/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 17:41:18 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2023/society-of-asian-scientists-and-engineers.aspxLearn about the USF chapter of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers and how it offers a variety of programs and initiatives, ranging from professional development to events.Tue, 23 May 2023 10:00:00 Professional development, networking opportunities elevate student experience for members of the Society of Asian Scientists and EngineersLearn about the USF chapter of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers and how it offers a variety of programs and initiatives, ranging from professional development to events.Group of students with graphic overlay that says "USF Celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month"/news/2023/society-of-asian-scientists-and-engineers.aspxStudent SuccessAPIDA month,College of Engineering,Sandra C. Roa/news/2023/andrew-devendorf-advocates-for-mental-health-literacy-following-personal-tragedy.aspxSince an early age, Andrew Devendorf noticed the stigmas and lack of open dialogue about mental health, particularly depression. Now he’s working to find new ways to normalize conversations about mental health, especially with clinical psychologists, who tend to distance their own mental health from their work.Thu, 11 May 2023 13:37:29 Andrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedySince an early age, Andrew Devendorf noticed the stigmas and lack of open dialogue about mental health, particularly depression. Now he’s working to find new ways to normalize conversations about mental health, especially with clinical psychologists, who tend to distance their own mental health from their work.Andrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedy/news/2023/andrew-devendorf-advocates-for-mental-health-literacy-following-personal-tragedy.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Sandra C. Roa/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-7100-degrees-during-spring-commencement-ceremonies-may-5-7.aspxGraduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a USF football player making a major impact in the communityMon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a USF football player making a major impact in the communityFemale students give the "Go Bulls" sign with the words, 128th commencement convocation spring 2023 in text above/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-7100-degrees-during-spring-commencement-ceremonies-may-5-7.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,MyUSF,Sandra C. Roa,Student Success/news/2023/strong-academics-top-list-of-priorities-for-usf-quarterback.aspxAs a quarterback for the Bulls football team, Gerry Bohanon Jr. is enthusiastic about academics and playing for USF. His goals are to complete his studies, play for the NFL and later switch his position from on the field to the sidelines as a coach.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:52:39 Strong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterbackAs a quarterback for the Bulls football team, Gerry Bohanon Jr. is enthusiastic about academics and playing for USF. His goals are to complete his studies, play for the NFL and later switch his position from on the field to the sidelines as a coach.Strong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterback/news/2023/strong-academics-top-list-of-priorities-for-usf-quarterback.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roa/news/2023/usf-anthropologists-improve-access-to-fresh-produce.aspxPinellas County fifth-graders are participating in the 15th Street Farm-Nutritional Education Program, a new, USF-led initiative that brings gardening to local schools and communities.Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:30:00 USF anthropologists improve access to fresh produce by teaching local K-12 students how to grow it themselvesPinellas County fifth-graders are participating in the 15th Street Farm-Nutritional Education Program, a new, USF-led initiative that brings gardening to local schools and communities.A 10-year-old student harvest squash from a gardening workshop at the Academy Prep Center for Education in St. Petersburg/news/2023/usf-anthropologists-improve-access-to-fresh-produce.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,David Himmelgreen,Department of Anthropology,Pinellas County,Sandra C. Roa,USF Center for the Advancement of Food Security and Healthy Families/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxTwo-time alum Dr. Asa Oxner is working to train the next generation of physicians. As a young student, Oxner was inspired by the Indiana Jones adventure movies and wanted to be an archaeologist.External ArticleMon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 From emergency response to helping the homeless, Dr. Asa Oxner takes a holistic approach to practicing medicineTwo-time alum Dr. Asa Oxner is working to train the next generation of physicians. As a young student, Oxner was inspired by the Indiana Jones adventure movies and wanted to be an archaeologist.Portrait of Dr. Asa Oxner in a patient room/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxUniversity NewsSandra C. Roa,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2023/usf-associate-professor-embraces-ai-to-create-art.aspxFrom drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire students to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:53:59 USF associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realitiesFrom drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire students to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.USF associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realities/news/2023/usf-associate-professor-embraces-ai-to-create-art.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,Sandra C. Roa,School of Art & Art History/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:42:26 Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, AfricaInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,Sandra C. Roa,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2023/founder-of-stampede-of-services-legacy-continues-at-usf.aspxA lightning strike in high school jolted Maxon Victor to pursue his passion for helping the community. The founder of Stampede of Service reflects on how his legacy continues at USF and across the region.