Top Stories http://www.usfsp.org/inews/ News - Top Stories iNews Publisher, developed by Expinion.net - RSS en-us Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:45:51 GMT Stavros Family Contributes to Planned College of Business Building http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=625 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Gus A. Stavros and his wife, Frances Stavros, grew their generous and longstanding commitment to USF St. Petersburg. Walters Creates Center for Scientists and the Mass Media http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=621 Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT The center will provide assistance to scientists looking for effective ways to communicate their research with journalists and the public. Three Recent Graduates Begin PhD Programs in the Fall http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=622 Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT Three members of USF St. Petersburg’s class of 2010 will start PhD programs in the fall; Ben Hardisty heads to the University of Utah, Peyton Jones will stay in the southeast and study at Tulane University and Alanna Lecher will go to the Universit ... College of Education Earns National Accreditation http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=620 Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT To be accredited, colleges of education undergo rigorous review and meet national standards set by the education profession at large. Project 10 Hosts Pilot Transition Program at USFSP http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=615 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT STING RAY broadens post-secondary access for students with cognitive disabilities to develop professional and social skills. McKenna Elected Chair of College of Business Advisory Board http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=614 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT He has been on the COB Advisory Board for three years and became its chair this year. He is currently president of McKenna Group International, Inc. a company providing career transition coaching and counseling to Global 100 senior executives and man ... Environmental Science Student Earns National Hollings Scholarship http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=611 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Junior Kira Barrera's scholarship will help her fulfill her dream of becoming an environmental public servant. Accounting Students Help Community with Free Tax Service http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=606 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Twenty-nine students from the College of Business are volunteering this tax season to help low- and moderate-income families. National Association Accredits Tutoring Program http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=604 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The College Reading and Learning Association accredited USFSP's Academic Success Center for its tutoring program. Memorial Service for Professor David R. Carr http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=603 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The memorial service for David R. Carr will take place Friday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. in the Poynter Library. Science & Technology Building Earns LEED Certification http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=599 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Green Building Council confirmed the building earned enough credits for Gold certification. Three Jan. Events Focus on Civil Rights from Darfur to St. Pete http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=597 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT USF St. Petersburg will host three lectures this month exploring civil and human rights issues from around the world. Freedom Riders Latest Stop: Sundance Film Festival http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=596 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT A documentary based on Raymond Arsenault's book competes at Sundance's U.S. Documentary Competition. Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Spring 2010 Hours http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=595 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Library Hours Progress Energy Foundation Gift Funds Math Education Project http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=594 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT A gift of $50,000 from the Progress Energy Foundation will provide tuition assistance for middle schools teachers interested in a new five-course sequence leading to a certificate in Digital Mathematics. Art Instructor Nominated for International Award http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=593 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Erika Greenberg-Schneider, adjunct instructor in studio art at USFSP, has been nominated by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in Miami to receive the honor of Chevalier des Arts et Lettres, or Knight of the Arts and Letters. Otsuki Leads Research Published in Journal of Pediatric Psychology http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=592 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Maternal depression can worsen asthma symptoms in children with this condition, according to research led by Assistant Professor of Psychology Michiko Otsuki and published in a recent issue of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology. MBA Class Meets with Raymond James President http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=591 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Paul C. Reilly, president and future CEO of Raymond James Financial, discussed globalization and leadership. Philanthropy Board Awards Grant to Boys & Girls Clubs http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=590 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT he first student philanthropy board at USFSP, funded by a grant for leadership and community service initiatives, awarded $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast. Archaeology Class Excavates Weedon Island Preserve http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=589 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Students dug their way into the history of the preserve, a bay front nature park in northeast St. Petersburg. Margaret Sullivan Appointed Regional Chancellor of USFSP http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=588 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sullivan is a nationally known expert on the accreditation and strategy of higher educational institutions. Ethics Team Earns Spot at National Competition http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=586 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The USFSP Ethics Bowl team competed among 20 schools at the 6th Annual Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl, hosted at USFSP Nov. 14, and will be one of six from the region to travel to the national competition in 2010. MBA Student Helps Guatemalan Coffee Cooperative http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=585 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Amber De Lucenay is using her skills and experience to improve business operations at Finca Santa Anita in Guatemala. In Remembrance of History Professor David Carr http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=587 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Obituary by colleague Gary Mormino. Grad Students Complete Field Work at Crescent Lake http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=584 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT In a pilot partnership to offer nearby field work for environmental science and policy students, the 12 graduate students in Deby Cassill's Environmental Science class are digging, measuring and surveying their way in and around St. Petersburg's Cr ...