/news/Recent posts from �������Թϱ���Newsen-usWed, 30 Apr 2025 19:49:52 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/humor-embarrassment-and-joy-meet-the-name-readers-of-usfs-commencement-ceremonies.aspxFor those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:28:27 Humor, embarrassment and joy: Meet the name readers of USF’s commencement ceremoniesFor those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.Travis Bell and Rocky the Bull/news/2025/humor-embarrassment-and-joy-meet-the-name-readers-of-usfs-commencement-ceremonies.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications,wusf/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspxCheck out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:17:49 Trustees approve updated �������Թϱ���stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forwardCheck out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.Rending of �������Թϱ���on campus stadium/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspx�������Թϱ���Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,Stadium,�������Թϱ���Athletics,�������Թϱ���Football/news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxLaunching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:25:13 �������Թϱ���Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talentLaunching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. skyline view at night of Tampa /news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxCyber/AIBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2025/former-usf-football-players-harrowing-survival-at-sea-retold-in-documentary-feature-film.aspxSixteen years ago, 2008 graduate Nick Schuyler was in a boating accident in the Gulf that killed his three friends. He was the sole survivor. Now, a documentary and Hollywood film will tell the tragic tale that made national headlines.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:12:43 Former �������Թϱ���football player’s harrowing survival at sea retold in documentary, feature filmSixteen years ago, 2008 graduate Nick Schuyler was in a boating accident in the Gulf that killed his three friends. He was the sole survivor. Now, a documentary and Hollywood film will tell the tragic tale that made national headlines.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/former-usf-football-players-harrowing-survival-at-sea-retold-in-documentary-feature-film.aspx�������Թϱ���Athletics,�������Թϱ���in the NewsAlumni,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,�������Թϱ���Football/news/2025/students-gain-important-experience-advocate-for-usf-during-day-at-the-capitol.aspxWith less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 �������Թϱ���students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:20:04 Students gain important experience, advocate for �������Թϱ���during Day at the CapitolWith less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 �������Թϱ���students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.�������Թϱ���student poses with Rocky at the Florida Senate chamber/news/2025/students-gain-important-experience-advocate-for-usf-during-day-at-the-capitol.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxContributions made by the �������Թϱ���researchers span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.External ArticleTue, 15 Apr 2025 08:30:03 Eleven �������Թϱ���faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awardsContributions made by the �������Թϱ���researchers span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.Collage of headshots of award recipients/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,Research and Innovation/news/2025/usf-alumni-drive-ai-classroom-innovation-with-virtual-assistants-for-k-12-teachers.aspxWith support from �������Թϱ���alumni, a �������Թϱ���graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:43:03 �������Թϱ���alumni drive AI classroom innovation with virtual assistants for K-12 teachersWith support from �������Թϱ���alumni, a �������Թϱ���graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-alumni-drive-ai-classroom-innovation-with-virtual-assistants-for-k-12-teachers.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Education,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-americas-top-large-employers-and-the-best-among-florida-universities.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� has been named one of the nation's premier employers and top university employer in Florida by Forbes, highlighting its vibrant workplace culture, commitment to innovation and investment in employee success.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:41:10 �������Թϱ���recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers and the best among Florida universitiesThe �������Թϱ��� has been named one of the nation's premier employers and top university employer in Florida by Forbes, highlighting its vibrant workplace culture, commitment to innovation and investment in employee success.Three �������Թϱ���employees sit at their computers/news/2025/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-americas-top-large-employers-and-the-best-among-florida-universities.aspxUniversity NewsGregory Bowers,Human Resources,MyUSF/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, �������Թϱ���continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:31:26 U.S. News & World Report ranks �������Թϱ���a national leader for dozens of graduate programsThe �������Թϱ��� has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, �������Թϱ���continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Student crosses stage at �������Թϱ���commencement/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,U.S. News and World Report/health/news/2025/usf-medical-school-earns-highest-ranking-from-usnews.aspxThe �������Թϱ���Health Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in Florida and among just 16 in the U.S. to earn a prestigious Tier 1 designation by U.S. News & World Report. With record-breaking research funding and elite student achievement, �������Թϱ���Health continues to drive innovation in medical education, research and patient care.External ArticleTue, 08 Apr 2025 02:07:22 �������Թϱ���Health Morsani College of Medicine named top medical school in Florida and among nation’s best by U.S. News & World ReportThe �������Թϱ���Health Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in Florida and among just 16 in the U.S. to earn a prestigious