USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 02:31:32 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)How gift giving boosts your health and well-being/news/2024/how-gift-giving-boosts-your-health-and-well-being.aspxA USF Health expert explains how the simple act of giving can do more than spread holiday cheer and why it is the best gift you can give yourself this season.Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:19:22 How gift giving boosts your health and well-beingA USF Health expert explains how the simple act of giving can do more than spread holiday cheer and why it is the best gift you can give yourself this season.two people exchanging a gift/news/2024/how-gift-giving-boosts-your-health-and-well-being.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,USF HealthUSF graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencement/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 USF graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.ҹƬ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & DanceTop stories of 2024/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,USF Athletics,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of MedicineUSF names new dean for the College of Engineering/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:01:02 USF names new dean for the College of EngineeringLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Graphic says "welcoming the new college of engineering dean, Levi Thompson"/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,College of Engineering,MyUSFTwo ҹƬ faculty members named NAI fellows/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxThe USF researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2024 00:33:34 Two ҹƬ faculty members named NAI fellowsThe USF researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.Graphic with JIanfeng Chi and Ashok Kumar congratulated for being named 2024 NAI Fellow/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,MyUSF,Research and InnovationҹƬ sets new record with $738 million in research funding/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:20:14 ҹƬ sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,USF Health,ҹƬ St. PetersburgHow ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer risk/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxThe interdisciplinary research led by ҹƬ Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:44 How ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer riskThe interdisciplinary research led by ҹƬ Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.Dr. Yeatman and Halade looking at samples in their lab together/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,Tampa General Hospital,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of MedicineUSF to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxThis graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:10:14 USF to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14This graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.ҹƬ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,USF Information TechnologyUSF recognized by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Dream Employers’/news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-americas-dream-employers.aspxThe ҹƬ is one of the best places to work in the country, according to the inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers 2025 recently released by Forbes. USF was the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:19:31 USF recognized by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Dream Employers’The ҹƬ is one of the best places to work in the country, according to the inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers 2025 recently released by Forbes. USF was the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.Entrance sign of the USF Tampa campus/news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-americas-dream-employers.aspxUniversity NewsGregory Bowers,Human Resources,MyUSF,RankingsUSF brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recovery/news/2024/hurricane-forum.aspxWith hurricane season officially over, the ҹƬ hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:15:58 USF brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recoveryWith hurricane season officially over, the ҹƬ hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.Elizabeth Dunn speaks to a conference room during the Tampa Bay hurricane sessions/news/2024/hurricane-forum.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,Office of University Community Partnerships,Paul GuzzoGandy Bridge turns 100, how USF is preserving its history/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in ҹƬ Special Collections.Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:26:43 Gandy Bridge turns 100, how USF is preserving its historyWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in ҹƬ Special Collections.ҹƬ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF LibrariesҹƬ expert: ‘Tis the season for AI among shoppers and retailers/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” ҹƬ AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:03:21 ҹƬ expert: ‘Tis the season for AI among shoppers and retailersFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” ҹƬ AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.Small gift, credit card and computer with holiday decor/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxAI,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,John Dudley,MyUSF,artificial intelligenceWhy manatees are likely not Florida natives/news/2024/manatee-study.aspxManatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the ҹƬ.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:03 Why manatees are likely not Florida nativesManatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the ҹƬ.ҹƬ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/manatee-study.