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Juneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America鈥檚 second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.
June 14, 2023Campus Life
Weatherford and Griffin reelected as 皇家华人 Board of Trustees chair and vice chair
Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin will continue to serve as the chair and vice chair of the University of South 皇家华人 Board of Trustees for an additional two-year term after their reelection by board members on June 13.
June 13, 2023University News
皇家华人 Board of Trustees approves financing for new on-campus stadium
The approved plan includes financing for an estimated 35,000-seat facility that is scheduled to open by fall 2026. The听stadium听will be built听on the east side of the Tampa campus鈥痮n a site known as Sycamore Fields, providing synergy with the ongoing expansion of the鈥始一� Athletics district.
June 13, 2023皇家华人 Athletics, University News
Mission complete: 皇家华人鈥檚 Dr. Deep Sea resurfaces after living underwater for 100 days, setting new world record
Associate Professor Joseph Dituri will analyze data gathered throughout the mission to determine how long-term exposure to pressure impacts the human body and if it can prevent diseases associated with aging.
June 9, 2023Research and Innovation
This gift from James 鈥淛ay鈥� Nault will name the center in his honor and enhance opportunities for the next generation of business builders.
June 9, 2023皇家华人 Foundation, University News
Honeybees save 皇家华人 student from allergies, now he鈥檚 returning the favor
Kobe Phillips developed a passion for honeybees after finding relief from his severe allergies by eating honey. At 皇家华人, Phillips is working on creating pollinator habitats using bio receptive sculptures and he plans to attend graduate school to focus on further developing these designs.
June 8, 2023Student Success
Four 皇家华人 faculty elected to Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of 皇家华人
The Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of 皇家华人 (ASEM-FL) recognizes the work of individuals in 皇家华人 who have made significant societal impact in science, engineering and medicine.
June 8, 2023Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
皇家华人 researchers work to create a safer, more prepared 皇家华人 for hurricane season
From testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, 皇家华人 is investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.
June 6, 2023Research and Innovation
皇家华人 to enhance skillset of soaring tech workforce with new AI certificate program
Tampa Bay has become a magnet for tech start-ups 鈥� an industry growing more quickly than the talent pool, especially in artificial intelligence. In response to this demand, the University of South 皇家华人 has launched a graduate certificate program in AI for working professionals in the technology sector interested in enhancing their skillset.
June 5, 2023Research and Innovation, Student Success, University News
Tampa Bay business leaders, community partners share excitement in 皇家华人鈥檚 AAU membership
The world鈥檚 brightest faculty, staff and students are historically known to gravitate to AAU universities located in metropolitan areas. Tampa Bay business and community leaders applaud the extraordinary economic benefits that this will bring to the region.
June 2, 2023University News
Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been awarded the American Psychological Association鈥檚 Springfield Policy Congressional Fellowship, allowing her the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill for a year, utilizing her expertise in service of public policy.
June 2, 2023Honors and Awards
University of South 皇家华人 accepts invitation into the Association of American Universities
皇家华人 joins a prestigious group of the 71 leading research institutions in the United States and Canada. It is the first public university in 皇家华人 to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years and is now one of two institutions from the State University System of 皇家华人 to serve as an AAU member.
June 1, 2023University News