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‘The Lesson Is Murder’: USF criminologist and graduate students debut true crime docuseries on Hulu
The three-part series investigates the minds of murderers to develop psychological profiles to help solve crime.
March 23, 2023University News
Celebrating the women of USF
From their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across ßÙßÇÂþ» share who inspired their passion and careers.
March 1, 2023University News
USF Research & Innovation and the Florida High Tech Corridor partner to fund Early-Stage Innovation Awards
The funding supports a first-of-its-kind, AI-based language translation tool for stroke patients with aphasia, a prototype device to reduce structural malfunctions in critical manufactured products and infrastructure and an AI-based tool to deliver custom music therapy to aging populations.
February 28, 2023Research and Innovation
An online platform developed by researchers at the ßÙßÇÂþ», in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of human trafficking escape their situations and get back on their feet by streamlining efforts to connect them with organizations and resources in Tampa Bay.
February 24, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
ßÙßÇÂþ» students reduce stigma surrounding mental health through creative expression
Rehearsals are underway for the USF production of This Is My Brave: College Edition. Through creative expression, ßÙßÇÂþ» students living with mental illness share their stories on stage in front of the community to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. In conjunction with the stage show, is the integration of the Photovoice exhibit.
February 20, 2023Campus Life, University News
A $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
February 13, 2023Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF program aims to expand pipeline of addiction researchers from underrepresented backgrounds
The program addresses a national and global need for researchers from different backgrounds to mitigate existing health disparities, seen in crises such as the opioid epidemic.
February 8, 2023Research and Innovation
Too many – or too few – job demands can spoil a good night’s sleep
A new study by researchers at the ßÙßÇÂþ» reveals that the relationship between work demands and a good night’s rest is nuanced. Conventional wisdom that suggests that people with the most demanding jobs would have the most trouble sleeping isn't necessarily true.
November 29, 2022Research and Innovation
Student veteran continues his service through research
U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.
November 7, 2022Student Success
Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagious
Manley Jaquiss is one of USF’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left ßÙßÇÂþ» since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also USF alumnae.
October 17, 2022Student Success
USF professor to help improve pandemic-induced child behavioral problems through multi-million dollar federal grant
The funding will operate the National Center on Pyramid Model Innovation and allow a national team of faculty to investigate and address behavioral and equity issues in early childhood programs.
October 17, 2022Research and Innovation
Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at USF
USF alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.
July 14, 2022Student Success