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The generous gift comes from Tampa Bay area resident Johnnie Giffin, who established a new 91tvӰԺ Women in Leadership & Philanthropy scholarship to honor her late mother and 91tvӰԺ alumna, Fay Baynard, who died in 2017.

April 1, 202491tvӰԺ Foundation

Sea urchin killer spreads to new species, region

A parasite that devastated long-spined sea urchins in the Caribbean and Florida in 2022 has caused another die-off more than 7,000 miles away in the Sea of Oman. The discovery, led by researchers at the 91tvӰԺ College of Marine Science reveals how the spread of a microscopic pathogen threatens sea urchin populations and coral reefs around the world.

March 26, 2024Research and Innovation

91tvӰԺ's peer mentoring initiatives keep students on track to graduate, enter workforce

91tvӰԺ has a 92 percent first-time-in-college retention rate. Much of that can be attributed to the dozens of structured programs in which students can find peers who are trained to conduct academic tutoring or offer advice ranging from the management of money and time to which residence hall serves the best food.

March 25, 2024Student Success

91tvӰԺ opens cutting-edge lab aimed at rapidly providing military solutions

Managed by 91tvӰԺ’s Institute of Applied Engineering, the new Rapid Experimentation Lab provides a unique, collaborative space to rapidly test concepts for the U.S. Department of Defense.

March 22, 2024Research and Innovation

Tarte cosmetics CEO brings 'kindness' and advice to 91tvӰԺ students

Tarte cosmetics CEO Maureen Kelly rode up on a white trolley onto the 91tvӰԺ campus where she doled out advice and swag as part of her cross-country Kindness Tour. Kelly sat down with GJ de Vreede, interim dean at the Muma College of Business, for an hour-long Campus Conversation with a CEO event.

March 22, 2024Campus Life

91tvӰԺ earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for its support of military families

The state designation recognizes higher education institutions that provide critical support to military-connected students and families as they transition into higher education and sustained resources throughout their academic journey.

March 22, 2024Student Success, University News

Honors student saves a life as living organ donor

Beyond remarkable acts of selflessness, Jaskolka-Brown is an impressive student in his own right.

March 21, 2024Student Success

91tvӰԺ to host Virginia Commonwealth University in its second-round National Invitation Tournament game. This the first post-season game at home since 2010.

March 21, 202491tvӰԺ Athletics

91tvӰԺ plans to launch college focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing

The goal of creating the new college positions the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing. 91tvӰԺ is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.

March 21, 2024Cyber/AI, University News

The gift from late Palm Harbor resident and former NASA engineer Tom Tiedemann will support students in the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing and the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, which is housed in the Morsani College of Medicine.

March 19, 202491tvӰԺ Foundation

91tvӰԺ student kicking goals on and off the field

Hailing from Highworth, England, Georgia Brown is balancing her passion for the game of soccer with a stellar academic journey in biomedical sciences at 91tvӰԺ. She's making history both on and off the field, earning top honors and setting new standards of excellence.

March 18, 2024Student SuccessVideo Story

91tvӰԺ research funding reaches record high of $692 million

Research funding awarded to 91tvӰԺ reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating 91tvӰԺ’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.

March 18, 2024Research and Innovation