Tier 1 designation by U.S. News & World Report. With record-breaking research funding and elite student achievement, �������Թϱ���Health continues to drive innovation in medical education, research and patient care.Graphic that says �������Թϱ���Morsani College of Medicine No. 1 medical school in Florida/health/news/2025/usf-medical-school-earns-highest-ranking-from-usnews.aspx�������Թϱ���Health,University NewsMorsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,U.S. News and World Report,�������Թϱ���Health/news/2025/usfs-student-green-energy-fund-projects-make-a-lasting-impact-on-campus-sustainability.aspxSince its launch, the �������Թϱ���program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:07:46 USF’s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainabilitySince its launch, the �������Թϱ���program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usfs-student-green-energy-fund-projects-make-a-lasting-impact-on-campus-sustainability.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,Student Success/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxThrough a dynamic partnership between the �������Թϱ��� and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:08:53 From classroom to kickoff: How USF’s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readinessThrough a dynamic partnership between the �������Թϱ��� and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessMuma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Vinik Sports and Entertainment Management Program/news/2025/how-a-simple-chair-in-the-1980s-led-to-usfs-global-leadership-in-ai.aspxIn the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at �������Թϱ���joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:30:41 How a simple chair in the 1980s led to USF’s global leadership in AIIn the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at �������Թϱ���joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/how-a-simple-chair-in-the-1980s-led-to-usfs-global-leadership-in-ai.aspxCyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,MyUSF,Paul Guzzohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxThe Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the �������Թϱ���, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in Florida. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 08:40:32 �������Թϱ���study reveals how smartphones may benefit kids, risks of posting publicly to social mediaThe Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the �������Թϱ���, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in Florida. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.Children look at smart phoneshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,�������Թϱ���St. Petersburghttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/24/mens-basketball-bryan-hodgson-named-south-florida-head-mens-basketball-coach.aspxBryan Hodgson comes to �������Թϱ���from Arkansas State, where he spent two seasons as head coach. He guided the Red Wolves to two of the most successful seasons in program history, with back-to-back 20-win seasons.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 08:06:31 �������Թϱ���names new head men's basketball coachBryan Hodgson comes to �������Թϱ���from Arkansas State, where he spent two seasons as head coach. He guided the Red Wolves to two of the most successful seasons in program history, with back-to-back 20-win seasons.Bryan Hodgson with graphic behind himhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/24/mens-basketball-bryan-hodgson-named-south-florida-head-mens-basketball-coach.aspx�������Թϱ���AthleticsMen's Basketball,MyUSF,�������Թϱ���Athletics/news/2025/usf-is-digitally-preserving-egmont-keys-historic-harbor-pilot-village.aspxDue to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But USF’s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:29:03 �������Թϱ���is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot villageDue to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But USF’s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.Expert sitting on the computer/news/2025/usf-is-digitally-preserving-egmont-keys-historic-harbor-pilot-village.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAccess 3D Lab,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzohttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/16/womens-basketball-no-12-seed-usf-womens-basketball-will-face-no-5-seed-tennessee-on-friday-march-21-in-the-first-round-of-the-ncaa-tournament.aspx�������Թϱ���Women's Basketball will face Tennessee on Friday, March 21 in the first round of the NCAA.External ArticleSun, 16 Mar 2025 13:13:17 �������Թϱ���Women's Basketball team set for NCAA first round vs. Tennessee�������Թϱ���Women's Basketball will face Tennessee on Friday, March 21 in the first round of the NCAA.Carla Brito running during a gamehttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/16/womens-basketball-no-12-seed-usf-womens-basketball-will-face-no-5-seed-tennessee-on-friday-march-21-in-the-first-round-of-the-ncaa-tournament.aspx�������Թϱ���AthleticsMyUSF,women's basketball/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-in-new-patents.aspxBased on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, �������Թϱ���is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.External ArticleTue, 11 Mar 2025 10:46:27 �������Թϱ���ranks among top 20 public universities for new patentsBased on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, �������Թϱ���is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.3-D printed heart/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-in-new-patents.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research and Innovation/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxThe nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:31:58 Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.Group poses infront of new �������Թϱ���Bellini College backdrop/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxCyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student Success,�������Թϱ���Foundation,University NewsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,MyUSF,�������Թϱ���Foundation/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxUSF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all �������Թϱ���colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:24:44 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborationsUSF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all �������Թϱ���colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.Graphic shows a hub and spoke wheel demonstrating the �������Թϱ���College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,�������Թϱ���Information Technologyhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/1/track-field-south-florida-track-and-field-wins-back-to-back-american-athletic-conference-indoor-championships.