USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSat, 07 Sep 2024 21:17:29 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)USF student spending the holidays aboard global research ship in the Antarctic/news/2023/usf-student-spending-the-holidays-aboard-global-research-ship-in-the-antarctic.aspxHannah Hunt will gather important samples for an international research effort to better understand elements found in the Southern Ocean and how they play an integral role for life on Earth.Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 USF student spending the holidays aboard global research ship in the AntarcticHannah Hunt will gather important samples for an international research effort to better understand elements found in the Southern Ocean and how they play an integral role for life on Earth.USF student spending the holidays aboard global research ship in the Antarctic/news/2023/usf-student-spending-the-holidays-aboard-global-research-ship-in-the-antarctic.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Marine Science,MyUSFOnline shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, spend more money/news/2023/online-shoppers-more-likely-to-click-ads-with-curvy-designs-spend-more-money.aspxA new study reveals online shoppers are more likely to click on ads with curvy design elements than those with sharp edges.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:30:00 Online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, spend more moneyA new study reveals online shoppers are more likely to click on ads with curvy design elements than those with sharp edges.Online shoppers more likely to click ads with curvy designs, spend more money /news/2023/online-shoppers-more-likely-to-click-ads-with-curvy-designs-spend-more-money.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Muma College of BusinessTwo USF faculty members receive honors from National Academy of Inventors/research-innovation/news/2023/two-usf-faculty-receive-honors-from-nai.aspxTwo 91 faculty members, recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in drug delivery and medical engineering, and diagnosis and treatment for challenging diseases, especially Alzheimer’s and cancer, are among the 2023 Fellows elected to the National Academy of Inventors.External ArticleFri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:00 Two USF faculty members receive honors from National Academy of InventorsTwo 91 faculty members, recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in drug delivery and medical engineering, and diagnosis and treatment for challenging diseases, especially Alzheimer’s and cancer, are among the 2023 Fellows elected to the National Academy of Inventors.Mark J. Jaroszesk and Niketa A. Patel/research-innovation/news/2023/two-usf-faculty-receive-honors-from-nai.aspxHonors and AwardsNational Academy of Inventors,ResearchThe latest FAFSA changes: How they impact your financial aidhttps://admissions.usf.edu/blog/the-latest-fafsa-changes-how-they-impact-your-financial-aidThe 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will go live online Dec. 31. This is three months later than usual and factors in new eligibility requirements.External ArticleFri, 15 Dec 2023 11:00:00 The latest FAFSA changes: How they impact your financial aidThe 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will go live online Dec. 31. This is three months later than usual and factors in new eligibility requirements.The latest FAFSA changes: How they impact your financial aidhttps://admissions.usf.edu/blog/the-latest-fafsa-changes-how-they-impact-your-financial-aidUniversity NewsAdmissionsTop stories of 2023/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,USF AthleticsUSF expands Suit-A-Bull to help students dress for success/news/2023/usf-expands-suit-a-bull-to-help-students-dress-for-success.aspxThe on-campus resource provides students with free business attire as they embark on their professional journey.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF expands Suit-A-Bull to help students dress for successThe on-campus resource provides students with free business attire as they embark on their professional journey.USF expands Suit-A-Bull to help students dress for success /news/2023/usf-expands-suit-a-bull-to-help-students-dress-for-success.aspxStudent SuccessUndergraduate Research Initiative commits $110K to support more than 70 USF students/research-innovation/news/2023/undergraduate-research-initiative-commits-110k-to-support-more-than-70-usf-students.aspxProjects include experiential learning opportunities in science communication, fieldwork planning & preparation, data analysis and oceanic equipment maintenance and design.External ArticleTue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Undergraduate Research Initiative commits $110K to support more than 70 USF studentsProjects include experiential learning opportunities in science communication, fieldwork planning & preparation, data analysis and oceanic equipment maintenance and design.Man speaks with student at conference/research-innovation/news/2023/undergraduate-research-initiative-commits-110k-to-support-more-than-70-usf-students.