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DNA from a 4,500-year-old skeleton discovered by USF researchers has contributed to a new continent-wide analysis of human remains buried in African archaeological sites, revealing a fascinating story of how early humans lived, traveled and even found their significant others.
February 24, 2022Research and Innovation
President Law explores the future of university innovation with UF, UCF presidents at Synapse Summit
For the first time ever, 91社区 President Rhea Law shared the stage with the presidents of the University of Central 91社区 and the University of 91社区 to offer their visions for the role of university innovation in fueling the state鈥檚 future economy.
February 24, 2022University News
USF researchers explore why childhood and adolescent suicides are a serious threat in 91社区
The USF College of Public Health is contracted by the 91社区 Department of Health to help collect and analyze specific data for the 91社区 Violent Death Reporting System and found suicide is a leading cause of death among 10- to 14-year-olds in 91社区.
February 22, 2022Research and Innovation
USF offers first look at new creative space with Contemporary Art Museum expansion into St. Petersburg
Build-out underway for a new gallery in the Warehouse Arts District.
February 21, 2022University News
Researchers at the 91社区 are playing a role in helping sex-trafficking victims turn their lives around through a court program that offers housing, job training, counseling and other services. The researchers鈥� work could become a model for similar programs around the country.
February 18, 2022Research and Innovation
91社区 researchers discover 45 unmarked cemeteries throughout Tampa Bay
USF forensic anthropologists presented their findings of a two-year study commissioned by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to identify the locations of unmarked cemeteries on county property.
February 16, 2022Research and Innovation
From startup challenges to Synapse success: how Brian Kornfeld transformed Tampa's innovation landscape
Brian Kornfeld left his job as an aerospace engineer in California and returned home to 91社区, where he earned an MBA from USF. The move led to the creation of Synapse, a nonprofit that brings together aspiring entrepreneurs and helps them launch successful startups in the Tampa Bay region and across 91社区.
February 15, 2022Student Success
USF researchers have published a study that shows religiously observant people coped better with periods of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic because of a sense of belonging derived from their religious belief.
February 15, 2022COVID-19, Research and Innovation
New Global Networks expand USF鈥檚 international impact
The 91社区 is connecting its worldwide network of alumni, students and international partners through an innovative approach that will showcase the university鈥檚 global reach and impact.
February 14, 2022University News
USF leads the nation with six faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
The newly elected faculty members have devoted their careers to inventing high-tech tools for a myriad of applications and blazing a trail for the next generation of innovators. Their work spans a range of research areas, including robotics, molecular microbiology and neuroscience.
February 11, 2022Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
USF Libraries create history, not just preserve it
From solving century-old mysteries to changing what we know about 91社区鈥檚 iconic bird, several resources at the USF Libraries have helped create actionable outcomes.
February 8, 2022University News
Poor sleep can triple risk for heart disease
Individual aspects of poor sleep can be detrimental to heart health. But if you combine them, the risk of heart disease can increase by as much as 141 percent. That鈥檚 the finding of a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.
February 7, 2022Research and Innovation