/provost/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 05 Mar 2026 23:30:56 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxThe National Academy of Inventors has named six °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ faculty members to its Class of 2026 Senior Members. NAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.External ArticleThu, 26 Feb 2026 10:57:34 National Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior membersThe National Academy of Inventors has named six °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ faculty members to its Class of 2026 Senior Members. NAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.headshots of six new members of NAI/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspxMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a day spent engaging with the university community.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:40:09 Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photosMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a day spent engaging with the university community.President Moez Limayem meets with students on campus/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspx/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxAs °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 11:05:59 USF expands its footprint in space researchAs °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.Engineering faculty, Andrea D'Ambrosio, Xiaoyu Liu, and Ahmadreza Vaselbehagh /engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/forbes-ranks-usf-best-large-employers-2026.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is one of the country’s best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. USF is the only public or private university in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ to make the list.External ArticleFri, 13 Feb 2026 09:57:29 USF recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers for second consecutive yearThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is one of the country’s best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. USF is the only public or private university in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ to make the list.Student workers smiling at each other/news/2026/forbes-ranks-usf-best-large-employers-2026.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will receive more than $14 million in new resources as part of the federal spending package enacted in recent weeks. The funds were secured for the university as the result of the work by members of Congress who represent the Tampa Bay area to identify and advance local projects that benefit the region, state and nation.External ArticleThu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:19 Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USFThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will receive more than $14 million in new resources as part of the federal spending package enacted in recent weeks. The funds were secured for the university as the result of the work by members of Congress who represent the Tampa Bay area to identify and advance local projects that benefit the region, state and nation.Capitol building/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxSpotlights/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.External ArticleThu, 12 Feb 2026 09:49:03 USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.Screenshot on computer featuring facial recognition software on an infant/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxResearch and Innovation/provost/news/2026/mannering-nae.aspxFred Mannering, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and executive director of the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s Center for Urban Transportation Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:12:17 Professor Fred Mannering elected to the National Academy of EngineeringFred Mannering, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and executive director of the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s Center for Urban Transportation Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/provost/news/2026/mannering-nae.aspxHonors and Awards/health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.External ArticleFri, 06 Feb 2026 10:53:20 USF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and researchThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.USF Health ribbon cutting by event attendees /health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxResearch and Innovation/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxUSF is the only public university in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 11:01:44 USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright ScholarsUSF is the only public university in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.study abroad students in a group photo with the fulbright logo /world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxHonors and Awards/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.External ArticleTue, 03 Feb 2026 10:59:39 How USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini CollegeAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.person holding an original ethernet reciever/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxEvents/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxWhat if the answer to combating red tide isn’t a complex mechanical system, but a fine, crystalline powder? That’s the goal behind a new material developed by USF researchers Ioannis Spanopoulos and George Philippidis and their doctoral students.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 13:16:49 USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat °®ÎÛ´«Ã½'s red tideWhat if the answer to combating red tide isn’t a complex mechanical system, but a fine, crystalline powder? That’s the goal behind a new material developed by USF researchers Ioannis Spanopoulos and George Philippidis and their doctoral students.students and faculty in lab coats pointing at a computer featuring their research/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxResearch and Innovation/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.External ArticleWed, 28 Jan 2026 11:04:22 A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shapeAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.black and white photo of chemistry department students and faculty in 1966/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxEvents/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxAll four USF programs ranked in the 2026 Best Online Graduate Programs by U.S. News & World Report improved from last year and are inside the top 35 among public universities, including one USF program in the top 15 and another jumping into the top 20.External ArticleTue, 27 Jan 2026 11:06:45 USF online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankingsAll four USF programs ranked in the 2026 Best Online Graduate Programs by U.S. News & World Report improved from last year and are inside the top 35 among public universities, including one USF program in the top 15 and another jumping into the top 20.photo of a graduate in cap and gown, with text: Top 35 online grad programs among public universities/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ today shared results from a new report that assesses the impact of the university on the regional and state economy. According to the analysis, USF generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion across °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, including $7 billion in the Tampa Bay region.External ArticleMon, 26 Jan 2026 10:04:04 New report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, including $7 billion in Tampa BayThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ today shared results from a new report that assesses the impact of the university on the regional and state economy. According to the analysis, USF generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion across °®ÎÛ´«Ã½, including $7 billion in the Tampa Bay region.usf economic impact report text overlaying bull statue/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxSpotlights/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-ined-studios-big-winning-season.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s Innovative Education Studios (InEd Studios), is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy® Awards from seven total nominations and securing two Gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics work.External ArticleThu, 18 Dec 2025 13:20:56 USF’s InEd Studios Celebrates Six Suncoast Emmy Wins and Two Gold Davey AwardsThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s Innovative Education Studios (InEd Studios), is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy® Awards from seven total nominations and securing two Gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics work.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-ined-studios-big-winning-season.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/usf-climbs-to-its-highest-position-ever-in-us-news-rankings.aspxThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. In the rankings released today, USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row. Over the past 10 years, USF has risen an impressive 40 spots among public universities from No. 83 to No. 43, and 71 spots among all universities, from No. 159 to No. 88.External ArticleTue, 23 Sep 2025 11:43:55 USF climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankingsThe °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of the best colleges. In the rankings released today, USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row. Over the past 10 years, USF has risen an impressive 40 spots among public universities from No. 83 to No. 43, and 71 spots among all universities, from No. 159 to No. 88.°®ÎÛ´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-climbs-to-its-highest-position-ever-in-us-news-rankings.aspxHonors and Awards/provost/news/2025/provost-mohapatra-inside-usf-bold-trajectory.aspxIn a recent Inside USF podcast episode, Provost Prasant Mohapatra describes the extensive efforts underway as the college gears up to welcome its first students this fall. He also reveals plans for a high-profile AI-cybersecurity conference and dives into several other transformational initiatives, including new degree programs in aerospace-aeronautical engineering and design and construction management.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:02:30 Provost Mohapatra on Inside USF: what’s next for USF’s bold trajectoryIn a recent Inside USF podcast episode, Provost Prasant Mohapatra describes the extensive efforts underway as the college gears up to welcome its first students this fall. He also reveals plans for a high-profile AI-cybersecurity conference and dives into several other transformational initiatives, including new degree programs in aerospace-aeronautical engineering and design and construction management.Inside USF: The Podcast with woman sitting at microphone/provost/news/2025/provost-mohapatra-inside-usf-bold-trajectory.aspxSpotlights/news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxAs artificial intelligence and cybersecurity reshape every facet of our lives, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is rising to the moment. Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will serve as a launchpad for the next generation of interdisciplinary experts to meet growing demands.External ArticleMon, 28 Apr 2025 09:59:14 USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talentAs artificial intelligence and cybersecurity reshape every facet of our lives, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is rising to the moment. Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will serve as a launchpad for the next generation of interdisciplinary experts to meet growing demands.skyline view at night of Tampa /news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxIn a bold move to position Tampa as a global leader in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ (USF) today announced a record-setting $40 million gift to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. This transformational investment—the largest in USF’s nearly 70-year history—marks the first named college in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the convergence of AI and cybersecurity.External ArticleTue, 11 Mar 2025 13:07:35 Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bayâ€�In a bold move to position Tampa as a global leader in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ (USF) today announced a record-setting $40 million gift to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. This transformational investment—the largest in USF’s nearly 70-year history—marks the first named college in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the convergence of AI and cybersecurity.USF cybersecurity student Brianna Deaubler, USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra, USF Foundation CEO Jay Stroman, Arnie and Lauren Bellini, USF President Rhea Law and USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxAs an assistant professor with the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s School of Information Systems and Management in the Muma College of Business, Triparna de Vreede’s current research focuses on employee interaction with artificial intelligence in the workplace.External ArticleMon, 03 Mar 2025 13:09:08 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborationsAs an assistant professor with the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s School of Information Systems and Management in the Muma College of Business, Triparna de Vreede’s current research focuses on employee interaction with artificial intelligence in the workplace.Collage of images featuring people doing research/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxResearch and Innovation