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessResearch and InnovationUSF Innovative Education wins Emmy Awards for Portraits in Patriotism series/innovative-education/news/2023/usf-in-ed-wins-emmys.aspxSix USF employees took home one of the biggest awards in video production at the 2023 Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards. The InEd Studios team won Best Director and Best Magazine Program for its Portraits in Patriotism video series. External ArticleTue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF Innovative Education wins Emmy Awards for Portraits in Patriotism seriesSix USF employees took home one of the biggest awards in video production at the 2023 Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards. The InEd Studios team won Best Director and Best Magazine Program for its Portraits in Patriotism video series. Group stands holding Emmy statues/innovative-education/news/2023/usf-in-ed-wins-emmys.aspxHonors and AwardsInnovative EducationUSF releases first renderings of new on-campus stadium, announces $6 million gift/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspxUSF has revealed a first look at the university’s transformational on-campus stadium by releasing three renderings of the new facility and announced a $6 million gift from the USF Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF releases first renderings of new on-campus stadium, announces $6 million giftUSF has revealed a first look at the university’s transformational on-campus stadium by releasing three renderings of the new facility and announced a $6 million gift from the USF Federal Credit Union. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for fall 2024.Stadium rendering/news/2023/usf-releases-first-renderings-of-new-on-campus-stadium-announces-6-million-gift.aspxUSF Athletics,USF Foundation,University NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSF,Stadium,Tampa General Hospital,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF FoundationUSF Football to make 11th bowl appearance in Boca Raton Bowl vs. Syracusehttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2023/12/3/usf-football-to-make-11th-bowl-appearance-in-boca-raton-bowl-vs-syracuse.aspxFirst-year head coach Alex Golesh and the Bulls will continue one of the top turnarounds in college football when USF makes its first bowl appearance since 2018 on Dec. 21 at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton.External ArticleMon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF Football to make 11th bowl appearance in Boca Raton Bowl vs. SyracuseFirst-year head coach Alex Golesh and the Bulls will continue one of the top turnarounds in college football when USF makes its first bowl appearance since 2018 on Dec. 21 at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton.Graphic says, "Bowl Bound" with football playerhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2023/12/3/usf-football-to-make-11th-bowl-appearance-in-boca-raton-bowl-vs-syracuse.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics,USF FootballUSF conferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencement/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxGraduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencementGraduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Graphic says "131st commencement convocation, fall 2023"/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSFUSF adds eco-friendly flair to commencement/news/2023/usf-adds-eco-friendly-flair-to-commencement.aspxGraduates and guests attending fall commencement will see some enhancements to regalia, stage design and programs – many of which were made with sustainability in mind.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF adds eco-friendly flair to commencementGraduates and guests attending fall commencement will see some enhancements to regalia, stage design and programs – many of which were made with sustainability in mind.three usf grads in full regalia smile at the camera/news/2023/usf-adds-eco-friendly-flair-to-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,Donna SmithStudents at the helm, USF an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+/news/2023/students-at-the-helm-usf-an-american-athletic-conference-leader-in-streaming-productions-for-espn.aspxUSF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:00:00 Students at the helm, USF an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+USF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.student shoots video of women's basketball game/news/2023/students-at-the-helm-usf-an-american-athletic-conference-leader-in-streaming-productions-for-espn.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsMyUSF,Stadium,Tina Meketa,USF Athletics,USF Basketball,USF FootballU.S. Army veteran helping USF students reacclimate to civilian life and the classroom/news/2023/us-army-veteran-helping-usf-students-reacclimate-to-civilian-life-and-the-classroom.aspxAfter serving 20 years, Wayne Taylor retired and went back to school. Now he’s using what he learned as a student-veteran himself to pay it forward in his role as director of the USF Office of Veteran Success.  Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 U.S. Army veteran helping USF students reacclimate to civilian life and the classroomAfter serving 20 years, Wayne Taylor retired and went back to school. Now he’s using what he learned as a student-veteran himself to pay it forward in his role as director of the USF Office of Veteran Success.  U.S. Army veteran helping USF students reacclimate to civilian life and the classroom/news/2023/us-army-veteran-helping-usf-students-reacclimate-to-civilian-life-and-the-classroom.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessOffice of Veteran SuccessUSF business professors develop statewide training to boost cyberattack preparedness/business/news/2023/11-13-cybersecurity-courses-usf-statewide-training.aspxThe free, online courses will train 91’s public sector employees on how to spot phishing scams, counter ransomware attacks, and protect sensitive information from cybercriminals.External ArticleTue, 21 Nov 2023 08:00:00 USF business professors develop statewide training to boost cyberattack preparednessThe free, online courses will train 91’s public sector employees on how to spot phishing scams, counter ransomware attacks, and protect sensitive information from cybercriminals.Graphic says, "cybersecurity training for state and local government employees"/business/news/2023/11-13-cybersecurity-courses-usf-statewide-training.