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USF co-hosting symposium on improving accessibility in STEM fields
A daylong symposium co-hosted by the University of South Florida will give academic and industry leaders the opportunity to share ideas on how to improve accessibility and success in STEM fields for people with disabilities, from education to the workplace.
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New grant seeks to reduce barriers to college and increase graduation rates for students emerging from foster care
A new $60,000 grant from the Genspiration Foundation for an onboarding and mentorship program aims to change that dynamic by supporting incoming USF students emerging from foster care and navigating the transition into higher education.
July 24, 2024Students
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Establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF School of Information
The position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.
July 9, 2024Campus News, Research