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� track and field team captured its second consecutive AAC indoor championship at the Birmingham CrossPlex, also earning the Bulls' men's coaching staff its second straight Men's Coaching Staff of the Year honor.External ArticleSun, 02 Mar 2025 08:49:12 �������Թϱ���track and field wins back-to-back American Athletic Conference indoor championshipsThe �������Թϱ��� track and field team captured its second consecutive AAC indoor championship at the Birmingham CrossPlex, also earning the Bulls' men's coaching staff its second straight Men's Coaching Staff of the Year honor.�������Թϱ���Track and Field team poses with AAC championship signagehttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/1/track-field-south-florida-track-and-field-wins-back-to-back-american-athletic-conference-indoor-championships.aspx�������Թϱ���AthleticsMyUSF,�������Թϱ���Athletics,men's track and field/news/2025/usf-president-rhea-law-announces-plans-to-step-down-after-national-search-to-select-a-successor.aspxRhea Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. Under her leadership, �������Թϱ���became the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:36:28 �������Թϱ���President Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successorRhea Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. Under her leadership, �������Թϱ���became the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.President Rhea Law gives the Go Bulls sign/news/2025/usf-president-rhea-law-announces-plans-to-step-down-after-national-search-to-select-a-successor.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,President Rhea Law/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-students-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxA senior at �������Թϱ���majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:21:39 Seeing beyond sight: A �������Թϱ���blind student’s journey into broadcastingA senior at �������Թϱ���majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-students-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspx�������Թϱ���women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of �������Թϱ���history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:44:00 �������Թϱ���women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more�������Թϱ���women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of �������Թϱ���history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.�������Թϱ���women's lacrosse game/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspx�������Թϱ���Athletics,University NewsAAU,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Nursing,Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering,Department of Criminology,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,�������Թϱ���Athletics,�������Թϱ���Health,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Communications/news/2025/from-ballet-to-brain-injury-advocacy-meet-usf-student-and-miss-tampa-alexandra-de-roos.aspxAfter a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at �������Թϱ���as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:21:13 From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet �������Թϱ���student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de RoosAfter a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at �������Թϱ���as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-ballet-to-brain-injury-advocacy-meet-usf-student-and-miss-tampa-alexandra-de-roos.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Psychology,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,President Judy Genshaft/news/usf-academic-success-center-expansion-boosts-student-achievement.aspxA record number of students are benefiting from the �������Թϱ���Academic Success Center. Much of that can be attributed to a new care management model that provides tailored support for not only academic mentoring and tutoring, but also non-academic issues students may face, especially those experiencing on-campus learning for the first time.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:20:13 �������Թϱ���Academic Success Center expansion boosts student achievementA record number of students are benefiting from the �������Թϱ���Academic Success Center. Much of that can be attributed to a new care management model that provides tailored support for not only academic mentoring and tutoring, but also non-academic issues students may face, especially those experiencing on-campus learning for the first time.Three �������Թϱ��� students study in the �������Թϱ���Academic Success Center/news/usf-academic-success-center-expansion-boosts-student-achievement.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,MyUSF,Student Success/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, �������Թϱ���is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:22:56 USF’s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovationFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, �������Թϱ���is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.Christian Wells at community conversation event/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,�������Թϱ���Health,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Office of University Community Partnerships,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,�������Թϱ���Health/news/2025/how-usf-architects-and-urban-designers-support-tampa-baya-growth.aspx�������Թϱ���grads are at the forefront of some of the region’s largest projects, including airports, city centers and schools. Learn how USF’s architecture program is helping ensure there will be enough talent to keep up with Tampa Bay’s growth.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:59:30 How �������Թϱ���architecture students and urban designers support Tampa Bay's growth�������Թϱ���grads are at the forefront of some of the region’s largest projects, including airports, city centers and schools. Learn how USF’s architecture program is helping ensure there will be enough talent to keep up with Tampa Bay’s growth.