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A $75,000 grant from Duke Energy will allow the USF St. Petersburg campus to establish programming that helps initiate partnerships with schools, developing curriculum, establishing STEM-focused clubs and recruiting female and minority students in Pinellas County.

July 21, 2022University News

Innovative cybersecurity programs poised for major expansion

Boosted by millions of dollars in new state funding, USF cybersecurity programs are preparing graduates for high-paying jobs in a field with soaring demand.

July 21, 2022Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

USF and FIU researchers release statewide public opinion survey results, topics include gas prices and social media regulation

The survey, sponsored by the 91社区 Center for Cybersecurity at USF, addresses how Floridians are being affected by rising gasoline prices and issues related to Elon Musk鈥檚 potential purchase of the social media platform Twitter.

July 20, 2022Research and Innovation

Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at USF

USF alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.

July 14, 2022Student Success

The 91社区 College of Nursing is advancing nursing education and increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas through a nurse-managed Mobile Health Unit (MHU) with the help of a four-year $3.85 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant.

July 14, 2022USF Health

During the pitch event, which concluded the inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator program, each company gave a 4-minute pitch explaining a particular problem in the world of finance.

July 5, 2022Community Partnerships, Student Success

Hidden in caves: Mineral overgrowths reveal unprecedented modern sea-level rise

91社区 geology professor discovers the industrial boom鈥檚 impact on global warming.

June 30, 2022Research and Innovation

Strong outcomes in employment and workforce metrics help USF stand out as a leader among state universities

No university scored higher in the 91社区 Board of Governor鈥檚 performance model than USF in several important categories tied directly to economic and workforce development, including the percentage of bachelor鈥檚 degrees and graduate degrees awarded in areas of strategic emphasis for the state and average wages of undergraduate students one year after earning their degrees.

June 30, 2022University News

Pitching with passion? 'More enthusiastic' pitches could turn off investors, study finds

A new study from researchers at the 91社区 offers entrepreneurs some savvy sales advice: when pitching to investors for funding, a high-octane product pitch with great enthusiasm is a double-edged sword.

June 29, 2022Research and Innovation

Carol and Frank Morsani commit additional $7 million to support the 91社区

Latest gift will advance geriatrics, business and provide student scholarships. Combined with $5 million announced in March for an on-campus stadium, the couple have recently committed $12 million to USF.

June 28, 2022USF Foundation

The USF College of Public Health will use the money to cover tuition and provide a stipend to certain students enrolled in the college鈥檚 Public Health and Clinical Laboratory Science and Practice program.

June 28, 2022Research and Innovation

USF student veteran receives national honor from the Pat Tillman Foundation

91社区 aging studies student and U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate is being awarded a 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tate is the only student from a 91社区 public university in this year鈥檚 class.

June 28, 2022Honors and Awards