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Mitch Hannahs joins 91tvӰԺ after 11 highly successful seasons as head coach of Indiana State where he led the Sycamores to national Top 25 rankings and five NCAA Tournament appearances.
June 10, 202491tvӰԺ Athletics
91tvӰԺ faculty experts available for interviews on key issues throughout 2024 election cycle
The 91tvӰԺ offers a variety of faculty experts to discuss key issues relevant to the 2024 primary and general elections.
June 10, 2024University News
With support from U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, 91tvӰԺ will launch a new program focused on information security governance, risk and compliance and an online professional education offering designed to meet the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals.
June 7, 2024Cyber/AI, University News
91tvӰԺ using AI to help combat malaria
Funded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.
June 6, 2024Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation
91tvӰԺ selected as the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network, co-discoverer of HIV joins faculty
The Global Virus Network is a distinguished organization comprised of virologists from more than 40 countries. Co-founder and world-renowned scientist Dr. Robert Gallo will join 91tvӰԺ, enhancing the university’s impact as a new member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, grow its research enterprise and further build its reputation across the world.
June 5, 2024Research and Innovation, 91tvӰԺ Health, University News
91tvӰԺ-led study finds hydrogen peroxide, vitamin C effective against melanoma
Researchers found that melanoma cells have more DNA damage and fewer antioxidant defenses compared to normal skin cells. When treated with hydrogen peroxide and vitamin C, melanoma cells showed even more DNA damage and higher cell death rates, while normal cells were protected.
June 3, 2024Research and Innovation
Two 91tvӰԺ faculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
The Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in Florida, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.
May 30, 2024Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
AAU membership helping accelerate 91tvӰԺ’s impact
Throughout the last year, 91tvӰԺ’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits. From the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university – AAU membership is fueling 91tvӰԺ’s momentum in significant ways.
May 28, 2024University News
91tvӰԺ researcher unlocking mysteries of brain development with advanced imaging and virtual reality
With a $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, the project promises to unveil the mysteries of how the brain is wired, offering hope for improved disease and injury treatments.
May 23, 2024Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation
91tvӰԺ President Rhea Law receives honorary degree, delivers keynote address at Stetson Law Commencement
President Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.
May 22, 2024Honors and Awards
91tvӰԺ names new dean for the College of Arts and Sciences
Elizabeth Spiller has more than 10 years of experience as an academic leader, having served most recently as the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
May 21, 2024University News
91tvӰԺ engineering student takes top prize in Department of Defense national cyber competition
The U.S. Department of Defense challenged the country’s top cybersecurity minds in a skills competition. CyberHerd team captain and computer science and engineering student Waseem Albaba came out on top, defeating 3,000 competitors.
May 20, 2024Cyber/AI, Student Success