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USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSat, 06 Dec 2025 04:50:00 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)USF football to take on Old Dominion University in Cure Bowlhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/12/5/usf-football-to-take-on-odu-in-cure-bowl.aspxUSF will look to capture a third straight bowl game win as it takes on ODU at Universal Orlando Resort. The game will be televised on ESPN and is one of many fundraising events hosted by the Orlando Sports Foundation that supports cancer research.External ArticleFri, 05 Dec 2025 08:26:17 USF football to take on Old Dominion University in Cure BowlUSF will look to capture a third straight bowl game win as it takes on ODU at Universal Orlando Resort. The game will be televised on ESPN and is one of many fundraising events hosted by the Orlando Sports Foundation that supports cancer research.Graphic with USF football players in front of graphic that says "StaffDNA Cure Bowl"https://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/12/5/usf-football-to-take-on-odu-in-cure-bowl.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF FootballUSF graduate overcomes brain injury to earn degree/news/2025/usf-graduate-overcomes-brain-injury-to-earn-degree.aspxAfter a severe car accident in 2018 left him with a traumatic brain injury and aphasia, doctors doubted Murren would ever live independently. Through relentless physical and mental rehabilitation, he regained his abilities and returned to college, eventually transferring to USF. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:03:39 USF graduate overcomes brain injury to earn degreeAfter a severe car accident in 2018 left him with a traumatic brain injury and aphasia, doctors doubted Murren would ever live independently. Through relentless physical and mental rehabilitation, he regained his abilities and returned to college, eventually transferring to USF. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-graduate-overcomes-brain-injury-to-earn-degree.aspxStudy reveals dramatic decline in some historic sargassum populations/marine-science/news/2025/study-reveals-dramatic-decline-in-some-historic-sargassum-populations.aspxCertain populations of sargassum have plummeted during the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.External ArticleThu, 04 Dec 2025 10:45:36 Study reveals dramatic decline in some historic sargassum populationsCertain populations of sargassum have plummeted during the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.Sargassum on the water with a sailboat in the background/marine-science/news/2025/study-reveals-dramatic-decline-in-some-historic-sargassum-populations.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine ScienceT-Mobile and USF collaborate to provide scholarships to students and enhance on-campus connectivity with Advanced Network Solutions/news/2025/tmobile-and-usf-collaborate-to-provide-scholarships-to-students-and-enhance-oncampuss-connectivity.aspxThrough this new program, T-Mobile will provide dedicated on-campus connectivity for USF with its portfolio of Advanced Network Solutions and annual scholarships to benefit undergraduate students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity and other disciplines.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:30:00 T-Mobile and USF collaborate to provide scholarships to students and enhance on-campus connectivity with Advanced Network SolutionsThrough this new program, T-Mobile will provide dedicated on-campus connectivity for USF with its portfolio of Advanced Network Solutions and annual scholarships to benefit undergraduate students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity and other disciplines.Students walk near the bull statue holding cell phones/news/2025/tmobile-and-usf-collaborate-to-provide-scholarships-to-students-and-enhance-oncampuss-connectivity.aspxCampus Life,Student Success,University NewsRyan HughesTeen mom’s 20-year journey from the military to graduating from USF/news/2025/teen-moms-20-year-journey-from-the-military-to-graduating-from-usf.aspxPassionette Jacobs’ path to graduation was anything but easy. A mother at 15, she left high school to support her son. She later earned a GED through Job Corps and certifications in medical office technology. She served 12 years in the National Guard, learned trades like welding and plumbing, and even authored a children’s book.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:18:40 Teen mom’s 20-year journey from the military to graduating from USFPassionette Jacobs’ path to graduation was anything but easy. A mother at 15, she left high school to support her son. She later earned a GED through Job Corps and certifications in medical office technology. She served 12 years in the National Guard, learned trades like welding and plumbing, and even authored a children’s book.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/teen-moms-20-year-journey-from-the-military-to-graduating-from-usf.aspxUSF graduate turns childhood trauma into mission to help abused children/news/2025/usf-graduate-turns-childhood-trauma-into-mission-to-help-abused-children.aspxElena Contreras turned a childhood marked by abuse into a career dedicated to helping others heal. After years of silence and isolation, she pursued social work to become the advocate she once needed. Contreras now works as a case coordinator for USF Health’s Child Protection Team, helping abused children.