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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Presidential Search Committee meeting at the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ St. Petersburg campus

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Presidential Search Committee holds its first meeting

The 15-member С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Presidential Search Committee has met for the first time, which included an overview of the search process and an initial discussion with the search firm, SP&A Executive Search.

September 15, 2021University News

Nearly 150 students on the St. Petersburg campus are in the prestigious college that provides an intimate, discussion-based learning experience with greater experiential and research opportunities.

September 14, 2021University News

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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ professor invited to join UN and UNESCO advisory group on genocide education in Africa

Due to his depth and breadth of knowledge in the field of Holocaust and genocide studies, Edward Kissi, associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, has been invited by the United Nations (UN) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to become a member of their Advisory Group on Genocide Education in Africa.

September 14, 2021Research and Innovation

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U.S. News and World Report ranks С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ as America’s fastest-rising university, inside the top 50

The С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ is the fastest-rising university in America over the past decade, public or private, according to U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Colleges rankings released today. For the third consecutive year, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ ranks as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities.

September 13, 2021University News

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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ research team awarded Library of Congress grant to promote visual literacy and historical inquiry with young children

The Library of Congress grant will fund a project designed to strengthen the skills of early childhood teachers in supporting preschoolers’ exploratory learning and play-based inquiry using community-based historical photographs.

September 10, 2021Research and Innovation

During the groundbreaking ceremony for the Indoor Performance Facility, former House Speaker and co-chairman of Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV Host Committee Will Weatherford announced С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ will pursue an on-campus stadium.

September 8, 2021С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Athletics

Riffatul Islam, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Sarasota-Manatee campus governor

Twenty years: С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ community reflects on the 9/11 terrorist attacks and how the tragedy has shaped countless careers

From expertise in anti-terrorism to veterans services and providing sustained medical treatment to survivors, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have shaped countless careers at С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ.

September 8, 2021Research and Innovation, University News

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Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program ranked No. 3 in the world

The С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Muma College of Business’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program is listed among the elite in the world. Rankings released by SportBusiness show the postgraduate program edged closer to the top, ranking No. 3 in the world, No. 3 in the United States and No. 1 in Florida.

September 7, 2021University News

A professor's lifelong battle against deadly bacterial superbugs

A professor's lifelong battle against deadly bacterial superbugs

Lindsey Shaw's journey from hip surgery to scientific leadership is marked by a lifelong quest to understand and combat deadly bacterial superbugs. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research at С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ, Shaw is at the forefront of developing new treatments and strategies to tackle drug-resistant infections and improve global healthcare.

September 3, 2021Research and Innovation

Portrait of Professor Lindsey (Les) Shaw with his lab trainees and students

Molecular detective on a mission to discover the mysteries of drug-resistant bacterial pathogens

Since Professor Les Shaw joined С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ as a researcher in 2007, he’s discovered several systems within bacteria cells that have led to significant therapeutic developments for treating drug-resistant bacteria. He attributes his success to С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµâ€™s interdisciplinary and collegial community of scientists.

September 3, 2021Research and Innovation

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Federal grant will enhance support services for С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµâ€™s student veterans

The Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Service has received federal funding to enhance the capacity of the Office of Veteran Success, building on existing services and expanding the support at the St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Tampa campuses.

September 3, 2021University News

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ President Rhea Law

Florida Board of Governors confirms Rhea Law as С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµâ€™s interim president

The Florida Board of Governors today confirmed Rhea Law as the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµâ€™s interim president during the board’s meeting held at Florida International University.

September 1, 2021University News

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