USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 15:56:17 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)USF President Rhea Law highlights record-breaking successes, future vision in university fall address/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-highlights-record-breaking-successes-future-vision-in-university-fall-address.aspxSpeaking to faculty, staff and other members of the university community during an address to help kick off the fall semester, President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:55:47 USF President Rhea Law highlights record-breaking successes, future vision in university fall addressSpeaking to faculty, staff and other members of the university community during an address to help kick off the fall semester, President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.USF President Rhea Law/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-highlights-record-breaking-successes-future-vision-in-university-fall-address.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,MyUSF,President Rhea LawUSF receives record number of applications, welcomes high-achieving class of incoming students/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxMore than 68,00 students applied to USF for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:57:36 USF receives record number of applications, welcomes high-achieving class of incoming studentsMore than 68,00 students applied to USF for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.Students walk outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Admissions,MyUSF,Student SuccessDespite rainy start, vibrance returns to USF's residence halls/news/2024/more-students-than-ever-will-live-on-usf-campuses-this-fall.aspxResidence halls at the will hit record capacity numbers this fall, as thousands of students and their families move onto the university’s three campuses this week.Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:57:13 Despite rainy start, vibrance returns to USF's residence hallsResidence halls at the will hit record capacity numbers this fall, as thousands of students and their families move onto the university’s three campuses this week.More students than ever will live on USF campuses this fall./news/2024/more-students-than-ever-will-live-on-usf-campuses-this-fall.aspxCampus Life,University NewsHousing and Residential Education,MyUSFUSF recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s top employers, best among state universities/news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-floridas-top-employers-best-among-state-universities.aspxForbes surveyed more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. The recognition further energizes USF's ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:08:57 USF recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s top employers, best among state universitiesForbes surveyed more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. The recognition further energizes USF's ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce. employees were treated to an appreciation luncheon at the Lifsey House on Aug. 15 /news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-floridas-top-employers-best-among-state-universities.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSFUSF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty/news/2024/usf-welcomes-accomplished-group-of-nearly-300-new-faculty.aspxUSF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:49:26 USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new facultyUSF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty/news/2024/usf-welcomes-accomplished-group-of-nearly-300-new-faculty.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCassidy Delamarter,MyUSFExciting changes and additions for the new academic year/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxAs the embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:00 Exciting changes and additions for the new academic yearAs the embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.New This Year/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxCampus Life,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,USF Dining Services, Sarasota-Manatee, St. PetersburgRibbon cutting for Sarasota-Manatee's first-ever residence hall rescheduled for Aug. 19https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usfsm-housing-ribbon-cutting-advance.aspxA ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Student Center and Atala Residence Hall at the Sarasota-Manatee has been postponed because of Tropical Storm Debby.External ArticleMon, 05 Aug 2024 18:04:35 Ribbon cutting for Sarasota-Manatee's first-ever residence hall rescheduled for Aug. 19A ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Student Center and Atala Residence Hall at the Sarasota-Manatee has been postponed because of Tropical Storm Debby.New residence hall at Sarasota-Manateehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usfsm-housing-ribbon-cutting-advance.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF, Sarasota-ManateeUSF Tropical Storm Debby update/news/2024/usf-update-on-tropical-storm-debby.aspxThe St. Petersburg campus will reopen and resume normal business operations on Tuesday, August 6. The USF Tampa campus (including USF Health downtown) and Sarasota-Manatee campuses will continue with normal business operations on Tuesday, August 6.Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:59:53 USF Tropical Storm Debby updateThe St. Petersburg campus will reopen and resume normal business operations on Tuesday, August 6. The USF Tampa campus (including USF Health downtown) and Sarasota-Manatee campuses will continue with normal business operations on Tuesday, August 6.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-update-on-tropical-storm-debby.aspxUniversity NewsTropical Storm DebbyWhy kids kill: How curiosity drove 43 years of research and education/cbcs/news/2024/heide-retirement.aspxAfter more than four decades at USF, Distinguished University Professor Kathleen Heide, a nationally recognized consultant on juvenile homicide and family violence, is set to retire.External ArticleThu, 11 Jul 2024 11:53:50 Why kids kill: How curiosity drove 43 years of research and educationAfter more than four decades at USF, Distinguished University Professor Kathleen Heide, a nationally recognized consultant on juvenile homicide and family violence, is set to retire.Kathleen Heide testifies in court/cbcs/news/2024/heide-retirement.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSFUSF's highlights from the first half of 2024/news/2024/headlines-from-the-first-half-of-2024.aspxAs a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF's dynamic labs and groundbreaking fieldwork have solidified its status as a leading research university. In just the past six months, USF has broken records, united the community in support of its athletics programs and established numerous innovative partnerships.Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:50:41 USF's highlights from the first half of 2024As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF's dynamic labs and groundbreaking fieldwork have solidified its status as a leading research university. In just the past six months, USF has broken records, united the community in support of its athletics programs and established numerous innovative partnerships.Entrance to the /news/2024/headlines-from-the-first-half-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,USF AthleticsUSF remains a top performer among state universities, leading to benefits for students and faculty/news/2024/usf-remains-a-top-performer-among-state-universities-leading-to-benefits-for-students-and-faculty.aspxThe continues to be one of the highest performing institutions in the state, according to new data from the Florida Board of Governors that compares public universities in categories such as graduation rates, affordability and salaries after earning a degree.Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:32:22 USF remains a top performer among state universities, leading to benefits for students and facultyThe continues to be one of the highest performing institutions in the state, according to new data from the Florida Board of Governors that compares public universities in categories such as graduation rates, affordability and salaries after earning a degree.Nursing students at commencement give Go Bulls signal/news/2024/usf-remains-a-top-performer-among-state-universities-leading-to-benefits-for-students-and-faculty.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Governors,MyUSFComfort dog Snowbird sworn in as newest member of St. Petersburg's University Police Departmenthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hello-snowbird-usf-st-petersburg-welcomes-new-comfort-dog.aspxSnowbird was sworn in as St. Petersburg's new comfort dog. Along with his handler, Ofc. Mark Lickenfelt from the University Police Department, Snowbird will deliver goodwill and quiet compassion to students, faculty and staff.External ArticleFri, 21 Jun 2024 13:36:25 Comfort dog Snowbird sworn in as newest member of St. Petersburg's University Police DepartmentSnowbird was sworn in as St. Petersburg's new comfort dog. Along with his handler, Ofc. Mark Lickenfelt from the University Police Department, Snowbird will deliver goodwill and quiet compassion to students, faculty and staff.Snowbird the comfort dog and his handlerhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hello-snowbird-usf-st-petersburg-welcomes-new-comfort-dog.aspxUniversity News St. Petersburg,University Police DepartmentMore than two dozen graduate programs at USF considered among the best in America/news/2024/usf-graduate-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-world-report.aspxAccording to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, USF is home to more than two dozen graduate programs considered to be the best in America.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:45:00 More than two dozen graduate programs at USF considered among the best in AmericaAccording to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, USF is home to more than two dozen graduate programs considered to be the best in America.USF graduate programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report/news/2024/usf-graduate-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-world-report.aspxUniversity NewsU.S. News and World ReportFinal state budget includes funding to support key USF initiatives/news/2024/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxThe will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:25:40 Final state budget includes funding to support key USF initiativesThe will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.Group photo at the Day at the Capitol event in Tallahassee/news/2024/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Florida Legislature,MyUSFUSF faculty experts available for interviews on key issues throughout 2024 election cycle/news/2022/usf-faculty-experts-available-for-interviews-on-key-issues-throughout-2024-election-cycle.aspxThe offers a variety of faculty experts to discuss key issues relevant to the 2024 primary and general elections.Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 USF faculty experts available for interviews on key issues throughout 2024 election cycleThe offers a variety of faculty experts to discuss key issues relevant to the 2024 primary and general elections.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2022/usf-faculty-experts-available-for-interviews-on-key-issues-throughout-2024-election-cycle.aspxUniversity NewsElection ExpertsUSF announces new cybersecurity training programhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-cybersecurity-steube.aspxWith support from U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, USF will launch a new program focused on information security governance, risk and compliance and an online professional education offering designed to meet the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals.External ArticleFri, 07 Jun 2024 17:05:45 USF announces new cybersecurity training programWith support from U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, USF will launch a new program focused on information security governance, risk and compliance and an online professional education offering designed to meet the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals.Group stands at a podium during news conferencehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-cybersecurity-steube.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF, Sarasota-Manatee selected as the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network, co-discoverer of HIV joins faculty/health/news/2024/gallo.gvn.health.aspxThe Global Virus Network is a distinguished organization comprised of virologists from more than 40 countries. Co-founder and world-renowned scientist Dr. Robert Gallo will join USF, enhancing the university’s impact as a new member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, grow its research enterprise and further build its reputation across the world.External ArticleWed, 05 Jun 2024 14:37:05 selected as the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network, co-discoverer of HIV joins facultyThe Global Virus Network is a distinguished organization comprised of virologists from more than 40 countries. Co-founder and world-renowned scientist Dr. Robert Gallo will join USF, enhancing the university’s impact as a new member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, grow its research enterprise and further build its reputation across the world.USF chosen as Global Virus Network HQ; HIV co-discoverer Dr. Robert Gallo joins faculty/health/news/2024/gallo.gvn.health.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF Health,University NewsGlobal Virus Network,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSFAAU membership helping accelerate USF’s impact/news/2024/aau-membership-helping-accelerate-usfs-impact.aspxThroughout the last year, USF’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits. From the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university – AAU membership is fueling USF’s momentum in significant ways.Tue, 28 May 2024 07:30:14 AAU membership helping accelerate USF’s impactThroughout the last year, USF’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits. From the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university – AAU membership is fueling USF’s momentum in significant ways.Graphic says "USF celebrates one year AAU"/news/2024/aau-membership-helping-accelerate-usfs-impact.aspxUniversity NewsAAU,MyUSF,Tina MeketaUSF names new dean for the College of Arts and Sciences/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxElizabeth Spiller has more than 10 years of experience as an academic leader, having served most recently as the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Tue, 21 May 2024 15:35:09 USF names new dean for the College of Arts and SciencesElizabeth Spiller has more than 10 years of experience as an academic leader, having served most recently as the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Graphic says, "welcoming the new College of Arts and Sciences Dean Elizabeth Spiller"/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and SciencesUSF names new Muma College of Business dean/news/2024/usf-names-new-muma-college-of-business-dean.aspxThe today announced the appointment of David Blackwell as the new Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business. Blackwell comes to USF after serving as associate dean for professional graduate programs at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics.Tue, 14 May 2024 14:59:04 USF names new Muma College of Business deanThe today announced the appointment of David Blackwell as the new Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business. Blackwell comes to USF after serving as associate dean for professional graduate programs at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics.Graphic says "Welcoming the new Muma College of Business Dean David Blackwell"/news/2024/usf-names-new-muma-college-of-business-dean.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of BusinessUSF graduates, families embrace long-awaited commencement traditions/news/2024/usf-graduates-families-embrace-long-awaited-commencement-traditions.aspxFriends and families filled USF’s Yuengling Center to watch their 2024 graduates walk across the stage – fulfilling a long-awaited dream for many after the pandemic canceled their high school graduation ceremonies.Sun, 05 May 2024 21:07:07 USF graduates, families embrace long-awaited commencement traditionsFriends and families filled USF’s Yuengling Center to watch their 2024 graduates walk across the stage – fulfilling a long-awaited dream for many after the pandemic canceled their high school graduation ceremonies.USF graduates, families embrace long-awaited commencement traditions/news/2024/usf-graduates-families-embrace-long-awaited-commencement-traditions.aspxUniversity NewsCassidy Delamarter,MyUSFUSF honors community leaders at commencement ceremonies/news/2024/usf-honors-community-leaders-at-commencement-ceremonies.aspxCommencement is the time for USF to bestow some of its highest honors to outstanding individuals who have made essential contributions to the university and the community. This spring, the individuals selected represent the university’s many collaborations in health care and economic development.Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 USF honors community leaders at commencement ceremoniesCommencement is the time for USF to bestow some of its highest honors to outstanding individuals who have made essential contributions to the university and the community. This spring, the individuals selected represent the university’s many collaborations in health care and economic development.John Couris in front of seal/news/2024/usf-honors-community-leaders-at-commencement-ceremonies.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,Donna SmithUSF to confer more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies/news/2024/spring-2024-commencement.aspxGraduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old student of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation student.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:45:04 USF to confer more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old student of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation student.Graphic says 132nd commencement convocation spring 2024/news/2024/spring-2024-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler experts ready to contribute to hurricane- and storm-related coverage/news/2024/usf-experts-ready-to-contribute-to-hurricane-and-storm-related-coverage.aspxExperts around the world are predicting the 2024 hurricane season will be very active and the offers a variety of experts to discuss related topics and new trends. Their expertise includes storm surge, flooding, effects of sea-level rise, extreme heat, resiliency of bridges and other transportation structures, effects on power grids, and implications for older adults and those with health-related concerns.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:54:05 experts ready to contribute to hurricane- and storm-related coverageExperts around the world are predicting the 2024 hurricane season will be very active and the offers a variety of experts to discuss related topics and new trends. Their expertise includes storm surge, flooding, effects of sea-level rise, extreme heat, resiliency of bridges and other transportation structures, effects on power grids, and implications for older adults and those with health-related concerns.Sign says, "hurricane season" in front of lightning storm/news/2024/usf-experts-ready-to-contribute-to-hurricane-and-storm-related-coverage.aspxUniversity NewsHurricane,Kevin WatlerUSF International Business Forum puts global spotlight on Tampa Bay region/world/about/news/2024-ibf-recap.aspxMore than 200 people came together at the USF International Business Forum to take stock of the region’s potential as a gateway to the global economy.External ArticleMon, 15 Apr 2024 15:04:55 USF International Business Forum puts global spotlight on Tampa Bay regionMore than 200 people came together at the USF International Business Forum to take stock of the region’s potential as a gateway to the global economy.USF president Rhea Law addresses the crowd at the forum/world/about/news/2024-ibf-recap.aspxUniversity NewsMuma College of Business,USF WorldUSF to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionals/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxUSF was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:30:23 USF to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionalsUSF was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.College of Behavioral and Community Sciences buildin/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,MyUSF,Tina Meketa shares new on-campus stadium renderings and an update on the groundbreaking ceremony/news/2024/usf-shares-new-on-campus-stadium-renderings-and-an-update-on-the-groundbreaking-ceremony.aspx fans can start the countdown to seeing shovels in the ground to begin the construction of a transformational new on-campus stadium.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:12:46 shares new on-campus stadium renderings and an update on the groundbreaking ceremony fans can start the countdown to seeing shovels in the ground to begin the construction of a transformational new on-campus stadium.rendering of on-campus stadium/news/2024/usf-shares-new-on-campus-stadium-renderings-and-an-update-on-the-groundbreaking-ceremony.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF FootballUSF an industry leader in generative AI/news/2024/usf-an-industry-leader-in-generative-ai.aspxMicrosoft selected USF to be one of the first institutions to test new AI software, helping the university expedite a variety of processes. Its nimble approach inspired the tech company to prominently feature USF as educators and leaders from across the globe advance workforce readiness in the era of AI.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:39:01 USF an industry leader in generative AIMicrosoft selected USF to be one of the first institutions to test new AI software, helping the university expedite a variety of processes. Its nimble approach inspired the tech company to prominently feature USF as educators and leaders from across the globe advance workforce readiness in the era of AI.Screen shows Microsoft CoPilot/news/2024/usf-an-industry-leader-in-generative-ai.aspxUniversity NewsGlobal and National Security Institute,MyUSF,Tina Meketa,USF Information Technology selects construction manager for new on-campus stadium/news/2024/usf-selects-construction-manager-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxAs the football team prepares to host its spring game on Saturday afternoon at Corbett Stadium, the university today announced a significant development in the plans to build a new on-campus home for the Bulls.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:29:13 selects construction manager for new on-campus stadiumAs the football team prepares to host its spring game on Saturday afternoon at Corbett Stadium, the university today announced a significant development in the plans to build a new on-campus home for the Bulls.Night time rendering of the USF on campus stadium/news/2024/usf-selects-construction-manager-for-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsAdam Freeman,Stadium earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for its support of military families/news/2024/usf-earns-collegiate-purple-star-campus-designation-for-its-support-of-military-families.aspxThe state designation recognizes higher education institutions that provide critical support to military-connected students and families as they transition into higher education and sustained resources throughout their academic journey.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:35:33 earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for its support of military familiesThe state designation recognizes higher education institutions that provide critical support to military-connected students and families as they transition into higher education and sustained resources throughout their academic journey.Veterans march in a parade/news/2024/usf-earns-collegiate-purple-star-campus-designation-for-its-support-of-military-families.aspxStudent Success,University NewsMyUSF,Office of Veteran SuccessUSF plans to launch college focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing/news/2024/usf-plans-to-launch-college-focused-on-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing.aspxThe goal of creating the new college positions the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing. USF is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:34:05 USF plans to launch college focused on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computingThe goal of creating the new college positions the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida as a national leader in the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and computing. USF is the first university in Florida and among the first in the nation to announce plans to create a college dedicated to AI and cybersecurity.Teacher stands at front of room with cybersecurity map/news/2024/usf-plans-to-launch-college-focused-on-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSFUSF’s human trafficking research lab receives nearly $3 million in federal support to build and enhance anti-trafficking toolshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/human-trafficking-research-lab-receives-three-million-in-federal-support.aspxThe funds will go towards the development of a statewide database to assist law-enforcement in human trafficking investigations and the expansion of an online platform to provide critical resources to survivors.External ArticleWed, 13 Mar 2024 14:24:23 USF’s human trafficking research lab receives nearly $3 million in federal support to build and enhance anti-trafficking toolsThe funds will go towards the development of a statewide database to assist law-enforcement in human trafficking investigations and the expansion of an online platform to provide critical resources to survivors. St. Petersburg campus buildinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/human-trafficking-research-lab-receives-three-million-in-federal-support.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsMyUSF, St. PetersburgAmir Abdur-Rahim earns the first American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in USF Men's Basketballhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/3/12/mens-basketball-youngblood-miguel-earn-top-awards-as-three-bulls-land-on-aac-postseason-teams.aspxThe American Athletic Conference announced its yearly postseason accolades on Tuesday. USF Men's Basketball earns top awards as three Bulls land on AAC postseason teams.External ArticleTue, 12 Mar 2024 14:54:20 Amir Abdur-Rahim earns the first American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in USF Men's BasketballThe American Athletic Conference announced its yearly postseason accolades on Tuesday. USF Men's Basketball earns top awards as three Bulls land on AAC postseason teams.Amir Abdur-Rahim earns the first American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in USF Men's Basketballhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/3/12/mens-basketball-youngblood-miguel-earn-top-awards-as-three-bulls-land-on-aac-postseason-teams.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsAAC,MyUSFNew state budget includes operational funding increases, significant support for USF projects/news/2024/new-state-budget-includes-operational-funding-increases-significant-support-for-usf-projects.aspxThe proposed investments include a $50 million recurring increase to USF’s operational budget to support the work of each campus and USF Health, as well as funding to expand cybersecurity research and the cyber workforce.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:19:08 New state budget includes operational funding increases, significant support for USF projectsThe proposed investments include a $50 million recurring increase to USF’s operational budget to support the work of each campus and USF Health, as well as funding to expand cybersecurity research and the cyber workforce.Florida state capitol building/news/2024/new-state-budget-includes-operational-funding-increases-significant-support-for-usf-projects.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,MyUSFTop military leaders, cybersecurity experts address AI during national security conference at USF/news/2024/ai-and-the-military-gen-frank-mckenzie-shares-insights-ahead-of-national-security-conference-at-usf.aspxIn partnership with U.S. Central Command, USF is hosting “AI in the Era of Strategic Competition,” an interdisciplinary conference March 5-7 that brings together senior military officials, private industry and USF’s leading AI faculty experts.  Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:20:17 Top military leaders, cybersecurity experts address AI during national security conference at USFIn partnership with U.S. Central Command, USF is hosting “AI in the Era of Strategic Competition,” an interdisciplinary conference March 5-7 that brings together senior military officials, private industry and USF’s leading AI faculty experts.  Top military leaders, cybersecurity experts address AI during national security conference at USF/news/2024/ai-and-the-military-gen-frank-mckenzie-shares-insights-ahead-of-national-security-conference-at-usf.aspxUniversity NewsGlobal and National Security Institute,MyUSF,Tina MeketaLaw joins fellow university presidents at national conference to highlight the value of higher education/news/2024/law-joins-fellow-university-presidents-at-national-conference.aspxUSF President Rhea Law shared how the university is addressing challenges during a panel session hosted this week at a National Student Success Conference in Orlando.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:41:54 Law joins fellow university presidents at national conference to highlight the value of higher educationUSF President Rhea Law shared how the university is addressing challenges during a panel session hosted this week at a National Student Success Conference in Orlando.Law speaks on a panel, surrounded by four other university presidents./news/2024/law-joins-fellow-university-presidents-at-national-conference.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSFMen’s basketball’s electrifying season sparks excitement throughout USF community/news/2024/mens-basketballs-electrifying-season-sparks-excitement.aspxThe USF community is thrilled as the men’s basketball team is setting and breaking their own records in a fantastic conference run.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:06:45 Men’s basketball’s electrifying season sparks excitement throughout USF communityThe USF community is thrilled as the men’s basketball team is setting and breaking their own records in a fantastic conference run.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/mens-basketballs-electrifying-season-sparks-excitement.aspxUniversity NewsDaphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Donna Smith,Men's BasketballUSF remains a top producer of Fulbright Scholars/world/about/news/2024-fulbright-top-producer.aspxWith eight faculty and administrators selected for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program during the 2023-24 academic year, USF tied for No. 6 nationally. This is the eighth time in the past nine years USF has earned the prestigious top-producer designation.External ArticleTue, 13 Feb 2024 13:50:00 USF remains a top producer of Fulbright ScholarsWith eight faculty and administrators selected for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program during the 2023-24 academic year, USF tied for No. 6 nationally. This is the eighth time in the past nine years USF has earned the prestigious top-producer designation.USF logo and Fulbright Top Producer graphic/world/about/news/2024-fulbright-top-producer.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsFulbright Scholars,MyUSF,USF WorldTwo USF online programs rank in the top 25/news/2024/usf-online-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-and-world-report.aspxSeveral of the ’s online graduate programs are considered among the best in the nation, according to the 2024 Best Online Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:21:03 Two USF online programs rank in the top 25Several of the ’s online graduate programs are considered among the best in the nation, according to the 2024 Best Online Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. Woman sits at laptop with a graphic that says, "online programs ranked among the nation's best."/news/2024/usf-online-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-and-world-report.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,U.S. News and World ReportUSF Libraries preserves local African American history/news/2024/usf-libraries-unlocks-local-african-american-history.aspxA bountiful repository of local African American artifacts spanning more than 150 years provides a glimpse into the community’s lives, struggles and achievements in Tampa Bay. Rare books, personal papers, photographs and even property records are available in the USF Tampa campus library, the Nelson Poynter Library at St. Petersburg and online.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:48:22 USF Libraries preserves local African American historyA bountiful repository of local African American artifacts spanning more than 150 years provides a glimpse into the community’s lives, struggles and achievements in Tampa Bay. Rare books, personal papers, photographs and even property records are available in the USF Tampa campus library, the Nelson Poynter Library at St. Petersburg and online.: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-libraries-unlocks-local-african-american-history.aspxCampus Life,Community Partnerships,University NewsBlack Heritage Month,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,MyUSF,USF LibrariesUSF faculty experts available for interviews on unique Valentine’s Day topics, including how AI could influence gift giving/news/2024/usf-faculty-experts-available-for-interviews-on-unique-valentines-day-topics.aspxWith Valentine’s Day approaching, the offers a variety of faculty experts to discuss topics including the ways AI can suggest gift ideas, how supply chain disruptions could impact the availability of gifts and flowers, as well as how the heart responds to romance and love.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:08:48 USF faculty experts available for interviews on unique Valentine’s Day topics, including how AI could influence gift givingWith Valentine’s Day approaching, the offers a variety of faculty experts to discuss topics including the ways AI can suggest gift ideas, how supply chain disruptions could impact the availability of gifts and flowers, as well as how the heart responds to romance and love.Three bouquets of red roses and baby's breath with wooden hearts on a stick, ready for Valentine's Day gifts./news/2024/usf-faculty-experts-available-for-interviews-on-unique-valentines-day-topics.aspxUniversity NewsExperts Guide,Valentine's DayUSF and Florida Holocaust Museum to house papers and personal collection of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Laureatehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/housing-papers-personal-collection-of-elie-wiesel.aspxThe Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity named USF and the Florida Holocaust Museum as the permanent home of the papers and artifacts of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor who became an esteemed humanitarian, writer and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.External ArticleMon, 05 Feb 2024 08:57:10 USF and Florida Holocaust Museum to house papers and personal collection of Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel LaureateThe Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity named USF and the Florida Holocaust Museum as the permanent home of the papers and artifacts of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor who became an esteemed humanitarian, writer and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.Elie Wiesel speaks at a podiumhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/housing-papers-personal-collection-of-elie-wiesel.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Holocaust Museum,MyUSF, St. PetersburgUSF Day at the Capitol highlights AAU achievement, emphasizes priorities for ongoing success/news/2024/usf-day-at-the-capitol-highlights-aau-achievement-emphasizes-priorities-for-ongoing-success.aspxTallahassee was glistening in green and gold as more than 100 students, alumni and leaders from USF’s three campuses convened for USF Day at the Capitol. The annual gathering coincides with the current legislative session and allows Bulls to rally support for university priorities while lawmakers provide a glimpse into the democratic process.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:00:00 USF Day at the Capitol highlights AAU achievement, emphasizes priorities for ongoing successTallahassee was glistening in green and gold as more than 100 students, alumni and leaders from USF’s three campuses convened for USF Day at the Capitol. The annual gathering coincides with the current legislative session and allows Bulls to rally support for university priorities while lawmakers provide a glimpse into the democratic process.USF President Rhea Law stands with students in front of House of Representatives/news/2024/usf-day-at-the-capitol-highlights-aau-achievement-emphasizes-priorities-for-ongoing-success.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,MyUSF,Student Government,experiential learningNational survey by USF researchers shows voter opinions on inflation, impact of politics on mental health, election distrust and social media use/news/2024/national-survey-by-usf-researchers-shows-voter-opinions-on-inflation-politics-mental-health-election-and-social-media-us.aspxResearchers at the have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics including inflation, the impact of politics on voters’ mental health and social media usage.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:00:00 National survey by USF researchers shows voter opinions on inflation, impact of politics on mental health, election distrust and social media useResearchers at the have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics including inflation, the impact of politics on voters’ mental health and social media usage.Close up on hands typing on a cell phone. Three emoticons showing sad, disappointed, and happy emotions./news/2024/national-survey-by-usf-researchers-shows-voter-opinions-on-inflation-politics-mental-health-election-and-social-media-us.aspxUniversity NewsCyber Florida,MyUSFUSF offers record number of summer camps for K-12 students/innovative-education/news/2024/usf-offers-record-number-of-summer-camps.aspxThe will offer more than 40 educational youth summer camps, including new camps focusing on business, technology, athletics, medicine, science and law.External ArticleTue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 USF offers record number of summer camps for K-12 studentsThe will offer more than 40 educational youth summer camps, including new camps focusing on business, technology, athletics, medicine, science and law.Two boys give the "Go Bulls" hand signal/innovative-education/news/2024/usf-offers-record-number-of-summer-camps.aspxUniversity NewsInnovative Education,MyUSFUSF makes great strides in critical campus enhancements/news/2024/usf-makes-great-strides-in-critical-campus-enhancements.aspxMaintenance on the comforts and necessities that make up the infrastructure of USF is the target of 87 critical projects that USF’s Facilities Management team is tackling on all three campuses.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 USF makes great strides in critical campus enhancementsMaintenance on the comforts and necessities that make up the infrastructure of USF is the target of 87 critical projects that USF’s Facilities Management team is tackling on all three campuses.A student bikes across an intersection, headed towards the Allen building, which has construction tape around its roof. The water tower is seen in the background./news/2024/usf-makes-great-strides-in-critical-campus-enhancements.aspxUniversity NewsDonna SmithThe latest FAFSA changes: How they impact your financial aidhttps://admissions.usf.edu/blog/the-latest-fafsa-changes-how-they-impact-your-financial-aidThe 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will go live online Dec. 31. This is three months later than usual and factors in new eligibility requirements.External ArticleFri, 15 Dec 2023 11:00:00 The latest FAFSA changes: How they impact your financial aidThe 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will go live online Dec. 31. This is three months later than usual and factors in new eligibility requirements.The latest FAFSA changes: How they impact your financial aidhttps://admissions.usf.edu/blog/the-latest-fafsa-changes-how-they-impact-your-financial-aidUniversity NewsAdmissionsTop stories of 2023/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,USF AthleticsUSF releases first renderings of new on-campus stadium, announces $6 million gift/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspxUSF has revealed a first look at the university’s transformational on-campus stadium by releasing three renderings of the new facility and announced a $6 million gift from the USF Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF releases first renderings of new on-campus stadium, announces $6 million giftUSF has revealed a first look at the university’s transformational on-campus stadium by releasing three renderings of the new facility and announced a $6 million gift from the USF Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Stadium rendering/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspxUSF Athletics,USF Foundation,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,Stadium,Tampa General Hospital,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF FoundationUSF conferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencement/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxGraduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencementGraduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Graphic says "131st commencement convocation, fall 2023"/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSF