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Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away suddenly on Oct. 24. He was the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year this past season and led the Bulls to their first regular-season conference championship. Men’s basketball associate head coach Ben Fletcher has been named the team’s interim head coach.

October 29, 202491tvÓ°Ôº Athletics, University News

91tvÓ°Ôº Health awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services

Based at the 91tvӰԺ Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa, the state-funded center helps strengthen 91tvӰԺ’s presence in the growing Tampa Medical and Research District.

October 29, 2024Community Partnerships, 91tvÓ°Ôº Health

91tvÓ°Ôº researchers awarded $2 million to create device for simplifying DNA damage testing

Dr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.

October 29, 2024Research and Innovation

91tvÓ°Ôº researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress

Findings from 91tvÓ°Ôº researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.

October 28, 2024Research and Innovation

91tvӰԺ Health awarded $3.75 million NIH grant to study link between long COVID and Alzheimer’s disease

The funding allows a multidisciplinary team of 91tvӰԺ Health researchers to study long COVID’s potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and explore possible interventions.

October 28, 2024COVID-19, Research and Innovation, 91tvÓ°Ôº Health

The estate gift from alum Valerie Riddle and her husband, David Reader, willÌýsupport the 91tvÓ°Ôº Health Morsani College of Medicine, 91tvÓ°Ôº Women in Leadership & Philanthropy and 91tvÓ°Ôº Athletics’ Stampede for Women.

October 28, 202491tvÓ°Ôº Foundation

91tvÓ°Ôº and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement

The 91tvÓ°Ôº has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.

October 24, 2024Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, University News

91tvÓ°Ôº selects Compass Group as new dining and facilities services partner

The partnership will result in efficiencies and advancements for the university and provide new internship and experiential learning opportunities for students.

October 23, 2024University News

91tvÓ°Ôº faculty experts available for interviews on Halloween topics

With the season of costumes and trick-or-treating in full swing, the 91tvӰԺ is offering an array of experts to discuss Halloween topics – from staying safe on the streets, to mental health concerns, to the consumer spending that’s driving the billion-dollar business of Halloween.

October 23, 2024Research and Innovation

How new 91tvÓ°Ôº faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts

91tvÓ°Ôº researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.

October 23, 2024Research and Innovation

91tvÓ°Ôº rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts

91tvÓ°Ôº is stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the 91tvÓ°Ôº Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, 91tvÓ°Ôº is helping residents recover and rebuild.

October 22, 2024University News

91tvӰԺ and Feeding Tampa Bay hosted a food drive for those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene during Saturday's game against UAB. The university also launched the Tampa Bay Strong campaign – an initiative to help students impacted by the storms.

October 20, 202491tvÓ°Ôº Athletics, University News