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A forum held on the ԹϱSt. Petersburg campus brought students, staff and local law enforcement together to discuss the at-times fragile relationship between police and minority communities. The group had an open conversation about their fears and what they needed to do to build greater trust.
April 29, 2022University News

USF’s culture of innovation sparks global recognition from Times Higher Ed
The Թϱ continues to make tremendous strides in advancing technologies that meet global demand – now ranking No. 1 among U.S. universities for its commitment to industry, innovation and infrastructure – one of the United Nations’ top Sustainable Development Goals.
April 27, 2022University News

USF-invented software tool implemented around the world to improve real-time transit data
The public transportation agencies for the country of France and state of California have started utilizing an open-source software tool created at Թϱthat quickly finds errors in a transit agency’s real-time data – providing travelers more accurate information through mobile mapping applications, such as Google and Apple Maps.
April 22, 2022Research and Innovation

English Professor Jay Hopler named 2022 Guggenheim Fellow
Award-winning poet Jay Hopler is only the third Թϱresearcher ever to receive this highly prestigious award.
April 21, 2022Honors and Awards
A record number of donors — nearly 5,000 — gave more generously than ever to make a positive impact in the lives of students on all three Թϱ campuses during Giving Week earlier this month.
April 21, 2022ԹϱFoundation

Թϱresearchers release findings from Florida public opinion survey on inflation, housing market and student loans
Results show majority of Florida residents are feeling the effects of inflation – impacting a variety of their decisions being made on travel, housing and other necessities.
April 21, 2022Research and Innovation
The ԹϱLibraries are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Florida Ornithological Society (FOS). Considering the Libraries’ many previous successes with environmental scholars and the Audubon Society of Florida, the FOS seemed like a natural fit to join the Florida Environment and Natural History nest.
April 19, 2022University News
In the midst of war and with an international humanitarian crisis on their doorstep, law students from Moldova are collaborating on research with ԹϱSt. Petersburg campus students in an effort to form cultural bonds during a time of chaos.
April 19, 2022Community Partnerships, Student Success

Kate Tiedemann, Ellen Cotton give $14 million to enhance Թϱfinance program
The $14 million gift will support the ԹϱMuma College of Business’ vision to become a “hub of excellence” in fintech. Fintech, short for "financial technology," impacts everything from mobile banking and insurance to crowdfunding, blockchain, cryptocurrency and investment apps.
April 18, 2022Student Success, ԹϱFoundation, University News

Թϱresearchers release findings from statewide public opinion survey on war in Ukraine, approval ratings and COVID-19
Researchers at the Թϱ have released results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion on several current policy issues. The results presented in this report address the U.S. response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, presidential/gubernatorial job approval and COVID-19.
April 14, 2022Research and Innovation

Blockchain visionary Shivendu Shivendu pioneers digital solutions at USF
Shivendu Shivendu is passionate about blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and token economics. Those terms — and the technology behind it —may be new and confusing to the average layperson. The ԹϱMuma College of Business associate professor is a leading voice in academics and research in this revolutionary and evolving field.
April 13, 2022Research and Innovation
Breakthrough research uncovers how a certain type of healthy fat found in Omega-3 fish oil, such as salmon and tuna, works in tandem with enzymes from the spleen to clear the inflammation in a damaged heart.
April 12, 2022Research and Innovation