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:32:13 Founder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at USFA lightning strike in high school jolted Maxon Victor to pursue his passion for helping the community. The founder of Stampede of Service reflects on how his legacy continues at USF and across the region.Founder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at USF/news/2023/founder-of-stampede-of-services-legacy-continues-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roa,Stampede of Service/news/2023/xiomara-montes-gil-first-in-family-to-graduate-college-lands-job-offer.aspxUSF was Xiomara Montes Gil’s top choice for college. She wanted to stay near her family in Orlando and enjoy USF’s diverse student community. Born in Lima, Peru, Montes Gil is focused on becoming the first in her family to graduate college and work in finance.Sun, 01 Jan 2023 15:47:29 Xiomara Montes Gil to become first in her family to graduate college, lands job offer from JP Morgan ChaseUSF was Xiomara Montes Gil’s top choice for college. She wanted to stay near her family in Orlando and enjoy USF’s diverse student community. Born in Lima, Peru, Montes Gil is focused on becoming the first in her family to graduate college and work in finance.Xiomara Montes Gil to become first in her family to graduate college, lands job offer from JP Morgan Chase/news/2023/xiomara-montes-gil-first-in-family-to-graduate-college-lands-job-offer.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/student-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research.aspxU.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:19:39 Student veteran continues his service through researchU.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.Student veteran continues his service through research/news/2022/student-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,School of Aging Studies/news/2022/providing-mind-body-balance-for-usf-students.aspxHeather Walders approaches mental health and well-being holistically. As a mental health outreach clinician at the USF Counseling Center, Walders uses her background in social work, public health and yoga to consider how social pressures and current events impact her student clients.Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:44:02 Providing mind-body balance for USF studentsHeather Walders approaches mental health and well-being holistically. As a mental health outreach clinician at the USF Counseling Center, Walders uses her background in social work, public health and yoga to consider how social pressures and current events impact her student clients.Providing mind-body balance for USF students/news/2022/providing-mind-body-balance-for-usf-students.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roa,USF Counseling Center/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxManley Jaquiss is one of USF’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left USF since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also USF alumnae.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:49:16 Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagiousManley Jaquiss is one of USF’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left USF since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also USF alumnae.Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagious/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/inspiring-leadership-nithin-palyams-journey-of-growth-at-usf.aspxAs an international student, Nithin Palyam felt embraced by USF’s culture, which emphasizes inclusion, leadership and student success. Once he learned about the many student organizations and academic opportunities at USF, Palyam found himself immersed in a community of student leaders.Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:20:54 Inspiring leadership: Nithin Palyam's journey of growth at USFAs an international student, Nithin Palyam felt embraced by USF’s culture, which emphasizes inclusion, leadership and student success. Once he learned about the many student organizations and academic opportunities at USF, Palyam found himself immersed in a community of student leaders.Inspiring leadership: Nithin Palyam's journey of growth at USF/news/2022/inspiring-leadership-nithin-palyams-journey-of-growth-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Sandra C. Roa,Student Government/news/2022/3d-technology-used-to-explore-an-ancient-greek-city.aspxThanks to the interdisciplinary work of a team of USF scientists, the ancient Greek city of Heloros, in Sicily, is now being studied with the most advanced digital technologies. The team identified additional structural details of the city, which dates to the eighth century B.C., and is now able to reveal a fuller picture of its layout.Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 USF researchers use 3D technology to explore an ancient Greek city in SicilyThanks to the interdisciplinary work of a team of USF scientists, the ancient Greek city of Heloros, in Sicily, is now being studied with the most advanced digital technologies. The team identified additional structural details of the city, which dates to the eighth century B.C., and is now able to reveal a fuller picture of its layout.Drone photo of the IDEx team at work in the area of the Sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine./news/2022/3d-technology-used-to-explore-an-ancient-greek-city.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of History,Institute for Digital Exploration,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/amber-jankowskis-unexpected-journey-from-military-service-to-mentorship-at-usf.aspxUSF alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:20:27 Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at USFUSF alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at USF/news/2022/amber-jankowskis-unexpected-journey-from-military-service-to-mentorship-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/pyper-vaughn-continues-her-familys-nursing-legacy.aspxPyper Vaughn made USF her home to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, a profession that has been part of her family for generations. She is now a senior, a pathway program that leads to on track to graduate in 2023. Her goal is to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist and work with helicopter teams to perform what she calls, “little surgeries in the sky.”Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:59:53 Pyper Vaughn continues her family's nursing legacyPyper Vaughn made USF her home to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, a profession that has been part of her family for generations. She is now a senior, a pathway program that leads to on track to graduate in 2023. Her goal is to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist and work with helicopter teams to perform what she calls, “little surgeries in the sky.”Pyper Vaughn continues her family's nursing legacy/news/2022/pyper-vaughn-continues-her-familys-nursing-legacy.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Nursing,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/new-brain-painting-method-developed-at-usf-being-tested-for-adhd-treatment.aspxUSF computer scientist Marvin Andujar is harnessing the power of concentration and art to develop a new brain-computer interface (BCI) prototype and help study participants use their brain like never before. The goal is to introduce a novel treatment option for individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by tapping directly into their brain activity.Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 New brain-painting method developed at USF being tested for ADHD treatmentUSF computer scientist Marvin Andujar is harnessing the power of concentration and art to develop a new brain-computer interface (BCI) prototype and help study participants use their brain like never before. The goal is to introduce a novel treatment option for individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by tapping directly into their brain activity.USF Assistant professor, Marvin Andujar, and his student demonstrate their brain-painting project/news/2022/new-brain-painting-method-developed-at-usf-being-tested-for-adhd-treatment.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Sandra C. Roa,brain painting,marvin andujar/news/2022/ryan-shargo-is-cultivating-dreams-of-medicine-at-usf.aspxRyan Shargo has taken advantage of many opportunities at USF. As an incoming freshman, he started his academic journey through the summer Academic and Cultural Engagement Program, in which he traveled to Costa Rica. Shargo later travelled to the Dominican Republic thanks to his Genshaft Global Presidential Scholarship.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:09:17 Ryan Shargo is cultivating dreams of medicine at USFRyan Shargo has taken advantage of many opportunities at USF. As an incoming freshman, he started his academic journey through the summer Academic and Cultural Engagement Program, in which he traveled to Costa Rica. Shargo later travelled to the Dominican Republic thanks to his Genshaft Global Presidential Scholarship.Ryan Shargo is cultivating dreams of medicine at USF/news/2022/ryan-shargo-is-cultivating-dreams-of-medicine-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Honors College,Sandra C. Roa/news/2022/interdisciplinary-team-launches-metropolitan-food-program.aspxLinking human health to the environment, a growing team of scientists is working together to enhance the impact of microbiomes in a new multifaceted venture called the USF Metropolitan Food Project (MFP). The goal of the project is to address how environmental changes impact food nutrition, and in turn, human health and the risk of viral pandemics.Rocky D. BullWed, 26 Jan 2022 10:30:00 Physicians, anthropologists and marine biologists start at the soil in launch of program to address nature’s impact on human healthLinking human health to the environment, a growing team of scientists is working together to enhance the impact of microbiomes in a new multifaceted venture called the USF Metropolitan Food Project (MFP). The goal of the project is to address how environmental changes impact food nutrition, and in turn, human health and the risk of viral pandemics.Photo displays a mix of fresh vegetables./news/2022/interdisciplinary-team-launches-metropolitan-food-program.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Patel College of Global Sustainability,Sandra C. Roa,USF Health/news/2020/a-momentous-year.aspxPresident Steve Currall joined the 91���� on July 1, 2019. He has successfully consolidated USF’s three campuses, raised over $115 million and continues to lead through the complexities resulting from COVID-19, making Currall’s first year in office one of the most eventful time periods since USF was established in 1956.Rocky D. BullWed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 A momentous yearPresident Steve Currall joined the 91���� on July 1, 2019. He has successfully consolidated USF’s three campuses, raised over $115 million and continues to lead through the complexities resulting from COVID-19, making Currall’s first year in office one of the most eventful time periods since USF was established in 1956.President Steve Currall joined the 91���� on July 1, 2019./news/2020/a-momentous-year.aspxUniversity NewsPresident Steve Currall,Sandra C. Roa/news/2020/med-students-get-creative.aspxWhen COVID-19 restrictions kept USF medical students from all direct contact with patients, many refused to stay away completely. Instead, they used online tools to build new services and resources to reaffirm their commitment to the field. From making calls to check on patients, to creating multilingual resource guides for underserved communities, to creating online cooking clubs or even assisting health care workers with their own personal duties, students found ways to do what they most love – to help others.Rocky D. BullFri, 05 Jun 2020 00:00:00 USF medical students create new ways to reach patientsWhen COVID-19 restrictions kept USF medical students from all direct contact with patients, many refused to stay away completely. Instead, they used online tools to build new services and resources to reaffirm their commitment to the field. From making calls to check on patients, to creating multilingual resource guides for underserved communities, to creating online cooking clubs or even assisting health care workers with their own personal duties, students found ways to do what they most love – to help others.Medical student, Sam Harris, distributes hygiene products during COVID-19 social distancing./news/2020/med-students-get-creative.