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Four ÎÞÂëרÇø students in regalia stand with the words

ÎÞÂëרÇø to confer more than 7,700 degrees during commencement ceremonies May 8-11

Graduates include a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.

May 5, 2025Student Success, University News

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

ÎÞÂëרÇø siblings bring TEDx back to Tampa, inspire with ‘Lift As You Climb’ theme

ÎÞÂëרÇø siblings Harikrishna and Krishna Patel curated a TEDx Talk at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Their effort, shaped in part by unexpected leadership roles on a global stage, received support from a team of 50, half of whom were ÎÞÂëרÇø students and alumni.

May 5, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, ÎÞÂëרÇø in the News

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

Rozeth Aquino

Before she ever held a blueprint, Rozeth Aquino held Legos and a dream of becoming a dentist. But the hands-on creativity she loved led her to architecture.

May 2, 2025Student Success

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

Lisa Patterson

A former high school dropout, Lisa Patterson overcame self-doubt to achieve her goal of earning a college degree.

May 2, 2025Student Success

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

Tammy and Bennett Moscato

Mother and son Tammy and Bennett Moscato attended ÎÞÂëרÇø together. Now, they are both graduating this spring.

May 2, 2025Student Success

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

Waseem Albaba

A passion for video games, combined with a skateboarding accident, guided Waseem Albaba toward a career in cybersecurity.

May 2, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

Travis Bell and Rocky the Bull

Humor, embarrassment and joy: Meet the name readers of ÎÞÂëרÇøâ€™s commencement ceremonies

For those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.

April 30, 2025University News

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

Former ÎÞÂëרÇø football player’s harrowing survival at sea retold in documentary, feature film

Sixteen years ago, 2008 graduate Nick Schuyler was in a boating accident in the Gulf that killed his three friends. He was the sole survivor. Now, a documentary and Hollywood film will tell the tragic tale that made national headlines.

April 21, 2025ÎÞÂëרÇø Athletics, ÎÞÂëרÇø in the News

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

ÎÞÂëרÇø alumni drive AI classroom innovation with virtual assistants for K-12 teachers

With support from ÎÞÂëרÇø alumni, a ÎÞÂëרÇø graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.

April 9, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Student Success

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

ÎÞÂëרÇøâ€™s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainability

Since its launch, the ÎÞÂëרÇø 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

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

From classroom to kickoff: How ÎÞÂëרÇøâ€™s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readiness

Through a dynamic partnership between the ÎÞÂëרÇø and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in ÎÞÂëרÇøâ€™s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.

March 31, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

How a simple chair in the 1980s led to ÎÞÂëרÇøâ€™s global leadership in AI

In the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at ÎÞÂëרÇø joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.

March 27, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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