USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usTue, 11 Mar 2025 21:38:10 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Inside USF | March 11, 2025https://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-presidents-newsletter-03-11-2025Explore updates from USF's president, university news and upcoming events.External ArticleTue, 11 Mar 2025 13:24:02 Inside USF | March 11, 2025Explore updates from USF's president, university news and upcoming events.Inside USF: The President's Newsletterhttps://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-presidents-newsletter-03-11-2025Inside USFUSF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-in-new-patents.aspxBased on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, USF 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 USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patentsBased on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, USF 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 InnovationHistoric $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”/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 USF Bellini College backdrop/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxCyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student Success,USF Foundation,University NewsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,MyUSF,USF FoundationUSF experts available for interviews on artificial intelligence- and cybersecurity-related topics/news/2025/usf-experts-available-for-interviews-on-artificial-intelligence-and-cybersecurity-related-topics.aspx鶹Ƶ faculty experts can provide reporters with perspective and analysis for ongoing coverage related to AI and cybersecurity.Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:17:48 USF experts available for interviews on artificial intelligence- and cybersecurity-related topics鶹Ƶ faculty experts can provide reporters with perspective and analysis for ongoing coverage related to AI and cybersecurity.Man at computer with cybersecurity software on screen/news/2025/usf-experts-available-for-interviews-on-artificial-intelligence-and-cybersecurity-related-topics.aspxFrom first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF’s Julio Blanco III/news/2025/from-first-generation-student-to-future-pediatrician-meet-usfs-julio-blanco.aspxJulio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining USF was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:15:20 From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF’s Julio Blanco IIIJulio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining USF was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. Julio Blanco/news/2025/from-first-generation-student-to-future-pediatrician-meet-usfs-julio-blanco.aspxStudent SuccessBe Bold,College of Arts and Sciences,Dave ScheiberPatience pays off for USF walk-on turned record-breaking wide receiver Sean Atkins/news/2025/patience-pays-off-for-usf-walk-on-turned-record-breaking-wide-receiver-sean-atkins.aspxSean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:06:41 Patience pays off for USF walk-on turned record-breaking wide receiver Sean AtkinsSean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.USF wide receiver Sean Atkins/news/2025/patience-pays-off-for-usf-walk-on-turned-record-breaking-wide-receiver-sean-atkins.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsBe Bold,USF Athletics,USF FootballHow Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at USF to detect disease/news/2025/how-dr-yael-bensoussan-uses-ai-and-the-human-voice-at-to-detect-disease.aspxDr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:27:55 How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at USF to detect diseaseDr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.Dr. Yael Bensoussan from USF Health/news/2025/how-dr-yael-bensoussan-uses-ai-and-the-human-voice-at-to-detect-disease.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthBe Bold,Dave Scheiber,Morsani College of MedicineAOL: 8 of the Best Vegetables to Eat for Fiber, According to Nutritionistshttps://www.aol.com/lifestyle/8-best-vegetables-eat-fiber-170341654.html?guccounter=1%26guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAubWVsdHdhdGVyLmNvbS8%26guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADyNF-bPcuKx77cEl-1sST21QtULTv1nBBGC9kEPUl36taAZOXqVLsBlRCv82O4ZsNPGG4PKBoKxiwV5JVUFl1gFzzl0jWRYGcxw6jxM2k_bEqcO3HTjlRZ3xE_SBfaCbyRUSWv6CQFOH6Gml72P8qU7R_FoomO6zIgQEp9MiaStLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 07 Mar 2025 09:33:26 AOL: 8 of the Best Vegetables to Eat for Fiber, According to NutritionistsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.aol.com/lifestyle/8-best-vegetables-eat-fiber-170341654.html?guccounter=1%26guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAubWVsdHdhdGVyLmNvbS8%26guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADyNF-bPcuKx77cEl-1sST21QtULTv1nBBGC9kEPUl36taAZOXqVLsBlRCv82O4ZsNPGG4PKBoKxiwV5JVUFl1gFzzl0jWRYGcxw6jxM2k_bEqcO3HTjlRZ3xE_SBfaCbyRUSWv6CQFOH6Gml72P8qU7R_FoomO6zIgQEp9MiaStUSF in the NewsWhat sparked USF student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlines/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxUSF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:54:33 What sparked USF student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlinesUSF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.Libby Royer/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxStudent SuccessBe Bold,College of Arts and Sciences,Dave ScheiberJohn Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USF/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxJohn Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the 鶹Ƶ, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:11:58 John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USFJohn Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the 鶹Ƶ, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. John Licato in his lab/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationAI,Be Bold,College of EngineeringDemand for biomedical engineers drives USF to expand department/news/2025/demand-for-biomedical-engineers-drives-usf-to-expand-department.aspxRenovations are underway to expand USF’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:34:37 Demand for biomedical engineers drives USF to expand departmentRenovations are underway to expand USF’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.Student running experiments in lab to test dental implant's strength/news/2025/demand-for-biomedical-engineers-drives-usf-to-expand-department.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Medical EngineeringBrunch on the Bay raises more than $400,000 for USF student scholarshipshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-sarasota-manatee-brunch-on-the-bay-2025-results.aspxThe signature philanthropic event at the 鶹Ƶ Sarasota-Manatee campus celebrated the deep ties between the campus and the community.External ArticleMon, 03 Mar 2025 13:52:59 Brunch on the Bay raises more than $400,000 for USF student scholarshipsThe signature philanthropic event at the 鶹Ƶ Sarasota-Manatee campus celebrated the deep ties between the campus and the community.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-sarasota-manatee-brunch-on-the-bay-2025-results.aspxCommunity Partnerships,USF FoundationUSF Sarasota-ManateeBellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborations/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 USF 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 USF 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 USF 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,USF Information TechnologyUSF track and field wins back-to-back American Athletic Conference indoor championshipshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/1/track-field-south-florida-track-and-field-wins-back-to-back-american-athletic-conference-indoor-championships.aspxThe 鶹Ƶ 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 USF track and field wins back-to-back American Athletic Conference indoor championshipsThe 鶹Ƶ 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.USF 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.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics,men's track and fieldUSF to assist Florida law enforcement, organizations with new tool to combat human trafficking and support victimshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 15:07:04 USF to assist Florida law enforcement, organizations with new tool to combat human trafficking and support victimsTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.Police officer sits in patrol car with computer monitor showing state of Floridahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,USF St. PetersburgThousands expected as USF’s on-campus interactive festival welcomes Tampa Bay families/news/2025/thousands-expected-as-usfs-on-campus-interactive-festival-welcomes-tampa-bay-families.aspxThe 鶹Ƶ will welcome thousands of Tampa Bay community members to Bulls Family Fest on March 1, a free, interactive event that gets children of all ages interested in higher education and engaged with USF early in their lives.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:14:48 Thousands expected as USF’s on-campus interactive festival welcomes Tampa Bay familiesThe 鶹Ƶ will welcome thousands of Tampa Bay community members to Bulls Family Fest on March 1, a free, interactive event that gets children of all ages interested in higher education and engaged with USF early in their lives.Rocky crosses the finish line/news/2025/thousands-expected-as-usfs-on-campus-interactive-festival-welcomes-tampa-bay-families.aspxCampus Life,Community PartnershipsOffice of University Community Partnerships,Office of Youth ExperiencesABC News: These US cities could see surge in disease-spreading pests this springhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/us-cities-surge-disease-spreading-pests-spring/story?id=119162739Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleTue, 25 Feb 2025 14:22:17 ABC News: These US cities could see surge in disease-spreading pests this springLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/us-cities-surge-disease-spreading-pests-spring/story?id=119162739USF in the NewsInside USF | Feb. 25, 2025https://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-presidents-newsletter-usf-womens-lacrosse-makes-historic-debut-usf-health-joins-tgh-at-florida-capitol-around-one-usf-and-more-1?ecid=ACsprvu7Jy9bBYyZpNdQKGLXPiBA50mccuvTZXYa_lECimoY6VUI1kfBQrJViJORRoibgpT1o1yf%26_hsenc=p2ANqtz-87Bbn8txM4mqmrrWYdQlnzo1mOSp4M7_4IpdwrNg2knBJgtBehmE4tYTlzhfxZLdp9y6XpGociDd9jY5RH6sEL1XwbkQ%26_hsmi=348868307Explore updates from USF's president, university news and upcoming events.External ArticleTue, 25 Feb 2025 13:07:27 Inside USF | Feb. 25, 2025Explore updates from USF's president, university news and upcoming events.Inside USF: The President's Newsletterhttps://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-presidents-newsletter-usf-womens-lacrosse-makes-historic-debut-usf-health-joins-tgh-at-florida-capitol-around-one-usf-and-more-1?ecid=ACsprvu7Jy9bBYyZpNdQKGLXPiBA50mccuvTZXYa_lECimoY6VUI1kfBQrJViJORRoibgpT1o1yf%26_hsenc=p2ANqtz-87Bbn8txM4mqmrrWYdQlnzo1mOSp4M7_4IpdwrNg2knBJgtBehmE4tYTlzhfxZLdp9y6XpGociDd9jY5RH6sEL1XwbkQ%26_hsmi=348868307Inside USFUSF is a top producer for Fulbright Scholars/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-ranking-usf.aspxUSF’s Fulbright Scholars represent a variety of academic disciplines, including economics, information sciences and engineering. Their research endeavors took them to Taiwan, France, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Maldives and Japan.External ArticleTue, 25 Feb 2025 00:52:51 USF is a top producer for Fulbright ScholarsUSF’s Fulbright Scholars represent a variety of academic disciplines, including economics, information sciences and engineering. Their research endeavors took them to Taiwan, France, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Maldives and Japan.USF professor stands at the front of a classroom/world/news/2025/fulbright-scholars-ranking-usf.aspxHonors and AwardsUSF WorldAhead of Grand Prix, Bulls Racing ignites passion for carshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxMembers of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch each year. Consisting of students primarily from USF’s College of Engineering, the group allows students to apply what they’ve learned in class to the street.External ArticleTue, 25 Feb 2025 00:45:32 Ahead of Grand Prix, Bulls Racing ignites passion for carsMembers of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch each year. Consisting of students primarily from USF’s College of Engineering, the group allows students to apply what they’ve learned in class to the street.USF students stand with race carhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxCampus LifeCollege of Engineering,USF St. PetersburgUSF intramural teams take the field at new complex/news/2025/usf-intramural-teams-take-the-field-at-new-complex.aspxThe 鶹Ƶ has officially opened the Research Park Field Complex. Located on the southwest portion of the Tampa campus along Fowler Avenue, the complex includes four multipurpose fields and a walking trail.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:10:30 USF intramural teams take the field at new complexThe 鶹Ƶ has officially opened the Research Park Field Complex. Located on the southwest portion of the Tampa campus along Fowler Avenue, the complex includes four multipurpose fields and a walking trail.soccer player/news/2025/usf-intramural-teams-take-the-field-at-new-complex.aspxCampus LifeStudent SuccessFox News: 5 years after COVID, Americans are split on whether it's still a threathttps://www.foxnews.com/health/5-years-after-covid-americans-split-whether-still-threatLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 24 Feb 2025 14:27:00 Fox News: 5 years after COVID, Americans are split on whether it's still a threatLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.foxnews.com/health/5-years-after-covid-americans-split-whether-still-threatUSF in the NewsWhy shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realize/news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realizeHabitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.Aerial view of the keys /news/2025/why-shallow-water-at-the-beach-is-more-important-than-you-might-realize.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and SciencesNine USF faculty named senior members of National Academy of Inventors/research-innovation/news/2025/nine-usf-faculty-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxThe National Academy of Inventors has named nine 鶹Ƶ faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.External ArticleThu, 20 Feb 2025 16:33:43 Nine USF faculty named senior members of National Academy of InventorsThe National Academy of Inventors has named nine 鶹Ƶ faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.nine headshots of the usf inductees/research-innovation/news/2025/nine-usf-faculty-named-senior-members-of-national-academy-of-inventors.aspxResearch and InnovationNational Academy of InventorsFox Weather: Mexico unveils plan to tackle Caribbean seaweed invasion at popular beacheshttps://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/brown-algae-sargassumLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 20 Feb 2025 14:28:38 Fox Weather: Mexico unveils plan to tackle Caribbean seaweed invasion at popular beachesLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/brown-algae-sargassumUSF in the NewsUSF provides presidential search updates/news/2025/usf-provides-presidential-search-updates.aspxUSF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford announced that Mike Griffin, Board of Trustees vice chair and USF alum, has agreed to serve as chair of the 14-member Presidential Search Committee. To assist the committee, USF has retained a highly regarded firm that worked with the university in its last presidential search.Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:32 USF provides presidential search updatesUSF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford announced that Mike Griffin, Board of Trustees vice chair and USF alum, has agreed to serve as chair of the 14-member Presidential Search Committee. To assist the committee, USF has retained a highly regarded firm that worked with the university in its last presidential search.USF Tampa campus with graphic that says, "USF Presidential Search"/news/2025/usf-provides-presidential-search-updates.aspxUniversity NewsPresidential SearchUSF’s Florida Institute of Oceanography forges international partnership to advance marine explorationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.External ArticleTue, 18 Feb 2025 18:45:14 USF’s Florida Institute of Oceanography forges international partnership to advance marine explorationA new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.Divers near USF research vesselhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-florida-institute-of-oceanography-and-deep-forge-partnership-to-advance-marine-exploration.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Florida Institute of Oceanography,USF St. PetersburgUSF Health establishes new center to advance hypertension and kidney disease research/health/news/2025/new-hypertension-and-kidney-research-center.aspxUSF has launched a new Hypertension and Kidney Research Center, which will serve as an interdisciplinary hub for cutting-edge medical research into one of the state’s most pressing health challenges.External ArticleTue, 18 Feb 2025 16:07:11 USF Health establishes new center to advance hypertension and kidney disease researchUSF has launched a new Hypertension and Kidney Research Center, which will serve as an interdisciplinary hub for cutting-edge medical research into one of the state’s most pressing health challenges.woman in the USF Health lab/health/news/2025/new-hypertension-and-kidney-research-center.aspxUSF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,USF HealthUSF President Rhea Law announces plans to step down after national search to select a successor/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, USF 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 USF 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, USF 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 LawSeeing beyond sight: A USF blind student’s journey into broadcasting/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-students-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxA senior at USF 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 USF blind student’s journey into broadcastingA senior at USF 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.鶹Ƶ: 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 CommunicationsFrom classroom to discovery: USF students make waves with transformative research/news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspx鶹Ƶ students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:21:48 From classroom to discovery: USF students make waves with transformative research鶹Ƶ students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.Students standing with their poster boards /news/2025/from-classroom-to-discovery-usf-students-make-waves-with-transformative-research.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Muma College of BusinessUSF researchers, Tampa Bay Partnership unveil Tampa Bay area workforce and affordability data/news/2025/usf-researchers-tampa-bay-partnership-unveil-tampa-bay-area-workforce-and-affordability-data.aspxState of the Region reports show that affordability pressures have lessened; strong improvements throughout the education and talent pipeline.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:08:28 USF researchers, Tampa Bay Partnership unveil Tampa Bay area workforce and affordability dataState of the Region reports show that affordability pressures have lessened; strong improvements throughout the education and talent pipeline.view of city of Tampa skyline/news/2025/usf-researchers-tampa-bay-partnership-unveil-tampa-bay-area-workforce-and-affordability-data.aspxUniversity NewsInside USF | Feb. 11, 2025https://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-presidents-newsletter-celebrating-our-team-members-usf-cheerleading-brings-home-three-championships-usf-connections-to-late-president-jimmy-carter-and-more?ecid=ACsprvsLUbaOjjvCpIttw6msF9JEtwtSKL-jTMHxtW-v4DGmheTJ8tD4vRTwF3ammPyk73qo51W1%26_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8DlOMFzQLoMFqwRduX2cWBc8iSstJx29fqqRnTtqxNHy9sa-ITyBsPdjiMJxPQOsVycDxRlEMgRjRX01TUDTerwqmZDQ%26_hsmi=346814592Explore updates from USF's president, university news and upcoming events.External ArticleTue, 11 Feb 2025 00:12:03 Inside USF | Feb. 11, 2025Explore updates from USF's president, university news and upcoming events.Inside USF: The President's Newsletterhttps://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-presidents-newsletter-celebrating-our-team-members-usf-cheerleading-brings-home-three-championships-usf-connections-to-late-president-jimmy-carter-and-more?ecid=ACsprvsLUbaOjjvCpIttw6msF9JEtwtSKL-jTMHxtW-v4DGmheTJ8tD4vRTwF3ammPyk73qo51W1%26_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8DlOMFzQLoMFqwRduX2cWBc8iSstJx29fqqRnTtqxNHy9sa-ITyBsPdjiMJxPQOsVycDxRlEMgRjRX01TUDTerwqmZDQ%26_hsmi=346814592Inside USFUSF women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxUSF 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 USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:44:00 USF women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and moreUSF 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 USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.USF women's lacrosse game/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxUSF 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,USF Athletics,USF Health,Zimmerman School of Advertising and CommunicationsUSF unveils new free online micro-course: GenAI in Action: Impact and Possibilities/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-unveils-new-free-online-genai-course.aspxTo help people harness the power of this rapidly advancing technology, 鶹Ƶ’s Innovative Education has created GenAI in Action: Impact and Possibilities, a free, self-paced online micro-course open to everyone.External ArticleMon, 10 Feb 2025 08:27:19 USF unveils new free online micro-course: GenAI in Action: Impact and PossibilitiesTo help people harness the power of this rapidly advancing technology, 鶹Ƶ’s Innovative Education has created GenAI in Action: Impact and Possibilities, a free, self-paced online micro-course open to everyone.Person at computer with graphic icons floating above/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-unveils-new-free-online-genai-course.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AICybersecurity,Innovative EducationHuffington Post: If You're A Sucker For 'Free Gift With Purchase,' You Might Just Be A Sucker — Here's Whyhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/free-gift-with-purchase_l_6791311ce4b0835f2b8338afLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 07 Feb 2025 16:13:41 Huffington Post: If You're A Sucker For 'Free Gift With Purchase,' You Might Just Be A Sucker — Here's WhyLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/free-gift-with-purchase_l_6791311ce4b0835f2b8338afUSF in the NewsNew York Post: 5 foods that increase your risk of cancerhttps://nypost.com/2025/02/07/health/5-foods-that-increase-your-risk-of-colorectal-cancer/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 07 Feb 2025 16:11:39 New York Post: 5 foods that increase your risk of cancerLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://nypost.com/2025/02/07/health/5-foods-that-increase-your-risk-of-colorectal-cancer/USF in the NewsEdTech: How Higher Ed Institutions Are Using Built-In Generative AI Toolshttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2025/02/how-higher-ed-institutions-are-using-built-generative-ai-toolsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 06 Feb 2025 16:15:55 EdTech: How Higher Ed Institutions Are Using Built-In Generative AI ToolsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2025/02/how-higher-ed-institutions-are-using-built-generative-ai-toolsUSF in the NewsFrom ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet USF student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos/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 USF 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 USF student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de RoosAfter a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at USF 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.鶹Ƶ: 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 GenshaftEarly-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance technologies in healthcare, environmental sustainability and disaster preparedness/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-and-florida-high-tech-corridor-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxThis initiative supports pioneering research projects with significant commercial potential, providing each selected faculty-led team with seed funding to advance their innovations toward market readiness.External ArticleThu, 06 Feb 2025 00:40:18 Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance technologies in healthcare, environmental sustainability and disaster preparednessThis initiative supports pioneering research projects with significant commercial potential, providing each selected faculty-led team with seed funding to advance their innovations toward market readiness.Dr. Arash Takshi/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-and-florida-high-tech-corridor-announce-early-stage-innovation-fund-awards.aspxResearch and InnovationResearch and InnovationReader's Digest: Here’s How Often You Really Need to Wash Your Winter Coathttps://www.rd.com/article/how-to-wash-winter-coat/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 05 Feb 2025 16:17:07 Reader's Digest: Here’s How Often You Really Need to Wash Your Winter CoatLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.rd.com/article/how-to-wash-winter-coat/USF in the NewsUSF Academic Success Center expansion boosts student achievement/news/usf-academic-success-center-expansion-boosts-student-achievement.aspxA record number of students are benefiting from the USF 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 USF Academic Success Center expansion boosts student achievementA record number of students are benefiting from the USF 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 鶹Ƶ students study in the USF Academic Success Center/news/usf-academic-success-center-expansion-boosts-student-achievement.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,MyUSF,Student SuccessUSF Future of Education Think Tank aims to ‘shift the paradigm'/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-future-of-education-think-tank-aims-to-shift-the-paradigm.aspxThe think tank is part of an organic, faculty-driven effort to bring together dynamic, interdisciplinary teams to address key areas of emphasis.External ArticleWed, 05 Feb 2025 07:54:33 USF Future of Education Think Tank aims to ‘shift the paradigm'The think tank is part of an organic, faculty-driven effort to bring together dynamic, interdisciplinary teams to address key areas of emphasis.three panels of images of a plant, people talking and MRI/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-future-of-education-think-tank-aims-to-shift-the-paradigm.aspxResearch and InnovationResearch and Innovation,USF Sarasota-ManateeDoes the Super Bowl increase human trafficking in host city?https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/does-the-super-bowl-increase-human-trafficking-in-host-city.aspxUSF criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.External ArticleTue, 04 Feb 2025 14:45:55 Does the Super Bowl increase human trafficking in host city?USF criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.Goal post at a football stadiumhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/does-the-super-bowl-increase-human-trafficking-in-host-city.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community SciencesUSF historians bring Tampa’s lunch counter sit-ins to the stage/news/2025/usf-historians-bring-tampas-lunch-counter-sit-ins-to-the-stage.aspxUSF has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:49:46 USF historians bring Tampa’s lunch counter sit-ins to the stageUSF has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-historians-bring-tampas-lunch-counter-sit-ins-to-the-stage.aspxCommunity Partnerships,University NewsDepartment of English,Department of History,Paul Guzzo,USF LibrariesABC Action News: Bulls Family Fest invites community to USF campushttps://www.abcactionnews.com/community/bulls-family-fest-invites-community-to-usf-campusLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 31 Jan 2025 15:43:23 ABC Action News: Bulls Family Fest invites community to USF campusLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/community/bulls-family-fest-invites-community-to-usf-campusUSF in the NewsNational Gallery of Art acquires limited edition prints from USF’s Graphicstudio/arts/news/2025/20250230-national-gallery-of-art-acquires-limited-edition-prints-from-usfs-graphicstudio.aspxThe National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. has announced it will archive 16 prints published recently by the USF Institute for Research in Art’s Graphicstudio. This marks another chapter in a decades-long relationship between the two institutions, celebrating Graphicstudio’s pioneering role in the intersection of art and education.External ArticleFri, 31 Jan 2025 11:33:58 National Gallery of Art acquires limited edition prints from USF’s GraphicstudioThe National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. has announced it will archive 16 prints published recently by the USF Institute for Research in Art’s Graphicstudio. This marks another chapter in a decades-long relationship between the two institutions, celebrating Graphicstudio’s pioneering role in the intersection of art and education.A piece of art featuring a child swimming in blue water with squiggly artistic lines everywhere/arts/news/2025/20250230-national-gallery-of-art-acquires-limited-edition-prints-from-usfs-graphicstudio.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Design Art and PerformanceFox News: Expert says wearing helicopter night vision goggles could have made it harder to seehttps://www.foxnews.com/video/6368015961112Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 30 Jan 2025 15:45:01 Fox News: Expert says wearing helicopter night vision goggles could have made it harder to seeLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.鶹Ƶ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.foxnews.com/video/6368015961112USF in the NewsUSF's underwater robotics workshop empowers Florida educators to inspire future innovatorshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/underwater-robotics-workshop-empowers-stem-educators-to-inspire-future-innovators.aspxMiddle and high school STEM teachers from across the state of Florida came to USF to build and test remotely operated vehicles and learn more about the world of underwater robotics and engineering.External ArticleWed, 29 Jan 2025 14:38:26 USF's underwater robotics workshop empowers Florida educators to inspire future innovatorsMiddle and high school STEM teachers from across the state of Florida came to USF to build and test remotely operated vehicles and learn more about the world of underwater robotics and engineering.Florida teachers work with underwater drones in a labhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/underwater-robotics-workshop-empowers-stem-educators-to-inspire-future-innovators.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Education,USF St. PetersburgSpeaker of the UK House of Commons Meets with USF Honors College Students for Q&A/honors/news/2025/speaker-of-uk-house-of-commons-meets-honors-students.aspxThe Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, recently joined USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students remotely from the Palace of Westminster. During the spirited Q&A, students engaged with the global leader on pressing issues facing democracies today.External ArticleWed, 29 Jan 2025 11:41:46 Speaker of the UK House of Commons Meets with USF Honors College Students for Q&AThe Right Honorable Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, recently joined USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students remotely from the Palace of Westminster. During the spirited Q&A, students engaged with the global leader on pressing issues facing democracies today.Image of students talking with speaker/honors/news/2025/speaker-of-uk-house-of-commons-meets-honors-students.aspxUniversity NewsJudy Genshaft Honors College