On November 5, 2025, Dr. Lori L. Hall, assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Criminology at USF St. Petersburg, received the Golden Apple Award. The ceremony was held in the University Student Center Ballroom and organized by the USF St. Petersburg Student Ambassadors. The annual award recognizes faculty members for dedication to teaching, mentorship, and student engagement.
Dr. Hall was nominated by Lily Curwick, a senior criminology major. Curwick spoke about Hall’s influence on her academic and personal development. She noted Hall’s expertise in criminology and her trauma-informed teaching approach, which provided academic guidance and support during difficult times…