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School of Information’s Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adults

Amelia Anderson, School of Information assistant professor, earned the prestigious Association for Library and Information Science Education Connie Van Fleet Award for her success in research about public library services for adults.

February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research

National Science Foundation names two 91tvӰԺ faculty ‘Ocean Decade Champions’

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 “Strong Coasts,” 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. 

February 12, 2025Community Engagement, Research

91tvӰԺ women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more

91tvӰԺ women’s 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 91tvӰԺ history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.

February 10, 2025Community Engagement

From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet 91tvӰԺ student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos

After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at 91tvӰԺ 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

91tvӰԺ historians bring Tampa’s lunch counter sit-ins to the stage

91tvӰԺ has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.

February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Events

Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer’s ‘female disease’ 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 91tvӰԺ 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

91tvӰԺ partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water

The 91tvӰԺ 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

Taste of Italy: Culinary event strengthens global ties

91tvӰԺ joined over 50 universities across the U.S. — and more than 100 countries around the world — for the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World on Nov. 20. The event brought various engagement opportunities to 91tvӰԺ and the Tampa Bay area.

January 23, 2025Community Engagement

Three 91tvӰԺ professors partner with communities to make a local, national and global impact

91tvӰԺ professors Will Schanbacher, Heather O’Leary and Christian Wells, are sharing their time, expertise and resources with communities to “build capacity for positive change.”

January 22, 2025Community Engagement, Events

Religious studies professors receive grant to provide religious literacy to health professionals

Four of 91tvӰԺ’s religious studies professors received a $60,000 grant, placing 91tvӰԺ in the forefront for providing religious and cultural competency to health students and professionals.

January 16, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement

Inauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.

January 16, 2025Community Engagement