From internships to student achievements to recognition of The University of Tampa faculty and institution as a whole, the following is a running archive of UT press releases, called News Articles, and feature stories, noted as UT Life.
Posted May 03, 2018 in UT Life
Forrest Harrison’s interest in both psychology and cybersecurity has inspired his research on memes and mental health and has been the driving force behind his efforts in developing a mental health application for smart devices.Harrison ’18, a psychology major with a minor in management information systems, wants a career blending these interests, which he’ll cement with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity, a UT program he’ll begin this fall.
“I would like to finish school and work in penetration testing/ethical hacking to combat social engineering, which is the use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for malicious purposes,” said Harrison, of Bordentown, NJ.
Harrison will join the nearly 1,400 students at UT’s 146th commencement on Saturday, May 5, during two separate ceremonies at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall.
Posted May 02, 2018 in News
From May 18–June 2, The University of Tampa’s College of Arts and Letters, Scarfone/Hartley Gallery and Department of Art + Design will present Kaleidoscope: A Multidisciplinary Exhibition by Military Community Artists.Kaleidoscope is an exhibit featuring the artwork of active military and veterans from all branches of service. This beautifully broad exhibit embraces art in all forms, including painting, ceramics, blown glass, photography, digital storytelling and a live performance opening night.
Posted May 02, 2018 in News
Senior Matthew Riendeau isn’t just preparing for one graduation ceremony, he’s prepping for three.
“My family is coming down to see me walk in May for my UT graduation, and then will come back in June for my (Law Enforcement Training) academy graduation and then again in September, when I’m officially sworn in as a deputy sheriff,” said Riendeau, who has spent his final semester as a UT student interning-to-hire with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in its cadet program.
Posted May 01, 2018 in News
Don Morrill, a poet, nonfiction writer and longtime University of Tampa faculty member, has published the novel “Beaut,” his first work of fiction.
The book, which won the Lee Smith Fiction Prize from Carolina Wren Press, follows a female protagonist who “illuminates the discordant accords of marriage and madness, the ambivalence in motherhood, and the mysteries of inheritance.”
Posted April 30, 2018 in News
The University of Tampa will honor nearly 1,400 students at its 146th commencement on Saturday, May 5, during two separate ceremonies at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall.
The ceremony for graduates of the Sykes College of Business and the College of Arts and Letters will take place at 9:30 a.m., and the ceremony for graduates of the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education and College of Natural and Health Sciences will follow at 2 p.m.Between the two ceremonies, there are 1,214 bachelor’s degree candidates and 159 master’s degree candidates — 1,373 in all.