�������Թϱ���architecture student/news/2025/how-usf-architects-and-urban-designers-support-tampa-baya-growth.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Design Art and Performance,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Architecture and Community Design/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:47:09 �������Թϱ���partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean waterThe �������Թϱ��� is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.A rendering of what the new developed area around the center will look like. /news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSF/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxWhile the Tampa Bay region is not prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, it serves as valuable testing ground for the buoy system before it’s deployed in more seismically active locations around the world.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 15:53:09 �������Թϱ���scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemsWhile the Tampa Bay region is not prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, it serves as valuable testing ground for the buoy system before it’s deployed in more seismically active locations around the world.Two �������Թϱ��� researchers get ready to deploy buoy/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,MyUSF/news/2025/remembering-usfs-fourth-president-francis-borkowski.aspxBorkowski served as president from 1988 to 1993. During his tenure, USF’s enrollment increased from 30,000 to more than 34,000, research grants increased from $37 million to $60 million and the �������Թϱ���Foundation’s endowment grew from $21 million to $61 million.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:05:07 Remembering USF’s fourth president, Francis BorkowskiBorkowski served as president from 1988 to 1993. During his tenure, USF’s enrollment increased from 30,000 to more than 34,000, research grants increased from $37 million to $60 million and the �������Թϱ���Foundation’s endowment grew from $21 million to $61 million.Francis Borkowski speaks at a �������Թϱ���news conference/news/2025/remembering-usfs-fourth-president-francis-borkowski.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF/news/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best.aspxSeveral of the �������Թϱ���’s online graduate programs remain among the top in the country, according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. USF’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:06:21 �������Թϱ���online graduate programs continue to rank among the nation’s bestSeveral of the �������Թϱ���’s online graduate programs remain among the top in the country, according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. USF’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.Two students at commencement/news/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best.aspxStudent Success,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of Business,MyUSFhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/1/20/general-usf-all-girl-cheer-claims-first-premier-world-cup-title-and-usa-grand-championship-coed-team-wins-fourth-national-championship.aspxThe all girl and coed teams combined to bring home three championships, including a first-ever World Cup, from the 2025 UCA/UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, pushing the program's total to nine championships over the last five seasons.External ArticleMon, 20 Jan 2025 13:35:01 �������Թϱ���all girl cheer claims first Premier World Cup and USA Grand ChampionshipThe all girl and coed teams combined to bring home three championships, including a first-ever World Cup, from the 2025 UCA/UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, pushing the program's total to nine championships over the last five seasons.�������Թϱ���All Girl Cheer team poses with their metalhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/1/20/general-usf-all-girl-cheer-claims-first-premier-world-cup-title-and-usa-grand-championship-coed-team-wins-fourth-national-championship.aspx�������Թϱ���AthleticsMyUSF,�������Թϱ���Athletics/news/2025/usf-honors-martin-luther-king-jr-with-week-of-events-and-student-service-projects.aspxThe �������Թϱ���’s annual celebration of the life, legacy and values of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will honor his vision with community service events, a brunch and other activities.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:50:09 �������Թϱ���honors Martin Luther King Jr. with week of events and student service projectsThe �������Թϱ���’s annual celebration of the life, legacy and values of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will honor his vision with community service events, a brunch and other activities.�������Թϱ���team participates in 2024 MLK parade/news/2025/usf-honors-martin-luther-king-jr-with-week-of-events-and-student-service-projects.aspxCampus Life,University NewsMartin Luther King Jr. Day,MyUSF,Ryan Hughes,Stampede of Service,�������Թϱ���St. Petersburg/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxExperts from �������Թϱ���Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds and how they're working to prevent its spread to humans.External ArticleTue, 14 Jan 2025 11:30:55 How worried should we be about avian flu?Experts from �������Թϱ���Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds and how they're working to prevent its spread to humans.Researchers in a chicken farm/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxResearch and Innovation,�������Թϱ���HealthGlobal Virus Network,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF/news/2025/usf-memorializes-former-president-jimmy-carter-with-3d-virtual-tour-of-boyhood-farm.aspxPrior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:53:33 �������Թϱ���memorializes former President Jimmy Carter with 3D virtual tour of boyhood farmPrior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.�������Թϱ���students scan the property of Jimmy Carters's boyhood home/news/2025/usf-memorializes-former-president-jimmy-carter-with-3d-virtual-tour-of-boyhood-farm.aspxCommunity Partnerships,University NewsMyUSF,Paul Guzzo,�������Թϱ���Librarieshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-collaborate-with-city-of-st-petersburg-on-making-streets-safer.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a $3.6 million grant-funded project from the U.S. Department of Transportation to reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.External ArticleWed, 08 Jan 2025 15:09:54 �������Թϱ���partners with city of St. Petersburg to improve street safetyThe �������Թϱ��� Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a $3.6 million grant-funded project from the U.S. Department of Transportation to reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.Intersection with cars and green showing safety additionshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-collaborate-with-city-of-st-petersburg-on-making-streets-safer.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSF,St. Petersburg,�������Թϱ���St. Petersburg/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:50:17 Your work habits may be threatening your sleep, USF-led study showsPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.Man naps at his desk/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John Dudley,MyUSF/news/2024/how-to-stick-to-your-new-years-resolutions-according-to-usf-health-experts.aspx�������Թϱ���researchers share tips to achieve your New Year’s resolutions and improve your health.Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:05:22 How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions according to �������Թϱ���Health experts�������Թϱ���researchers share tips to achieve your New Year’s resolutions and improve your health.a person tying their running shoes with an Apple Watch on/news/2024/how-to-stick-to-your-new-years-resolutions-according-to-usf-health-experts.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,�������Թϱ���Healthhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/12/25/football-bowls-claim-hawai-i-bowl-in-five-overtime-thriller.aspxThe game against San Jose State was the longest in bowl history and the longest in �������Թϱ���history. This is the second year in a row for the Bulls to win a bowl game under head coach Alex Golesh.External ArticleWed, 25 Dec 2024 00:16:43 �������Թϱ���football claims Hawai’i Bowl in five-overtime thrillerThe game against San Jose State was the longest in bowl history and the longest in �������Թϱ���history. This is the second year in a row for the Bulls to win a bowl game under head coach Alex Golesh.�������Թϱ���football celebrates the winhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/12/25/football-bowls-claim-hawai-i-bowl-in-five-overtime-thriller.aspx�������Թϱ���AthleticsMyUSF,�������Թϱ���Athletics,�������Թϱ���Football/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are �������Թϱ���alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 �������Թϱ���graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are �������Թϱ���alumni.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,�������Թϱ���Athletics,�������Թϱ���Health,�������Թϱ���Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:01:02 �������Թϱ���names new dean for the College of EngineeringLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Graphic says "welcoming the new college of engineering dean, Levi Thompson"/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,College of Engineering,MyUSF/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxThe �������Թϱ���researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2024 00:33:34 Two �������Թϱ��� faculty members named NAI fellowsThe �������Թϱ���researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.Graphic with JIanfeng Chi and Ashok Kumar congratulated for being named 2024 NAI Fellow/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,MyUSF,Research and Innovation/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:20:14 �������Թϱ���sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,�������Թϱ���Health,�������Թϱ���St. Petersburg/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxThe interdisciplinary research led by �������Թϱ��� Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:44 How ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer riskThe interdisciplinary research led by �������Թϱ��� Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.Dr. Yeatman and Halade looking at samples in their lab together/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,Tampa General Hospital,�������Թϱ���Health,�������Թϱ���Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxThis graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:10:14 �������Թϱ���to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14This graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,�������Թϱ���Information Technology/news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-americas-dream-employers.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� is one of the best places to work in the country, according to the inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers 2025 recently released by Forbes. �������Թϱ���was the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:19:31 �������Թϱ���recognized by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Dream Employers’The �������Թϱ��� is one of the best places to work in the country, according to the inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers 2025 recently released by Forbes. �������Թϱ���was the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.Entrance sign of the �������Թϱ���Tampa campus/news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-americas-dream-employers.aspxUniversity NewsGregory Bowers,Human Resources,MyUSF,Rankings/news/2024/hurricane-forum.aspxWith hurricane season officially over, the �������Թϱ��� hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:15:58 �������Թϱ���brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recoveryWith hurricane season officially over, the �������Թϱ��� hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.Elizabeth Dunn speaks to a conference room during the Tampa Bay hurricane sessions/news/2024/hurricane-forum.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,Office of University Community Partnerships,Paul Guzzo/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in �������Թϱ���Special Collections.Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:26:43 Gandy Bridge turns 100, how �������Թϱ���is preserving its historyWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in �������Թϱ���Special Collections.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,�������Թϱ���Libraries