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Individuals who wrote about their relationship troubles during the pandemic from the point of view of a neutral observer had less conflict and aggression with their partner, according to new research from ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s St. Petersburg campus.
August 5, 2021Research and Innovation
The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine has begun enrolling university students and other young adults, including those not planning to be vaccinated, for an expanded nationwide study evaluating coronavirus infection and transmission in people ages 18 through 29.
August 5, 2021Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s Emergency Management Program earns nationally recognized accreditation
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is being recognized for maintaining a high-quality emergency management program, earning accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. This places ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ as one of the top higher education institutions in the nation for emergency preparedness.
August 5, 2021University News

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ raises more than $100 million in private gifts for the third straight year
Even in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ community rallied together during fiscal year 2021 to support students, faculty and staff by raising in excess of $110 million.
August 3, 2021University News

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers release findings from statewide environmental opinion survey, topics include red tide and carbon taxes
Researchers with the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ have released the results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion and attitudes regarding conservation and environmental policy issues.
August 3, 2021Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Trustees selects Rhea Law as interim president
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Rhea Law to serve as the university’s interim president. Law will begin her term effective immediately with the appointment subject to confirmation by the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Governors at its next meeting on Aug. 31.
August 2, 2021University News

Hill named ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ vice president for University Communications and Marketing
University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ President Steve Currall today announced the appointment of Kim Hill as vice president for University Communications and Marketing and ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s chief marketing officer. Hill has served in the role on an interim basis since January 2021.
July 28, 2021University News

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ research team receives NSF grant to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity
A University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ research team was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and to teach people how to identify deceptive uses of these technologies online.
July 28, 2021Research and Innovation
The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s St. Petersburg campus, in conjunction with several community partners, has created a new position in an effort to further strengthen the connection between the city, businesses and the university.
July 27, 2021University News

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers release findings from statewide public opinion survey on COVID-19, Biden/DeSantis approval ratings and other policy issues
Researchers with the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ have released results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion on a variety of current policy issues. These results address COVID-19, presidential/gubernatorial job approval, infrastructure and education.
July 27, 2021COVID-19, Research and Innovation

Weatherford recommends Rhea Law for University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ interim president
University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford today announced his recommendation of Rhea Law to serve as ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ interim president. Law is a former BOT chair and ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ alumna.
July 26, 2021University News

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ epidemiologist: Vaccination rate must double to slow transmission of COVID-19
The slackening of vaccinations is leading to a large resurgence of COVID-19 infections in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬. New data shows that there’s been a 70 percent drop in the rate of people getting vaccinated in Hillsborough County since April.
July 23, 2021Research and Innovation