/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 06 Jul 2025 09:38:29 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/floridas-oyster-crisis-takes-center-stage-in-latest-musical-science-project.aspxA team of professors, musicians and students at USF is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½.External ArticleWed, 02 Jul 2025 16:03:56 °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s oyster crisis takes center stage in latest musical-science projectA team of professors, musicians and students at USF is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½.View of the ocean with music note graphics labeled 'Oysters Ain't Safe'https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/floridas-oyster-crisis-takes-center-stage-in-latest-musical-science-project.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg/education/blog/2025/from-usf-to-the-pros-meet-grad-student-and-soccer-star-vivianne-bessette-2025.aspxWhile pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at USF, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s inaugural season.External ArticleTue, 01 Jul 2025 11:04:01 From USF to the pros: Meet grad student and soccer star Vivianne BessetteWhile pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at USF, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s inaugural season.Vivianne Bessette playing soccer for the Tampa Bay Sun, about to kick the ball./education/blog/2025/from-usf-to-the-pros-meet-grad-student-and-soccer-star-vivianne-bessette-2025.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Education,MyUSF/news/2025/important-funding-for-usf-in-final-state-budget.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will receive significant funding in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s 2025-26 state budget, supporting major initiatives in research, student success and campus development across all three campuses.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:10:37 Important funding for USF in final state budgetThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will receive significant funding in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s 2025-26 state budget, supporting major initiatives in research, student success and campus development across all three campuses.Capitol building/news/2025/important-funding-for-usf-in-final-state-budget.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF/business/news/2025/06-30-online-dba-love-story.aspxJacqueline Benavides and Kyle Kelly met in 2022, the first year the online DBA program was offered at USF. The program gave them a path toward academic growth and, unexpectedly, toward each other.External ArticleMon, 30 Jun 2025 16:22:28 From classmates to soulmates: Three years, two degrees and one happily ever afterJacqueline Benavides and Kyle Kelly met in 2022, the first year the online DBA program was offered at USF. The program gave them a path toward academic growth and, unexpectedly, toward each other.Jacqueline Benavides and Kyle Kelly in their cap and gowns/business/news/2025/06-30-online-dba-love-story.aspxCampus LifeMuma College of Business,MyUSF/news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxTechnology developed at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ offers a promising, privacy-preserving tool to help clinicians diagnose and track trauma in kids, especially those too young to express it.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:00 USF-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSDTechnology developed at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ offers a promising, privacy-preserving tool to help clinicians diagnose and track trauma in kids, especially those too young to express it.facial scan on computer screen /news/2025/usf-developed-technology-analyzes-facial-expressions-to-identify-childhood-ptsd.aspxResearch and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy Delamarter,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxThe Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at USF will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:14:58 USF to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl RousonThe Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at USF will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.President Rhea Law looks at a photo with Sen. Darryl Rouson/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,°®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Legislature,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2025/usf-building-pipeline-of-researchers-to-develop-technologies-for-aging-adults-in-new-summer-program.aspxStudents at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ are spending their summer developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a hands-on program hosted by USF’s Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:00:00 USF building pipeline of researchers to develop technologies for aging adults in new summer programStudents at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ are spending their summer developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a hands-on program hosted by USF’s Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.Rice Pham throwing up bulls sign behind his computer in robotics lab/news/2025/usf-building-pipeline-of-researchers-to-develop-technologies-for-aging-adults-in-new-summer-program.aspxResearch and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2025/how-usf-helped-kickstart-skateboarding-in-tampa-bay.aspxUSF’s impact on Tampa Bay skateboarding is undeniable. Students embedded skateboarding into the area’s cultural DNA, designed the region’s first nationally known skatepark and helped the public recognize the sport’s historical value.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:29:04 How USF helped kickstart skateboarding in Tampa BayUSF’s impact on Tampa Bay skateboarding is undeniable. Students embedded skateboarding into the area’s cultural DNA, designed the region’s first nationally known skatepark and helped the public recognize the sport’s historical value.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/how-usf-helped-kickstart-skateboarding-in-tampa-bay.aspxCampus LifeMyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-student-rocket-team-soars-in-national-nasa-competition.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½'s Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry team completed a NASA Student Launch Competition and brought home an award for successfully designing and then sending a model rocket over 4,000 feet while transmitting data.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:06:59 USF student rocket team soars in national NASA competitionThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½'s Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry team completed a NASA Student Launch Competition and brought home an award for successfully designing and then sending a model rocket over 4,000 feet while transmitting data.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-student-rocket-team-soars-in-national-nasa-competition.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-student-helping-shape-the-future-of-national-security.aspxFor May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:00:00 From classroom to command: USF student helping shape the future of national securityFor May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.A photo of student May Birch showing the 'go bulls' hand gesture. Graphic text says, Boundless Bulls./news/2025/usf-student-helping-shape-the-future-of-national-security.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Global and National Security Institute,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,Torie Doll/news/2025/how-social-media-is-shifting-the-spread-of-hurricane-information.aspxIt wasn’t long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A USF expert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:00 How social media is shifting the spread of hurricane informationIt wasn’t long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A USF expert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.satellite view of hurricane/news/2025/how-social-media-is-shifting-the-spread-of-hurricane-information.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2025/will-weatherford-and-mike-griffin-reelected-to-usf-board-of-trustees-leadership-roles.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Board of Trustees will continue to be led by Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin after their reelection as chair and vice chair during today’s board meeting. Weatherford and Griffin, who have served as chair and vice chair since 2021, were each selected for an additional two-year term.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:07:11 Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin reelected to USF Board of Trustees leadership rolesThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Board of Trustees will continue to be led by Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin after their reelection as chair and vice chair during today’s board meeting. Weatherford and Griffin, who have served as chair and vice chair since 2021, were each selected for an additional two-year term.Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin/news/2025/will-weatherford-and-mike-griffin-reelected-to-usf-board-of-trustees-leadership-roles.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,MyUSF/news/2025/from-orange-groves-to-alma-mater-usf-and-temple-terraces-shared-history.aspxTemple Terrace turned 100 years old on May 28. As USF approaches its 70th anniversary, the two neighbors are more connected than ever, with shared projects, planning efforts and a vision for what the future holds.Wed, 28 May 2025 08:07:06 From orange groves to alma mater: USF and Temple Terrace's shared historyTemple Terrace turned 100 years old on May 28. As USF approaches its 70th anniversary, the two neighbors are more connected than ever, with shared projects, planning efforts and a vision for what the future holds.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-orange-groves-to-alma-mater-usf-and-temple-terraces-shared-history.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/three-distinguished-usf-faculty-innovators-selected-for-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxTheir innovations have led to important advancements in health care, dental technology and cancer treatment.Mon, 19 May 2025 11:14:58 Three distinguished USF faculty innovators selected for the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of FameTheir innovations have led to important advancements in health care, dental technology and cancer treatment.Entrance to the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Inventors Hall of Fame/news/2025/three-distinguished-usf-faculty-innovators-selected-for-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,USF Health/news/2025/how-usf-hurricane-experts-are-helping-improve-evacuation-procedures-across-tampa-ba.aspxAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.Mon, 19 May 2025 07:46:48 How USF hurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa BayAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.beach homes destroyed by Hurricane Milton/news/2025/how-usf-hurricane-experts-are-helping-improve-evacuation-procedures-across-tampa-ba.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Hurricane,MyUSF,Tina Meketahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-keys-marine-lab-welcomes-coral-babies-to-help-resore-florida-reef-after-bleaching-event.aspx°®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s Coral Reef experienced significant damage during a mass bleaching event in 2023, but recovery efforts led by biologists and volunteers from The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Aquarium working with the Keys Marine Lab and partners are underway to restore this vital ecosystem.External ArticleTue, 13 May 2025 11:40:37 USF’s Keys Marine Laboratory welcomes 1,050 coral babies to help restore °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s reef after bleaching event°®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s Coral Reef experienced significant damage during a mass bleaching event in 2023, but recovery efforts led by biologists and volunteers from The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Aquarium working with the Keys Marine Lab and partners are underway to restore this vital ecosystem.Group looks at coral babies at USF's Keys Marine Labhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-keys-marine-lab-welcomes-coral-babies-to-help-resore-florida-reef-after-bleaching-event.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Keys Marine Laboratory,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg/news/2025/top-stories-of-usfs-spring-semester.aspxAs USF shifts into summer, thousands of new graduates are entering the workforce prepared to meet industry demand and elevate the talent pipeline across Tampa Bay, the state and nation. Their final semester at USF was packed with milestone moments: a record-setting donation, multiple national championships and top-tier rankings that affirm the value of a USF degree.Mon, 12 May 2025 13:48:11 Top stories of USF's spring semesterAs USF shifts into summer, thousands of new graduates are entering the workforce prepared to meet industry demand and elevate the talent pipeline across Tampa Bay, the state and nation. Their final semester at USF was packed with milestone moments: a record-setting donation, multiple national championships and top-tier rankings that affirm the value of a USF degree.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½ signage/news/2025/top-stories-of-usfs-spring-semester.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2025/behind-the-horns-meet-the-uef-students-who-were-rocky-d-bull.aspxFor years, they hid in plain sight, lifting spirits and energizing crowds as the university’s beloved mascot, Rocky D. Bull. Now that they’ve graduated, three Rockys are allowed to take off the mask and share what it’s really like to be the face of USF.Mon, 12 May 2025 11:10:49 Behind the horns: Meet the USF students who were Rocky D. BullFor years, they hid in plain sight, lifting spirits and energizing crowds as the university’s beloved mascot, Rocky D. Bull. Now that they’ve graduated, three Rockys are allowed to take off the mask and share what it’s really like to be the face of USF.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/behind-the-horns-meet-the-uef-students-who-were-rocky-d-bull.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Athletics/health/news/2025/gut-probiotic-dementia.aspxIf unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? USF researcher Hariom Yadav has developed a promising cocktail.External ArticleTue, 06 May 2025 08:11:15 USF Health researchers developing probiotic cocktail that may help ward off dementiaIf unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? USF researcher Hariom Yadav has developed a promising cocktail.USF Health researcher Hariom Yadav/health/news/2025/gut-probiotic-dementia.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,MyUSF/news/2025/humor-embarrassment-and-joy-meet-the-name-readers-of-usfs-commencement-ceremonies.aspxFor those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:28:27 Humor, embarrassment and joy: Meet the name readers of USF’s commencement ceremoniesFor those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.Travis Bell and Rocky the Bull/news/2025/humor-embarrassment-and-joy-meet-the-name-readers-of-usfs-commencement-ceremonies.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications,wusf/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspxCheck out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:17:49 Trustees approve updated USF stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forwardCheck out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.Rending of USF on campus stadium/news/2025/trustees-approve-updated-usf-stadium-plan-paving-the-way-for-full-construction-to-move-forward.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF Football/news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxLaunching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:25:13 USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talentLaunching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. skyline view at night of Tampa /news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxCyber/AIBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2025/former-usf-football-players-harrowing-survival-at-sea-retold-in-documentary-feature-film.aspxSixteen years ago, 2008 graduate Nick Schuyler was in a boating accident in the Gulf that killed his three friends. He was the sole survivor. Now, a documentary and Hollywood film will tell the tragic tale that made national headlines.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:12:43 Former USF football player’s harrowing survival at sea retold in documentary, feature filmSixteen years ago, 2008 graduate Nick Schuyler was in a boating accident in the Gulf that killed his three friends. He was the sole survivor. Now, a documentary and Hollywood film will tell the tragic tale that made national headlines.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/former-usf-football-players-harrowing-survival-at-sea-retold-in-documentary-feature-film.aspxUSF Athletics,USF in the NewsAlumni,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Football/news/2025/students-gain-important-experience-advocate-for-usf-during-day-at-the-capitol.aspxWith less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 USF students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:20:04 Students gain important experience, advocate for USF during Day at the CapitolWith less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 USF students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.USF student poses with Rocky at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Senate chamber/news/2025/students-gain-important-experience-advocate-for-usf-during-day-at-the-capitol.aspxUniversity News°®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Legislature,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxContributions made by the USF researchers span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.External ArticleTue, 15 Apr 2025 08:30:03 Eleven USF faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awardsContributions made by the USF researchers span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.Collage of headshots of award recipients/research-innovation/news/2025/eleven-usf-faculty-being-recognized-with-research-achievement-and-innovation-excellence-awards.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,Research and Innovation/news/2025/usf-alumni-drive-ai-classroom-innovation-with-virtual-assistants-for-k-12-teachers.aspxWith support from USF alumni, a USF graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:43:03 USF alumni drive AI classroom innovation with virtual assistants for K-12 teachersWith support from USF alumni, a USF graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-alumni-drive-ai-classroom-innovation-with-virtual-assistants-for-k-12-teachers.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Education,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-americas-top-large-employers-and-the-best-among-florida-universities.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ has been named one of the nation's premier employers and top university employer in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ by Forbes, highlighting its vibrant workplace culture, commitment to innovation and investment in employee success.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:41:10 USF recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers and the best among °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ universitiesThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ has been named one of the nation's premier employers and top university employer in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ by Forbes, highlighting its vibrant workplace culture, commitment to innovation and investment in employee success.Three USF employees sit at their computers/news/2025/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-americas-top-large-employers-and-the-best-among-florida-universities.aspxUniversity NewsGregory Bowers,Human Resources,MyUSF/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, USF continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:31:26 U.S. News & World Report ranks USF a national leader for dozens of graduate programsThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, USF continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Student crosses stage at USF commencement/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,U.S. News and World Report/health/news/2025/usf-medical-school-earns-highest-ranking-from-usnews.aspxThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ and among just 16 in the U.S. to earn a prestigious Tier 1 designation by U.S. News & World Report. With record-breaking research funding and elite student achievement, USF Health continues to drive innovation in medical education, research and patient care.External ArticleTue, 08 Apr 2025 02:07:22 USF Health Morsani College of Medicine named top medical school in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ and among nation’s best by U.S. News & World ReportThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ and among just 16 in the U.S. to earn a prestigious Tier 1 designation by U.S. News & World Report. With record-breaking research funding and elite student achievement, USF Health continues to drive innovation in medical education, research and patient care.Graphic that says USF Morsani College of Medicine No. 1 medical school in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½/health/news/2025/usf-medical-school-earns-highest-ranking-from-usnews.aspxUSF Health,University NewsMorsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,U.S. News and World Report,USF Health/news/2025/usfs-student-green-energy-fund-projects-make-a-lasting-impact-on-campus-sustainability.aspxSince its launch, the USF program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:07:46 USF’s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainabilitySince its launch, the USF program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usfs-student-green-energy-fund-projects-make-a-lasting-impact-on-campus-sustainability.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,Student Success/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxThrough a dynamic partnership between the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:08:53 From classroom to kickoff: How USF’s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readinessThrough a dynamic partnership between the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessMuma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Vinik Sports and Entertainment Management Program/news/2025/how-a-simple-chair-in-the-1980s-led-to-usfs-global-leadership-in-ai.aspxIn the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at USF joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:30:41 How a simple chair in the 1980s led to USF’s global leadership in AIIn the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at USF joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/how-a-simple-chair-in-the-1980s-led-to-usfs-global-leadership-in-ai.aspxCyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,MyUSF,Paul Guzzohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxThe Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 08:40:32 USF study reveals how smartphones may benefit kids, risks of posting publicly to social mediaThe Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.Children look at smart phoneshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/results-from-usf-study-on-kids-digital-media-use-reveal-benefits-of-smartphones.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburghttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/24/mens-basketball-bryan-hodgson-named-south-florida-head-mens-basketball-coach.aspxBryan Hodgson comes to USF from Arkansas State, where he spent two seasons as head coach. He guided the Red Wolves to two of the most successful seasons in program history, with back-to-back 20-win seasons.External ArticleTue, 25 Mar 2025 08:06:31 USF names new head men's basketball coachBryan Hodgson comes to USF from Arkansas State, where he spent two seasons as head coach. He guided the Red Wolves to two of the most successful seasons in program history, with back-to-back 20-win seasons.Bryan Hodgson with graphic behind himhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/24/mens-basketball-bryan-hodgson-named-south-florida-head-mens-basketball-coach.aspxUSF AthleticsMen's Basketball,MyUSF,USF Athletics/news/2025/usf-is-digitally-preserving-egmont-keys-historic-harbor-pilot-village.aspxDue to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But USF’s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:29:03 USF is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot villageDue to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But USF’s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.Expert sitting on the computer/news/2025/usf-is-digitally-preserving-egmont-keys-historic-harbor-pilot-village.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAccess 3D Lab,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzohttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/16/womens-basketball-no-12-seed-usf-womens-basketball-will-face-no-5-seed-tennessee-on-friday-march-21-in-the-first-round-of-the-ncaa-tournament.aspxUSF Women's Basketball will face Tennessee on Friday, March 21 in the first round of the NCAA.External ArticleSun, 16 Mar 2025 13:13:17 USF Women's Basketball team set for NCAA first round vs. TennesseeUSF Women's Basketball will face Tennessee on Friday, March 21 in the first round of the NCAA.Carla Brito running during a gamehttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/16/womens-basketball-no-12-seed-usf-womens-basketball-will-face-no-5-seed-tennessee-on-friday-march-21-in-the-first-round-of-the-ncaa-tournament.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,women's basketball/research-innovation/news/2025/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-in-new-patents.aspxBased on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, 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 Innovation/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxThe nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:31:58 Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bayâ€�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 Foundation/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxUSF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all 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 Technologyhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/3/1/track-field-south-florida-track-and-field-wins-back-to-back-american-athletic-conference-indoor-championships.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ 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 °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ 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 field/news/2025/usf-president-rhea-law-announces-plans-to-step-down-after-national-search-to-select-a-successor.aspxRhea Law has served as president since August 2021, initially on an interim basis before being named to the role permanently in March 2022. Under her leadership, USF became the first public university in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ 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 °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ to be invited to join the Association of American Universities in nearly 40 years.President Rhea Law gives the Go Bulls sign/news/2025/usf-president-rhea-law-announces-plans-to-step-down-after-national-search-to-select-a-successor.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,President Rhea Law/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-students-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxA senior at 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.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-students-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.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 Communications/news/2025/from-ballet-to-brain-injury-advocacy-meet-usf-student-and-miss-tampa-alexandra-de-roos.aspxAfter a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at 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.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-ballet-to-brain-injury-advocacy-meet-usf-student-and-miss-tampa-alexandra-de-roos.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Psychology,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,President Judy Genshaft/news/usf-academic-success-center-expansion-boosts-student-achievement.aspxA record number of students are benefiting from the 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 °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ students study in the USF Academic Success Center/news/usf-academic-success-center-expansion-boosts-student-achievement.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,MyUSF,Student Success/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, USF is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:22:56 USF’s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovationFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, USF is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.Christian Wells at community conversation event/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,USF Health,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Office of University Community Partnerships,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,USF Health/news/2025/how-usf-architects-and-urban-designers-support-tampa-baya-growth.aspxUSF grads are at the forefront of some of the region’s largest projects, including airports, city centers and schools. Learn how USF’s architecture program is helping ensure there will be enough talent to keep up with Tampa Bay’s growth.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:59:30 How USF architecture students and urban designers support Tampa Bay's growthUSF grads are at the forefront of some of the region’s largest projects, including airports, city centers and schools. Learn how USF’s architecture program is helping ensure there will be enough talent to keep up with Tampa Bay’s growth.USF architecture student/news/2025/how-usf-architects-and-urban-designers-support-tampa-baya-growth.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Design Art and Performance,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Architecture and Community Design/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:47:09 USF partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean waterThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.A rendering of what the new developed area around the center will look like. /news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSF/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxWhile the Tampa Bay region is not prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, it serves as valuable testing ground for the buoy system before it’s deployed in more seismically active locations around the world.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 15:53:09 USF scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemsWhile the Tampa Bay region is not prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, it serves as valuable testing ground for the buoy system before it’s deployed in more seismically active locations around the world.Two °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ researchers get ready to deploy buoy/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,MyUSF/news/2025/remembering-usfs-fourth-president-francis-borkowski.aspxBorkowski served as president from 1988 to 1993. During his tenure, USF’s enrollment increased from 30,000 to more than 34,000, research grants increased from $37 million to $60 million and the USF Foundation’s endowment grew from $21 million to $61 million.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:05:07 Remembering USF’s fourth president, Francis BorkowskiBorkowski served as president from 1988 to 1993. During his tenure, USF’s enrollment increased from 30,000 to more than 34,000, research grants increased from $37 million to $60 million and the USF Foundation’s endowment grew from $21 million to $61 million.Francis Borkowski speaks at a USF news conference/news/2025/remembering-usfs-fourth-president-francis-borkowski.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF