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Group stands on parking lot believed to be paved over a Black cemetery

Nearly 90 'forgotten' cemeteries now included in national database created at ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´

The Black Cemetery Network launched in 2021, documenting the stories and grassroots efforts to uncover and preserve historic Black cemeteries across the nation.

February 21, 2023Research and Innovation

University of South Florida, This Is My Brave: College Edition, Storytelling Saves Lives. Photos of past performances to the right.

¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ students reduce stigma surrounding mental health through creative expression

Rehearsals are underway for the ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ production of This Is My Brave: College Edition. Through creative expression, ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ students living with mental illness share their stories on stage in front of the community to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. In conjunction with the stage show, is the integration of the Photovoice exhibit.

February 20, 2023Campus Life, University News

¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realities

¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realities

From drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire students to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.

February 17, 2023Community Partnerships

Photo collage of NAI Senior Members

Five ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors

NAI Senior Members are active faculty, scientists and administrators who have demonstrated remarkable innovation producing technologies that have brought real impact on the welfare of society. They also have growing success in patents, licensing and commercialization, while educating and mentoring the next generation of inventors.

February 15, 2023Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

A $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

February 13, 2023Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success

Future of work: remote work possibilities featuring Andre Dua, moderated by Gert-Jan De Vreede. Two men on stage, one with microphone speaking to audience.

The Tampa Bay Partnership, ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ researchers unveil data measuring the quality of work and life in the Tampa Bay region

The Tampa Bay Partnership and the University of South Florida Muma College of Business released two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against similar metropolitan communities.

February 10, 2023University News

A collage of 10 photos of student portraits.

Record number of ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ students earn prestigious Fulbright Scholarships

Ten University of South Florida students have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year, the most in the university’s history and an indication of ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊԴ’s growing global engagement. ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ is recognized as one of Fulbright’s top producing institutions.

February 10, 2023Student Success, University News

Group gathers on the senate floor

Looking to build on ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊԴ’s historic legislative year, students, alumni and university leaders participate in ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ Day at the Capitol

More than 100 students and alumni joined ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.

February 8, 2023University News

Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa

Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa

Inspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.

February 3, 2023Student Success

graphic that demonstrates cybersecurity

¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ awarded its largest grant to prepare students for federal cybersecurity careers

The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of South Florida a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.

February 2, 2023Cyber/AI, Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation, Student Success

Kenrick on stage with a microphone. The screen behind him says, rap-along chart, and has pictures on it. The audience is packed with students raising their hands.

¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ College of The Arts inspires local K-12 students through new outreach program

¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ College of The Arts is piloting an outreach program to bring interactive music, theater and dance performances to students in Hillsborough County Public Schools – a reflection of ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊԴ’s commitment to community engagement.

February 1, 2023Community Partnerships, University News

Graphic includes headshots of six individual AAAS Fellows

Six ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ faculty members earn national recognition for research achievements

The faculty span multiple colleges and disciplines, bringing the total number of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows at ¹ú²ú¸£Àû×ÊÔ´ to 95.

January 31, 2023Honors and Awards

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