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Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Former Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ football player’s harrowing survival at sea retold in documentary, feature film

Sixteen years ago, 2008 graduate Nick Schuyler was in a boating accident in the Gulf that killed his three friends. He was the sole survivor. Now, a documentary and Hollywood film will tell the tragic tale that made national headlines.

April 21, 2025Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Athletics, Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ in the News

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ alumni drive AI classroom innovation with virtual assistants for K-12 teachers

With support from Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ alumni, a Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.

April 9, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Student Success

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµâ€™s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainability

Since its launch, the Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.

April 3, 2025Campus Life, Student Success

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

From classroom to kickoff: How Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµâ€™s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readiness

Through a dynamic partnership between the Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµâ€™s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.

March 31, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

How a simple chair in the 1980s led to Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµâ€™s global leadership in AI

In the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.

March 27, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot village

Due to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµâ€™s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.

March 17, 2025Community Partnerships

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Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ-wide collaborations

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµâ€™s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.

March 3, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Seeing beyond sight: A Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ blind student’s journey into broadcasting

A senior at Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.

February 17, 2025Student Success

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Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.

February 10, 2025Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Athletics, University News

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos

After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.

February 6, 2025University News

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ historians bring Tampa’s lunch counter sit-ins to the stage

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.

February 3, 2025Community Partnerships, University News

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How Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ architecture students and urban designers support Tampa Bay's growth

Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ grads are at the forefront of some of the region’s largest projects, including airports, city centers and schools. Learn how Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµâ€™s architecture program is helping ensure there will be enough talent to keep up with Tampa Bay’s growth.

January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

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