/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 18:12:35 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2023/as-covid-19-pandemic-marks-3-year-anniversary-usf-researchers-release-key-findings-from-natl-public-survey.aspxResearchers at the �������� have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to the COVD-19 pandemic. The findings include opinions about vaccines, concerns about potential future outbreaks and the role political affiliations play in these results. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:00:00 As COVID-19 pandemic marks three-year anniversary, USF researchers release key findings from national public opinion surveyResearchers at the �������� have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to the COVD-19 pandemic. The findings include opinions about vaccines, concerns about potential future outbreaks and the role political affiliations play in these results. A graphic depiction of COVID-19 cells/news/2023/as-covid-19-pandemic-marks-3-year-anniversary-usf-researchers-release-key-findings-from-natl-public-survey.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,COVID-19,Coronavirus,Research and Innovation/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-statewide-opinion-survey-regarding-hurricane-preparedness.aspxResearchers with the �������� School of Public Affairs have released results from a statewide survey that measures the preparedness of Floridians for disasters and the impact of COVID-19 on their household readiness.Rocky D. BullTue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 USF researchers release findings from statewide opinion survey regarding hurricane preparednessResearchers with the �������� School of Public Affairs have released results from a statewide survey that measures the preparedness of Floridians for disasters and the impact of COVID-19 on their household readiness.A satellite image of a hurricane approaching the United States/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-statewide-opinion-survey-regarding-hurricane-preparedness.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,School of Public Affairs/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-statewide-covid19-opinion-survey-regarding-vaccine-hesitancy-policy.aspxResearchers with the �������� School of Public Affairs have released results from a statewide survey that helps to better understand the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy and measures policy attitudes related to COVID-19 vaccines.Rocky D. BullWed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 USF researchers release findings from statewide COVID-19 opinion survey regarding vaccine hesitancy and policyResearchers with the �������� School of Public Affairs have released results from a statewide survey that helps to better understand the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy and measures policy attitudes related to COVID-19 vaccines.A �������� student receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on campus. /news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-statewide-covid19-opinion-survey-regarding-vaccine-hesitancy-policy.aspxResearch and InnovationCOVID-19,Coronavirus,School of Public Affairshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/dean-donna-petersen-receives-presidents-fellow-medallion-recognizing-meritorious-service/USF President Steven Currall honored USF College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen with the President’s Fellow Medallion at the Spring 2021 in-person commencement ceremony. It is the first time in Currall’s administration that the medallion, given at the president’s discretion, has been awarded.External ArticleWed, 19 May 2021 10:00:00 Dean Donna Petersen receives President’s Fellow Medallion recognizing meritorious serviceUSF President Steven Currall honored USF College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen with the President’s Fellow Medallion at the Spring 2021 in-person commencement ceremony. It is the first time in Currall’s administration that the medallion, given at the president’s discretion, has been awarded.Dean Donna Petersen receives President’s Fellow Medallion recognizing meritorious servicehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/dean-donna-petersen-receives-presidents-fellow-medallion-recognizing-meritorious-service/Honors and AwardsCOVID-19,Coronavirus/news/2021/usf-launches-study-to-identify-impact-of-covid19-vaccinations-on-hurricane-evacuation-behaviors.aspxThe �������� is helping prepare offices of emergency management across the nation for the upcoming hurricane season by determining how COVID-19 may impact evacuation behaviors.Rocky D. BullTue, 04 May 2021 09:45:00 USF launches study to identify impact of COVID-19 vaccinations on hurricane evacuation behaviorsThe �������� is helping prepare offices of emergency management across the nation for the upcoming hurricane season by determining how COVID-19 may impact evacuation behaviors.Satellite image of a hurricane nearing Florida/news/2021/usf-launches-study-to-identify-impact-of-covid19-vaccinations-on-hurricane-evacuation-behaviors.aspxCOVID-19COVID-19,Coronavirus,Hurricane,MyUSFhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/04/14/nih-study-of-allergic-reactions-to-moderna-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccines-begins-at-usf-health/USF Health is participating in a National Institutes of Health clinical trial to determine whether highly allergic people or those with mast cell disorders are at greater risk for severe, immediate allergic reactions to the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccines. A mast cell disorder is caused by a type of white blood cell that is abnormal, overly active or both, predisposing a person to life-threatening reactions that resemble allergic reactions.External ArticleWed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 NIH study of allergic reactions to Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines begins at USF HealthUSF Health is participating in a National Institutes of Health