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sports2 years ago•2 min saved

USF's On-Campus Stadium Plan Approved with Historic $25M Gift

The Florida Board of Governors has approved the financing plan for the University of South Florida's new on-campus stadium, which is set to open in fall 2026. The 35,000-seat stadium will host USF football and women's lacrosse, as well as concerts and other events, and is expected to enhance campus culture, serve as a recruiting tool, and raise the university's profile. The estimated cost of the stadium is $340 million, with funding coming from various sources including operating revenues, capital gifts, and proceeds from a 2017 FCC auction. The approval follows a $25 million gift from Tampa General Hospital for the university's athletics district.

via University of South Florida|

#florida-board-of-governors #funding-plan #on-campus-stadium

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Elite University Groups Expand with New Additions

The University of South Florida has been invited to join the Association of American Universities, a group of top-tier research schools, becoming the second public school in Florida to be invited. Invitations are extended based on factors such as graduation rates, research activity, faculty excellence, and the number of low-income students receiving federal Pell grants. Joining the association will allow USF to grow its research profile, putting researchers in a more competitive position to gain funding and help the school in recruiting additional world-class faculty and students to the Tampa Bay region.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#association-of-american-universities #education #faculty

science2 years ago•1 min saved

Lightning strike leads to groundbreaking discovery of new phosphorus material.

A professor at the University of South Florida has discovered a new phosphorus material that has never been seen before on Earth. The material was found in a dirt sample that was struck by lightning in New Port Richey. The discovery was made after the professor analyzed a fulgurite, which is formed when lightning strikes the ground. While the material is unlikely to be used for fertilizer, further investigation will be conducted to see if it can be officially declared a mineral. The discovery highlights the importance of understanding the energy of lightning and the potential danger it poses.

via WFLA|

#fulgurites #geosciences #lightning

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Record-breaking Seaweed Bloom Predicts Major Beaching Events.

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, a 5,000-mile-long belt of seaweed, is thriving and is estimated to be around 13 million tons, setting a record abundance for this time of year, according to a report by the University of South Florida. The bloom is expected to reach its largest size in June or July, and major beaching events are inevitable around the Caribbean, along the ocean side of Florida Keys, and the east coast of Florida. The seaweed smell like rotten eggs and can cause breathing issues for people with sensitivities and asthma.

via The Hill|

#beaches #caribbean #environment