Top Stories http://www.usfsp.org/inews/ News - Top Stories iNews Publisher, developed by Expinion.net - RSS en-us Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:11:39 GMT USFSP Offers New Fully Online Digital Journalism Graduate Degree http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=718 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Applications are now being accepted for classes beginning in August 2012. Student Boards Award $45,000 in Community Grants http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=716 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Students research community needs, create requests for proposals and review award applicants. USFSP Sophomores Attend Ethics Conference at West Point http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=715 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT Their trip was sponsored by the Bishop Center for Ethical Leadership. USF St. Petersburg Receives Accreditation Reaffirmation http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=714 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT USF St. Petersburg, independently accredited since 2006, successfully completed its first accreditation reaffirmation process. Gazelle Lab Demo Day Showcased Work of Start-Ups and Students http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=712 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The 14 entrepreneurs selected for the inaugural Gazelle Lab capped their mentor-driven program by presenting funding pitches to investors from around the country. Governor Appoints Knab to Statewide Commission http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=713 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Commission on Jobs for Floridians with Disabilities will identify barriers in state and local programs that hinder employment for persons with disabilities. African Journalists Visit USFSP and Participate in Public Events http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=711 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Seventeen journalists from Africa in the Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists will participate in several public events during their visit to USF St. Petersburg from Nov. 3 to 7. Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Human Genome Sequencing http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=707 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Lectures by nationally and internationally renowned speakers will explore the impact of DNA and the genomics revolution. USFSP Added as Site for LSAT, ACT and SAT Exams http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=706 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT USFSP is serving as a site for college and law school entrance exams for the first time, providing access for students looking to take these exams in St. Petersburg. Scourfield McLauchlan Plans 2012 Road to the White House Course http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=704 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan, associate professor of political science, traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas with her family this month to participate in the 20th anniversary celebration of President Bill Clinton's first presidential campaign. Fulbright Program Brings Moroccan Scholar to Teach and Learn at USFSP http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=703 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Raja Benchekroun honed her professional language teaching skills in her native Morocco, teaching English to local and European students and Arabic to American students that were studying in Morocco. Carvalho Knighton Honored by Valdosta State University http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=705 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Her efforts and achievements have earned her the inaugural Outstanding Alumna Award from the College of Arts and Sciences at VSU. Art and Science Converge with Dali Lecture Series http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=702 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT A series of lectures led by Deby Cassill, USFSP professor of biology, and Peter Tush, Curator of Education at the Dali Museum, merge concepts in art and science through discussions on selected pieces of Salvador Dali's work. USFSP Debuts at #36 on U.S. News and World Report Rankings http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=699 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Among public regional universities in the South, USF St. Petersburg ranks at #36. Crime Alert from USF St. Petersburg Police Department http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=698 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT September 18, 2011 Freedom Riders Documentary Wins Three Emmy Awards http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=689 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The documentary is based on Ray Arsenault's book, Freedom Riders: 1961 and the Struggle for Racial Justice. Free Screening of Education Documentary Waiting for Superman http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=694 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT The screening is Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. A panel discussion with local education professionals will follow the film. Judy Mitchell Appointed to USF St. Petersburg Campus Board http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=695 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT Judy Mitchell, the recently retired president of Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc., has been appointed to a four-year term. LeaderSpeak Lecture Series Kicks Off With U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=691 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Representative Kathy Castor will speak at the first LeaderSpeak lecture for the 2011-2012 academic year. President Genshaft Comments on USF System http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=690 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT USF President Judy Genshaft said she remains "fully committed to the success of Polytechnic and the entire USF System." Education Graduate Selected for Fulbright Teaching Program in Cyprus http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=687 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ali Billias will spend nine months teaching English and American studies in the Republic of Cyprus. Butler to Lead School Organization and Science Achievement Project http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=688 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a grant to the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) to study school structure and science success Alumni Donation Helps Next Generation of Florida Studies Students http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=686 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A graduate of the program gives back to help a younger generation of students pursue the Florida Studies degree. First-Year Students Join TRIO Summer Learning Community http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=685 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The program brings approximately 40 students together for a six-week session designed to prepare them for college. USF Board of Trustees Approves Biology Degree at USFSP http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=684 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT The biology degree will meet student need and contribute to the growing demand for STEMM graduates in Florida.