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCyber 91,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyUSFUSF team gets ready to race in the ‘World’s Toughest Row’ across the Atlantic/news/2023/usf-team-gets-ready-to-race-in-the-world-toughest-row-across-the-atlantic.aspxFollowing 2 1/2 years of intense training and extensive preparation, a team led by a USF biology professor and two USF alums will row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. They push off Dec. 12 from Spain’s Canary Islands and will spend about one month at sea, rowing to English Harbour in Antigua and Barbuda.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF team gets ready to race in the ‘World’s Toughest Row’ across the AtlanticFollowing 2 1/2 years of intense training and extensive preparation, a team led by a USF biology professor and two USF alums will row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. They push off Dec. 12 from Spain’s Canary Islands and will spend about one month at sea, rowing to English Harbour in Antigua and Barbuda.Salty Science rows at sea/news/2023/usf-team-gets-ready-to-race-in-the-world-toughest-row-across-the-atlantic.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,MyUSFUSF adopts a ‘veteran inclusive’ approach to better support military-connected students/news/2023/usf-adopts-a-veteran-inclusive-approach-to-better-support-military-connected-students.aspxUSF is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. USF has recently adopted a “veteran inclusive” approach that recognizes veterans’ experiences and viewpoints and incorporates them into everyday campus life.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF adopts a ‘veteran inclusive’ approach to better support military-connected studentsUSF is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. USF has recently adopted a “veteran inclusive” approach that recognizes veterans’ experiences and viewpoints and incorporates them into everyday campus life.Group in the army give the "Go Bulls" hand signal/news/2023/usf-adopts-a-veteran-inclusive-approach-to-better-support-military-connected-students.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,MyUSF,Office of Veteran SuccessUSF team 3D scans Holocaust artifacts to create an interactive museum experience/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/idex-team-3d-scans-holocaust-artifacts-to-create-an-interactive-museum-experience.aspxThe Institute for Digital Exploration has assisted the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center in Dania Beach, Fla. by 3D scanning hundreds of artifacts and digitizing tens of thousands of documents for a brand new ‘Interactive Learning Center’ smart table experience.External ArticleFri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF team 3D scans Holocaust artifacts to create an interactive museum experienceThe Institute for Digital Exploration has assisted the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center in Dania Beach, Fla. by 3D scanning hundreds of artifacts and digitizing tens of thousands of documents for a brand new ‘Interactive Learning Center’ smart table experience.Two women hold artifacts/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/idex-team-3d-scans-holocaust-artifacts-to-create-an-interactive-museum-experience.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Holocaust,IDExUSF’s InEd Studios: Shaping the future of online education/news/2023/usfs-ined-studios-shaping-the-future-of-online-education.aspxUSF’s Innovative Education is taking online courses to the next level with cutting-edge technology and providing students with hands-on experience working behind the scenes.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:00 USF’s InEd Studios: Shaping the future of online educationUSF’s Innovative Education is taking online courses to the next level with cutting-edge technology and providing students with hands-on experience working behind the scenes.The studio is shown from behind the film crew, and you can see four people sitting in chairs infront of a cityscape scene on the LED wall./news/2023/usfs-ined-studios-shaping-the-future-of-online-education.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,Innovative EducationUSF researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking water/news/2023/usf-researchers-help-reduce-lead-levels-in-madagascar-drinking-water.aspxBy combining efforts to replace water pumps and educate city technicians, USF researchers helped decrease the blood lead levels of 87 percent of the children tested during their study.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking waterBy combining efforts to replace water pumps and educate city technicians, USF researchers helped decrease the blood lead levels of 87 percent of the children tested during their study.USF researchers help reduce lead levels in Madagascar drinking water/news/2023/usf-researchers-help-reduce-lead-levels-in-madagascar-drinking-water.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,College of Public Health,MyUSFUSF earns national recognition for commitment to global learning/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-global-learning.aspxUSF was honored with the 2023 Association of Public and Land-grant Universities International Impact Award for Global Teaching and Learning. The national award recognizes USF for innovative and impactful global learning, research and engagement efforts.