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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ professor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood risk

A new study by С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.

August 26, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Success

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

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Aiden Jaskolka-Brown

Like most future doctors, Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose his career path out of a desire to save lives. But Jaskolka-Brown didn’t wait until he became a doctor to save lives. In 2023, he donated a segment of his left liver to a 5-month-old baby.

August 4, 2025Student Success

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ doctoral student, Army veteran named 2025 Tillman Scholar

U.S. Army veteran Nathaniel Hays, a С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ doctoral student in cellular and molecular biology, has been named a 2025 Tillman Scholar by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Selected from more than 1,700 applicants, Hays is pursuing cancer research inspired by a family history of the disease.

July 28, 2025Student Success

A team of professors, musicians and students at С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in Florida.

July 2, 2025Research and Innovation

A photo of student May Birch showing the 'go bulls' hand gesture. Graphic text says, Boundless Bulls.

From classroom to command: С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ student helping shape the future of national security

For May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.

June 9, 2025Student Success

The Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted across Tampa Bay, helping preserve their stories of loss, transformation and hope.

June 3, 2025Research and Innovation

Doctor sits at computer with AI graphics in front of him

How do Floridians perceive AI in mental health and health care?

During Mental Health Awareness Month, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ and FAU researchers release results from a statewide public opinion survey that measures mental health experiences and attitudes toward the use of artificial intelligence in health care.

May 21, 2025Research and Innovation

beach homes destroyed by Hurricane Milton

How С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ hurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa Bay

As hurricane season approaches, researchers at the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

May 19, 2025Research and Innovation

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Behind the horns: Meet the С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ students who were Rocky D. Bull

For years, they hid in plain sight, lifting spirits and energizing crowds as the university’s beloved mascot, Rocky D. Bull. Now that they’ve graduated, three Rockys are allowed to take off the mask and share what it’s really like to be the face of С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ.

May 12, 2025Student Success, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ Athletics

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ siblings bring TEDx back to Tampa, inspire with ‘Lift As You Climb’ theme

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ siblings Harikrishna and Krishna Patel curated a TEDx Talk at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Their effort, shaped in part by unexpected leadership roles on a global stage, received support from a team of 50, half of whom were С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ students and alumni.

May 5, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ in the News

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Tammy and Bennett Moscato

Mother and son Tammy and Bennett Moscato attended С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ together. Now, they are both graduating this spring.

May 2, 2025Student Success

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