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Nearly 7,500 ±«Óătv degrees to be conferred virtually during May 9 ceremonies
For the first time in its history, the ±«Óătv will hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, to recognize thousands of graduates who are unable to participate in traditional, in-person ceremonies due to the coronavirus outbreak. Here, you can read short stories about a few of those graduates and how they're shaping the future.
April 30, 2020Campus Life, University News
±«Óătv psychology professor wins NSF grant to study remote work in response to COVID-19
The National Science Foundation has awarded a ±«Óătv psychology professor grant funding to study the rapid transition to remote work, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 29, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
±«Óătv Receives $17.4 Million in Federal Aid to Use for Student Relief
The ±«Óătv received $17.4 million from the U.S. Department of Education this past weekend and ±«Óătv has started the process of distributing the funds to students in need.
April 27, 2020COVID-19, University News
Various disciplines incorporating COVID-19 into lesson plans
±«Óătv faculty members are finding palpable teaching opportunities to engage students while social distancing. Many have added the coronavirus to their syllabus, using real-life examples and online tools to meet educational requirements.
April 27, 2020COVID-19, University News
Last year, ±«Óătv School of Geosciences Chair Mark Rains was part of a group of scientific experts who filed a legal brief in a crucial U.S. Supreme Court Case challenging the Clean Water Actâs ability to stem pollution flowing through ground water into oceans, lakes and rivers.
April 27, 2020Research and Innovation
±«Óătv launches âDose of Gratitudeâ campaign for health care workers
An interdisciplinary team of students and faculty from the ±«Óătv School of Art and Art History, Zimmerman School of Advertising and Communications and the ±«Óătv St. Petersburg Graphic Arts Program have launched the âDose of Gratitudeâ campaign. Itâs intended to bring smiles and show respect for health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 24, 2020COVID-19, University News
±«Óătv-patented air purifier receives FDA 510(k) Class II Medical Device Clearance
A technology created at the ±«Óătv by Distinguished University Professor Yogi Goswami has been implemented into the Molekule Air Pro RX, an air purification device that was recently cleared by the FDA via the 510(k) premarket notification process as a Class II Medical Device.
April 23, 2020Research and Innovation
Success Ekpenyong's journey from Nigeria to ±«Óătv and beyond
When Success Ekpenyong first landed in Orlando, Florida, he had only $200 in his pocket and a dream of pursuing higher education.
April 22, 2020Student Success
Business analysts collecting internet search data to track changes to Tampa Bayâs economy in light of COVID-19
Analysts at the ±«Óătv are closely monitoring the economic implications of COVID-19. The Center for Analytics and Creativity in the Muma College of Business is collaborating with the Tampa Bay Partnership to provide real-time data for its State of the Region: COVID-19 Community Report.
April 22, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
The ±«Óătvâs newly created COVID-19 Rapid Response Research Grants program has selected 14 projects to receive initial funding for research on potential treatments, technologies and social mitigation strategies in the wake of the global pandemic.
April 22, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
The ±«Óătv today announced a gift of $50,000 from longtime supporters Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton to provide emergency financial support to students on the ±«Óătv St. Petersburg campus facing hardships due to the coronavirus epidemic.
April 21, 2020COVID-19, University News
±«Óătv aims to identify where clusters of COVID-19 cases are occurring in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.
April 21, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation