/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 16:41:15 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://giving.usf.edu/impact/versea-gifts-covid-test-kitsTampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the 91���� for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.External ArticleFri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Tampa health care startup Verséa gifts COVID-19 test kits to the 91����Tampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the 91���� for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.Student tabling event with COVID-19 testshttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/versea-gifts-covid-test-kitsCOVID-19,Community Partnerships,USF FoundationMyUSF,Student Health Services,USF Foundationhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/religious-service-participants-faced-less-isolation-related-anxiety-during-covid-19.aspxUSF 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.External ArticleTue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Religious service participants faced less isolation-related anxiety during COVID-19USF 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.Jay Michaels stands in front of a screen projected bar graph while pointing at a circle in a belt-like object held by another personhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/religious-service-participants-faced-less-isolation-related-anxiety-during-covid-19.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationMyUSF,Research,USF Sarasota-Manateehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/efforts-under-way-to-assist-the-critical-local-nursing-shortage-through-usf-health-college-of-nursing.aspxThe USF Health College of Nursing, in collaboration with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will soon launch a program to address the critical workforce shortage due to nurses leaving the profession in record numbers.External ArticleWed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Efforts under way to assist the critical local nursing shortage through USF Health College of Nursing and Sarasota Memorial Hospital collaborationThe USF Health College of Nursing, in collaboration with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will soon launch a program to address the critical workforce shortage due to nurses leaving the profession in record numbers.A Sarasota Memorial Hospital nurse performs an ultrasound on a patient's armhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/efforts-under-way-to-assist-the-critical-local-nursing-shortage-through-usf-health-college-of-nursing.aspxCOVID-19,USF Health,University NewsCollege of Nursing,MyUSF/news/2021/summer-2021-commencement.aspxThe 91���� conferred approximately 3,000 degrees during summer commencement as ceremonies returned to the Yuengling Center in Tampa after being held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg in the spring.Rocky D. BullWed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 USF honors summer 2021 class, along with graduates whose ceremonies were impacted by COVID-19, during Aug. 21-22 commencementThe 91���� conferred approximately 3,000 degrees during summer commencement as ceremonies returned to the Yuengling Center in Tampa after being held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg in the spring.A graphic showing students in their caps and gowns with the text '123rd Commencement Convocation Summer 2021'/news/2021/summer-2021-commencement.aspxCOVID-19,Student Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSFhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/08/11/usf-health-a-site-for-clinical-trial-testing-moderna-covid-vaccine-for-children-age-6-months-to-11-years/The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to less than 11 years.External ArticleThu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 USF Health a clinical trial testing site for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for younger childrenThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to less than 11 years.Vial of Moderna vaccinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/08/11/usf-health-a-site-for-clinical-trial-testing-moderna-covid-vaccine-for-children-age-6-months-to-11-years/COVID-19,Research and Innovation,USF HealthMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2021/university-of-south-florida-researchers-statewide-public-opinion-survey-on-covid-19-biden-desantis-approval-ratings.aspxResearchers with the 91���� have released results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion on a variety of current policy issues. These results address COVID-19, presidential/gubernatorial job approval, infrastructure and education.Rocky D. BullTue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 91���� researchers release findings from statewide public opinion survey on COVID-19, Biden/DeSantis approval ratings and other policy issuesResearchers with the 91���� have released results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion on a variety of current policy issues. These results address COVID-19, presidential/gubernatorial job approval, infrastructure and education.Medical practitioner holding COVID-19 test/news/2021/university-of-south-florida-researchers-statewide-public-opinion-survey-on-covid-19-biden-desantis-approval-ratings.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences/news/2021/usf-epidemiologist-vaccination-rate-must-double-to-slow-transmission-of-covid.aspxThe slackening of vaccinations is leading to a large resurgence of COVID-19 infections in 91����. New data shows that there’s been a 70 percent drop in the rate of people getting vaccinated in Hillsborough County since April.Rocky D. BullFri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 USF epidemiologist: Vaccination rate must double to slow transmission of COVID-19The slackening of vaccinations is leading to a large resurgence of COVID-19 infections in 91����. New data shows that there’s been a 70 percent drop in the rate of people getting vaccinated in Hillsborough County since April.vaccines/news/2021/usf-epidemiologist-vaccination-rate-must-double-to-slow-transmission-of-covid.