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Tony Lattanze works on the JCREW with a service member

°®¶¹´«Ã½ invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devices

What started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at °®¶¹´«Ã½ is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.

September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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Top stories of °®¶¹´«Ã½'s summer semester

°®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s campuses remained vibrant throughout the summer – breaking multiple records. From lifesaving research, to philanthropic giving and thousands of K-12 students connecting at summer camp, the °®¶¹´«Ã½ community embodies what it means to be bold. Read more about some of the summer semester's biggest moments.

August 11, 2025University News

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°®¶¹´«Ã½ military veteran improves mobility, comfort with medical device invented by °®¶¹´«Ã½ engineering students

A group of °®¶¹´«Ã½ engineering students turned their class project into something truly life-changing: a custom-designed mobility device for a Marine Corps veteran with a spinal cord injury. Their innovative solution not only transformed her quality of life – it shows how hands-on learning and compassion can shape the future of health care.

July 21, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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°®¶¹´«Ã½ to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl Rouson

The Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at °®¶¹´«Ã½ will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.

June 25, 2025University News

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°®¶¹´«Ã½ wins prestigious gold Telly Award for Be Bold campaign

The 30-second commercial – part of the university’s brand campaign that aired on television, streaming and digital platforms – showcases °®¶¹´«Ã½ students and faculty who represent the heart of °®¶¹´«Ã½.

June 6, 2025University News

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How °®¶¹´«Ã½ hurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa Bay

As hurricane season approaches, researchers at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

May 19, 2025Research and Innovation

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Top stories of °®¶¹´«Ã½'s spring semester

As °®¶¹´«Ã½ shifts into summer, thousands of new graduates are entering the workforce prepared to meet industry demand and elevate the talent pipeline across Tampa Bay, the state and nation. Their final semester at °®¶¹´«Ã½ was packed with milestone moments: a record-setting donation, multiple national championships and top-tier rankings that affirm the value of a °®¶¹´«Ã½ degree.

May 12, 2025University News

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°®¶¹´«Ã½ strengthens research into potential military brain injury with new federal funding

Results from a key study led by the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.

April 16, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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°®¶¹´«Ã½ gain important experience, advocate for °®¶¹´«Ã½ during Day at the Capitol

With less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 °®¶¹´«Ã½ students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.

April 15, 2025University News

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°®¶¹´«Ã½ intramural teams take the field at new complex

The University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ has officially opened the Research Park Field Complex. Located on the southwest portion of the Tampa campus along Fowler Avenue, the complex includes four multipurpose fields and a walking trail.

February 24, 2025Campus Life

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°®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovation

From improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, °®¶¹´«Ã½ is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.

January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health, University News

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Top stories of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.

December 16, 2024University News

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