clinical trial to determine whether highly allergic people or those with mast cell disorders are at greater risk for severe, immediate allergic reactions to the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccines. A mast cell disorder is caused by a type of white blood cell that is abnormal, overly active or both, predisposing a person to life-threatening reactions that resemble allergic reactions.A vial of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/04/14/nih-study-of-allergic-reactions-to-moderna-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccines-begins-at-usf-health/COVID-19,Research and Innovation,USF HealthCoronavirus,Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlH3oWIdu1UDonna Petersen, dean of USF's College of Public Health, sits down with USF President Steven C. Currall to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines.External ArticleMon, 05 Apr 2021 23:00:00 Q&A: COVID-19 VaccinesDonna Petersen, dean of USF's College of Public Health, sits down with USF President Steven C. Currall to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines.Donna Petersen, dean of USF's College of Public Health, sits down with USF President Steven C. Currall to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlH3oWIdu1UCOVID-19COVID-19,Coronavirus,MyUSF/news/2021/usf-yuengling-center-serves-as-vaccination-site-for-veterans-and-family-members.aspxThe �������� is helping the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics (Tampa VA) and the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County’s (DOH-Hillsborough) expand their vaccination operations by hosting a drive through clinic at USF’s Yuengling Center.Rocky D. BullTue, 30 Mar 2021 16:00:00 USF’s Yuengling Center serves as vaccination site for veterans and family membersThe �������� is helping the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics (Tampa VA) and the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County’s (DOH-Hillsborough) expand their vaccination operations by hosting a drive through clinic at USF’s Yuengling Center.Tampa VA's COVID-19 vaccination clinic at USF's Yuengling Center./news/2021/usf-yuengling-center-serves-as-vaccination-site-for-veterans-and-family-members.aspxCOVID-19COVID-19,Coronavirus,veterans/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-national-covid19-opinion-survey-regarding-online-behaviors.aspxResearchers with the �������� School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber Florida at the ��������, have released the third set of results from a nationwide opinion survey regarding COVID-19.Rocky D. BullThu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 �������� researchers release findings from national COVID-19 opinion survey regarding online behaviorsResearchers with the �������� School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber Florida at the ��������, have released the third set of results from a nationwide opinion survey regarding COVID-19.A graphic rendering of the COVID-19 virus/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-national-covid19-opinion-survey-regarding-online-behaviors.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Cyber Florida,School of Public Affairs/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-new-national-covid19-opinion-survey.aspxResearchers with the �������� School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber Florida at the ��������, have released the second set of results from a nationwide opinion survey regarding COVID-19.Rocky D. BullMon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 �������� researchers release findings from new national COVID-19 opinion surveyResearchers with the �������� School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber Florida at the ��������, have released the second set of results from a nationwide opinion survey regarding COVID-19.A graphic illustration of the COVID-19 virus/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-new-national-covid19-opinion-survey.aspxResearch and InnovationCoronavirus,Cyber Florida,School of Public Affairs/news/2021/usf-researchers-aim-ease-covid-19-vaccine-concerns-by-building-trust-within-communities-of-color.aspxWith distribution of the coronavirus vaccine underway, researchers from the �������� Taneja College of Pharmacy are working to educate communities of color about COVID-19 and the benefits of inoculation.Rocky D. BullTue, 19 Jan 2021 09:40:00 USF researchers aim to ease COVID-19 vaccine concerns by building trust within communities of colorWith distribution of the coronavirus vaccine underway, researchers from the �������� Taneja College of Pharmacy are working to educate communities of color about COVID-19 and the benefits of inoculation.Kevin Sneed, Dean of the Taneja College of Pharmacy, recieves his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine./news/2021/usf-researchers-aim-ease-covid-19-vaccine-concerns-by-building-trust-within-communities-of-color.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,USF Taneja College of Pharmacy/news/2021/new-statewide-data-emphasizes-urgency-in-ramping-up-administration-of-covid-19-vaccines.aspxEdwin Michael, professor of epidemiology in the USF College of Public Health, has obtained statewide forecasts of the impact of vaccine rollouts using his SEIRcast COVID-19 Forecasting and Planning portal.Rocky D. BullThu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 New statewide data emphasizes urgency in ramping up administration of COVID-19 vaccinesEdwin Michael, professor of epidemiology in the USF College of Public Health, has obtained statewide forecasts of the impact of vaccine rollouts using his SEIRcast COVID-19 Forecasting and Planning portal.COVID-19 vaccine/news/2021/new-statewide-data-emphasizes-urgency-in-ramping-up-administration-of-covid-19-vaccines.