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New & Next at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Graphicstudio, stewarding future generations of artists and students
This spring, Sarah Howard will become the sixth Director of Graphicstudio, a university-based print atelier, with Kristin Soderqvist and Tom Pruitt as newly appointed Associate Directors. Together, this dedicated leadership team will usher in a new future for the studio, one that is attentive and supremely engaged with the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ (ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬) community and primed to introduce new artists to our students and the art world.
April 2, 2026Community Outreach, Graphicstudio, Research, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ & Alumni
It wasn’t April Fools—just mischief that shaped ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s early campus trees
The landscaping around the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Fine Arts Building is neat and organized – trees planted in straight rows along the sidewalks in a grid formation. But outside the adjacent Contemporary Art Museum, a small cluster of trees breaks formation – zigzagging unexpectedly away from the sidewalk. Hard to spot at first, but once noticed, impossible to ignore.
March 30, 2026Art & Art History, Graphicstudio, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ & Alumni, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ CAM
SPOTLIGHT! Festival: A Day of Celebration
The energy set the tone at the second annual ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Design, Art & Performance SPOTLIGHT! daylong festival of the arts! Nearly 1,500 attendees gathered on an overcast day to celebrate the 130+ students who showcased their creative talents.
March 12, 2026Architecture, Art & Art History, Community Outreach, Graphicstudio, Music, Theatre & Dance, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ CAM
Acting comes to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ St. Petersburg
The first acting class at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ St. Petersburg explores the basic elements of theater, with students developing greater confidence, command of their voice and essential public speaking experience.
March 11, 2026Community Outreach, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ & Alumni, Theatre & Dance
Honoring Tradition through a World-Class Wind Ensemble Conference Experience
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Design, Art & Performance School of Music will host the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) regional conference, February 19-21. Expanding on its 2018 role as host institution, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ again brings together national leadership for a multi-day exchange of ideas, repertoire, and performances.
February 16, 2026Music, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ & Alumni
Cupid sometimes wears green: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ love stories for Valentine’s Day
As the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ marks its 70th anniversary, much of the reflection will focus on how its campuses have evolved and how the institution has shaped the region, state and nation through medicine, engineering, artificial intelligence and more. Every college has played a role in that impact. But ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s influence extends beyond classrooms and laboratories. It has also shaped lives in a far more personal way. Across generations, Bulls have met, fallen in love, married and built lives together. After all, you might say you can’t spell Cupid’s bullseye without the Bull.
February 9, 2026Graphicstudio, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ CAM
From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s 70-year role in Ybor City
In the 1960s through early ’70s, there was a saying about Ybor City’s main thoroughfare: "You could take a nap in the middle of Seventh Avenue and not worry about traffic," said Paul Wilborn, a 1975 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ graduate. "It was empty." The situation was so dire that in 1970, Tampa officials proposed turning the district into a bullfighting arena. Ybor was ultimately saved by bulls, but a different kind: the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Bulls.
February 3, 2026Art & Art History, Graphicstudio
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ earns national recognition for community engagement
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
January 28, 2026Community Outreach, Music
Music, Memory, and Service: Supporting Veterans Through Research
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ School of Music, NEA Research Labs’ Cognition and Coordination in Music Across the Lifespan has received a grant from the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation to support research exploring how music can contribute to cognitive health and well-being among veterans.
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Artists Selected for The Ringling’s Nuestro Vaivén (Our Sway)
Seven ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Design, Art & Performance Art & Art History artists were selected for Nuestro Vaivén, an exhibition at The Ringling (now through March 22, 2026). This experience proudly showcases 22 artists who represent both the Americas and ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, exploring various themes: expressions of beauty across visual traditions, health interpreted through stories of resilience, and cultural identity revealed in personal and collective narratives.
January 12, 2026Art & Art History, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ & Alumni
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s next president
The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System, today unanimously confirmed Moez Limayem (pronounced Mow-ezz Lee-may-yem) as the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s ninth president.
December 12, 2025Announcements
In Memory of Professor Josué Robles Caraballo
Josué Robles, a 2007 Master of Architecture graduate who served the School of Architecture & Community Design in multiple faculty roles since 2012, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 47.
December 4, 2025Architecture