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF earns national recognition for commitment to global learningUSF was honored with the 2023 Association of Public and Land-grant Universities International Impact Award for Global Teaching and Learning. The national award recognizes USF for innovative and impactful global learning, research and engagement efforts.Group in classroom participates in virtual learning/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-global-learning.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsAPLU,Althea Johnson,MyUSFPaying tribute to Black history within Tampa’s historical Memorial Park Cemetery/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/paying-tribute-to-black-history-within-tampas-historical-memorial-park-cemetery.aspxThe USF Living Heritage Institute's Black Cemetery Network invited the community for a day of remembrance, research, art, and fellowship at Tampa's Memorial Park Cemetery.External ArticleMon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Paying tribute to Black history within Tampa’s historical Memorial Park CemeteryThe USF Living Heritage Institute's Black Cemetery Network invited the community for a day of remembrance, research, art, and fellowship at Tampa's Memorial Park Cemetery.Group walks through cemetery/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/paying-tribute-to-black-history-within-tampas-historical-memorial-park-cemetery.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and SciencesUSF students help prompt free bus rides for Pinellas County veteranshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/student-proposal-leads-to-free-bus-rides-for-pinellas-county-veterans.aspxWhat started as an idea by a student in a USF government class becomes official policy today: Veterans can now ride public buses for free in Pinellas County.External ArticleFri, 10 Nov 2023 09:00:00 USF students help prompt free bus rides for Pinellas County veteransWhat started as an idea by a student in a USF government class becomes official policy today: Veterans can now ride public buses for free in Pinellas County.Group stands infront of puss that says "PSTA supports our troops"https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/student-proposal-leads-to-free-bus-rides-for-pinellas-county-veterans.aspxCommunity PartnershipsUSF St. PetersburgUSF among three AAU universities funded by the USDA to understand disease transmission/news/2023/usf-among-three-aau-universities-funded-by-the-usda-to-understand-disease-transmission.aspxUSF will focus on analyzing how coronavirus spreads between wildlife and humans. The data will be used to create predictive models that can be used to prepare and protect human health for future variants and diseases.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF among three AAU universities funded by the USDA to understand disease transmissionUSF will focus on analyzing how coronavirus spreads between wildlife and humans. The data will be used to create predictive models that can be used to prepare and protect human health for future variants and diseases.USF among three AAU universities funded by the USDA to understand disease transmission/news/2023/usf-among-three-aau-universities-funded-by-the-usda-to-understand-disease-transmission.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,integrative biologyMilitary couple soaring to new heights at USF/news/2023/military-couple-soars-to-new-heights-at-usf.aspxAfter spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at USF. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:00:00 Military couple soaring to new heights at USFAfter spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at USF. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.Zach and Liz Eastman/news/2023/military-couple-soars-to-new-heights-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessDaphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Office of Veteran SuccessUSF empowers first-generation students to achieve their dreams/news/2023/usf-empowers-first-generation-students-to-achieve-their-dreams.aspxThousands of first-generation college students choose USF each year, and they are celebrated and supported at every point along their journey.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:00 USF empowers first-generation students to achieve their dreamsThousands of first-generation college students choose USF each year, and they are celebrated and supported at every point along their journey.Jazmin and her father stand close. Jazmin is wearing a red cap and gown and holding her high school diploma./news/2023/usf-empowers-first-generation-students-to-achieve-their-dreams.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,First-Generation studentsUSF selected to host hundreds of young inventors from across the state in annual competition/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-selected-to-host-hundreds-of-young-inventors.aspxThe 91 was named the official 91 state affiliate for Invention Convention Worldwide, a competition from The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. The program will give students statewide the opportunity to showcase their inventive projects, compete for awards and potentially advance to the national competition.External ArticleTue, 07 Nov 2023 09:00:00 USF selected to host hundreds of young inventors from across the state in annual competitionThe 91 was named the official 91 state affiliate for Invention Convention Worldwide, a competition from The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. The program will give students statewide the opportunity to showcase their inventive projects, compete for awards and potentially advance to the national competition.Student looks at vial during science class/research-innovation/news/2023/usf-selected-to-host-hundreds-of-young-inventors.