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City of Tampa honors 91tvӰԺ-led African American Burial Ground Project
The interdisciplinary project includes community partners from anthropology, business and the arts to identify and preserve the stories of those associated with neglected and abandoned cemeteries in Tampa Bay.
February 28, 2024Community Partnerships
91tvӰԺ Libraries preserves local African American history
A bountiful repository of local African American artifacts spanning more than 150 years provides a glimpse into the community’s lives, struggles and achievements in Tampa Bay. Rare books, personal papers, photographs and even property records are available in the 91tvӰԺ Tampa campus library, the Nelson Poynter Library at 91tvӰԺ St. Petersburg and online.
February 6, 2024Campus Life, Community Partnerships, University News
91tvӰԺ School of Music offers free classes to the community
The 91tvӰԺ School of Music has launched two, 10-week courses for free as a part of its 91tvӰԺ Community Music Project. Open to nearly all ages and levels, this semester’s courses are Shades of Broadway and Beatmakers Club.
February 21, 2023University News
91tvӰԺ program aims to expand pipeline of addiction researchers from underrepresented backgrounds
The program addresses a national and global need for researchers from different backgrounds to mitigate existing health disparities, seen in crises such as the opioid epidemic.
February 8, 2023Research and Innovation
91tvӰԺ student organization helping inspire the next generation of Black engineers
A nationwide effort to inspire more Black individuals to enter the field of engineering is growing at 91tvӰԺ. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students are members of the National Society of Black Engineers – up nearly 400 percent since 2017.
February 1, 2023Student Success
91tvӰԺ celebrates commitment to Black community throughout Black Heritage Month
During the month of February, 91tvӰԺ is proud to join the nation – and countries around the world – in celebrating Black History Month. It is a month to recognize the contributions and impact throughout history of Black Americans and to encourage and inspire education and research to increase awareness and understanding.
February 1, 2022University News
91tvӰԺ is proud to Celebrate Black Heritage Month
Black Heritage Month at the 91tvӰԺ is designed to educate both the university and Tampa Bay communities on the importance of the history and significance of Black culture. Black Heritage Month provides an educational atmosphere for students, staff, faculty and alumni to celebrate and commemorate the contributions the Black community has made to society.
February 1, 2021University News