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ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ: 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

Drawing of a soldier showing how the face is impacted by exposure to repeated blast

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ strengthens research into potential military brain injury with new federal funding

Results from a key study led by the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.

April 16, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Student crosses stage at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ commencement

U.S. News & World Report ranks ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ a national leader for dozens of graduate programs

The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.

April 8, 2025Student Success, University News

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ: A Preeminent Research University

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ’s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainability

Since its launch, the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.

April 3, 2025Campus Life, Student Success

Grid of headshots of 11 ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ faculty members who were named AAAS Fellows

Eleven ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science

This is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.

March 27, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

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ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents

Based on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.

March 11, 2025Research and Innovation

John Licato in his lab

John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ

John Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. 

March 7, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

Members of theÌýBulls Racing teamÌýdesign and manufacture a race car from scratch each year. Consisting of students primarily from ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ’s College of Engineering, the group allows students to apply what they’ve learned in class to the street.

February 25, 2025Campus Life

Students standing with their poster boards

From classroom to discovery:ÌýËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ students make waves with transformative research

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.

February 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water

The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ 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 Partnerships, Research and Innovation

The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a $3.6 million grant-funded project from theÌýU.S. Department of TransportationÌýto reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

January 8, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ: A Preeminent Research University

ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencement

Nearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ alumni.

December 16, 2024Student Success, University News

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