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,Research and InnovationUSF receives international designation as ‘age-friendly’https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-receives-international-designation-as-age-friendly.aspxIn a significant move to address societal aging and the unique needs and contributions of older adults, the 91 has joined the international Age-Friendly University Global Network. Nearly 1,400 USF employees and more than 200 students taking courses for credit are 60 years of age or older.External ArticleTue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF receives international designation as ‘age-friendly’In a significant move to address societal aging and the unique needs and contributions of older adults, the 91 has joined the international Age-Friendly University Global Network. Nearly 1,400 USF employees and more than 200 students taking courses for credit are 60 years of age or older.Woman sits at a computer in a libraryhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-receives-international-designation-as-age-friendly.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,USF Sarasota-ManateeUSF researchers to play key role in making Tampa roads safer/news/2023/usf-researchers-to-play-key-role-in-making-tampa-roads-safer.aspxThrough a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, USF's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers to play key role in making Tampa roads saferThrough a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, USF's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.Selmon Expressway runs through downtown Tampa/news/2023/usf-researchers-to-play-key-role-in-making-tampa-roads-safer.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,Kevin Watler,MyUSF,TampaUSF Sarasota-Manatee's Brunch on the Bay raises $465,000 for student scholarships, campus initiativeshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-sarasota-manatee-brunch-2023.aspxA sold-out crowd gathered for the marquee fundraising event for the 91 Sarasota-Manatee campus, taking place in the shadow of a new $42.3 million, 100,000-square-foot student center and residence hall under construction.External ArticleTue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF Sarasota-Manatee's Brunch on the Bay raises $465,000 for student scholarships, campus initiativesA sold-out crowd gathered for the marquee fundraising event for the 91 Sarasota-Manatee campus, taking place in the shadow of a new $42.3 million, 100,000-square-foot student center and residence hall under construction.Crowd sits at tables during Brunch on the Bayhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-sarasota-manatee-brunch-2023.aspxUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF Sarasota-ManateeUSF to launch HealthTech|X Accelerator with Tampa Bay Wave/news/2023/tampa-bay-wave-and-usf-launch-healthtechx-accelerator-in-2024.aspxPowered by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the new initiative, scheduled to launch in mid-2024, marks a significant milestone in fostering innovation, supporting high-potential healthtech startups and promoting entrepreneurship in the Tampa Bay region.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:00:00 USF to launch HealthTech|X Accelerator with Tampa Bay WavePowered by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the new initiative, scheduled to launch in mid-2024, marks a significant milestone in fostering innovation, supporting high-potential healthtech startups and promoting entrepreneurship in the Tampa Bay region.Downtown Tampa skyline/news/2023/tampa-bay-wave-and-usf-launch-healthtechx-accelerator-in-2024.aspxCommunity PartnershipsResearch and Innovation,Tampa Bay WaveNational security, wars in the Middle East and Ukraine at center of nationwide public opinion survey/news/2023/national-security-wars-in-the-middle-east-and-ukraine-at-center-of-nationwide-public-opinion-survey.aspxResearchers at the 91 have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to a variety of national security topics. The findings include opinions about the violence in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and the handling of classified information by elected officials.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 National security, wars in the Middle East and Ukraine at center of nationwide public opinion surveyResearchers at the 91 have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to a variety of national security topics. The findings include opinions about the violence in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and the handling of classified information by elected officials.American flag with arm of soldier in front/news/2023/national-security-wars-in-the-middle-east-and-ukraine-at-center-of-nationwide-public-opinion-survey.aspxResearch and InnovationAlthea Johnson,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF91 Institute of Oceanography’s Keys Marine Laboratory, hosted by USF, to return rescued corals back to the sea/news/2023/florida-institute-of-oceanographys-keys-marine-laboratory-hosted-by-usf-to-return-rescued-corals-back-to-the-sea.aspxAfter housing more than 5,000 rescued corals for three months due to unprecedented water temperatures that caused a massive coral bleaching event off the coast of 91, the 91 Institute of Oceanography’s Keys Marine Laboratory is now ready to return corals to the sea.Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 91 Institute of Oceanography’s Keys Marine Laboratory, hosted by USF, to return rescued corals back to the seaAfter housing more than 5,000 rescued corals for three months due to unprecedented water temperatures that caused a massive coral bleaching event off the coast of 91, the 91 Institute of Oceanography’s Keys Marine Laboratory is now ready to return corals to the sea.Two men stand over a water tank/news/2023/florida-institute-of-oceanographys-keys-marine-laboratory-hosted-by-usf-to-return-rescued-corals-back-to-the-sea.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,91 Institute of Oceanography,Keys Marine Laboratory,MyUSFUSF helps connect women, veteran and minority business owners looking to learn and grow/news/2023/usf-welcomes-women-veteran-and-minority-business-owners-looking-to-learn-and-grow-at-oct-27-event.aspxThe event featured more than a dozen sessions and panel discussions to educate small business owners on a variety of subjects, such as maintaining clean financials, cybersecurity strategies and business taxes.Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:30:00 USF helps connect women, veteran and minority business owners looking to learn and growThe event featured more than a dozen sessions and panel discussions to educate small business owners on a variety of subjects, such as maintaining clean financials, cybersecurity strategies and business taxes.Woman stands at front of room during symposium/news/2023/usf-welcomes-women-veteran-and-minority-business-owners-looking-to-learn-and-grow-at-oct-27-event.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAlthea Johnson,Supplier DiversityUSF Health, Tampa General expand medical training opportunities to strengthen pipeline of health care workforce/health/news/2023/usfh-tgh-launch-anesthesiology-residency-program-oct2023.aspx?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital will launch a new medical residency training program in anesthesiology. Residents in the four-year program will work at Tampa General Hospital and other TGH locations throughout the Tampa Bay region and be trained by USF Health faculty.External ArticleThu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:00 USF Health, Tampa General expand medical training opportunities to strengthen pipeline of health care workforceUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital will launch a new medical residency training program in anesthesiology. Residents in the four-year program will work at Tampa General Hospital and other TGH locations throughout the Tampa Bay region and be trained by USF Health faculty.Anesthesiologist stands over patient with oxygen mask/health/news/2023/usfh-tgh-launch-anesthesiology-residency-program-oct2023.aspx?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeUSF HealthTampa General Hospital,USF Health Morsani College of MedicineUSF students team up with Tampa Bay Times reporters for new podcast serieshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/podcast-series-teams-up-tampa-bay-times-reporters-with-aspiring-journalists.aspxA vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit of a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.External ArticleThu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF students team up with Tampa Bay Times reporters for new podcast seriesA vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit of a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.Group sits around table recording a podcast episodehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/podcast-series-teams-up-tampa-bay-times-reporters-with-aspiring-journalists.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF St. PetersburgUSF students partner with the FBI to create video on cyber crime/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/zimmerman-school-at-usf-and-fbi-tampa-field-office-partner-to-create-public-service-announcement.aspxDue to an increase in the number of cyber schemes targeting young people, such as cyberstalking, cyberbullying and sextortion, FBI Tampa worked with USF students to publicize the dangers of posting personal information online and on social media.External ArticleWed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF students partner with the FBI to create video on cyber crimeDue to an increase in the number of cyber schemes targeting young people, such as cyberstalking, cyberbullying and sextortion, FBI Tampa worked with USF students to publicize the dangers of posting personal information online and on social media.Students stand infront of FBI signage/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/zimmerman-school-at-usf-and-fbi-tampa-field-office-partner-to-create-public-service-announcement.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Zimmerman School of Advertising and CommunicationsCollege of Marine Science to lead $3.2 million grant to develop sargassum forecasting system/marine-science/news/2023/college-of-marine-science-to-lead-3-2-million-grant-to-develop-sargassum-forecasting-system.aspxImproved forecasting using satellite data and modeling will help researchers reduce Sargassum impacts on coastal communities.External ArticleTue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:00 College of Marine Science to lead $3.2 million grant to develop sargassum forecasting systemImproved forecasting using satellite data and modeling will help researchers reduce Sargassum impacts on coastal communities.Sargassum on the beach/marine-science/news/2023/college-of-marine-science-to-lead-3-2-million-grant-to-develop-sargassum-forecasting-system.