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Coronavirus/news/2021/usf-researchers-release-findings-from-national-opinion-survey-covid19-vaccinations-and-policies.aspxResearchers with the �������� School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber Florida at the ��������, have released the first set of results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes and opinions about COVID-19 vaccines, as well as potential federal stimulus policies.Rocky D. BullThu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 �������� researchers release findings from national opinion survey on COVID-19 vaccinations and policiesResearchers with the �������� School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber Florida at the ��������, have released the first set of results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes and opinions about COVID-19 vaccines, as well as potential federal stimulus policies.A stock graphic of the COVID-19 virus inside the bloodstream/news/2021/usf-researchers-release-findings-from-national-opinion-survey-covid19-vaccinations-and-policies.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Cyber Florida,School of Public Affairshttps://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dfb8c5b907e64075a7a4717a1016c285New dashboard monitors the number of vaccine recipients, their location and demographic.External ArticleMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF Libraries creates digital dashboard to track COVID-19 vaccination distribution in FloridaNew dashboard monitors the number of vaccine recipients, their location and demographic.A screenshot showing the digital dashboard created to monitor vaccination distribution across Floridahttps://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dfb8c5b907e64075a7a4717a1016c285COVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Digital Heritage & Humanities Collection,USF Libraries/news/2020/vaccination-rollout-wont-prevent-third-wave-of-covid19.aspxTampa Bay is beginning to feel the effects of the third wave of coronavirus, and the vaccine won’t be able to stop it in time. The Pfizer vaccine started being administered to health professionals Dec. 14; however, mass distribution likely won’t begin until the spring. In the meantime, social distancing measures will be vital in stopping the spread of COVID-19.Rocky D. BullWed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Report: Vaccination rollout won’t prevent third wave of COVID-19Tampa Bay is beginning to feel the effects of the third wave of coronavirus, and the vaccine won’t be able to stop it in time. The Pfizer vaccine started being administered to health professionals Dec. 14; however, mass distribution likely won’t begin until the spring. In the meantime, social distancing measures will be vital in stopping the spread of COVID-19.A chart showing the number of projected infectious cases based on various social conditions./news/2020/vaccination-rollout-wont-prevent-third-wave-of-covid19.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Coronavirus/news/2020/covid19-prompts-more-end-of-life-discussions-among-usf-students.aspxIt’s a subject that families often find too emotional to discuss. But experts say it’s an essential one to have in order to make more informed decisions on one’s final wishes.Rocky D. BullMon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 COVID-19 prompts more end-of-life discussions among �������� studentsIt’s a subject that families often find too emotional to discuss. But experts say it’s an essential one to have in order to make more informed decisions on one’s final wishes.A graphic rendering of the COVID-19 virus/news/2020/covid19-prompts-more-end-of-life-discussions-among-usf-students.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Judy Genshaft Honors College/news/2020/report-social-distancing-and-face-masks-will-help-crush-covid-19-pandemic-by-late-april.aspxUSF-developed computer model projects social mitigation measures will have a dramatic effect on how quickly Tampa Bay recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.Rocky D. BullFri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Report: Social distancing and face masks will help crush COVID-19 pandemic by late AprilUSF-developed computer model projects social mitigation measures will have a dramatic effect on how quickly Tampa Bay recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.Forecast predictions on the number of COVID-19 cases given varying social conditions/news/2020/report-social-distancing-and-face-masks-will-help-crush-covid-19-pandemic-by-late-april.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Coronavirushttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/12/02/usf-health-and-tampa-general-hospital-selected-to-participate-in-the-novavax-covid-19-caccine-phase-3-clinical-trial/USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Novavax NVX-CoV2373 vaccine for COVID-19. They join over 100 research sites expecting to enroll more than 30,000 adult participants as part of the global search for a safe and effective vaccine to prevent COVID-19.External ArticleThu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF Health and Tampa General Hospital selected to participate in the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine Phase 3 clinical trialUSF Health and Tampa General Hospital have been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Novavax NVX-CoV2373 vaccine for COVID-19. They join over 100 research sites expecting to enroll more than 30,000 adult participants as part of the global search for a safe and effective vaccine to prevent COVID-19.Tampa General Hospitalhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/12/02/usf-health-and-tampa-general-hospital-selected-to-participate-in-the-novavax-covid-19-caccine-phase-3-clinical-trial/COVID-19,USF HealthCoronavirus,Tampa General Hospital/research-innovation/news/2020/usf-flblue.aspx�������� College of Public Health Professor Edwin Michael’s arrival on campus coincided with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, giving an innovative system he’d built to track and predict disease outbreaks its debut amid a global crisis with severe statewide implications.External ArticleMon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Florida Blue supports �������� epidemiologist’s innovative efforts to track COVID-19�������� College of Public Health Professor Edwin Michael’s arrival on campus coincided with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, giving an innovative system he’d built to track and predict disease outbreaks its debut amid a global crisis with severe statewide implications.A illustration depicting a globe, COVID-19 and technology/research-innovation/news/2020/usf-flblue.