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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

How С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ helped kickstart skateboarding in Tampa Bay

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµâ€™s impact on Tampa Bay skateboarding is undeniable. Students embedded skateboarding into the area’s cultural DNA, designed the region’s first nationally known skatepark and helped the public recognize the sport’s historical value.

June 18, 2025Campus Life

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ student rocket team soars in national NASA competition

The С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ's Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry team completed a NASA Student Launch Competition and brought home an award for successfully designing and then sending a model rocket over 4,000 feet while transmitting data.

June 10, 2025Student Success

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

From orange groves to alma mater: С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ and Temple Terrace's shared history

Temple Terrace turned 100 years old on May 28. As С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ approaches its 70th anniversary, the two neighbors are more connected than ever, with shared projects, planning efforts and a vision for what the future holds.

May 28, 2025Community Partnerships

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Spies, robots and dorm life: С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ set to welcome record number of summer campers

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµâ€™s record-breaking lineup of 56 week-long educational summer camps provides hands-on experiences in robotics, culinary arts, archaeology, LEGO engineering, Esports, filmmaking, hospitality and emergency response.

May 19, 2025Community Partnerships

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

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С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ confers more than 7,700 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies

Graduates included a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.

May 12, 2025Student Success, University News

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

Rozeth Aquino

Before she ever held a blueprint, Rozeth Aquino held Legos and a dream of becoming a dentist. But the hands-on creativity she loved led her to architecture.

May 2, 2025Student Success

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Lisa Patterson

A former high school dropout, Lisa Patterson overcame self-doubt to achieve her goal of earning a college degree.

May 2, 2025Student Success

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

С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Waseem Albaba

A passion for video games, combined with a skateboarding accident, guided Waseem Albaba toward a career in cybersecurity.

May 2, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

Travis Bell and Rocky the Bull

Humor, embarrassment and joy: Meet the name readers of С»ÆÑ¼ÊÓÆµâ€™s commencement ceremonies

For those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.

April 30, 2025University News

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