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AI Course Companion expands in the Bellini College

A $25,000 °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ High Tech Corridor award will help expand the Bellini College’s AI Course Companion, an AI-powered learning tool embedded in Canvas that uses instructor-approved course materials to support student learning. The funding will help measure its impact on student success, broaden adoption beyond computing courses and support future implementation across USF and other institutions.

June 15, 2026Artificial Intelligence

Bellini College faculty bring AI expertise to education summit

Bellini College faculty showcased their expertise in artificial intelligence at USF's AI in Education Summit, where nearly 250 educators explored AI's growing impact on K-12 learning. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and hands-on workshops, faculty shared insights on responsible AI use, classroom innovation and emerging tools designed to support both teachers and students in educational settings.

June 12, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity

USF AI Summit highlights emerging trends in education

As the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.

June 11, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research

Bellini College broadens AI instruction with new courses and curriculum enhancements

The Bellini College is expanding artificial intelligence education across its curriculum, introducing new AI-focused courses and integrating AI modules into software engineering and cybersecurity classes. The updates provide students with hands-on experience using emerging technologies while emphasizing responsible, real-world applications, ensuring graduates are prepared for an increasingly AI-driven workforce.

June 8, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

High school students get hands-on AI experience at USF summer camp

High school students can explore artificial intelligence through a five-day immersive summer intensive at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½. Led by Bellini College faculty, the program offers hands-on experience with machine learning, generative AI and real-world data. Students will build applications, visit research labs and present projects, gaining insight into AI careers while developing foundational technical skills and teamwork skills.

May 22, 2026Artificial Intelligence

The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ partnered with Microsoft to expand the use of Microsoft 365 Copilot across campus, empowering students, faculty and staff to develop AI-driven solutions that improve efficiency and productivity. Among the student ambassadors featured is Angelin Benny, a graduate of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, who helped create tools that saved university departments significant time and resources.

May 20, 2026Artificial Intelligence

USF researcher leads workshop on explainable voice AI in healthcare at Voice AI Symposium

At the 2026 Voice AI Symposium, researchers highlighted how collaboration between clinicians and computer scientists is shaping the future of healthcare AI. Workshops and panels explored explainable models, real-world challenges, and new technologies using voice data. The event emphasized building trustworthy tools that translate innovation into practical patient care solutions and improving accuracy outcomes safety adoption across clinical everyday environments.

May 14, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research

Induction ceremonies recognize Bellini College students entering tech and engineering fields

Students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing were recognized during induction ceremonies celebrating their transition into engineering and technology professions. The event highlighted the ethical responsibilities of the field, honored graduates entering computer science, cybersecurity, information technology and engineering careers, and featured keynote remarks from physician, innovator and Bellini College advisory board member José Morey.

May 8, 2026Computing, Cybersecurity

USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding

The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization.

May 8, 2026Research

Bellini College’s spring REU Symposium showcases undergraduate research excellence

The spring REU Symposium highlighted undergraduate research through student panels, faculty introductions and project showcases. Participants explored research pathways, collaboration and the realities of uncertainty in discovery. The program connects students with faculty-led projects, building skills in problem-solving and emerging technologies while preparing them for publications, conferences and graduate study. The event also recognized outstanding student poster presentations achievements.

May 5, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research

USF’s AI and Machine Learning Summer Intensive introduces high school students to artificial intelligence through hands-on learning in coding, data analysis and ethics. Led by faculty from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, the program emphasizes collaboration, real-world problem-solving and mentorship, while partnering with local schools to expand access and strengthen AI literacy before students enter college.

May 5, 2026Artificial Intelligence

In the ring and in the cloud: USF graduate bridges boxing and cybersecurity

A USF cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to real‑world AI and cloud security. Now heading to Wells Fargo as a cloud security engineer, he’s already uncovering vulnerabilities in open‑source AI tools and building protections at scale.

May 4, 2026Cybersecurity