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCOVID-19,College of Public Health,Coronavirus/news/2020/usf-students-adapt-to-produce-television-news-broadcasts-from-home.aspx�������� students enrolled in the Florida Focus broadcast news class hoped to spend this fall producing daily news segments in the university’s on-campus studio, but COVID-19 changed those plans. Instead, they’ve been reporting from makeshift mini studios in their homes as they prepare to enter the workforce.Rocky D. BullFri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 �������� students adapt to produce television news broadcasts from home�������� students enrolled in the Florida Focus broadcast news class hoped to spend this fall producing daily news segments in the university’s on-campus studio, but COVID-19 changed those plans. Instead, they’ve been reporting from makeshift mini studios in their homes as they prepare to enter the workforce.�������� student Caylee Cottrell reporting from her home/news/2020/usf-students-adapt-to-produce-television-news-broadcasts-from-home.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCOVID-19,Coronavirus,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2020/environmental-testing-in-residence-halls-key-element-usf-covid19-mitigation-efforts.aspxEvery week, �������� Housing & Residential Education (HRE) staff swab hundreds of high-touch areas across the university’s housing facilities. The effort is part of USF’s multi-faceted approach to monitoring and mitigating the spread of COVID-19.Rocky D. BullTue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Environmental testing in residence halls a key element of USF’s COVID-19 mitigation effortsEvery week, �������� Housing & Residential Education (HRE) staff swab hundreds of high-touch areas across the university’s housing facilities. The effort is part of USF’s multi-faceted approach to monitoring and mitigating the spread of COVID-19.Ana Hernandez taking environmental samples in a USF residence hall/news/2020/environmental-testing-in-residence-halls-key-element-usf-covid19-mitigation-efforts.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCOVID-19,Coronavirus,Housing and Residential Education/news/2020/keeping-the-performing-arts-performing-during-pandemic.aspxAs theaters and performance halls remain shuttered due to COVID-19, a �������� dance professor is exploring new ways to connect the public to the art of movement.Rocky D. BullTue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Keeping the performing arts performing during a pandemicAs theaters and performance halls remain shuttered due to COVID-19, a �������� dance professor is exploring new ways to connect the public to the art of movement.Dancers performing “Reverberation: NightLite” in St. Petersburg, Florida. Photo Credit, Charlotte Suarez/news/2020/keeping-the-performing-arts-performing-during-pandemic.aspxUniversity NewsCOVID-19,College of The Arts,Coronavirus,DanceUSF,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2020/method-used-to-track-ebolas-trajectory-being-applied-to-covid19.aspxWhat exactly happened in Asia that caused SARS-CoV-2 to rapidly spread across the region and then essentially came to a halt there? That’s what researchers from the �������� are trying to determine in a new study funded by an NSF Rapid Response grant.Rocky D. BullMon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Method used to track Ebola’s trajectory being applied to COVID-19What exactly happened in Asia that caused SARS-CoV-2 to rapidly spread across the region and then essentially came to a halt there? That’s what researchers from the �������� are trying to determine in a new study funded by an NSF Rapid Response grant.The map showing risk of transmission between locations. /news/2020/method-used-to-track-ebolas-trajectory-being-applied-to-covid19.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Department of Biology,Rapid Response Grant/research-innovation/news/2020/usf-technology-semi-finalist-xprize-covid-19-testing.aspxA USF interdisciplinary team is working to develop an inexpensive and non-invasive “electronic nose” that can detect virus in an infected person.External ArticleMon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 USF-developed technology named semi-finalist for XPRIZE in COVID-19 testingA USF interdisciplinary team is working to develop an inexpensive and non-invasive “electronic nose” that can detect virus in an infected person. Conceptual image of the Bull Nose detection device now under development by a �������� engineering team. Photo credit: Dr. Sal Morgera. /research-innovation/news/2020/usf-technology-semi-finalist-xprize-covid-19-testing.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCOVID-19,College of Engineering,Coronavirus/news/2020/usf-researchers-find-death-counts-fail-to-capture-full-mortality-effects-of-covid-19.aspxMore than 200,000 people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19. Some argue that statistic is inaccurate due to inconsistencies in how deaths are being reported. But researchers from the �������� claim that even if those deaths have been correctly measured, the number doesn’t fully convey the true mortality effects of COVID-19.Rocky D. BullWed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 USF researchers find death counts fail to capture full mortality effects of COVID-19More than 200,000 people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19. Some argue that statistic is inaccurate due to inconsistencies in how deaths are being reported. But researchers from the �������� claim that even if those deaths have been correctly measured, the number doesn’t fully convey the true mortality effects of COVID-19.An empty hospital bed/news/2020/usf-researchers-find-death-counts-fail-to-capture-full-mortality-effects-of-covid-19.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCOVID-19,College of Public Health,Coronavirus/news/2020/study-investigates-hurricane-evacuations-in-the-era-of-covid19.aspxThe 2020 hurricane season is breaking records with 23 named storms, and more are projected to develop over the next few weeks. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts there will be as many as 25 by the time the season ends. Researchers say this extremely active forecast is especially troublesome due to the compounding risks of COVID-19.Rocky D. BullMon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Study investigates hurricane evacuations in the era of COVID-19The 2020 hurricane season is breaking records with 23 named storms, and more are projected to develop over the next few weeks. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts there will be as many as 25 by the time the season ends. Researchers say this extremely active forecast is especially troublesome due to the compounding risks of COVID-19.A photograph of a hurricane from space/news/2020/study-investigates-hurricane-evacuations-in-the-era-of-covid19.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Coronavirus,Hurricane,School of Geosciences/news/2020/usf-supports-covid19-research-partnerships-with-new-seed-grants.aspxThe �������� will provide seed funding to 14 new research projects designed to address the medical, technological and societal issues of COVID-19. This brings the total of institutional resources invested into pandemic research to more than $1 million.Rocky D. BullWed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 �������� supports COVID-19 research partnerships with new seed grantsThe �������� will provide seed funding to 14 new research projects designed to address the medical, technological and societal issues of COVID-19. This brings the total of institutional resources invested into pandemic research to more than $1 million.A stock photograph of a researcher working with different chemicals/news/2020/usf-supports-covid19-research-partnerships-with-new-seed-grants.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCOVID-19,Coronavirus,Rapid Response Grant,Research Park/news/2020/usf-hosts-gov-desantis-for-a-panel-discussion-about-covid-19s-impact-on-education.aspxFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis met with USF President Steve Currall and members of his leadership team for a panel discussion on the impact COVID-19 has had on the reopening of Florida schools.Rocky D. BullTue, 01 Sep 2020 09:00:00 USF hosts Gov. DeSantis for a panel discussion about COVID-19’s impact on educationFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis met with USF President Steve Currall and members of his leadership team for a panel discussion on the impact COVID-19 has had on the reopening of Florida schools.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met with USF President Steve Currall and members of his leadership team for a panel discussion on the impact COVID-19 has had on the reopening of Florida schools./news/2020/usf-hosts-gov-desantis-for-a-panel-discussion-about-covid-19s-impact-on-education.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCOVID-19,Coronavirus/news/2020/despite-covid19-usf-sustains-strong-enrollment-and-welcomes-its-highest-achieving-freshman-class.aspxProspective college students from across the United States and the world continue to take note of the ��������'s growing reputation as one of the nation's top public universities and one of Florida’s three Preeminent research universities. This fall, USF welcomes its most academically accomplished incoming freshman class with an average SAT score of 1312, placing USF in the 87th percentile, and a high school GPA of 4.18.Rocky D. BullTue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Despite COVID-19, �������� sustains strong enrollment and welcomes its highest-achieving freshman classProspective college students from across the United States and the world continue to take note of the ��������'s growing reputation as one of the nation's top public universities and one of Florida’s three Preeminent research universities. This fall, USF welcomes its most academically accomplished incoming freshman class with an average SAT score of 1312, placing USF in the 87th percentile, and a high school GPA of 4.18.A photo from inside the Marshall Student Center with a sign welcoming new students/news/2020/despite-covid19-usf-sustains-strong-enrollment-and-welcomes-its-highest-achieving-freshman-class.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCOVID-19,Coronavirus,Student Success/news/2020/usf-researchers-study-the-effectiveness-of-innovative-pooled-testing-method-for-covid19.aspxMore than 300 �������� student-athletes and USF Athletics staff members are participating in a feasibility study of the effectiveness of pooled testing for COVID-19, led by researchers from USF Health.Rocky D. BullMon, 31 Aug 2020 11:00:00 USF researchers study the effectiveness of innovative pooled testing method for COVID-19More than 300 �������� student-athletes and USF Athletics staff members are participating in a feasibility study of the effectiveness of pooled testing for COVID-19, led by researchers from USF Health.USF Football players lineup to be tested for COVID-19/news/2020/usf-researchers-study-the-effectiveness-of-innovative-pooled-testing-method-for-covid19.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus/news/2020/fall-classes-begin-with-new-health-safety-measures.aspx�������� students, faculty and staff returning to campus this fall will be required to follow a number of safety guidelines to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.Rocky D. BullFri, 21 Aug 2020 11:00:00 Fall classes begin with new health safety measures�������� students, faculty and staff returning to campus this fall will be required to follow a number of safety guidelines to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.Students walking through USF's campus wearing masks/news/2020/fall-classes-begin-with-new-health-safety-measures.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCoronavirus/marine-science/news/2020/in-perfect-isolation.aspxThere’s no such thing as a short expedition to Antarctica, so it was already going to be a long time away from home. But Alastair Graham, PhD, associate professor in USF’s College of Marine Science, had done this eight times before.External ArticleFri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 In Perfect IsolationThere’s no such thing as a short expedition to Antarctica, so it was already going to be a long time away from home. But Alastair Graham, PhD, associate professor in USF’s College of Marine Science, had done this eight times before.Ali Graham, PhD, a geophysicist at the USF College of Marine Science observes the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica from the R/V Nathanial B. Palmer. /marine-science/news/2020/in-perfect-isolation.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Coronavirus/news/2020/usf-researchers-release-findings-from-statewide-covid19-survey.aspxResearchers with the �������� School of Public Affairs have released the first set of results from a statewide survey that measures general opinions regarding the COVID-19 public health crisis and related policy issues, as well as emergency preparedness.Rocky D. BullThu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 USF researchers release findings from statewide COVID-19 surveyResearchers with the �������� School of Public Affairs have released the first set of results from a statewide survey that measures general opinions regarding the COVID-19 public health crisis and related policy issues, as well as emergency preparedness.A graphic rendering of COVID-19 cells/news/2020/usf-researchers-release-findings-from-statewide-covid19-survey.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,School of Public Affairs/news/2020/usf-heroes.aspxUSF recognizes faculty, staff and students for their contributions to the community in helping those impacted by COVID-19.Rocky D. BullTue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 USF HeroesUSF recognizes faculty, staff and students for their contributions to the community in helping those impacted by COVID-19.USF Heroes graphic/news/2020/usf-heroes.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCoronavirus/news/2020/usf-facilities-prepared-for-return-to-campus.aspxThere may have been just a handful of people physically present on USF’s three campuses, but it was the busiest summer on record for hundreds of �������� staff and faculty, hard at work to address the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.Rocky D. BullFri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 USF facilities promote safety on campusThere may have been just a handful of people physically present on USF’s three campuses, but it was the busiest summer on record for hundreds of �������� staff and faculty, hard at work to address the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.�������� students practicing physical distancing in the Marshall Student Center/news/2020/usf-facilities-prepared-for-return-to-campus.aspxCOVID-19,Campus Life,University NewsCoronavirus/news/2020/usf-community-enhances-its-collaboration-with-the-florida-department-of-health-to-combat-covid-19.aspxNearly 100 �������� students and faculty members are assisting the state of Florida in addressing the continuing need for contact tracers.Rocky D. BullThu, 30 Jul 2020 17:00:00 USF community enhances its collaboration with the Florida Department of Health to combat COVID-19Nearly 100 �������� students and faculty members are assisting the state of Florida in addressing the continuing need for contact tracers.Contact tracing graphic/news/2020/usf-community-enhances-its-collaboration-with-the-florida-department-of-health-to-combat-covid-19.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCoronavirus/marine-science/news/2020/usf-partner-in-costa-rica-launches-the-countrys-first-program-to-detect-coronavirus-in-wastewater.aspxWith more than 5,000 beach surveys, 500 behavioral observations, and 80 interviews to digest, and water quality data to crunch, it was time to celebrate this phase of their NSF-funded coastal health study called MERA, which included several trainings by the USF team to help their colleagues get up to speed on a suite of environmental monitoring techniques.External ArticleWed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 USF partner in Costa Rica launches the country’s first program to detect coronavirus in wastewaterWith more than 5,000 beach surveys, 500 behavioral observations, and 80 interviews to digest, and water quality data to crunch, it was time to celebrate this phase of their NSF-funded coastal health study called MERA, which included several trainings by the USF team to help their colleagues get up to speed on a suite of environmental monitoring techniques.Team MERA during the epidemiological survey training at the Costa Rican Water and Sewage Authority’s Water Laboratory./marine-science/news/2020/usf-partner-in-costa-rica-launches-the-countrys-first-program-to-detect-coronavirus-in-wastewater.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Coronavirus/news/2020/fall-term-on-your-terms.aspxThe �������� is committed to creating an environment that gives students more options than ever, so that each student can create the semester that fits best with their wishes, their schedule, their lifestyle and their living preferences.Rocky D. BullThu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 The fall term that's on your termsThe �������� is committed to creating an environment that gives students more options than ever, so that each student can create the semester that fits best with their wishes, their schedule, their lifestyle and their living preferences.Students on campus wearing face coverings/news/2020/fall-term-on-your-terms.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCoronavirus/news/2020/a-new-use-for-usf-tech-that-predicts-falls-for-the-elderly-social-distancing.aspxSensor system pioneered at USF to protect the frail elderly also can ensure employees maintain safe social distance at work in the age of COVID-19.Rocky D. BullWed, 22 Jul 2020 08:00:00 A new use for USF tech that predicts falls for the elderly: social distancingSensor system pioneered at USF to protect the frail elderly also can ensure employees maintain safe social distance at work in the age of COVID-19.iDistance wristband device/news/2020/a-new-use-for-usf-tech-that-predicts-falls-for-the-elderly-social-distancing.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Research/news/2020/07-09-message-to-international-students.aspxInternational students are cherished members of our university community and we recognize that many of you are coping with unique challenges as a result of COVID-19.Rocky D. BullThu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Supporting our international studentsInternational students are cherished members of our university community and we recognize that many of you are coping with unique challenges as a result of COVID-19.��������: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/07-09-message-to-international-students.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCoronavirus,Message from the President,President Steve Currall/news/2020/usf-partners-with-feeding-tampa-bay-to-deliver-food-to-a-community-in-need.aspxAs COVID-19 continues to impact nearly every aspect of daily life, Feeding Tampa Bay and the �������� have teamed up to help ease the burden on families unsure of where their next meal might come from.Rocky D. BullThu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 USF partners with Feeding Tampa Bay to deliver food to a community in needAs COVID-19 continues to impact nearly every aspect of daily life, Feeding Tampa Bay and the �������� have teamed up to help ease the burden on families unsure of where their next meal might come from.USF volunteers loading food into cars during Feeding Tampa Bay's Mega-Pantry event at USF/news/2020/usf-partners-with-feeding-tampa-bay-to-deliver-food-to-a-community-in-need.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCenter for the Advancement of Food Security and Healthy Communities,Coronavirus,Feeding Tampa Bay/news/2020/white-house-coronavirus-task-force-visits-usf-to-address-floridas-spike-in-covid19.aspxVice President Mike Pence made a public appearance at the �������� on Thursday, July 2. Pence led a roundtable discussion with USF President Steve Currall, Senior Vice President of USF Health and Dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Charles Lockwood and area medical professionals at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation.Rocky D. BullThu, 02 Jul 2020 00:00:00 White House Coronavirus Task Force visits USF to address Florida’s spike in COVID-19Vice President Mike Pence made a public appearance at the �������� on Thursday, July 2. Pence led a roundtable discussion with USF President Steve Currall, Senior Vice President of USF Health and Dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Charles Lockwood and area medical professionals at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation.Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Governor Ron Desantis and USF President Steve Currall discussing COVID-19 at a roundtable session/news/2020/white-house-coronavirus-task-force-visits-usf-to-address-floridas-spike-in-covid19.aspxCOVID-19,USF Health,University NewsCoronavirus,Steve Currall/news/2020/florida-board-of-governors-approves-usf-plan-for-fall-semester.aspxThe ��������’s plan to resume more on-campus operations and some face-to-face courses, in-person services and other activities in the fall was approved this afternoon by the Florida Board of Governors.Rocky D. BullTue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Florida Board of Governors approves USF plan for fall semesterThe ��������’s plan to resume more on-campus operations and some face-to-face courses, in-person services and other activities in the fall was approved this afternoon by the Florida Board of Governors.A photo of the bull statues in front of the Marshall Student Center/news/2020/florida-board-of-governors-approves-usf-plan-for-fall-semester.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsBoard of Governors,Coronavirushttps://giving.usf.edu/why/who-you-help/one-student-one-story-oneusfIf the COVID-19 pandemic has taught me anything, it has been how much I love the �������� community. Its unique camaraderie, intimacy and diversity attracts many students, like myself, to USF. Now, three months absent of these defining interpersonal aspects, I reflect on my experience as a �������� student during the COVID-19 pandemic.External ArticleMon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 One Student. One Story. #ONEUSFIf the COVID-19 pandemic has taught me anything, it has been how much I love the �������� community. Its unique camaraderie, intimacy and diversity attracts many students, like myself, to USF. Now, three months absent of these defining interpersonal aspects, I reflect on my experience as a �������� student during the COVID-19 pandemic.�������� student working at their computerhttps://giving.usf.edu/why/who-you-help/one-student-one-story-oneusfCOVID-19,Campus LifeCoronavirus,USF Foundation/news/2020/audiologists-address-covid19-challenges-for-hearing-impaired-with-new-face-masks.aspxFace masks have dramatically changed the way many of us communicate in public. The CDC recommends we wear them to prevent against the spread of COVID-19. That extra layer of protection does have a few side effects, especially for the hearing impaired. Face masks can reduce sound by as much as 12 decibels and block one’s facial expressions from being seen.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 USF audiologists address COVID-19 challenges for the hearing impaired with new face masksFace masks have dramatically changed the way many of us communicate in public. The CDC recommends we wear them to prevent against the spread of COVID-19. That extra layer of protection does have a few side effects, especially for the hearing impaired. Face masks can reduce sound by as much as 12 decibels and block one’s facial expressions from being seen.USF audiologists wearing facemasks designed for the hearing impaired/news/2020/audiologists-address-covid19-challenges-for-hearing-impaired-with-new-face-masks.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Coronavirus/news/2020/covid19-adds-urgency-to-researchers-high-tech-solution-to-nursing-home-care-crisis.aspxA USF interdisciplinary team was building a predictive analytics tool to help nursing homes manage staffing shortages when the pandemic presented a new challenge.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 COVID-19 adds urgency to USF researchers’ high-tech solution to nursing home care crisisA USF interdisciplinary team was building a predictive analytics tool to help nursing homes manage staffing shortages when the pandemic presented a new challenge.A stock photo of an elderly person's hand/news/2020/covid19-adds-urgency-to-researchers-high-tech-solution-to-nursing-home-care-crisis.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Coronavirus,School of Aging Studies/news/2020/usf-invests-20-million-to-promote-academic-progress-for-student-success.aspxThe ��������, a national leader in student success, will make an unprecedented investment of $20 million to help students who are experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic remain on a path to timely graduation. The university has begun awarding the We Got U-SF Scholarship and Waiver to nearly 22,000 eligible undergraduate and graduate students to encourage full-time enrollment in the fall semester.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Jun 2020 00:00:00 �������� invests $20 million to promote academic progress for student successThe ��������, a national leader in student success, will make an unprecedented investment of $20 million to help students who are experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic remain on a path to timely graduation. The university has begun awarding the We Got U-SF Scholarship and Waiver to nearly 22,000 eligible undergraduate and graduate students to encourage full-time enrollment in the fall semester.A graphic stating "We Got U-SF, Supporting Student Success"/news/2020/usf-invests-20-million-to-promote-academic-progress-for-student-success.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCoronavirus,Student Success/news/2020/developing-wearable-device-to-detect-covid19-progression-in-at-risk-patients.aspxA new study from researchers at the �������� is shedding light on the human body’s physiological response to COVID-19, insight scientists say could help them develop an early warning system for those most at risk of severe infection.Rocky D. BullFri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Developing a wearable device to detect COVID-19 progression in at-risk patientsA new study from researchers at the �������� is shedding light on the human body’s physiological response to COVID-19, insight scientists say could help them develop an early warning system for those most at risk of severe infection.A man wearing the noninvasive device being developed to detect the progression of COVID-19/news/2020/developing-wearable-device-to-detect-covid19-progression-in-at-risk-patients.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Rapid Response Grant/news/2020/med-students-get-creative.aspxWhen COVID-19 restrictions kept USF medical students from all direct contact with patients, many refused to stay away completely. Instead, they used online tools to build new services and resources to reaffirm their commitment to the field. From making calls to check on patients, to creating multilingual resource guides for underserved communities, to creating online cooking clubs or even assisting health care workers with their own personal duties, students found ways to do what they most love – to help others.Rocky D. BullFri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 USF medical students create new ways to reach patientsWhen COVID-19 restrictions kept USF medical students from all direct contact with patients, many refused to stay away completely. Instead, they used online tools to build new services and resources to reaffirm their commitment to the field. From making calls to check on patients, to creating multilingual resource guides for underserved communities, to creating online cooking clubs or even assisting health care workers with their own personal duties, students found ways to do what they most love – to help others.Medical student, Sam Harris, distributes hygiene products during COVID-19 social distancing./news/2020/med-students-get-creative.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCoronavirus,Morsani College of Medicine,Sandra C. Roahttp://www.research.usf.edu/absolute-news/templates/usfri-template.aspx?articleid=8751%26zoneid=1The ��������’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants program is investing in 14 additional faculty research projects that would advance new medical interventions to detect and stop infections, develop innovations in personal protective equipment, and address fear and confusion in communities particularly vulnerable to the virus.External ArticleFri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 USF COVID-19 rapid response research effort funds second round of pandemic projectsThe ��������’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants program is investing in 14 additional faculty research projects that would advance new medical interventions to detect and stop infections, develop innovations in personal protective equipment, and address fear and confusion in communities particularly vulnerable to the virus.A graphic depiction of COVID-19 cells.http://www.research.usf.edu/absolute-news/templates/usfri-template.aspx?articleid=8751%26zoneid=1COVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus