier this year. The Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation awarded Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ and Rapid7, a leader in cloud risk and threat detection, a $1.5 million grant to conduct research into effective ways for training cyber operators.

September 8, 2023Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation