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Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app’s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainability
Since its launch, the Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.
April 3, 2025Campus Life, Student Success
Eleven Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
This is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.
March 27, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents
Based on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.
March 11, 2025Research and Innovation
John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app
John Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. 
March 7, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation
Members of theÌýBulls Racing teamÌýdesign and manufacture a race car from scratch each year. Consisting of students primarily from Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app’s College of Engineering, the group allows students to apply what they’ve learned in class to the street.
February 25, 2025Campus Life
From classroom to discovery:ÌýÔƶ¥¶Ä³¡app students make waves with transformative research
Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.
February 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success
Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water
The Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.
January 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
The Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a $3.6 million grant-funded project from theÌýU.S. Department of TransportationÌýto reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
January 8, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencement
Nearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app alumni.
December 16, 2024Student Success, University News
Top stories of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app’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
Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app names new dean for the College of Engineering
Levi Thompson has been named as the new dean of theÌýCollege of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan.Ìý
December 16, 2024University News
Two Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app faculty members named NAI fellows
The Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.
December 11, 2024Honors and Awards