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,MyUSF/news/2021/usf-developed-ai-system-unites-global-agencies-to-identify-emerging-infectious-diseases-receives-support-from-microsoft.aspxLeadership in providing with the public consistent projections of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations has prompted the launch of a USF-led global modeling project sponsored by Microsoft that can ultimately help scientists more swiftly identify and respond to the threat of emerging infectious diseases.Rocky D. BullWed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 USF-developed AI system unites global agencies to identify emerging infectious diseases, receives support from MicrosoftLeadership in providing with the public consistent projections of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations has prompted the launch of a USF-led global modeling project sponsored by Microsoft that can ultimately help scientists more swiftly identify and respond to the threat of emerging infectious diseases.Hands typing at a computer in a dark room./news/2021/usf-developed-ai-system-unites-global-agencies-to-identify-emerging-infectious-diseases-receives-support-from-microsoft.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,MyUSF,USF Information Technology/news/2021/anthropologists-facilitate-covid19-vaccines.aspxAfter years of research with refugee and immigrant communities, USF anthropologists are now pivoting their efforts to ensure that Tampa’s hard-to-reach populations have access to free COVID-19 vaccinations.Rocky D. BullWed, 07 Jul 2021 10:30:00 USF anthropologists facilitate COVID-19 vaccinations for Tampa’s refugee and immigrant populationsAfter years of research with refugee and immigrant communities, USF anthropologists are now pivoting their efforts to ensure that Tampa’s hard-to-reach populations have access to free COVID-19 vaccinations.Dillon Mahoney, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, surveys recipients about their vaccine experience./news/2021/anthropologists-facilitate-covid19-vaccines.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Anthropology,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2021/usf-zimmerman-school-students-create-covid19-vaccination-campaign-being-implemented-by-professional-business-organization.aspxThe Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) is in the process of implementing a campaign created by students in the USF Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications that would assist in its efforts to encourage communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.Rocky D. BullTue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 USF Zimmerman School students create COVID-19 vaccination campaign being implemented by professional business organizationThe Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) is in the process of implementing a campaign created by students in the USF Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications that would assist in its efforts to encourage communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine."#VaxUpManasota" logo/news/2021/usf-zimmerman-school-students-create-covid19-vaccination-campaign-being-implemented-by-professional-business-organization.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Communications/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-statewide-opinion-survey-regarding-hurricane-preparedness.aspxResearchers with the 91���� 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 91���� 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 Affairshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/awardsblog/2021/06/16/hillsborough-county-commissioners-honor-usf-usf-health-for-work-across-pandemic/Faculty and staff from across USF Health and USF were honored by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.External ArticleWed, 16 Jun 2021 14:00:00 Hillsborough County commissioners honor USF, USF Health for work across pandemicFaculty and staff from across USF Health and USF were honored by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.Detail of coronavirus magnification, 3D illustrationhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/awardsblog/2021/06/16/hillsborough-county-commissioners-honor-usf-usf-health-for-work-across-pandemic/COVID-19university news/news/2021/05-06-21-looking-ahead-to-our-safe-return.aspxWorking in consultation with the 91���� Board of Governors, USF and the other 11 State University System institutions are planning to transition to pre-COVID operations and pre-COVID classroom capacity beginning at the start of the Summer B session on June 28. We will also return to full in-person participation in athletic and social activities on our campuses, including fan participation in stadiums and arenas.Rocky D. BullThu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 Looking ahead to our safe returnWorking in consultation with the 91���� Board of Governors, USF and the other 11 State University System institutions are planning to transition to pre-COVID operations and pre-COVID classroom capacity beginning at the start of the Summer B session on June 28. We will also return to full in-person participation in athletic and social activities on our campuses, including fan participation in stadiums and arenas.91����: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/05-06-21-looking-ahead-to-our-safe-return.aspxCOVID-19Message from the President,President Steve Currall/news/2021/usf-launches-study-to-identify-impact-of-covid19-vaccinations-on-hurricane-evacuation-behaviors.aspxThe 91���� 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 91���� 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 91����/news/2021/usf-launches-study-to-identify-impact-of-covid19-vaccinations-on-hurricane-evacuation-behaviors.aspxCOVID-19COVID-19,Coronavirus,Hurricane,MyUSF/arts-sciences/chronicles/2021/back-translation-saves-lives-usf-team-translates-critical-vaccine-information.aspxAfter uncovering numerous errors in the Swahili language translations of a vital COVID-19 vaccine informational sheet, the USF Multilingual Team has