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,MyUSFUSF Housing accepting applications for new residence hall at Sarasota-Manatee campushttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-sarasota-manatee-housing-applications.aspxThe six-story building is the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus's first residence hall and can house 200 students. It's scheduled to open for the fall 2024 semester.External ArticleTue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:00 USF Housing accepting applications for new residence hall at Sarasota-Manatee campusThe six-story building is the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus's first residence hall and can house 200 students. It's scheduled to open for the fall 2024 semester.Sarasota-Manatee residence hall under constructionhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-sarasota-manatee-housing-applications.aspxCampus LifeHousing and Residential Education,USF Sarasota-ManateeLocation of new Student Health and Wellness Center to help improve emergency response times/news/2023/location-of-new-student-health-and-wellness-center-to-help-improve-emergency-response-times.aspxThe USF Medical Response Unit has expanded its presence at USF with first responders stationed on both sides of the Tampa campus. It’s now headquartered at the Student Health and Wellness Center while maintaining its space in the USF Health College of Nursing building.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:00 Location of new Student Health and Wellness Center to help improve emergency response timesThe USF Medical Response Unit has expanded its presence at USF with first responders stationed on both sides of the Tampa campus. It’s now headquartered at the Student Health and Wellness Center while maintaining its space in the USF Health College of Nursing building.MRU staff members stand in front of the MRU vehicle./news/2023/location-of-new-student-health-and-wellness-center-to-help-improve-emergency-response-times.aspxCampus LifeMedical Response Unit,Student Health and Wellness CenterNew street mural adds color and vibrancy to the USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/new-street-mural-adds-color-vibrancy-to-campus.aspxA new street mural on the USF St. Petersburg campus has been painted between the University Student Center and Student Life Center – melding geometric figures with school spirit. It was painted by a graphic arts faculty member along with 10 students and was part of the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival.External ArticleThu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 New street mural adds color and vibrancy to the USF St. Petersburg campusA new street mural on the USF St. Petersburg campus has been painted between the University Student Center and Student Life Center – melding geometric figures with school spirit. It was painted by a graphic arts faculty member along with 10 students and was part of the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival.Street mural on the USF St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/new-street-mural-adds-color-vibrancy-to-campus.aspxCampus LifeUSF St. PetersburgUSF researchers partner with law enforcement to help 91 families find missing loved ones/news/2023/usf-researchers-partner-with-law-enforcement-to-help-florida-families-find-missing-loved-ones.aspx91 researchers, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and the 91 Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Commission hosted the second annual Missing in 91 Day. The goal of the event is to help solve violent crime cold cases through anthropology, scientific research, education and forensic art.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers partner with law enforcement to help 91 families find missing loved ones91 researchers, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and the 91 Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Commission hosted the second annual Missing in 91 Day. The goal of the event is to help solve violent crime cold cases through anthropology, scientific research, education and forensic art.USF researcher Erin Kimmerle stands at podium with police detective surrounded by reporters/news/2023/usf-researchers-partner-with-law-enforcement-to-help-florida-families-find-missing-loved-ones.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationErin Kimmerle,Forensic Anthropology,MyUSFNew sea slug species named after retired USF biology professor/news/2023/new-sea-slug-species-named-after-retired-usf-biology-professor.aspxA recently discovered sea slug found in Tampa Bay waters is being named after a USF emeritus professor of integrative biology to honor his 45-year career that involved intricately studying sea slugs.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 New sea slug species named after retired USF biology professorA recently discovered sea slug found in Tampa Bay waters is being named after a USF emeritus professor of integrative biology to honor his 45-year career that involved intricately studying sea slugs.New sea slug species named after retired USF biology professor/news/2023/new-sea-slug-species-named-after-retired-usf-biology-professor.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,integrative biologyUSF transfer students celebrated, share success during National Transfer Week/news/2023/transfer-students-celebrate-share-success-during-national-transfer-week.aspxOct. 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week, and dozens of events are planned on all three USF campuses to celebrate transfer students and highlight all the ways USF is working to enhance their experience by offering pathways, support and fellowship to empower them for success.Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF transfer students celebrated, share success during National Transfer WeekOct. 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week, and dozens of events are planned on all three USF campuses to celebrate transfer students and highlight all the ways USF is working to enhance their experience by offering pathways, support and fellowship to empower them for success.91: A Preeminent Research University/news/2023/transfer-students-celebrate-share-success-during-national-transfer-week.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessDonna Smith,National Transfer Student Week,transfer studentsFall Plant Festival returns with free entry for USF students, faculty and staff/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/fall-plant-festival-returns-with-free-entry-for-usf-students-faculty-and-staff.aspxThe USF Botanical Gardens is providing free admission to USF students, faculty and staff at the upcoming Fall Plant Festival to be held on October 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.External ArticleFri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Fall Plant Festival returns with free entry for USF students, faculty and staffThe USF Botanical Gardens is providing free admission to USF students, faculty and staff at the upcoming Fall Plant Festival to be held on October 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.greenhouse garden/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/fall-plant-festival-returns-with-free-entry-for-usf-students-faculty-and-staff.aspxCampus LifeCollege of Arts and SciencesUSF sees sharp rise in innovations and technology/news/2023/usf-sees-sharp-rise-in-innovations-and-technology.aspxThe number of new inventions, technologies and works of authorship formally disclosed by USF researchers is up nearly 25 percent since 2019. The secret behind the rise: the implementation of new tools, the help of student interns and consistent, high-level performance from USF inventors.Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 USF sees sharp rise in innovations and technologyThe number of new inventions, technologies and works of authorship formally disclosed by USF researchers is up nearly 25 percent since 2019. The secret behind the rise: the implementation of new tools, the help of student interns and consistent, high-level performance from USF inventors.USF sees sharp rise in innovations and technology/news/2023/usf-sees-sharp-rise-in-innovations-and-technology.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Technology Transfer OfficeNew Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved campus services/news/2023/new-student-health-and-wellness-center-provides-students-hands-on-training-improved-campus-services.aspxIt’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USF’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the USF Tampa bookstore since 1980.Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:00:00 New Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved campus servicesIt’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USF’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the USF Tampa bookstore since 1980.The new Student Health and Wellness Center/news/2023/new-student-health-and-wellness-center-provides-students-hands-on-training-improved-campus-services.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessCOVID-19,Donna Smith,Medical Response Unit,Student Health Services,Student Health and Wellness Center,Student Success,experiential learningNew USF tech programs aim to fill industry talent gaps/innovative-education/news/2023/tech-programs-fill-industry-gap.aspxTo fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the 91 has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.External ArticleWed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 New USF tech programs aim to fill industry talent gapsTo fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the 91 has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.Man at computer with graphic showing various charts/innovative-education/news/2023/tech-programs-fill-industry-gap.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,Innovative Education91 names College of Public Health building after Samuel P. Bell, III/news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-college-of-public-health-building-after-samuel-p-bell.aspxThe late Samuel P. Bell III, is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of USF and 91 residents. The former House leader and husband of USF President Emerita Betty Castor passed away on March 14.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 91 names College of Public Health building after Samuel P. Bell, IIIThe late Samuel P. Bell III, is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of USF and 91 residents. The former House leader and husband of USF President Emerita Betty Castor passed away on March 14.Group gives "Go Bulls" sign in front of building/news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-college-of-public-health-building-after-samuel-p-bell.aspxUSF HealthCollege of Public Health,Kevin Watler,MyUSF,USF Foundation91 Center for PAInT director awarded $2.6 million grant to bring arts-integrated pedagogy to civics classroomshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/florida-center-for-paint-director-awarded-2.6-million-grant.aspxDenise Davis-Cotton will launch a professional development program for educators who teach social studies in elementary and middle schools that serve low-socioeconomic status households and communities.External ArticleMon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 91 Center for PAInT director awarded $2.6 million grant to bring arts-integrated pedagogy to civics classroomsDenise Davis-Cotton will launch a professional development program for educators who teach social studies in elementary and middle schools that serve low-socioeconomic status households and communities.Denise Davis-Cottonhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/florida-center-for-paint-director-awarded-2.6-million-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Education,MyUSF,USF Sarasota-Manatee