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New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap

New research from the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé identified a growing interest among higher education institutions to incorporate work-based learning in cybersecurity programs to help close the gap between academic preparation and the needs of employers.

March 25, 2026Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Student Success

Rising nuclear risks: ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé conference brings top national security leaders to Tampa

Hosted by the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Global and National Security Institute, the Tampa Summit will explore the future of nuclear deterrence, escalation risks and emerging defense technologies, such as the proposed Golden Dome missile shield.

March 19, 2026Community Partnerships

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé to host stopover for the iconic Ocean Race

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé will host The Ocean Race 2027 for the first Gulf Coast stopover, bringing elite offshore sailing teams and their high‑tech vessels to the St. Petersburg campus for a 12‑day community event focused on ocean science, technology, and exploration. The partnership highlights ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s leadership in marine research while promoting ocean literacy and conservation as the teams prepare for their transatlantic leg to Portugal.

March 18, 2026Community Partnerships

ConnectSecure invests in ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s cybersecurity apprenticeship program

ConnectSecure has donated $100,000 to expand ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s Cyber Florida SOCAP program, increasing opportunities for students to gain hands-on cybersecurity experience inside the university’s Security Operations Center. The gift, announced at the CyberBay 2026 Summit, underscores ConnectSecure’s commitment to developing workforce-ready talent and strengthening partnerships between industry, education and government.

March 13, 2026Community Partnerships

Thousands of community members set to attend ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s free, on-campus festival on March 7

Third annual Bulls Family Fest will feature more than 100 exhibitors and vendors, along with interactive activities, games and a live bull.

March 5, 2026Community Partnerships

Tampa Bay Partnership, ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Muma College of Business researchers unveil Tampa Bay region economic competitiveness data

State of the Region reports show continuing growth in education and innovation, detail the impacts of housing affordability issue.

February 17, 2026Community Partnerships

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé to host Scripps Spelling Bee

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé hosts the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay students competing for a trip to nationals. Meet the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé professor helping keep the focus on the kids and their love of language.

February 11, 2026Community Partnerships

From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s 70-year role in Ybor City

As ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university’s artists helped spark the district’s revival. Beginning in the 1970s, ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé creatives transformed a near‑abandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district—a legacy the university continues to carry forward today.

February 3, 202670th Anniversary, Community Partnerships

In collaboration with the ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Brewing Arts program, Mastry’s Brewing has launched the St. Pete Pilsner. Brewed by ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé alumni, the can features a student-designed label that highlights aspects of ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé, St. Petersburg and the art of beer brewing.

January 23, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé earns national recognition for community engagement

The 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement recognizes ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé’s deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health.

January 12, 2026Community Partnerships

ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé College of Education students giving area seniors a step up in physical fitness

A free, student-led fitness program is changing what’s possible for older adults – boosting strength, confidence and even recovery after major health events.

January 8, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success

Thousands pack Yuengling as ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé women’s basketball hosts annual Education Day

More than 9,000 elementary and middle school students from across Tampa Bay filled the stands at Yuengling Center as they witnessed ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé women's basketball’s 91-58 win against Houston Christian University during Education Day.

December 8, 2025Community Partnerships, ͬÐÔÁµÉ«Çé Athletics