retranslated and recirculated the materials, helping prevent the spread of misinformation throughout refugee communities.External ArticleTue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Back translation saves lives: USF team translates critical vaccine informationAfter uncovering numerous errors in the Swahili language translations of a vital COVID-19 vaccine informational sheet, the USF Multilingual Team has retranslated and recirculated the materials, helping prevent the spread of misinformation throughout refugee communities.Black child receives a vaccine./arts-sciences/chronicles/2021/back-translation-saves-lives-usf-team-translates-critical-vaccine-information.aspxCOVID-19College of Arts and Sciences,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 91���� is helping the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics (Tampa VA) and the 91���� 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 91���� is helping the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics (Tampa VA) and the 91���� 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,veteranshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/pandemic-spreads-surge-of-interest-in-public-health-programs/The USF College of Public Health has seen a record increase in student applications for many of its degree programs.External ArticleMon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Pandemic spreads surge of interest in public health programsThe USF College of Public Health has seen a record increase in student applications for many of its degree programs.USF College of Public Health buildinghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/pandemic-spreads-surge-of-interest-in-public-health-programs/COVID-19,University NewsCOVID-19,College of Public Health/news/2021/usf-community-demonstrates-critical-leadership-in-year-long-response-to-covid19.aspxThe leadership demonstrated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by the 91���� has become a true testament to the spirit of faculty, staff and students – a spirit of perseverance, collaboration and community partnership, despite the emotional and often taxing circumstances that have become part of many daily lives.Rocky D. BullFri, 12 Mar 2021 08:00:00 USF community demonstrates critical leadership in year-long response to COVID-19The leadership demonstrated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by the 91���� has become a true testament to the spirit of faculty, staff and students – a spirit of perseverance, collaboration and community partnership, despite the emotional and often taxing circumstances that have become part of many daily lives.A graphic showing COVID-19 research with the text, "The COVID-19 Pandemic. Reflecting on a year of perseverance, collaboration and innovation."/news/2021/usf-community-demonstrates-critical-leadership-in-year-long-response-to-covid19.aspxCOVID-19,USF Health,University NewsCOVID-19https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/02/23/global-virus-network-names-usf-health-the-gvn-southeast-u-s-regional-headquarters/The Global Virus Network, a coalition comprising the world’s foremost experts in every class of virus causing disease in humans and some animals, today announced that USF Health, at the 91���� in Tampa, Fla., will serve as GVN’s Southeast United States Regional Headquarters.External ArticleTue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Global Virus Network names USF Health the GVN Southeast U.S. Regional HeadquartersThe Global Virus Network, a coalition comprising the world’s foremost experts in every class of virus causing disease in humans and some animals, today announced that USF Health, at the 91���� in Tampa, Fla., will serve as GVN’s Southeast United States Regional Headquarters.The Global Virus Network logohttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/02/23/global-virus-network-names-usf-health-the-gvn-southeast-u-s-regional-headquarters/COVID-19,Research and Innovation,University NewsGlobal Virus Network/news/2021/usf-joins-national-business-leaders-in-coorganizing-florida-supply-chain-event.aspxThe 91����’s Muma College of Business is partnering with various industry giants to co-organize the 2021 91���� Supply Chain Summit. The virtual event, slated for March 9 from 9 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., is especially timely as consumers’ eyes have been opened to significant shocks to the global supply chain during the pandemic.Rocky D. BullMon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 USF joins national business leaders in co-organizing 91���� supply chain event, includes discussion on impacts of COVID-19 vaccine distributionThe 91����’s Muma College of Business is partnering with various industry giants to co-organize the 2021 91���� Supply Chain Summit. The virtual event, slated for March 9 from 9 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., is especially timely as consumers’ eyes have been opened to significant shocks to the global supply chain during the pandemic.The logo for the 2021 91���� Supply Chain Summit/news/2021/usf-joins-national-business-leaders-in-coorganizing-florida-supply-chain-event.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsMonica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability,Muma College of Business/news/2021/usf-epidemiologists-analyze-the-prevalence-of-covid-19-variants-in-tampa-bay.aspxResearchers in the USF College of Public Health are conducting genomic sequencing of positive pooled samples to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 variants in Tampa Bay. This data will be utilized to project how emergent variants could influence the course of the pandemic.Rocky D. BullFri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 USF epidemiologists analyze the prevalence of COVID-19 variants in Tampa BayResearchers in the USF College of Public Health are conducting genomic sequencing of positive pooled samples to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 variants in Tampa Bay. This data will be utilized to project how emergent variants could influence the course of the pandemic.Mikayla Maddison, graduate research assistant/news/2021/usf-epidemiologists-analyze-the-prevalence-of-covid-19-variants-in-tampa-bay.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Tampa General Hospitalhttps://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2021/02/08/traffic-reductions-due-to-covid-19-boost-air-quality-in-some-states-but-not-all/Dramatic decreases in traffic caused by COVID-19 shutdowns improved air quality in car-dependent states but didn’t offset additional forms of pollution in other parts of the country. Those findings by a 91���� researcher suggest that while decreasing the number of vehicles on the road is a good first step toward creating cleaner air, additional measures aimed at reducing other sources of air pollution, such as coal plants or industrial factories, must also be considered.External ArticleMon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Traffic reductions due to COVID-19 boost air quality in some states but not allDramatic decreases in traffic caused by COVID-19 shutdowns improved air quality in car-dependent states but didn’t offset additional forms of pollution in other parts of the country. Those findings by a 91���� researcher suggest that while decreasing the number of vehicles on the road is a good first step toward creating cleaner air, additional measures aimed at reducing other sources of air pollution, such as coal plants or industrial factories, must also be considered.A generic image of cars on the highwayhttps://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2021/02/08/traffic-reductions-due-to-covid-19-boost-air-quality-in-some-states-but-not-all/COVID-19,Research and InnovationUSF St. Petersburg campus/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-national-covid19-opinion-survey-regarding-online-behaviors.aspxResearchers with the 91���� School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber 91���� at the 91����, have released the third set of results from a nationwide opinion survey regarding COVID-19.Rocky D. BullThu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 91���� researchers release findings from national COVID-19 opinion survey regarding online behaviorsResearchers with the 91���� School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber 91���� at the 91����, 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 91����,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 91���� 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 91���� 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 91���� School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber 91���� at the 91����, 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 91���� researchers release findings from national opinion survey on COVID-19 vaccinations and policiesResearchers with the 91���� School of Public Affairs, in partnership with Cyber 91���� at the 91����, 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 91����,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 91����New dashboard monitors the number of vaccine recipients, their location and demographic.A screenshot showing the digital dashboard created to monitor vaccination distribution across 91����https://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 USF 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.aspx91���� 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 91���� Blue supports USF epidemiologist’s innovative efforts to track COVID-1991���� 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.aspxUSF students enrolled in the 91���� 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 USF students adapt to produce television news broadcasts from homeUSF students enrolled in the 91���� 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.USF 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, 91���� 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, 91���� 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/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 91���� 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 91���� 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 USF 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 91���� 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 91���� 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 91���� 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 USF supports COVID-19 research partnerships with new seed grantsThe 91���� 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.aspx91���� 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 91���� schools.Rocky D. BullTue, 01 Sep 2020 09:00:00 USF hosts Gov. DeSantis for a panel discussion about COVID-19’s impact on education91���� 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 91���� schools.91���� 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 91���� 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 91����'s growing reputation as one of the nation's top public universities and one of 91����’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, 91���� 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 91����'s growing reputation as one of the nation's top public universities and one of 91����’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 91���� 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 91���� 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.aspxUSF 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 measuresUSF 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 91���� 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 91���� 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 USF 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 USF staff and faculty, hard at work to address the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.USF 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 USF students and faculty members are assisting the state of 91���� in addressing the continuing need for contact tracers.Rocky D. BullThu, 30 Jul 2020 17:00:00 USF community enhances its collaboration with the 91���� Department of Health to combat COVID-19Nearly 100 USF students and faculty members are assisting the state of 91���� 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