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Nine ±«Óătv faculty named senior members of National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors has named nine ±«Óătv faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.
February 20, 2025Accomplishments
Professor of communication explores connection between perceived and personal identity
Aisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.
February 18, 2025Research
Seeing beyond sight: A ±«Óătv blind studentâs journey into broadcasting
A senior at ±«Óătv majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.
February 17, 2025Alumni
National Science Foundation names two ±«Óătv faculty âOcean Decade Championsâ
The award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called âStrong Coasts,â which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction.âŻ
February 12, 2025Community Engagement, Research
A book on the geology, history and current state of Florida springs and a biography on the civil rights icon John Lewis were awarded top honors by the Florida Book Awards.
February 12, 2025Accomplishments
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±«Óătv womenâs lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more
±«Óătv womenâs lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of ±«Óătv history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.
February 10, 2025Community Engagement
From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet ±«Óătv student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos
After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at ±«Óătv as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.
February 6, 2025Community Engagement
Psychology Professor Jennifer OâBrien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.
February 5, 2025Research
Graphic novel aims to break breast cancerâs âfemale diseaseâ myth and educate men on risks
Marleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.
February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Research
Celebrating the power of words: World-renowned poets visit the College of Arts and Sciences for poetry series
A new partnership between the ±«Óătv Humanities Institute and the Michael Kuperman Memorial Library will welcome world-renowned poets to campus to bring students and the community together and empower audiences to pursue their craft.
January 29, 2025Community Engagement, Events
Department of Communicationâs Steven Wilson celebrates âDistinguished Scholarâ recognition by National Communication Association
Department of Communication professor Steven Wilson earns national recognition as a âDistinguished Scholarâ by the National Communication Association.
January 27, 2025Accomplishments
±«Óătv partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water
The ±«Óătv is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.
January 27, 2025Community Engagement, Research