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Students walk the construction site of the on-campus stadium

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ student-athletes trade jerseys for hard hats to help build new on-campus stadium

As С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ football gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university’s future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.

August 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Athletics

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

The Cuban sandwich story: How С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ played a surprising role in its rise to fame

The С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ has played a major role in shaping the Cuban sandwich's legacy — from researching its history and refining Cuban bread baking methods to inspiring the creation of National Cuban Sandwich Day, now celebrated worldwide every August 23.

August 20, 2025Community Partnerships

Dr. Kami Kim

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections

The treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand nameÌýDalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.

August 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ student examines medical device

Florida military veteran improves mobility, comfort with medical device invented by С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ engineering students

A group of С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ engineering students turned their class project into something truly life-changing: a custom-designed mobility device for a Marine Corps veteran with a spinal cord injury. Their innovative solution not only transformed her quality of life – it shows how hands-on learning and compassion can shape the future of health care.

July 21, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

Exterior of Embarc Collective building

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ becomes first university to join Embarc Collective’s groundbreaking Partnership Program, strengthening Florida’s innovation and talent pipeline

Through its partnership, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ is taking a bold step to bridge academic innovation with real-world startup application, helping redefine how higher education institutions can power workforce development and regional economic growth.

July 16, 2025Community Partnerships

Group of teachers sit at a table

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ equipping K-12 teachers with tools for an AI-powered future

In a powerful step toward future-ready classrooms, nearly 250 Hillsborough County educators gathered at С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ for a two-day training on integrating AI into K-12 education.

July 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI

A first-of-its-kind report commissioned by the state of Florida shines a light on the high risk and occurrences of human trafficking in the state as well as the growing, coordinated response to combat the crime and aid victims.

July 9, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

The medical team posing at a press conference inside Tampa General Hospital

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ, TGH successfully perform world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery

Transplant surgeons at С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery.

July 7, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Tampa General Hospital Neonatal Care Unit

Crying isn’t the only clue: С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ researchers using AI to detect silent pain in newborns

Newborns in the NICU can’t tell us when they’re in pain, so a team of С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ researchers is developing AI technology that can find out. The collaboration between medicine and engineering could change the future of neonatal care.

July 7, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ St. Petersburg was host to around 500 Pinellas County middle and high schoolers for a one-day youth conference that sparked interest in science and art fields while introducing many to the college experience.Ìý

July 3, 2025Community Partnerships

Tampa Union Station surrounded by students scanning the building

Tampa Union Station gets $6 million restoration — and С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ is driving it forward

The restoration of the historic Tampa Union Station is being shaped by С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ from every angle — led by School of Architecture and Community Design alumnus architect Jerel McCants, who developed his love of preservation while a student at the university, and guided by 3D scans produced by С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµâ€™s Access 3D Lab.

June 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Children of fallen heroes prepare for college at С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ, supported by Special Operations Warrior Foundation

The С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ is hosting nearly 30 high school students who’ve lost a military parent in the line of duty to explore the college application process — all while forming bonds with peers who have experienced similar loss.

June 24, 2025Community Partnerships

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