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 08, 2014 in UT Life
When Lauren Manke ’14 walks across the stage at Saturday's commencement, she’ll be leaving behind a healthy legacy at UT. Manke was a driving force in eliminating the use of all tobacco products on campus except in designated smoking zones, which is one step closer to making UT an entirely smoke-free campus.
Manke was student coordinator for Breathe Easy UT, a Live Well at UT initiative that championed the policy change.
“I’d like to think I’ve made an impact,” said Manke, of Chicago. “I’d love to see campus smoke-free, but I know I’m leaving (the initiative) in good hands.”
Posted May 06, 2014 in News
UT undergraduate student Brett McQuaide was awarded $10,000 in seed money to reach the beta testing phase for his new “Stir Stick” business product at the Spartan Accelerator program last Friday.
The item, which features thermochromic ink, lets people know when their cup of coffee is at the perfect drinkable temperature.
McQuaide was one of four UT student-run business ventures that had the opportunity to present their business plans to local entrepreneurial judges — all competing for a chance to gain $25,000 in no-payback seed capital.
Posted May 05, 2014 in News
More than 1,100 UT students — 1,163 to be exact — will become UT alumni at the University’s 138th commencement on Saturday, May 10, at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m.
The 1,163 degree candidates include 956 bachelor’s degree candidates and 207 master’s degree candidates. There are six undergraduates graduating summa cum laude (a perfect 4.0 GPA), which is a University record.
Posted May 01, 2014 in News
From May 6–9, graduating fine arts students will exhibit their work at the Scarfone/Hartley Gallery and Bailey Art Studios, Room 123 at The University of Tampa. A closing reception is scheduled for Friday, May 9, from 7–9 p.m.
Each student will exhibit works in their area of expertise, including painting, computer graphics, graphic design, animation and mixed media.
Posted May 01, 2014 in News
Tomorrow, May 2 from 2-4 p.m., leaders of four UT student-run businesses will have the opportunity to present their business plans to local entrepreneurial judges and win $25,000 in no payback seed capital.
The students will present a formal investor business plan presentation, and the judges are from Sherloq Solutions and Florida Funders. The award will be funded on a milestone basis to ensure that each step in the business building process has been evaluated.