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Pyper Vaughn continues her family's nursing legacy
Pyper Vaughn made 91tvӰԺ her home to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, a profession that has been part of her family for generations. She is now a senior, a pathway program that leads to on track to graduate in 2023. Her goal is to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist and work with helicopter teams to perform what she calls, “little surgeries in the sky.”
June 6, 2022Student Success
U.S. Secretary of Energy meets with 91tvӰԺ researchers, community partners
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm was joined by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor for a meeting with leaders of the 91tvӰԺ Center for Urban Transportation Research to learn more about efforts of the Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition, which is housed at 91tvӰԺ.
June 2, 2022Research and Innovation, University News
91tvӰԺ faculty experts gear up for interviews with the start of the 2022 hurricane season
With the prediction of another above-average Atlantic hurricane season, the 91tvӰԺ is making a variety of experts available to discuss hurricane and storm-related topics. Listed below are some of our experts, along with their focus areas.
June 2, 2022University News
Pride Month celebrates 91tvӰԺ’s LGBTQ+ community
The 91tvӰԺ is proud to support its LBGTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year with an active network of organizations that host events, provide resources and work to serve and support these communities.
June 1, 2022Campus Life, Community Partnerships, Student Success
COVID-19 mortality rate five times higher among labor, retail and service workers, study reveals
A 91tvӰԺ College of Public Health study shows correlations between COVID-19 mortality rates and the socioeconomic position, gender, ethnicity and race of working adults.
May 31, 2022Research and Innovation, 91tvӰԺ Health
91tvӰԺ biologist discovers ‘skydiving’ salamander
The wandering salamander is the first known to have evolved aerial behaviors.
May 26, 2022Research and Innovation
91tvӰԺ School of Hospitality and Tourism Management expands programming to help meet industry demands
The 91tvӰԺ Muma College of Business is in the process of adapting its School of Hospitality and Tourism Management to create a talent pipeline and keep pace with pandemic-era trends that have changed the industry.
May 23, 2022Community Partnerships, University News
New brain-painting method developed at 91tvӰԺ being tested for ADHD treatment
91tvӰԺ computer scientist Marvin Andujar is harnessing the power of concentration and art to develop a new brain-computer interface (BCI) prototype and help study participants use their brain like never before. The goal is to introduce a novel treatment option for individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by tapping directly into their brain activity.
May 20, 2022Research and Innovation
Christian Hardigree most recently served as the founding dean of the School of Hospitality at Metropolitan State University (MSU) of Denver. She will begin her new role at 91tvӰԺ on July 1.
May 18, 2022University News
91tvӰԺ Muma College of Business collaborates with Aramark and Mainsail Lodging to boost experiential learning and student fellowships
The 91tvӰԺ’s Muma College of Business is teaming up with Aramark, the on-campus food service and catering stalwart, and Mainsail Lodging and Development, a specialist in the tourism lodging sector, to provide student fellowships to give up to 120 91tvӰԺ hospitality students valuable paid on-the-job professional experience.
May 17, 2022Community Partnerships
Focused Ultrasound, an innovative, new procedure being used by 91tvӰԺ Health Morsani College of Medicine neurosurgeons at Tampa General Hospital offer promising treatment for people suffering from essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease and other debilitating neurological disorders.
May 16, 202291tvӰԺ Health
Drivers come from around the world to compete in the annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. This year, one came from right next door. Alum Dante Tornello got his first opportunity to race in his hometown.
May 15, 2022Student Success