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Tampa Union Station surrounded by students scanning the building

Tampa Union Station gets $6 million restoration — and ÎÞÂëרÇø is driving it forward

The restoration of the historic Tampa Union Station is being shaped by ÎÞÂëרÇø from every angle — led by School of Architecture and Community Design alumnus architect Jerel McCants, who developed his love of preservation while a student at the university, and guided by 3D scans produced by ÎÞÂëרÇøâ€™s Access 3D Lab.

June 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

Children of fallen heroes prepare for college at ÎÞÂëרÇø, supported by Special Operations Warrior Foundation

The ÎÞÂëרÇø is hosting nearly 30 high school students who’ve lost a military parent in the line of duty to explore the college application process — all while forming bonds with peers who have experienced similar loss.

June 24, 2025Community Partnerships

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

How ÎÞÂëרÇø helped kickstart skateboarding in Tampa Bay

ÎÞÂëרÇøâ€™s impact on Tampa Bay skateboarding is undeniable. Students embedded skateboarding into the area’s cultural DNA, designed the region’s first nationally known skatepark and helped the public recognize the sport’s historical value.

June 18, 2025Campus Life

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

ÎÞÂëרÇø student rocket team soars in national NASA competition

The ÎÞÂëרÇø's Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry team completed a NASA Student Launch Competition and brought home an award for successfully designing and then sending a model rocket over 4,000 feet while transmitting data.

June 10, 2025Student Success

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

From orange groves to alma mater: ÎÞÂëרÇø and Temple Terrace's shared history

Temple Terrace turned 100 years old on May 28. As ÎÞÂëרÇø approaches its 70th anniversary, the two neighbors are more connected than ever, with shared projects, planning efforts and a vision for what the future holds.

May 28, 2025Community Partnerships

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

Spies, robots and dorm life: ÎÞÂëרÇø set to welcome record number of summer campers

ÎÞÂëרÇøâ€™s record-breaking lineup of 56 week-long educational summer camps provides hands-on experiences in robotics, culinary arts, archaeology, LEGO engineering, Esports, filmmaking, hospitality and emergency response.

May 19, 2025Community Partnerships

ÎÞÂëרÇø: A Preeminent Research University

Behind the horns: Meet the ÎÞÂëרÇø students who were Rocky D. Bull

For years, they hid in plain sight, lifting spirits and energizing crowds as the university’s beloved mascot, Rocky D. Bull. Now that they’ve graduated, three Rockys are allowed to take off the mask and share what it’s really like to be the face of ÎÞÂëרÇø.

May 12, 2025Student Success, ÎÞÂëרÇø Athletics

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ÎÞÂëרÇø confers more than 7,700 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies

Graduates included 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 12, 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

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