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Campus Insider | June 2024
Campus Insider is a monthly publication from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, featuring exciting university news, research and stories of impact.
June 5, 2024Campus News, Events, Research, Students
School of Social Work completes first phase of innovative virtual simulation pilot project
The simulations provide students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge and master essential competencies necessary for practice.
June 3, 2024Research
USF Muma College of Business to roll out enhanced AI-focused business curriculum this fall
The goal is to ensure that every business student understands AI tools and how to use them, whether as an internal AI user or an expert in the field, as AI continues to expand its footprint into the business industry and job market.
May 31, 2024Students
TIP Lab project featured on the "One in Ten" podcast
The episode, titled "Boys: The Invisible Victims of Child Sex Trafficking," addresses what places boys at risk for sex trafficking and how to help them. Sandra Stone, professor and assistant dean for graduate studies for USF Sarasota-Manatee, was one of the participants.
May 30, 2024Research
Two USF 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, 2024Research
Sarasota-Manatee Regional Chancellor Karen Holbrook reflects on USF’s first year in the AAU
“We are in incredible company, and USF joining the AAU made our university even more impressive. USF belongs in the AAU. We have arrived, and AAU membership, along with the great research and student success we will continue to achieve at Sarasota-Manatee and other campuses, will give us the boost to rise to the next level and beyond," said USF Sarasota-Manatee Regional Chancellor Karen Holbrook.
May 30, 2024Campus News, Research
AAU membership helping accelerate USF’s impact
Throughout the last year, USF’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 USF’s momentum in significant ways.
May 28, 2024Campus News, Research, Students
USF Sarasota-Manatee's Bloomberg Lab is getting an upgrade. A second lab is opening on Tampa campus
USF Sarasota-Manatee's pioneering Bloomberg Lab, which has given finance students an invaluable edge as they enter the workforce, is getting a makeover this summer, complete with 12 new Bloomberg Terminals, a new scrolling stock ticker and other enhancements. The Tampa campus also is getting a lab.
May 23, 2024Campus News, Students
Atala butterflies are back at USF Sarasota-Manatee to witness final stages of construction of namesake residence hall
Atalas, the rare tropical butterflies after which USF Sarasota-Manatee's new residence hall is named, are back on campus, just in time to witness the final stages of construction before the building opens in August.
May 22, 2024Campus News, Students
USF 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, 2024Campus News
USF 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, 2024Campus News
Hello, Snowbird! USF St. Petersburg welcomes new comfort dog
Meet Snowbird, a Goldador (a mix between a Golden Retriever and a Labrador Retriever), who is the campus’ first-ever comfort dog. Along with his handler, Ofc. Mark Lickenfelt, Snowbird’s job will be to deliver goodwill and quiet compassion to students, faculty and staff.
May 21, 2024Campus News