USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 16:05:43 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Lower Oxygen Levels to Impact the Oceanic Food Chain/news/2018/lower-oxygen-levels-impact-oceanic-food-chain.aspxTiny fish known to survive where most marine life could not, may no longer be able to thrive under diminishing oxygen levels.Rocky D. BullWed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Lower Oxygen Levels to Impact the Oceanic Food ChainTiny fish known to survive where most marine life could not, may no longer be able to thrive under diminishing oxygen levels.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/lower-oxygen-levels-impact-oceanic-food-chain.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,EnvironmentStopping Hacks Before They Start/news/2018/stopping-hacks-before-they-start.aspxUSF computer scientists identify new cyberattacks that monitor your typing without infecting your computer.Rocky D. BullMon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Stopping Hacks Before They StartUSF computer scientists identify new cyberattacks that monitor your typing without infecting your computer.A man pictured from behind at a computer with code on the screen./news/2018/stopping-hacks-before-they-start.aspxResearch and InnovationCybersecurityNew Appointments Made to USF Consolidation Task Force/news/2018/new-appointments-made-usf-consolidation-task-force.aspxMike Griffin now leads the task force, and Debbie Sembler was appointed to fill a vacant seat.Rocky D. BullThu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 New Appointments Made to USF Consolidation Task ForceMike Griffin now leads the task force, and Debbie Sembler was appointed to fill a vacant seat.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/new-appointments-made-usf-consolidation-task-force.aspxUniversity NewsUSF President Judy Genshaft and Digital Camera Inventor Steve Sasson Recognized by the National Academy of Inventors/news/2018/president-genshaft-digital-camera-inventor-steve-sasson-recognized.aspxHonor recognizes contributions to academic invention and global innovation.Rocky D. BullTue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 USF President Judy Genshaft and Digital Camera Inventor Steve Sasson Recognized by the National Academy of InventorsHonor recognizes contributions to academic invention and global innovation.NAI: National Academy of Inventors logo/news/2018/president-genshaft-digital-camera-inventor-steve-sasson-recognized.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationPresident Judy GenshaftWhat Makes a Murderer?/news/2018/what-makes-murderer.aspxNew research from USF criminologist shows a significant connection between psychopathy and homicides.Rocky D. BullTue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 What Makes a Murderer?New research from USF criminologist shows a significant connection between psychopathy and homicides.Dr. Bryanna Fox in front of a USF police car./news/2018/what-makes-murderer.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community SciencesPublix Officially Opens at USF/news/2018/publix-officially-opens-usf.aspxThe USF Publix will be the grocer's first location on a college campus.Rocky D. BullThu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Publix Officially Opens at USFThe USF Publix will be the grocer's first location on a college campus.Rocky standing outside the deli in the USF Publix/news/2018/publix-officially-opens-usf.aspxCampus LifePublixWhat's Under the Antarctic Ice Sheet?/news/2018/whats-under-antarctic-ice-sheet.aspxA unique method created by a USF associate professor to determine radiocarbon ages, will be central to an expedition expected to transform the way we view the Antarctic continent.Rocky D. BullTue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 What's Under the Antarctic Ice Sheet?A unique method created by a USF associate professor to determine radiocarbon ages, will be central to an expedition expected to transform the way we view the Antarctic continent.A research unit in the Antarctic/news/2018/whats-under-antarctic-ice-sheet.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science System Confers Nearly 5,000 Degrees in Fall Commencement/news/2018/usf-system-confers-nearly-5000-degrees-fall-commencement.aspxTampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, entrepreneur Kate Tiedemann to be honored during commencement ceremonies.Rocky D. BullMon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 System Confers Nearly 5,000 Degrees in Fall CommencementTampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, entrepreneur Kate Tiedemann to be honored during commencement ceremonies.Students at commencement at Yuengling Center/news/2018/usf-system-confers-nearly-5000-degrees-fall-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsCommencementFormer President of World-Renowned Pasteur Institute Joins USF Healthhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2018/12/02/former-president-of-world-renowned-pasteur-institute-joins-usf-health/Dr. Christian Bréchot will help elevate biomedical and health-related areas of research excellence to the international level.External ArticleSun, 02 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Former President of World-Renowned Pasteur Institute Joins USF HealthDr. Christian Bréchot will help elevate biomedical and health-related areas of research excellence to the international level.Christian Bréchot, MD, PhDhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2018/12/02/former-president-of-world-renowned-pasteur-institute-joins-usf-health/USF HealthFighting the Crave for Fattening Food? Just Surround Yourself in its Scent/news/2018/fighting-crave-fattening-food-just-surround-yourself-scent.aspxJust a whiff of fried food may entice you to order a high-calorie meal. But breathe it in for longer than two minutes, and you’re more likely to be content with fruit.Rocky D. BullFri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Fighting the Crave for Fattening Food? Just Surround Yourself in its ScentJust a whiff of fried food may entice you to order a high-calorie meal. But breathe it in for longer than two minutes, and you’re more likely to be content with fruit.Four people with plates of hamburgers and fries/news/2018/fighting-crave-fattening-food-just-surround-yourself-scent.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of BusinessUSF Rises to Top 25 in National Research Rankings/news/2018/usf-rises-top-25-natl-research-rankings.aspxUSF moves up to 25th among public universities and 42nd among both public and private institutions nationwide.Rocky D. BullThu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 USF Rises to Top 25 in National Research RankingsUSF moves up to 25th among public universities and 42nd among both public and private institutions nationwide.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usf-rises-top-25-natl-research-rankings.aspxHonors and AwardsRankingsEight USF Faculty Members Named New AAAS Fellows/news/2018/eight-usf-faculty-members-names-new-aaas-fellows.aspxThe American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes the world’s leading researchers.Rocky D. BullTue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Eight USF Faculty Members Named New AAAS FellowsThe American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes the world’s leading researchers.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/eight-usf-faculty-members-names-new-aaas-fellows.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationFighting Staph on a Cellular Level/news/2018/fighting-staph-cellular-level.aspxAs antibiotic resistance grows, researchers find new targets for fighting deadly staph infections.Rocky D. BullTue, 20 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Fighting Staph on a Cellular LevelAs antibiotic resistance grows, researchers find new targets for fighting deadly staph infections.A fluorescence micrograph of S. aureus as it begins the cell division process. The green area shows the assembly of GpsB protein molecules at the site of division./news/2018/fighting-staph-cellular-level.aspxResearch and InnovationUSF Health Tests New Peanut Allergy Drughttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2018/11/19/largest-ever-clinical-trial-for-peanut-allergy-advances-pediatric-treatment-closer-to-fda-approval/The was one of two Florida sites that tested the new immune therapy drug manufactured in Clearwater.External ArticleMon, 19 Nov 2018 00:00:00 USF Health Tests New Peanut Allergy DrugThe was one of two Florida sites that tested the new immune therapy drug manufactured in Clearwater.Dr. Thomas Casale, principal investigator for the USF Health arm of the large-scale study testing a new drug for severely peanut-allergic patients, checks study participant Carter Grodi, 16.https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2018/11/19/largest-ever-clinical-trial-for-peanut-allergy-advances-pediatric-treatment-closer-to-fda-approval/Research and Innovation,USF HealthUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine64 Years Apart and Learning Together as Bulls/news/2018/64-years-apart-learning-together-bulls.aspxUSF’s youngest and one of its oldest students form an unlikely connection through USF astronomy course.64Rocky D. BullThu, 15 Nov 2018 00:00:00 64 Years Apart and Learning Together as BullsUSF’s youngest and one of its oldest students form an unlikely connection through USF astronomy course.64Classmates William Maillis, 11 (left), and John Beeman, 75, listen to lecture in their Contemporary Thinking in Astronomy course./news/2018/64-years-apart-learning-together-bulls.aspxCampus LifeRingling Train Chugs into Digital World/news/2018/ringling-train-chugs-digital-world.aspxThe century-old train car known to be the site of business transactions for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has long been too fragile for visitors to step inside. Through a project led by USF, it will no longer be limited to glancing through a window.Rocky D. BullWed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Ringling Train Chugs into Digital WorldThe century-old train car known to be the site of business transactions for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has long been too fragile for visitors to step inside. Through a project led by USF, it will no longer be limited to glancing through a window.The Wisconsin train car, which accompanied the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus during the early 1900s. Courtesy: The Ringling Museum, Sarasota, FL/news/2018/ringling-train-chugs-digital-world.aspxResearch and InnovationUSF Marks a Major Milestone in the Construction of New Morsani College of Medicine and Heart Institute/news/2018/usf-marks-major-milestone-contruction-morsani-college-medicine-heart-institute.aspxUSF Health’s 13-story, 395,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in late 2019.Rocky D. BullWed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 USF Marks a Major Milestone in the Construction of New Morsani College of Medicine and Heart InstituteUSF Health’s 13-story, 395,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in late 2019.A view of downtown Tampa and the Water Street building under construction/news/2018/usf-marks-major-milestone-contruction-morsani-college-medicine-heart-institute.aspxUSF HealthUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine,Water Street TampaUSF Helps Launch Unprecedented National Effort to Increase College Access, Equity and Postsecondary Attainment/news/2018/usf-helps-launch-national-effort-increase-college-access.aspxThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) is organizing the collaborative effort, known as Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success.Rocky D. BullTue, 13 Nov 2018 00:00:00 USF Helps Launch Unprecedented National Effort to Increase College Access, Equity and Postsecondary AttainmentThe Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) is organizing the collaborative effort, known as Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success.Three students stand near the bull statue outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2018/usf-helps-launch-national-effort-increase-college-access.aspxHonors and AwardsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,Student SuccessUSF Inducts Korean War Veteran Frank Morsani into 2018 Hall of Honorhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2018/11/09/usf-inducts-korean-war-veteran-frank-morsani-into-2018-hall-of-honor/USF Health’s medical college and its Center for Advanced Healthcare on the Tampa campus are named after the Morsanis.External ArticleTue, 13 Nov 2018 00:00:00 USF Inducts Korean War Veteran Frank Morsani into 2018 Hall of HonorUSF Health’s medical college and its Center for Advanced Healthcare on the Tampa campus are named after the Morsanis.Frank Morsani, attending the ceremony with wife Carol, was among 16 new inductees to USF’s Next Greatest Generation Veteran Fund Hall of Honor. The Morsanis stand next to a poster summarizing his military service during the Korean War.https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2018/11/09/usf-inducts-korean-war-veteran-frank-morsani-into-2018-hall-of-honor/USF HealthNew St. Petersburg Residence Hall to Increase Students Living on Campus by Nearly 70 Percenthttps://www.usfsp.edu/home/2018/11/09/new-usf-st-petersburg-residence-hall-to-increase-students-living-on-campus-by-nearly-70-percent/ St. Petersburg is moving forward with plans for a 375-bed residence hall that will give students more affordable housing options downtown.External ArticleFri, 09 Nov 2018 00:00:00 New St. Petersburg Residence Hall to Increase Students Living on Campus by Nearly 70 Percent St. Petersburg is moving forward with plans for a 375-bed residence hall that will give students more affordable housing options downtown.University Student Center residence hall at USFSPhttps://www.usfsp.edu/home/2018/11/09/new-usf-st-petersburg-residence-hall-to-increase-students-living-on-campus-by-nearly-70-percent/Campus LifeUSFSPTurning Trash into Fuel/news/2018/turning-trash-into-fuel.aspxScientists at the are taking the lab to the landfill, refining a groundbreaking process that uses trash to make liquid fuel.Rocky D. BullThu, 08 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Turning Trash into FuelScientists at the are taking the lab to the landfill, refining a groundbreaking process that uses trash to make liquid fuel.USF graduate students testing catalysts designed to convert biogas into diesel fuel./news/2018/turning-trash-into-fuel.aspxResearch and InnovationEnvironmentHuman Waste Converter Invented at USF Recognized as Ready for Commercial Use/news/2018/human-waste-converter-recognized-ready-commercial-use.aspxCreated by USF Engineers, the NEWgenerator is making an impact in sustainability efforts around the world.Rocky D. BullWed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Human Waste Converter Invented at USF Recognized as Ready for Commercial UseCreated by USF Engineers, the NEWgenerator is making an impact in sustainability efforts around the world.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/human-waste-converter-recognized-ready-commercial-use.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,SustainabilityImpact of Opioid Epidemic on Children Varies by State/news/2018/impact-opioid-epidemic-children-varies-state.aspxWhile opioid abuse continues to plague certain states more than others, each state is unique in how it attempts to stem the crisis and its effect on families.Rocky D. BullTue, 06 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Children Varies by StateWhile opioid abuse continues to plague certain states more than others, each state is unique in how it attempts to stem the crisis and its effect on families.A photo illustration of oxycodone pills in prescription bottles./news/2018/impact-opioid-epidemic-children-varies-state.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Public Health System President Judy Genshaft Receives Plan Hillsborough’s Executive Director’s Award/news/2018/president-judy-genshaft-receives-plan-hillsboroughs-executive-directors-award.aspxThis award focuses on President Genshaft's incredible leadership as a planner with a view of growth since 2000 at USF.Rocky D. BullFri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 System President Judy Genshaft Receives Plan Hillsborough’s Executive Director’s AwardThis award focuses on President Genshaft's incredible leadership as a planner with a view of growth since 2000 at USF.President Judy Genshaft standing at USF Tampa campus/news/2018/president-judy-genshaft-receives-plan-hillsboroughs-executive-directors-award.aspxHonors and AwardsPresident Judy GenshaftUSF Part of $32.6 Million Grant for Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supportshttp://cfs.cbcs.usf.edu/news-events/detail.cfm?id=1143While the center has been funded consistently since 1997, it will now begin a fifth five-year cycle of federal funding with the largest amount ever allocated for its efforts.External ArticleFri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 USF Part of $32.6 Million Grant for Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and SupportsWhile the center has been funded consistently since 1997, it will now begin a fifth five-year cycle of federal funding with the largest amount ever allocated for its efforts.Co-directors of the National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, from left are Kent McIntosh, Brandi Simonsen, Heather George, Renee Bradley, and Tim Lewis.http://cfs.cbcs.usf.edu/news-events/detail.cfm?id=1143Honors and Awards Student Memorial Receives Award of Merit from Plan Hillsborough/news/2018/usf-student-memorial-receives-award-merit-plan-hillsborough.aspxThe Student Memorial was conceived and funded by the Student Government as a tribute to the lives of students who passed away during their time of enrollment or during time of military service.Rocky D. BullFri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Student Memorial Receives Award of Merit from Plan HillsboroughThe Student Memorial was conceived and funded by the Student Government as a tribute to the lives of students who passed away during their time of enrollment or during time of military service.People gather around the Student Memorial on USF Tampa campus/news/2018/usf-student-memorial-receives-award-merit-plan-hillsborough.aspxHonors and AwardsStudent VeteransScientists Piece Together Ancient Sea Level Record Via Mallorcan Cave Formations/news/2018/scientists-piece-together-ancient-sea-level-record.aspxUSF Geosciences Professor Bogdan Onac says findings provide new insight into how high and how fast sea levels can rise.scienRocky D. BullThu, 01 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Scientists Piece Together Ancient Sea Level Record Via Mallorcan Cave FormationsUSF Geosciences Professor Bogdan Onac says findings provide new insight into how high and how fast sea levels can rise.scienOvergrowths on Speleothems exactly at sea level, pictured here above the diver and submerged stalagmites in the Galeria de les Delicies in Coves del Drac, Mallorca, Spain./news/2018/scientists-piece-together-ancient-sea-level-record.aspxResearch and InnovationEnvironmentMind & Machine: Students to Compete in USF's First Brain-Drone Race/news/2018/mind-machine-students-to-compete-usf-first-ever-brain-drone-race.aspxThe 2019 USF Brain-Drone Race, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 9, will feature teams from across USF as they race drones using brain-power.Rocky D. BullTue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Mind & Machine: Students to Compete in USF's First Brain-Drone RaceThe 2019 USF Brain-Drone Race, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 9, will feature teams from across USF as they race drones using brain-power.Sarah Garcia, a PhD student in Dr. Marvin Andujar's Neuro-Machine Interaction Lab, controls a drone with her mind. /news/2018/mind-machine-students-to-compete-usf-first-ever-brain-drone-race.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of EngineeringUSF Housing & Residential Education Receives Public-Private Partnership Gold Award/news/2018/usf-housing-residential-ed-receives-public-private-partnership-gold-award.aspxThe Village received the “Best Education Project - Gold” award at the annual P3 Awards, hosted by P3 Bulletin, one of the largest organizations recognizing impactful public-private partnerships across the Americas.Rocky D. BullTue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 USF Housing & Residential Education Receives Public-Private Partnership Gold AwardThe Village received the “Best Education Project - Gold” award at the annual P3 Awards, hosted by P3 Bulletin, one of the largest organizations recognizing impactful public-private partnerships across the Americas.Housing & Residential Education Assistant Vice President Ana Hernandez posing with award in front of bull statue./news/2018/usf-housing-residential-ed-receives-public-private-partnership-gold-award.aspxCampus Life,Honors and AwardsHousing and Residential Education,Student SuccessProvocative Cat Statuette Forges New USF-Smithsonian Partnership/news/2018/provocative-cat-statuette-forges-new-usf-smithsonian-partnership.aspxThe Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is working in collaboration with the Library to digitize and virtually display a famous artifact seldom seen outside museum curation.Rocky D. BullMon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Provocative Cat Statuette Forges New USF-Smithsonian PartnershipThe Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is working in collaboration with the Library to digitize and virtually display a famous artifact seldom seen outside museum curation.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/provocative-cat-statuette-forges-new-usf-smithsonian-partnership.aspxResearch and InnovationSandra C. Roa,USF LibrariesNew USF Art Exhibit Aims to Help Solve Cold Case Homicides/news/2018/new-usf-art-exhibit-aims-help-solve-cold-case-homicides.aspxThe theme of the exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center is missing persons with a focus on violence against women and children.Rocky D. BullFri, 26 Oct 2018 00:00:00 New USF Art Exhibit Aims to Help Solve Cold Case HomicidesThe theme of the exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center is missing persons with a focus on violence against women and children.Patrons observe the art exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center/news/2018/new-usf-art-exhibit-aims-help-solve-cold-case-homicides.aspxResearch and Innovation14 USF Faculty Recognized in 2018 Outstanding Research Achievement Awardshttp://www.research.usf.edu/absolute-news/templates/usfri-template.aspx?articleid=7255%26zoneid=1The researchers were celebrated for their outstanding publications, awards and grants recognizing their scholarship and scientific achievements that occurred in the 2017 calendar year.External ArticleWed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 14 USF Faculty Recognized in 2018 Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsThe researchers were celebrated for their outstanding publications, awards and grants recognizing their scholarship and scientific achievements that occurred in the 2017 calendar year.: A Preeminent Research Universityhttp://www.research.usf.edu/absolute-news/templates/usfri-template.aspx?articleid=7255%26zoneid=1Honors and Awards,Research and InnovationPublic Invited to USF Frontier Forum Lecture Series Featuring Former FBI Profiler and Best-selling Author John Douglas/news/2018/public-invited-usf-frontier-forum-lecture-series-featuring-former-fbi-profiler-john-douglas.aspxNovember 8 lecture is free and open to the public.Rocky D. BullWed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Public Invited to USF Frontier Forum Lecture Series Featuring Former FBI Profiler and Best-selling Author John DouglasNovember 8 lecture is free and open to the public.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/public-invited-usf-frontier-forum-lecture-series-featuring-former-fbi-profiler-john-douglas.aspxCampus LifeFrontier Forum Lecture SeriesThe Evolution of USF Libraries/news/2018/evolution-usf-libraries.aspxThe library rethinks the ‘traditional service model’ to better serve students, researchers, faculty and staff.Rocky D. BullTue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 The Evolution of USF LibrariesThe library rethinks the ‘traditional service model’ to better serve students, researchers, faculty and staff.USF Libraries Dean Todd Chavez (right), Assistant Dean Carol Ann Davis (center) and Associate Dean Tom Cetwinski (left), outside the USF Library./news/2018/evolution-usf-libraries.aspxCampus LifeUSF LibrariesUSF Named the Second Best College in the U.S. for Student Veterans/news/2018/usf-named-second-best-college-us-student-veterans.aspxUSF ranks in the top two nationally for the fourth consecutive year.Rocky D. BullMon, 22 Oct 2018 00:00:00 USF Named the Second Best College in the U.S. for Student VeteransUSF ranks in the top two nationally for the fourth consecutive year.Two veterans and a service dog on campus with a staff member/news/2018/usf-named-second-best-college-us-student-veterans.aspxHonors and AwardsStudent VeteransAuthor of Acclaimed Book about “The Iranian Schindler” to Speak at USF Event/news/2018/author-acclaimed-book-about-the-iranian-schindler-speak-usf-event.aspxPublic invited to attend discussion regarding little-known rescuer of thousands of Jews in World War II.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Oct 2018 14:00:00 Author of Acclaimed Book about “The Iranian Schindler” to Speak at USF EventPublic invited to attend discussion regarding little-known rescuer of thousands of Jews in World War II.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/author-acclaimed-book-about-the-iranian-schindler-speak-usf-event.aspxCampus LifeAlumni, Students, Faculty and Staff Come Together to Celebrate USF Homecoming Week/news/2018/alumni-students-faculty-staff-come-together-celebrate-usf-homecoming-week.aspxThe Tampa Bay area community is invited to join USF alumni, students, faculty and staff as the university celebrates Homecoming Week, Oct. 14-21.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Alumni, Students, Faculty and Staff Come Together to Celebrate USF Homecoming WeekThe Tampa Bay area community is invited to join USF alumni, students, faculty and staff as the university celebrates Homecoming Week, Oct. 14-21.Homecoming graphic featuring Rocky D. Bull/news/2018/alumni-students-faculty-staff-come-together-celebrate-usf-homecoming-week.aspxCampus LifeHomecomingAnthropology, History Professors Win Prestigious Award for Co-Authoring Book about the Nigerian Civil War/news/2018/anthropology-history-professors-win-prestigious-award-co-authoring-book-nigerian-civil-war.aspxA nine-year research project that included more than 100 interviews with survivors and witnesses of a massacre during the Nigerian Civil War is recognized by the world’s major professional society of oral historians.Rocky D. BullMon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Anthropology, History Professors Win Prestigious Award for Co-Authoring Book about the Nigerian Civil WarA nine-year research project that included more than 100 interviews with survivors and witnesses of a massacre during the Nigerian Civil War is recognized by the world’s major professional society of oral historians.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/anthropology-history-professors-win-prestigious-award-co-authoring-book-nigerian-civil-war.aspxResearch and InnovationTwo USF Health Nursing Doctoral Students Win Florida Blue Health Innovation Pitch Competitionhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/nursingnews/doctoral-nursing-students-win-10000-health-innovation-pitch-competition/Their idea to develop a baby-bottle nipple mirroring the natural shape and breast-milk flow rate of the baby’s mother won two USF Health doctoral nursing students the first-place $10,000 prize.External ArticleMon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Two USF Health Nursing Doctoral Students Win Florida Blue Health Innovation Pitch CompetitionTheir idea to develop a baby-bottle nipple mirroring the natural shape and breast-milk flow rate of the baby’s mother won two USF Health doctoral nursing students the first-place $10,000 prize.: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/nursingnews/doctoral-nursing-students-win-10000-health-innovation-pitch-competition/Honors and Awards,Research and Innovation,USF HealthUSF Faculty Experts Available to Discuss Key Election Issues/news/2018/usf-faculty-experts-available-discuss-key-election-issues.aspxWith the 2018 midterm elections drawing near, the offers a variety of faculty experts to discuss key issues relevant to the state of Florida and the Tampa Bay area.Rocky D. BullThu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 USF Faculty Experts Available to Discuss Key Election IssuesWith the 2018 midterm elections drawing near, the offers a variety of faculty experts to discuss key issues relevant to the state of Florida and the Tampa Bay area.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usf-faculty-experts-available-discuss-key-election-issues.aspxUniversity NewsElection Experts Signage Replaced with New Academic Logo/news/2018/usf-signage-replaced-with-new-academic-logo.aspxCampus banners signify the beginning of a multi-phase effort to rollout the new USF brand.Rocky D. BullWed, 10 Oct 2018 14:00:00 Signage Replaced with New Academic LogoCampus banners signify the beginning of a multi-phase effort to rollout the new USF brand.One of the new campus banner signs/news/2018/usf-signage-replaced-with-new-academic-logo.aspxUniversity NewsUSF Robotic Glider Mission Helps Pinpoint the Potential Source for Recent Severity of Red Tide/news/2018/usf-robotic-glider-mission-helps-pinpoint-potential-source-for-recent-severity-red-tide.aspxMarine scientists from USF and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently deployed an autonomous robotic glider to the northwest of Clearwater Beach and closely monitored it as it traversed along the middle of the continental shelf between Pasco County and Sarasota County.Rocky D. BullMon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:00 USF Robotic Glider Mission Helps Pinpoint the Potential Source for Recent Severity of Red TideMarine scientists from USF and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently deployed an autonomous robotic glider to the northwest of Clearwater Beach and closely monitored it as it traversed along the middle of the continental shelf between Pasco County and Sarasota County.The USF robotic glider device/news/2018/usf-robotic-glider-mission-helps-pinpoint-potential-source-for-recent-severity-red-tide.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science System Monitoring Hurricane Michael/news/2018/usf-system-monitoring-hurricane-michael.aspxThe System continues to monitor the projected path and potential impacts of Hurricane Michael, including staying in regular contact with state and local government agencies.Rocky D. BullMon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:00 System Monitoring Hurricane MichaelThe System continues to monitor the projected path and potential impacts of Hurricane Michael, including staying in regular contact with state and local government agencies.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/usf-system-monitoring-hurricane-michael.aspxUniversity NewsHurricane Supplier Diversity Program Has Big Impact its Inaugural Year/news/2018/usf-supplier-diversity-program-big-impact-inaugural-year.aspxSupplier Diversity staff worked to increase university spending with diverse-owned businesses by nearly $10 millionRocky D. BullFri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Supplier Diversity Program Has Big Impact its Inaugural YearSupplier Diversity staff worked to increase university spending with diverse-owned businesses by nearly $10 million Supplier Diversity, Growing Together/news/2018/usf-supplier-diversity-program-big-impact-inaugural-year.aspxUniversity NewsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,Office of Supplier DiversityReliaQuest Commits $1 Million to Prepare Students For Careers in Cybersecurity at the USF Muma College of Business/news/2018/reliaquest-commits-1-million.aspxThe first-of-its-kind initiative will give real-world experience to students interested in cybersecurity careers; first participants begin learning on Oct. 5Rocky D. BullTue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 ReliaQuest Commits $1 Million to Prepare Students For Careers in Cybersecurity at the USF Muma College of BusinessThe first-of-its-kind initiative will give real-world experience to students interested in cybersecurity careers; first participants begin learning on Oct. 5Students sitting in a group/news/2018/reliaquest-commits-1-million.aspxUniversity NewsCybersecurity,Muma College of Business,ReliaQuest‘Bad Cholesterol’ May Not Be So Bad After All/news/2018/bad-cholesterol-may-not-be-so-bad-after-all.aspxA new review of published research from an international group of physicians and researchers is challenging the half-century long belief that LDL, the so-called ‘bad kind’ of cholesterol, causes heart disease.Rocky D. BullFri, 28 Sep 2018 00:00:00 ‘Bad Cholesterol’ May Not Be So Bad After AllA new review of published research from an international group of physicians and researchers is challenging the half-century long belief that LDL, the so-called ‘bad kind’ of cholesterol, causes heart disease.Heart shape basket with fruits and vegetables with stethoscope/news/2018/bad-cholesterol-may-not-be-so-bad-after-all.aspxUniversity NewsPharmacy Students Using AR/VR To Study The Impact Prescription Drugs Have On Our Main Organs/news/2018/pharmacy-students-using-ar-vr-study-impact-prescription-drugs-main-organs.aspxFirst-year students are now using simulation goggles to see how certain drugs interact in the body.Rocky D. BullThu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Pharmacy Students Using AR/VR To Study The Impact Prescription Drugs Have On Our Main OrgansFirst-year students are now using simulation goggles to see how certain drugs interact in the body.Professor talking to pharmacy students about AR/VR/news/2018/pharmacy-students-using-ar-vr-study-impact-prescription-drugs-main-organs.aspxUniversity NewsSandra C. RoaTimes Higher Education: Interview with Judy Genshaft/news/2018/times-higher-education-interview-with-judy-genshaft.aspxThe president talks about how her enterprising Ohio upbringing bred confidence and why college sports matter.John MorganThu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Times Higher Education: Interview with Judy GenshaftThe president talks about how her enterprising Ohio upbringing bred confidence and why college sports matter.The World University Rankings logo/news/2018/times-higher-education-interview-with-judy-genshaft.aspxUniversity NewsThe ’s Reputation for Excellence Continues to Grow/news/2018/usf-reputation-excellence-continues-grow.aspxAmong public institutions in the United States, USF ranks 38th, an improvement of two spots from the 2018 ranking.Rocky D. BullThu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 The ’s Reputation for Excellence Continues to GrowAmong public institutions in the United States, USF ranks 38th, an improvement of two spots from the 2018 ranking.Outside of a USF building with the USF crest/news/2018/usf-reputation-excellence-continues-grow.aspxUSF in the News,University NewsRankings,U.S. News and World ReportEarly Parkinson’s Patients Waiting Too Long to Seek Medical Evaluation/news/2018/early-parkinsons-patients-waiting-too-long-seek-medical-evaluation.aspxThe time between diagnosis and the institution of symptomatic treatment is critical in the effort to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease (PD).Rocky D. BullWed, 26 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Early Parkinson’s Patients Waiting Too Long to Seek Medical EvaluationThe time between diagnosis and the institution of symptomatic treatment is critical in the effort to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease (PD).A woman's hands holding an older man's hands that is holding a cane./news/2018/early-parkinsons-patients-waiting-too-long-seek-medical-evaluation.aspxUniversity News