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Paul GuzzoHow volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on Mars/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxAn international research team led by ҹƬ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:20:25 How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on MarsAn international research team led by ҹƬ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.A man on his knees navigating through the lava tube/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSFUSF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media usehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxA groundbreaking new study conducted by the ҹƬ will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.External ArticleThu, 14 Nov 2024 16:45:29 USF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media useA groundbreaking new study conducted by the ҹƬ will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.Four kids sit on couch looking at their cell phoneshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,ҹƬ St. PetersburgUSF professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:30:24 USF professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient ritualsThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.close up of Davide holding the 3D printed replica of the mug/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSFҹƬ student intersects medicine and law/news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:36:48 ҹƬ student intersects medicine and lawAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.Zayn Mohamed looking at a screen showing an MRI scan. Text says, Boundless Bulls./news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSFUSF breaks ground on new on-campus stadium/news/2024/usf-breaks-ground-on-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxThe ҹƬ has broken ground on a 35,000-seat on-campus stadium, marking a significant milestone in enhancing student life and alumni engagement. Scheduled to open in fall 2027, the stadium will host USF's football and women’s lacrosse teams, and serve as a year-round venue for sports, concerts and community events.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:57:46 USF breaks ground on new on-campus stadiumThe ҹƬ has broken ground on a 35,000-seat on-campus stadium, marking a significant milestone in enhancing student life and alumni engagement. Scheduled to open in fall 2027, the stadium will host USF's football and women’s lacrosse teams, and serve as a year-round venue for sports, concerts and community events.USF leadership with shovels in the ground at the site of the new stadium/news/2024/usf-breaks-ground-on-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsMyUSF,Paul GuzzoUSF celebrates first-generation and military-connected studentshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/first-generation-military-connected-students.aspxDuring November, USF’s three campuses will hold several events to raise awareness of the challenges and successes of first-generation students who are often veterans.External ArticleFri, 08 Nov 2024 08:19:29 USF celebrates first-generation and military-connected studentsDuring November, USF’s three campuses will hold several events to raise awareness of the challenges and successes of first-generation students who are often veterans.Students holding usf st Petersburg instagram sign up to frame their faces like a Photo Boothhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/first-generation-military-connected-students.aspxStudent SuccessMyUSFGonzmart family gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadiumhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/gonzmart-family-gives-1-million-support-usf-campus-stadiumTo support the on-campus stadium and all it will do for USF and the Tampa Bay region, the Gonzmart Family Foundation has made a significant financial investment in the project.External ArticleThu, 07 Nov 2024 13:47:56 Gonzmart family gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadiumTo support the on-campus stadium and all it will do for USF and the Tampa Bay region, the Gonzmart Family Foundation has made a significant financial investment in the project.Image of new stadium renderings https://giving.usf.edu/impact/gonzmart-family-gives-1-million-support-usf-campus-stadiumUniversity NewsMyUSFUSF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designation/news/2024/usf-to-accelerate-innovation-through-new-usf-designation.aspxThe ҹƬ has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on USF's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:00:00 USF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designationThe ҹƬ has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on USF's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.Licato brainstorming design elements for his AI tool/news/2024/usf-to-accelerate-innovation-through-new-usf-designation.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSFFrom love story to campus legacy: Perez family named USF’s Family of the Year/news/2024/from-love-story-to-campus-legacy-perez-family-named-usfs-family-of-the-year.aspxNelson and Tiffany Perez met and fell in love as students at the ҹƬ. With their twin daughters now students at USF too, the Perez's are the 2024 USF Family of the Year.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:54:33 From love story to campus legacy: Perez family named USF’s Family of the YearNelson and Tiffany Perez met and fell in love as students at the ҹƬ. With their twin daughters now students at USF too, the Perez's are the 2024 USF Family of the Year.The Perez family outside of the USF Bookstore on the USF Tampa campus./news/2024/from-love-story-to-campus-legacy-perez-family-named-usfs-family-of-the-year.aspxCampus LifeAlumni,MyUSF,Paul GuzzoUSF announces series of tributes to honor Amir Abdur-Rahimhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/11/2/mens-basketball-south-florida-athletics-announces-series-of-tributes-to-honor-amir-abdur-rahim.aspxDuring this past weekend's Celebration of Life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, USF Athletics announced multiple planned tributes for the late men's head basketball coach who unexpectedly passed away in late October.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 08:26:53 USF announces series of tributes to honor Amir Abdur-RahimDuring this past weekend's Celebration of Life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, USF Athletics announced multiple planned tributes for the late men's head basketball coach who unexpectedly passed away in late October.Graphic with a photo of Amir Abdur-Rahim with a flower arrangement that says "Love Wins"https://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/11/2/mens-basketball-south-florida-athletics-announces-series-of-tributes-to-honor-amir-abdur-rahim.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics,USF BasketballKaren Holbrook to retire as ҹƬ Sarasota-Manatee campus regional chancellor/news/2024/karen-holbrook-to-retire-as-usf-sarasota-manatee-campus-regional-chancellor.aspxSince her appointment in 2018, Karen Holbrook has successfully led the campus through a period of transformation and growth, including becoming a residential campus for the first time, receiving the largest gift in campus history and developing many important partnerships across the community. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:27:55 Karen Holbrook to retire as ҹƬ Sarasota-Manatee campus regional chancellorSince her appointment in 2018, Karen Holbrook has successfully led the campus through a period of transformation and growth, including becoming a residential campus for the first time, receiving the largest gift in campus history and developing many important partnerships across the community. Karen Holbrook at the State of the Campus/news/2024/karen-holbrook-to-retire-as-usf-sarasota-manatee-campus-regional-chancellor.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,ҹƬ Sarasota-ManateeUSF and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxThe ҹƬ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:37:00 USF and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreementThe ҹƬ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.MacDill Air Force Base/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina MeketaHow new USF faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts/news/2024/how-new-usf-faculty-research-is-expanding-our-understanding-of-hurricane-impacts.aspxUSF researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:35:31 How new USF faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impactsUSF researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.How new USF faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts/news/2024/how-new-usf-faculty-research-is-expanding-our-understanding-of-hurricane-impacts.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSFUSF rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts/news/2024/usf-rallies-to-support-community-through-hurricane-milton-recovery-efforts.aspxUSF is stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the USF Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, USF is helping residents recover and rebuild.Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:19:34 USF rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery effortsUSF is stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the USF Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, USF is helping residents recover and rebuild.USF rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts/news/2024/usf-rallies-to-support-community-through-hurricane-milton-recovery-efforts.aspxUniversity NewsCassidy Delamarter,MyUSFUSF Athletics named a “Best College Athletic Department” by Front Office Sportshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/10/17/general-south-florida-athletics-named-a-best-college-athletic-department-by-front-office-sports.aspxUSF Athletics has invested in cutting-edge facilities and resources to enhance all teams. Since 2018, USF has earned 17 American Athletic Conference team championships and two divisional titles and won two NCAA championships, along with six cheer national championships.External ArticleFri, 18 Oct 2024 08:02:32 USF Athletics named a “Best College Athletic Department” by Front Office SportsUSF Athletics has invested in cutting-edge facilities and resources to enhance all teams. Since 2018, USF has earned 17 American Athletic Conference team championships and two divisional titles and won two NCAA championships, along with six cheer national championships.collage of athletics photoshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/10/17/general-south-florida-athletics-named-a-best-college-athletic-department-by-front-office-sports.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF AthleticsHurricane Milton: The people helping restore USF campus operations/news/2024/hurricane-milton-the-people-helping-restore-usf-campus-operations.aspxFrom supporting students and employees, to protecting and repairing facilities, the ҹƬ has resumed campus operations thanks to hundreds of dedicated people who worked around the clock as Hurricane Milton moved across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:03:00 Hurricane Milton: The people helping restore USF campus operationsFrom supporting students and employees, to protecting and repairing facilities, the ҹƬ has resumed campus operations thanks to hundreds of dedicated people who worked around the clock as Hurricane Milton moved across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.John Doe cleans up glass/news/2024/hurricane-milton-the-people-helping-restore-usf-campus-operations.aspxUniversity NewsHurricane Milton,MyUSF,Paul GuzzoUSF community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery/news/2024/usf-students-employees-mobilize-for-hurricane-helene-recovery-efforts.aspxIn the wake of the hurricane, the ҹƬ continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:52:30 USF community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recoveryIn the wake of the hurricane, the ҹƬ continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.USF community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery /news/2024/usf-students-employees-mobilize-for-hurricane-helene-recovery-efforts.aspxCampus Life,Community Partnerships,University NewsCassidy Delamarter,MyUSFHow music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspxҹƬ researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:48:20 How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivorsҹƬ researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.Two older adults play the piano/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,Tina MeketaFederal data now more accessible to USF researchers/research-innovation/news/2024/florida-research-data-consortium-will-offer-usf-researchers-detailed-access-to-federal-data.aspxThe ҹƬ has joined the Florida Research Data Center network, enabling USF researchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.External ArticleTue, 01 Oct 2024 09:25:43 Federal data now more accessible to USF researchersThe ҹƬ has joined the Florida Research Data Center network, enabling USF researchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.Florida Research Data Center network will offer USF researchers detailed access to federal data/research-innovation/news/2024/florida-research-data-consortium-will-offer-usf-researchers-detailed-access-to-federal-data.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,Research and InnovationUSF researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities/cbcs/news/2024/cfs-dive-grant.aspxThe project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH USF's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.External ArticleMon, 23 Sep 2024 16:05:55 USF researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilitiesThe project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH USF's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.USF researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities/cbcs/news/2024/cfs-dive-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSFThe ҹƬ community mourns the passing of Wayne Williams, the husband of President Rhea Law/news/2024/the-university-of-south-florida-community-mourns-the-passing-of-wayne-williams-the-husband-of-president-rhea-law.aspxWayne Williams passed away at the age of 84. He was involved in a variety of professional and civic organizations, including the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, the Community Development Corp., the Telephone Pioneering Group, the Sports Car Club of America and was a proud member of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:59:40 The ҹƬ community mourns the passing of Wayne Williams, the husband of President Rhea LawWayne Williams passed away at the age of 84. He was involved in a variety of professional and civic organizations, including the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, the Community Development Corp., the Telephone Pioneering Group, the Sports Car Club of America and was a proud member of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.Rhea Law and Wayne Williams/news/2024/the-university-of-south-florida-community-mourns-the-passing-of-wayne-williams-the-husband-of-president-rhea-law.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Rhea LawUSF launches new public portal that brings Tampa's archives to lifehttps://lib.usf.edu/news/usf-libraries-tampa-through-time-portal-brings-archives-to-life-through-experiential-content/The ҹƬ Libraries' Tampa Through Time Portal is an interactive resource that merges archives, digital tools and mapping to allow users to immerse themselves in the city's rich history.External ArticleThu, 19 Sep 2024 10:24:51 USF launches new public portal that brings Tampa's archives to lifeThe ҹƬ Libraries' Tampa Through Time Portal is an interactive resource that merges archives, digital tools and mapping to allow users to immerse themselves in the city's rich history.Historical photo of the cigar factories walking tourhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/usf-libraries-tampa-through-time-portal-brings-archives-to-life-through-experiential-content/Community PartnershipsMyUSF,USF LibrariesNew on-campus stadium rendering highlights student sectionhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/9/18/football-new-on-campus-stadium-rendering-highlights-student-section.aspxWhen the ҹƬ's on-campus stadium opens in 2027, the west side will be exclusively for students and will include amenities such as its own dedicated entrance, concessions and landing for an in-game disc jockey.External ArticleWed, 18 Sep 2024 11:25:02 New on-campus stadium rendering highlights student sectionWhen the ҹƬ's on-campus stadium opens in 2027, the west side will be exclusively for students and will include amenities such as its own dedicated entrance, concessions and landing for an in-game disc jockey.new USF on-campus stadium renderinghttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/9/18/football-new-on-campus-stadium-rendering-highlights-student-section.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsMyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF FootballUSF cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readiness/news/2024/usf-cybersecurity-program-gives-students-a-competitive-edge-in-career-readiness.aspxUSF has become a leader in cybersecurity education by uniquely equipping its students with advanced, hands-on training that gives them a competitive advantage in the field.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:10:02 USF cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readinessUSF has become a leader in cybersecurity education by uniquely equipping its students with advanced, hands-on training that gives them a competitive advantage in the field.USF cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readiness/news/2024/usf-cybersecurity-program-gives-students-a-competitive-edge-in-career-readiness.aspxStudent SuccessCassidy Delamarter,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,MyUSFTwenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxThe variety of research includes advancing our understanding of hurricanes, improving public transit systems, pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular and infectious diseases.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 09:01:17 Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsThe variety of research includes advancing our understanding of hurricanes, improving public transit systems, pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular and infectious diseases.ҹƬ: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsMyUSF,Research and InnovationRecord-shattering student demand prompts opening of upper deck for USF football's clash with Miamihttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/9/15/record-shattering-student-demand-prompts-opening-of-upper-deck-for-usf-footballs-clash-with-miami.aspxNearly 15,000 student tickets have been claimed for Saturday's clash with No. 10-ranked Miami. USF had previously planned to open only the lower bowl at Raymond James Stadium for the game, a configuration that can accommodate 8,700 student seats in the north endzone.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 08:48:17 Record-shattering student demand prompts opening of upper deck for USF football's clash with MiamiNearly 15,000 student tickets have been claimed for Saturday's clash with No. 10-ranked Miami. USF had previously planned to open only the lower bowl at Raymond James Stadium for the game, a configuration that can accommodate 8,700 student seats in the north endzone.ҹƬ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/9/15/record-shattering-student-demand-prompts-opening-of-upper-deck-for-usf-footballs-clash-with-miami.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics,USF FootballNew study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxUSF is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:42:46 New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retentionUSF is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSFUSF 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, ҹƬ 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, ҹƬ 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 LawGreat-grandmother inspires ҹƬ student to conduct dementia researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a ҹƬ student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.External ArticleTue, 10 Sep 2024 14:44:20 Great-grandmother inspires ҹƬ student to conduct dementia researchWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a ҹƬ student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.Photo of Dana Smith with the Boundless Bulls graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,ҹƬ St. PetersburgUSF HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season opener/news/2024/usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxMore than 340 students are members of USF's Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band's first performance at a Bucs game in several years.Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:47:49 USF HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season openerMore than 340 students are members of USF's Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band's first performance at a Bucs game in several years.HOT Band performs at the Bucs gam/news/2024/usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,Tina MeketaUSF football fans kick off season with unstoppable energy/news/2024/usf-football-fans-kick-off-season-with-unstoppable-energy.aspxFollowing a memorable season capped by a bowl game victory, USF football fans packed Raymond James Stadium for the season opener where the Bulls defeated Bethune-Cookman University 48-3.Sat, 31 Aug 2024 23:30:44 USF football fans kick off season with unstoppable energyFollowing a memorable season capped by a bowl game victory, USF football fans packed Raymond James Stadium for the season opener where the Bulls defeated Bethune-Cookman University 48-3.Students in the stands at a USF football game/news/2024/usf-football-fans-kick-off-season-with-unstoppable-energy.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF FootballWhat a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxLed by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:30:00 What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlementLed by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSFUSF moves full steam ahead on its first-ever grant from the Federal Railroad Administration/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, USF researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to USF.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:03:08 USF moves full steam ahead on its first-ever grant from the Federal Railroad AdministrationWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, USF researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to USF.Amit Bose, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Dean Sanjukta Bhanja, interim dean of the USF College of Engineering and Fred Mannering, executive director of CUTR/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina MeketaFour innovative start-ups awarded Foundation BRAG funding to advance USF technologies/research-innovation/news/2024/four-innovative-start-ups-awarded-foundation-brag-funding-to-advance-usf-technologies.aspxThe ҹƬ Foundation and the ҹƬ Research Foundation are proud to announce the latest recipients of Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants (BRAG).External ArticleThu, 29 Aug 2024 11:40:22 Four innovative start-ups awarded Foundation BRAG funding to advance USF technologiesThe ҹƬ Foundation and the ҹƬ Research Foundation are proud to announce the latest recipients of Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants (BRAG).Four innovative start-ups awarded Foundation BRAG funding to advance USF technologies/research-innovation/news/2024/four-innovative-start-ups-awarded-foundation-brag-funding-to-advance-usf-technologies.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,Research and InnovationNew study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than Denmark/news/2024/new-study-among-viking-societies-norway-was-much-more-violent-than-denmark.aspxThe study sheds new light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed in their experiences with violence and the role social structures played in shaping those patterns.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:19:19 New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than DenmarkThe study sheds new light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed in their experiences with violence and the role social structures played in shaping those patterns.New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than Denmark/news/2024/new-study-among-viking-societies-norway-was-much-more-violent-than-denmark.aspxResearch and InnovationJohn Dudley,MyUSFUSF 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 ҹƬ 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 ҹƬ 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,MyUSF