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:38:49 USF graduate turns childhood trauma into mission to help abused childrenElena Contreras turned a childhood marked by abuse into a career dedicated to helping others heal. After years of silence and isolation, she pursued social work to become the advocate she once needed. Contreras now works as a case coordinator for USF Health’s Child Protection Team, helping abused children.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-graduate-turns-childhood-trauma-into-mission-to-help-abused-children.aspxUSF student overcomes cancer to pursue dream of helping Alzheimer’s patients/news/2025/usf-student-overcomes-cancer-to-pursue-dream-of-helping-alzheimers-patients.aspxEdnecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to USF. Inspired by her grandfather’s Alzheimer’s battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:14:07 USF student overcomes cancer to pursue dream of helping Alzheimer’s patientsEdnecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to USF. Inspired by her grandfather’s Alzheimer’s battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-student-overcomes-cancer-to-pursue-dream-of-helping-alzheimers-patients.aspxUSF engineering research team tackles America’s hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technology/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxBuilding on his success with the NEWGenerator, and with support from the National Science Foundation, Professor Daniel Yeh and his team have developed a solution that can transform how wastewater is managed in homes and small communities nationwide.External ArticleWed, 03 Dec 2025 11:22:26 USF engineering research team tackles America’s hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technologyBuilding on his success with the NEWGenerator, and with support from the National Science Foundation, Professor Daniel Yeh and his team have developed a solution that can transform how wastewater is managed in homes and small communities nationwide.Daniel Yeh stands with a colleague in Hawaii/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of EngineeringNew York Times: People Are Uploading Their Medical Records to A.I. Chatbotshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/well/medical-records-chatbots.htmlLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 03 Dec 2025 08:33:35 New York Times: People Are Uploading Their Medical Records to A.I. ChatbotsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/well/medical-records-chatbots.htmlUSF in the NewsBrian Hartline named head coach of USF Footballhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/12/3/brian-hartline-named-seventh-head-coach-of-usf-football.aspxHartline joins USF from The Ohio State University and is widely considered one of college football's rising coaching stars and one of the nation's outstanding recruiters.External ArticleWed, 03 Dec 2025 00:24:53 Brian Hartline named head coach of USF FootballHartline joins USF from The Ohio State University and is widely considered one of college football's rising coaching stars and one of the nation's outstanding recruiters.Image of Brian Hartline embedded in a graphic that says "Brian Hartline, Head Football Coach"https://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/12/3/brian-hartline-named-seventh-head-coach-of-usf-football.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF FootballEmployee Newsletter I Dec. 2, 2025http://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-employee-newsletter-11Stay updated on new opportunities, timely information and important resources for employees.External ArticleTue, 02 Dec 2025 08:00:00 Employee Newsletter I Dec. 2, 2025Stay updated on new opportunities, timely information and important resources for employees.Inside USF: The Employee Newsletterhttp://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-employee-newsletter-11Employee NewsletterUSF volleyball earns first NCAA Tournament berth since 2002https://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/11/30/womens-volleyball-usf-volleyball-earns-first-ncaa-tournament-berth-since-2002.aspxIt's a major milestone for a team that has steadily climbed under head coach Jolene Shepardson. The Bulls put together one of their strongest seasons in recent memory, picking up key wins throughout the year and finishing as one of the top teams in the American Athletic Conference.External ArticleMon, 01 Dec 2025 08:23:28 USF volleyball earns first NCAA Tournament berth since 2002It's a major milestone for a team that has steadily climbed under head coach Jolene Shepardson. The Bulls put together one of their strongest seasons in recent memory, picking up key wins throughout the year and finishing as one of the top teams in the American Athletic Conference.The South ��۴�ý Volleyball team reacts to hearing their name called during the 2025 NCAA Volleyball Selection Show on November 30, 2025.https://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/11/30/womens-volleyball-usf-volleyball-earns-first-ncaa-tournament-berth-since-2002.aspxUSF AthleticsAthletics,VolleyballInspired by USF coursework, recent graduate champions mental health literacy for children/cbcs/news/2025/inspired-by-usf-coursework-recent-graduate-champions-mental-health-literacy-for-children.aspxAfter discovering in a general education course how profoundly mental health stigma affects communities, Jayden Haggler was inspired to develop a children’s book and nonprofit organization dedicated to changing that narrative.External ArticleTue, 25 Nov 2025 14:44:00 Inspired by USF coursework, recent graduate champions mental health literacy for childrenAfter discovering in a general education course how profoundly mental health stigma affects communities, Jayden Haggler was inspired to develop a children’s book and nonprofit organization dedicated to changing that narrative.Jayden Haggler holds a book he authored/cbcs/news/2025/inspired-by-usf-coursework-recent-graduate-champions-mental-health-literacy-for-children.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community SciencesABC Action News: ��۴�ý launches state's first college of artificial intelligencehttps://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/university-of-south-florida-launches-states-first-college-of-artificial-intelligenceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleTue, 25 Nov 2025 08:51:09 ABC Action News: ��۴�ý launches state's first college of artificial intelligenceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/university-of-south-florida-launches-states-first-college-of-artificial-intelligenceUSF in the NewsMarthaStewart.com: 5 of the Best Vegetables to Eat, According to Nutritionistshttps://www.marthastewart.com/best-vegetables-to-eat-11856195Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleTue, 25 Nov 2025 08:49:39 MarthaStewart.com: 5 of the Best Vegetables to Eat, According to NutritionistsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.marthastewart.com/best-vegetables-to-eat-11856195USF in the NewsPresident's Newsletter I Dec. 1, 2025https://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-presidents-newsletter-november-25-2025?ecid=ACsprvtC_KZUKlAoPtSU2TLznyt5mW9KHb466GlXuPTjUoWVpj8XX3w1thn08x8Bls-iNvH0AxTg%26_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_J---x_JCc2QKvaWkA85hn8PBk58iGepmFy6I_kNFHZWFpHjCW_ecdZUb-TyFL0G-V3ENbMUOlkH1vF35QLbhGmskxuQ%26_hsmi=391577830Explore updates from USF's president, university news and events.External ArticleTue, 25 Nov 2025 08:30:28 President's Newsletter I Dec. 1, 2025Explore updates from USF's president, university news and events.USF President Rhea Lawhttps://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-presidents-newsletter-november-25-2025?ecid=ACsprvtC_KZUKlAoPtSU2TLznyt5mW9KHb466GlXuPTjUoWVpj8XX3w1thn08x8Bls-iNvH0AxTg%26_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_J---x_JCc2QKvaWkA85hn8PBk58iGepmFy6I_kNFHZWFpHjCW_ecdZUb-TyFL0G-V3ENbMUOlkH1vF35QLbhGmskxuQ%26_hsmi=391577830Inside USFUSF students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space Station/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspxThirty-five USF students are competing to design experiments that will launch aboard the International Space Station. This is the first time USF is participating in the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program, representing multiple colleges across the university.External ArticleMon, 24 Nov 2025 14:25:46 USF students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space StationThirty-five USF students are competing to design experiments that will launch aboard the International Space Station. This is the first time USF is participating in the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program, representing multiple colleges across the university.Four students in lab coats look at beaker/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and SciencesUSF program gives homeschoolers a place to play and future teachers real experience/news/2025/usf-program-gives-homeschoolers-a-place-to-play-and-future-teachers-real-experience.aspxUSF’s Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win‑win: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real‑world practice. It’s like recess meets career training—fun for the kids, and a hands‑on playground for the majors learning to lead.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:52:41 USF program gives homeschoolers a place to play and future teachers real experienceUSF’s Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win‑win: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real‑world practice. It’s like recess meets career training—fun for the kids, and a hands‑on playground for the majors learning to lead.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-program-gives-homeschoolers-a-place-to-play-and-future-teachers-real-experience.aspxCommunityCollege of Education,Paul GuzzoMaintaining a safe and respectful environment on our campuses/news/2025/11-21-law-message-maintaining-a-safe-and-respectful-environment-on-our-campuses.aspxFri, 21 Nov 2025 17:13:17 Maintaining a safe and respectful environment on our campuses��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/11-21-law-message-maintaining-a-safe-and-respectful-environment-on-our-campuses.aspxMessage from the PresidentCNN: There are thousands of aligned holes in Peru. Archaeologists now think they know who made themhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/science/peru-band-of-holes-mysteryLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 21 Nov 2025 08:47:05 CNN: There are thousands of aligned holes in Peru. Archaeologists now think they know who made themLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/science/peru-band-of-holes-mysteryUSF in the NewsUSF doctoral student is creating an AI tool to turn complex cancer reports into clarity/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/rushitha.aspxInspired by a guest speaker’s message about creating impact through research, Rushitha Mamidala is developing an AI tool that helps patients and doctors by making cancer diagnoses more accurate and easier to understand.External ArticleThu, 20 Nov 2025 14:45:38 USF doctoral student is creating an AI tool to turn complex cancer reports into clarityInspired by a guest speaker’s message about creating impact through research, Rushitha Mamidala is developing an AI tool that helps patients and doctors by making cancer diagnoses more accurate and easier to understand.Rushitha Mamidala/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/rushitha.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and ComputingUSF experts available to share insights on 2025 holiday trends, including AI use in gift giving and travel planning/news/2025/usf-experts-available-to-share-insights-on-2025-holiday-trends-including-ai-use-in-gift-giving-and-travel-planning.aspxWith the holidays fast approaching, the ��۴�ý offers faculty experts who can discuss a variety of topics, such as the use of AI in gift giving and travel plans, consumer spending trends this year, and how to include healthy habits throughout the season.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:22:06 USF experts available to share insights on 2025 holiday trends, including AI use in gift giving and travel planningWith the holidays fast approaching, the ��۴�ý offers faculty experts who can discuss a variety of topics, such as the use of AI in gift giving and travel plans, consumer spending trends this year, and how to include healthy habits throughout the season.Gifts under a tree/news/2025/usf-experts-available-to-share-insights-on-2025-holiday-trends-including-ai-use-in-gift-giving-and-travel-planning.aspxExpertsFrom alum to head coach: Jolene Shepardson leads USF in hosting its first American Conference Volleyball Championship/news/2025/from-alum-to-head-coach-jolene-shepardson-leads-usf-in-hosting-its-first-american-conference-volleyball-championship.aspxLearn how Jolene Shepardson’s deep USF roots and athletic family fuel the Bulls as they host their first American Conference Volleyball Championship.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:14:41 From alum to head coach: Jolene Shepardson leads USF in hosting its first American Conference Volleyball ChampionshipLearn how Jolene Shepardson’s deep USF roots and athletic family fuel the Bulls as they host their first American Conference Volleyball Championship.Jolene Shepardson gives the Go Bulls hand signal/news/2025/from-alum-to-head-coach-jolene-shepardson-leads-usf-in-hosting-its-first-american-conference-volleyball-championship.aspxUSF AthleticsSavannah Ruiz,USF Athletics,Women's VolleyballSTEM academic facility groundbreaking begins a milestone campus projecthttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/stem-facility-groundbreaking.aspxThe new facility expands access to high-quality lab instruction in chemistry, biology and physics for students across the university.External ArticleWed, 19 Nov 2025 16:24:41 STEM academic facility groundbreaking begins a milestone campus projectThe new facility expands access to high-quality lab instruction in chemistry, biology and physics for students across the university.Groundbreaking on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campushttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/stem-facility-groundbreaking.aspxUniversity NewsUSF Sarasota-ManateeUSF recognized by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Dream Employers’/news/2025/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-americas-dream-employers.aspxFor the second consecutive year, USF was the only public or private university in ��۴�ý to make the list. Among employers ranked in the education industry, USF is No. 13 in the nation overall and No. 5 among public higher education institutions.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:07:41 USF recognized by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Dream Employers’For the second consecutive year, USF was the only public or private university in ��۴�ý to make the list. Among employers ranked in the education industry, USF is No. 13 in the nation overall and No. 5 among public higher education institutions.USF faculty member speaks at the front of a classroom/news/2025/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-americas-dream-employers.aspxUniversity NewsGregory Bowers,Human Resources,MyUSFNew study suggests accounting, not aliens, explains Peru’s mysterious ‘Band of Holes’/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxNew research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:33:35 New study suggests accounting, not aliens, explains Peru’s mysterious ‘Band of Holes’New research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.Band of Holes/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John DudleyWeatherford and Griffin reappointed to new terms on the USF Board of Trustees/news/2025/weatherford-and-griffin-reappointed-to-new-terms-on-the-usf-board-of-trustees.aspxWeatherford was reappointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in a Nov. 14 announcement, while Griffin’s reappointment was announced by the ��۴�ý Board of Governors during a Nov. 6 meeting. Both appointments are subject to confirmation by the ��۴�ý Senate.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:43:46 Weatherford and Griffin reappointed to new terms on the USF Board of TrusteesWeatherford was reappointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in a Nov. 14 announcement, while Griffin’s reappointment was announced by the ��۴�ý Board of Governors during a Nov. 6 meeting. Both appointments are subject to confirmation by the ��۴�ý Senate.Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin/news/2025/weatherford-and-griffin-reappointed-to-new-terms-on-the-usf-board-of-trustees.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of TrusteesUSF and The ��۴�ý Orchestra unite to advance music education and community connection/arts/news/2025/20251107-usf-and-the-florida-orchestra-unite-to-advance-music-education-and-community-connection.aspxThe new partnership brings world-class conductors, professional-level ensemble training and free public concerts to campus – expanding music education and deepening community connection across Tampa Bay. The USF Symphony Orchestra’s next performance is Nov. 20.External ArticleMon, 17 Nov 2025 08:13:28 USF and The ��۴�ý Orchestra unite to advance music education and community connectionThe new partnership brings world-class conductors, professional-level ensemble training and free public concerts to campus – expanding music education and deepening community connection across Tampa Bay. The USF Symphony Orchestra’s next performance is Nov. 20.USF Symphony Orchestra/arts/news/2025/20251107-usf-and-the-florida-orchestra-unite-to-advance-music-education-and-community-connection.aspxCommunity,Student SuccessCollege of Design Art and PerformancePresident's Newsletter I Nov. 12, 2025https://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-presidents-newsletter-november-12-2025?ecid=ACsprvsJuuxcms6B1YB6b-piDToeH44xRABHZU7slFlfGuCmZQlorqQQXiSE1pBqgN60lEMXEVOK%26_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_r13yygX6BWa6me2LjNjxHMAr-jbA3DLQWBPIkVYXTxml9s4aS0lnnMcUILtKDkTcVmt1Yjsh2O-U7NSP9-Ybu7bhj9Q%26_hsmi=389582126Explore updates from USF's president, university news and events.External ArticleWed, 12 Nov 2025 00:14:18 President's Newsletter I Nov. 12, 2025Explore updates from USF's president, university news and events.USF President Rhea Lawhttps://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-presidents-newsletter-november-12-2025?ecid=ACsprvsJuuxcms6B1YB6b-piDToeH44xRABHZU7slFlfGuCmZQlorqQQXiSE1pBqgN60lEMXEVOK%26_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_r13yygX6BWa6me2LjNjxHMAr-jbA3DLQWBPIkVYXTxml9s4aS0lnnMcUILtKDkTcVmt1Yjsh2O-U7NSP9-Ybu7bhj9Q%26_hsmi=389582126Inside USF��۴�ý employers gain competitive edge as USF expands federally funded cybersecurity program/news/2025/florida-employers-gain-competitive-edge-as-usf-expands-federally-funded-cybersecurity-program.aspxDue to its success, the university is nearly doubling enrollment of the InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst program, offering it for free to 400 military veterans, first responders and public-sector professionals.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:58:33 ��۴�ý employers gain competitive edge as USF expands federally funded cybersecurity programDue to its success, the university is nearly doubling enrollment of the InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst program, offering it for free to 400 military veterans, first responders and public-sector professionals.Man sits at computer screens/news/2025/florida-employers-gain-competitive-edge-as-usf-expands-federally-funded-cybersecurity-program.aspxCommunity,Cyber/AICorporate Training and Professional Development,Office of University Community Partnerships,Tina MeketaMen's Health: 8 Ways to Increase HDL Cholesterol, According to Expertshttps://www.menshealth.com/health/a69365649/how-increase-hdl-safely/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 10 Nov 2025 13:41:04 Men's Health: 8 Ways to Increase HDL Cholesterol, According to ExpertsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.menshealth.com/health/a69365649/how-increase-hdl-safely/USF in the NewsFrom laboratory innovation to cancer care, USF-born technology offering pet owners hope/news/2025/from-laboratory-innovation-to-cancer-care-usf-born-technology-offering-pet-owners-hope.aspxDecades of federally funded research at USF have led to a breakthrough device that uses gentle heat and electrical pulses to deliver cancer treatment directly to tumors. Now in veterinary trials, the technology promises safer, more precise treatments – and could soon transform human cancer care.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:45:58 From laboratory innovation to cancer care, USF-born technology offering pet owners hopeDecades of federally funded research at USF have led to a breakthrough device that uses gentle heat and electrical pulses to deliver cancer treatment directly to tumors. Now in veterinary trials, the technology promises safer, more precise treatments – and could soon transform human cancer care.Group uses LifePulse to work on cat's cancer/news/2025/from-laboratory-innovation-to-cancer-care-usf-born-technology-offering-pet-owners-hope.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,��۴�ý High Tech Corridor,John Dudley,ResearchUSF professor and son team up to integrate artificial intelligence into cancer research/news/2025/usf-professor-and-son-team-up-to-integrate-artificial-intelligence-into-cancer-research.aspxDistinguished University Professor Dmitry Goldgof and his son, Dr. Gregory Goldgof, are combining AI and medicine – automating bone marrow analysis to improve the speed and accuracy of blood cancer diagnoses.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 USF professor and son team up to integrate artificial intelligence into cancer researchDistinguished University Professor Dmitry Goldgof and his son, Dr. Gregory Goldgof, are combining AI and medicine – automating bone marrow analysis to improve the speed and accuracy of blood cancer diagnoses.Gregory and Dmitry Goldgof/news/2025/usf-professor-and-son-team-up-to-integrate-artificial-intelligence-into-cancer-research.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy DelamarterVeteran-led mission: Meet the service members powering USF’s landmark hyperbaric oxygen therapy research/health/news/2025/veterans-powering-landmark-hyperbaric-oxygen-research.aspxA team of military veterans and researchers are leading a landmark clinical trial at USF Health, testing whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy can improve life for fellow service members living with traumatic brain injury and PTSD.External ArticleMon, 10 Nov 2025 08:36:34 Veteran-led mission: Meet the service members powering USF’s landmark hyperbaric oxygen therapy researchA team of military veterans and researchers are leading a landmark clinical trial at USF Health, testing whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy can improve life for fellow service members living with traumatic brain injury and PTSD.Three military veterans/health/news/2025/veterans-powering-landmark-hyperbaric-oxygen-research.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthUSF Health,USF Health Morsani College of MedicineHow gut health and food can transform diabetes management and prevent disease/news/2025/how-gut-health-and-food-can-transform-diabetes-management-and-prevent-disease.aspxUSF researcher Hariom Yadav is uncovering how strengthening gut health through nutrient-rich foods could help prevent chronic diseases – transforming the way we think about medicine.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:29:27 How gut health and food can transform diabetes management and prevent diseaseUSF researcher Hariom Yadav is uncovering how strengthening gut health through nutrient-rich foods could help prevent chronic diseases – transforming the way we think about medicine.Yogurt with fruit/news/2025/how-gut-health-and-food-can-transform-diabetes-management-and-prevent-disease.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,Tina Meketa,USF HealthBulls celebrate breakout football season on ESPN ahead of thrilling victory over UTSA/news/2025/usf-football-has-arrived-bulls-celebrate-breakout-football-season-on-espn.aspxESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus broadcast brought a surge of pride and validation to USF, with students, alumni and fans celebrating the Bulls’ rise into the national spotlight. The electric atmosphere came ahead of the team’s nationally televised home game – beating the University of Texas at San Antonio 55-23.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:50:14 Bulls celebrate breakout football season on ESPN ahead of thrilling victory over UTSAESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus broadcast brought a surge of pride and validation to USF, with students, alumni and fans celebrating the Bulls’ rise into the national spotlight. The electric atmosphere came ahead of the team’s nationally televised home game – beating the University of Texas at San Antonio 55-23.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-football-has-arrived-bulls-celebrate-breakout-football-season-on-espn.aspxUSF AthleticsPaul Guzzo,USF FootballUSF releases new renderings of Fletcher District as project receives state-level approval/news/2025/usf-releases-new-renderings-of-fletcher-district-as-project-receives-state-level-approval.aspxThe university’s planned mixed-use destination features student and multifamily housing, restaurants, retail, a hotel and conference center, an academic research facility and recreation space.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:40:01 USF releases new renderings of Fletcher District as project receives state-level approvalThe university’s planned mixed-use destination features student and multifamily housing, restaurants, retail, a hotel and conference center, an academic research facility and recreation space.Rendering of Fletcher District/news/2025/usf-releases-new-renderings-of-fletcher-district-as-project-receives-state-level-approval.aspxCommunity,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Board of Governors,MyUSFUSF football unveils new renderings of football operations centerhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/11/7/usf-football-unveils-new-renderings-of-football-operations-center.aspxThe new TGH Center for Athletic Excellence is a central component of the university's transformational on-campus stadium project, scheduled for completion in fall 2027.External ArticleFri, 07 Nov 2025 15:31:04 USF football unveils new renderings of football operations centerThe new TGH Center for Athletic Excellence is a central component of the university's transformational on-campus stadium project, scheduled for completion in fall 2027.Rendering of Football Operations Centerhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/11/7/usf-football-unveils-new-renderings-of-football-operations-center.aspxUSF AthleticsUSF Athletics,USF FootballReader's Digest: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Aluminum Foil for Leftovershttps://www.rd.com/article/never-wrap-leftovers-foil/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 07 Nov 2025 13:42:43 Reader's Digest: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Aluminum Foil for LeftoversLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.rd.com/article/never-wrap-leftovers-foil/USF in the NewsWUSF: ESPN's 'SportsCenter' brings national attention to USF as Bulls make playoff pushhttps://www.wusf.org/sports/2025-11-06/espn-brings-national-attention-to-usf-as-bulls-make-playoff-pushLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 06 Nov 2025 13:39:47 WUSF: ESPN's 'SportsCenter' brings national attention to USF as Bulls make playoff pushLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wusf.org/sports/2025-11-06/espn-brings-national-attention-to-usf-as-bulls-make-playoff-pushUSF in the NewsVeteran reflects the personal growth and determination of first-gen students at USFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/student-veteran-reflects-the-personal-growth-and-determination-of-first-gen-students-at-usf.aspxFrom surviving Hurricane Katrina to serving in the U.S. Navy, Camrie Hingle’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Now a first-generation student at USF St. Petersburg, Hingle’s story embodies the pride and perseverance celebrated during USF’s First-Gen Week.External ArticleWed, 05 Nov 2025 08:47:03 Veteran reflects the personal growth and determination of first-gen students at USFFrom surviving Hurricane Katrina to serving in the U.S. Navy, Camrie Hingle’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Now a first-generation student at USF St. Petersburg, Hingle’s story embodies the pride and perseverance celebrated during USF’s First-Gen Week.Camrie Hinglehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/student-veteran-reflects-the-personal-growth-and-determination-of-first-gen-students-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Office of Veteran Success,Student Success,USF St. PetersburgUSF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across ��۴�ý and beyond/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxIndustry partnerships have propelled the ��۴�ý to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:46:53 USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across ��۴�ý and beyondIndustry partnerships have propelled the ��۴�ý to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal.Two women in a lab/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,USF HealthUSF men’s and women's basketball teams score wins in season opening gameshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/11/3/mens-basketball-usf-mens-basketball-opens-season-with-102-67-win-over-florida-am.aspxThe ��۴�ý men's basketball team dominated ��۴�ý A&M at the Yuengling Center, while the women's team rolled past FIU.External ArticleTue, 04 Nov 2025 08:34:15 USF men’s and women's basketball teams score wins in season opening gamesThe ��۴�ý men's basketball team dominated ��۴�ý A&M at the Yuengling Center, while the women's team rolled past FIU.Izaiyah Nelson during the South ��۴�ý Men's Basketball game vs FAMU on November 3, 2025.https://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/11/3/mens-basketball-usf-mens-basketball-opens-season-with-102-67-win-over-florida-am.aspxUSF AthleticsMen's Basketball,women's basketballFox 13 News: New USF College of Cybersecurity and AI draws thousands of studentshttps://www.fox13news.com/news/new-usf-college-cybersecurity-ai-draws-thousands-studentsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleSun, 02 Nov 2025 08:47:04 Fox 13 News: New USF College of Cybersecurity and AI draws thousands of studentsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��۴�ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/new-usf-college-cybersecurity-ai-draws-thousands-studentsUSF in the News��۴�ý launches cutting-edge virology institute led by world-renowned scientist, Dr. Robert C. Gallo/health/news/2025/usf-launches-virology-institute-led-by-dr-robert-gallo.aspxThe groundbreaking USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation will advance cutting-edge research to combat viral and immune-related threats worldwide.External ArticleFri, 31 Oct 2025 10:06:29 ��۴�ý launches cutting-edge virology institute led by world-renowned scientist, Dr. Robert C. GalloThe groundbreaking USF Health Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation will advance cutting-edge research to combat viral and immune-related threats worldwide.Dr. Robert Gallo/health/news/2025/usf-launches-virology-institute-led-by-dr-robert-gallo.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthGlobal Virus Network,USF HealthDerrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as Chief Operating Officerhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/10/30/general-derrick-brooks-joins-usf-athletics-as-chief-operating-officer.aspxIn addition to his Hall of Fame and Super Bowl winning career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Derrick Brooks has extensive connections and deep passion for Tampa Bay and brings more than 15 years of experience as a key front office executive in professional sports.External ArticleThu, 30 Oct 2025 16:35:22 Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as Chief Operating OfficerIn addition to his Hall of Fame and Super Bowl winning career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Derrick Brooks has extensive connections and deep passion for Tampa Bay and brings more than 15 years of experience as a key front office executive in professional sports.Rob Higgins and Derrick Brookshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/10/30/general-derrick-brooks-joins-usf-athletics-as-chief-operating-officer.aspxUSF AthleticsUSF AthleticsUSF researcher studying link between red tide and risk of gestational hypertension/health/public-health/news/2025/red-tide.aspxThe smell, stinging eyes and countless dead fish on the beach warn residents to stay away from the beach during a red tide outbreak. But what about people who reside nearby, especially pregnant women?External ArticleThu, 30 Oct 2025 09:05:56 USF researcher studying link between red tide and risk of gestational hypertensionThe smell, stinging eyes and countless dead fish on the beach warn residents to stay away from the beach during a red tide outbreak. But what about people who reside nearby, especially pregnant women?Dead fish in the water/health/public-health/news/2025/red-tide.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Public HealthCorridor partnership expands undergraduate research and advances experiential learning at USF/research-innovation/news/2025/corridor-partnership-expands-undergraduate-research-and-advances-experiential-learning-at-usf.aspxThrough the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability and the arts.External ArticleThu, 30 Oct 2025 09:01:50 Corridor partnership expands undergraduate research and advances experiential learning at USFThrough the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability and the arts.Three men sit at table/research-innovation/news/2025/corridor-partnership-expands-undergraduate-research-and-advances-experiential-learning-at-usf.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student Success��۴�ý High Tech Corridor,MyUSF,Research and InnovationUSF launches free online course designed for AI skill building/news/2025/usf-launches-free-online-course-designed-for-ai-skill-building.aspxDesigned for individuals with no technical background, the short-form program provides practical, flexible and self-paced opportunities for professionals, educators and the general public to build confidence and skills in incorporating AI into their work and daily lives.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:20:25 USF launches free online course designed for AI skill buildingDesigned for individuals with no technical background, the short-form program provides practical, flexible and self-paced opportunities for professionals, educators and the general public to build confidence and skills in incorporating AI into their work and daily lives.John Licato and Sudeep Sarkar from USF stand in a studio/news/2025/usf-launches-free-online-course-designed-for-ai-skill-building.aspxCommunity,Cyber/AI,Student SuccessAlthea Johnson,Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Innovative EducationAI and citizen science reveal potential first detection of invasive malaria mosquito in Madagascar/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/ai-and-citizen-science-reveal-potential-first-detection-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-in-madagascar.aspxResearchers from the ��۴�ý have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles stephensi — an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito — ever detected in Madagascar.External ArticleTue, 28 Oct 2025 11:26:26 AI and citizen science reveal potential first detection of invasive malaria mosquito in MadagascarResearchers from the ��۴�ý have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles stephensi — an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito — ever detected in Madagascar.Mosquito in a petri dish and cell phone/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/ai-and-citizen-science-reveal-potential-first-detection-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-in-madagascar.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John Dudley