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In 1914, John Evans was lynched in St. Petersburg. Evans was accused of the murder of the real estate developer Ed Sherman and attacking Sherman’s wife. Evans was a laborer who was recently fired by Sherman. Though never identified and never given a trial, Evans was arrested and thrown in jail. On the night of November 12, a mob took him from the jail, and in front of 1,500 people from the local community, hanged him from a light post.
May 18, 2020University News
The ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Libraries announced today it received a $25,000 grant from Truist Financial Corp. to establish the ºÚÁÏÉçÇøLibraries COVID-19 Research and Information Fund.
May 18, 2020COVID-19, University News

ºÚÁÏÉçÇøengineers create ‘ear savers,’ providing relief to health professionals treating coronavirus patients
Medical professionals are required to wear face masks, often continuously during 14-hour shifts. The elastic bands can be painful, and cause sores and headaches. In order to improve their comfort, engineers at the ºÚÁÏÉçÇøCollege of Engineering have manufactured a special plastic strip that’s lined with hooks, making the straps adjustable.
May 18, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation, University News

Two USF-based centers team up to tackle K-12 cybersecurity education across Florida
Two state centers based at the ºÚÁÏÉçÇø have announced an ambitious partnership to help Florida public schools provide classes on cybersecurity skills to their K-12 students.
May 14, 2020University News

Esports growing in popularity, becomes official recreational program at USF
The ºÚÁÏÉçÇø has officially launched an electronic sports (esports) program, providing video gamers from all three ºÚÁÏÉçÇøcampuses the opportunity to connect with one another and compete in both intramural and intercollegiate tournaments in a digital space.
May 13, 2020University News

ºÚÁÏÉçÇøHeroes
ºÚÁÏÉçÇørecognizes faculty, staff and students for their contributions to the community in helping those impacted by COVID-19.
May 13, 2020COVID-19, University News

ºÚÁÏÉçÇø-Nielsen survey measures public opinion on COVID-19 response
The ºÚÁÏÉçÇø and Nielsen today announced the results of a statewide survey of Floridians to assess public opinion related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 13, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation

Tampa Bay area landmarks lit up in green and gold to honor ºÚÁÏÉçÇøgraduates
While the coronavirus epidemic may have halted the ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s traditional commencement ceremonies, supporters from throughout the Tampa Bay region found creative ways to honor the spring graduating class of 2020.
May 11, 2020COVID-19, University News

2020 ºÚÁÏÉçÇøVirtual Commencement Ceremonies
ºÚÁÏÉçÇøPresident Steven Currall presides over ceremonies for campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee that includes the conferring of nearly 7,500 degrees. The spring 2020 class features 43 students who hold a perfect 4.0 GPA, 272 student veterans and graduates from 50 states and more than 100 nations. Of the degrees to be awarded, approximately 6,617 are from ºÚÁÏÉçÇøin Tampa, 544 from ºÚÁÏÉçÇøSt. Petersburg and 280 from ºÚÁÏÉçÇøSarasota-Manatee.
May 9, 2020COVID-19, University News

ºÚÁÏÉçÇøresearchers find human-driven pollution alters the environment even underground
The Monte Conca cave system on the island of Sicily is a vast system of springs and pools, sitting below a nature preserve. It might be presumed to be one of the few places untouched by human-driven pollution.
May 7, 2020Research and Innovation

Muma College of Business to offer free certificate program in 'Post-Crisis Leadership'
The world of business is largely locked down right now to stem the spread of COVID-19. Small businesses along with larger corporations are eager to jump back into the game and get revenues moving again.
May 6, 2020COVID-19, University News
The Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections create new ways to explore the world around us without leaving home.
May 4, 2020Research and Innovation