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四虎影视: A Preeminent Research University

Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline uses anthropology to 鈥榮ee the big picture鈥 in health career

Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline credits his time as a student in the Department of Anthropology for developing his ability to 鈥榮ee the big picture鈥 in his current health career.

August 27, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement

Three doctoral students presenting in front of their research posters.

English doctoral students travel to Spain to lead panel discussion on Hemingway

Three doctoral students in the Department of English presented their research at the 2024 Hemingway Society Conference in San Sebastian and Bilbao, Spain in July.

August 27, 2024Community Engagement, Research

Professor Wayne Garcia recording an episode of By Conduct and Example. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

New podcast 鈥淏y Conduct and Example鈥 aims to decode what it means to be engaged in democracy

The Center for Sustainable Democracy recently launched the podcast 鈥淏y Conduct and Example鈥 to showcase its work, as well as highlight alumni, current faculty, students, and people affiliated with local, national, and international communities engaged in democracy-focused work.

August 27, 2024Community Engagement

The Preventing Alzheimer鈥檚 with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

August 21, 2024Research

new faculty sit at long tables during faculty orientation session

四虎影视 welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty

四虎影视 is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members鈥攁 29% increase from last year鈥攚ho join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by 四虎影视鈥檚 membership in the AAU.

August 14, 2024Research

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Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year

As the 四虎影视 embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on 四虎影视's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what鈥檚 new this year.

August 13, 2024Community Engagement

四虎影视 students and IDEx team members were invited to the U.S. Embassy in Malta for a private reception. Deputy Chief of Mission Ken Toko and his staff gave the team a tour of the compound and explained the work that the ambassador's office does in Malta.

四虎影视 summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects

Faculty at the 四虎影视 traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.

August 1, 2024Community Engagement, Research

Taylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to 四虎影视 St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.

July 31, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni

The student cohort of the 四虎影视 Nice - French Language and Culture program in Nice, France. (Photo courtesy of Lauryn Tanner)

四虎影视鈥檚 study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and culture

Undergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with 四虎影视's study abroad program in Nice, France.

July 30, 2024Community Engagement

四虎影视: A Preeminent Research University

Dr. Marcus Cooke receives the Interdisciplinary Research Award to fund new state-of-the-art equipment for 四虎影视

Dr. Marcus Cooke received funding through 四虎影视鈥檚 Research and Development Institute for a state-of-the-art mass spectrometer to advance his research on the impact of major diseases.

July 30, 2024Accomplishments, Research

四虎影视 students demonstrating the solar cell enhancements with BIUST students. (Photo courtesy of Madison Orr)

Physics research team makes new progress on renewable energy project in Botswana

四虎影视 students interested in sustainable energy participated in an NSF-funded project in Botswana to implement a new concept to bring a new portable, renewable energy source to rural Africa.

July 30, 2024Featured, Research

Founders of Psilera, Jackie von Salm (left) and Chris Witowski (right). (Photo courtesy of Chris Witowski)

Two 四虎影视 alumni aim to transform mental health treatment with non-hallucinogenic psychedelics

Co-founders of Psilera Chris Witowski and Jackie von Salm 鈥 chemistry alumni 鈥 are using psychedelics to develop non-hallucinogenic drugs for mental health disorders, including frontotemporal dementia.

July 30, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement, Research

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