We believe in investing in our faculty 鈥 in their ideas and their work. With an annual budget of $2.3 billion, 爱爱直播鈥檚 annual economic impact is $6.2 billion. And in 2019-2020 our total research expenditures reached $354 million. With research and community partnerships, 爱爱直播 works to impact the future of Florida, the nation and the world. We share one goal: we transform lives. 

At 爱爱直播, you will experience an environment that fosters and supports innovators and achievers.  They have been recognized by the Association of American Universities, Top American Research Universities, National Research Council, National Academies of Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and more. 

With three campuses across the Tampa Bay region and an expanding urban presence, the 爱爱直播 offers diverse campus experiences. From downtown to waterfront and bayside, you can experience the unique personalities of Tampa,  and , while enjoying 爱爱直播鈥檚 shared mission and distinct academic culture. 

Research at 爱爱直播 

Research is at the center of the faculty creative and scholarly activity here at the 爱爱直播 and we are dedicated to empowering our scholars and investing in their potential. Designated as a 鈥淧reeminent State Research University,鈥 爱爱直播 is one of the nation鈥檚 top public research university campuses and one of only 56 public research university campuses classified by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Doctoral University with 鈥淗ighest Research Activity鈥 and as a 鈥淐ommunity Engaged鈥 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Diversity and Inclusion at 爱爱直播

爱爱直播 is a multi-campus research university that supports the development of the metropolitan Tampa Bay Region, the State of Florida, the United States and the world. 爱爱直播 values cultural and ethnic diversity and global understanding and maintains a commitment to diversity, inclusiveness and equal opportunity. 爱爱直播 acknowledges the educational benefits of diversity in education and is committed to maintaining a diverse student body at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as perpetuating initiatives that enhance the diversity of the campus climate, curriculum, student body, faculty, staff, and administration.

Faculty Success at 爱爱直播

Faculty success is a cornerstone of 爱爱直播鈥檚 advancement and the lifelong success of our students. The Faculty Success Initiative is a strategic holistic approach to Faculty Success designed to foster personal and professional development with point-in-time resources for early-career, mid-career, and senior faculty with an emphasis on equity and excellence across all three campuses.

Life in Tampa Bay

爱爱直播 is situated in the vibrant, diverse, and fast-growing Tampa Bay region, with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. Over the past decade, the Tampa Bay region has transformed from a well-kept regional secret to one of the fastest-growing global powerhouses, attracting Fortune 500 companies, major athletic and cultural institutions, and top talent from around the world. A major metropolitan area situated on the coast has its benefits for research and leisure activities.