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCoronavirus,Morsani College of Medicine,Sandra C. Roa/news/2020/online-therapy.aspxSocial distancing has moved almost all in-person interactions online, which may be leading to more productive therapy sessions. USF psychologists are noticing more instances of online disinhibition. The behavior is similar to when you share a car ride and speak more freely since you’re not looking at anyone face-to-face.Rocky D. BullFri, 22 May 2020 09:00:00 USF psychologists report uptick in online disinhibitionSocial distancing has moved almost all in-person interactions online, which may be leading to more productive therapy sessions. USF psychologists are noticing more instances of online disinhibition. The behavior is similar to when you share a car ride and speak more freely since you’re not looking at anyone face-to-face.Woman sitting on sofa with laptop/news/2020/online-therapy.aspxUniversity NewsCoronavirus,Sandra C. Roa,campus life,student affairs/news/2020/covid-19-into-lesson-plans.aspxUSF faculty members are finding palpable teaching opportunities to engage students while social distancing. Many have added the coronavirus to their syllabus, using real-life examples and online tools to meet educational requirements.Rocky D. BullMon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Various disciplines incorporating COVID-19 into lesson plansUSF faculty members are finding palpable teaching opportunities to engage students while social distancing. Many have added the coronavirus to their syllabus, using real-life examples and online tools to meet educational requirements.Screen shot of a video conference class with pubilc health students./news/2020/covid-19-into-lesson-plans.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCollege of Public Health,College of The Arts,Coronavirus,Sandra C. Roa,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2020/art-exhibit-reimagined-for-social-distancing.aspxMaster of Fine Art students worked closely with USF’s Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) staff to reimagine their thesis exhibition, “Battin’ a Hundred,” into an online experience of their final projects. Opening night was held virtually through a video conferencing call, with about 170 alumni, students, family and faculty attendees.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 USF art exhibit is reimagined for social distancingMaster of Fine Art students worked closely with USF’s Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) staff to reimagine their thesis exhibition, “Battin’ a Hundred,” into an online experience of their final projects. Opening night was held virtually through a video conferencing call, with about 170 alumni, students, family and faculty attendees.Art Exhibit at the USF Contemporary Art Museum/news/2020/art-exhibit-reimagined-for-social-distancing.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCollege of The Arts,Contemporary Art Museum,Coronavirus,Sandra C. Roa/news/2020/10-year-deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-research-concludes.aspxOver the last decade, USF researchers developed crucial baseline data in the Gulf of Mexico to better understand the long-term impact of oil pollution caused by Deepwater Horizon.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 USF Marine Scientists Conclude 10 Years of Unprecedented Studies on the Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil SpillOver the last decade, USF researchers developed crucial baseline data in the Gulf of Mexico to better understand the long-term impact of oil pollution caused by Deepwater Horizon.Text graphic: Deepwater Horizon: 10 years later. Impact on the Gulf's Marine Ecosystem Persists/news/2020/10-year-deepwater-horizon-oil-spill-research-concludes.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Research,Sandra C. Roa/news/2020/chemistry-experiments-online.aspxUSF organic chemistry instructor, Solomon Weldegirma, PhD, takes on video production so that his 1,000-plus students can successfully complete the spring semester during the COVID-19 stay at home mandate.Rocky D. BullTue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Chemistry Professor Gets Creative in Bringing Experiments OnlineUSF organic chemistry instructor, Solomon Weldegirma, PhD, takes on video production so that his 1,000-plus students can successfully complete the spring semester during the COVID-19 stay at home mandate.USF graduate assistant runs a chemistry experiment while recording a video to share with students during the COVID-19 "stay at home" mandate./news/2020/chemistry-experiments-online.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Coronavirus,Department of Chemistry,Sandra C. Roa/news/2020/teen-food-insecurity-study.aspxLow-income teenagers were more likely to eat cheese sandwiches during school lunch and be bullied because of it according to a recent study conducted by USF researchers. The study was designed to learn about the ways in which teens face food scarcity and on what changes they would like to see.Rocky D. BullMon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 USF Food Insecurity Study Prompts Changes to Local School Lunch ProgramLow-income teenagers were more likely to eat cheese sandwiches during school lunch and be bullied because of it according to a recent study conducted by USF researchers. The study was designed to learn about the ways in which teens face food scarcity and on what changes they would like to see.School lunch photo image by teen food insecurity study particpant, titled: The only fruit/news/2020/teen-food-insecurity-study.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Anthropology,Research,Sandra C. Roa/news/2020/gomri-conference.aspxAfter nearly ten years of research, thousands of international scientists are revealing their findings on the effects of the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill.Rocky D. BullWed, 05 Feb 2020 10:00:00 Top 10: 91���� & C-IMAGE Consortium Reveal Significant Takeaways from Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster Research During International ConferenceAfter nearly ten years of research, thousands of international scientists are revealing their findings on the effects of the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) oil spill.Deepwater Horizon: 10 Years Later Impact on the Gulf's Marine Ecosystem Persists/news/2020/gomri-conference.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Deepwater Horizon,Sandra C. Roa/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Rocky D. BullMon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Personalized Approach Helps Students Cross the Finish LineGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Graduation Ceremony, Class of 2019/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,Student Success/news/2019/celebrating-student-veterans.aspxThere are nearly two-thousand student veterans thriving within the 91����’s veteran-centered programs. The Office of Veteran Success fosters a strong sense of community, keeping USF at the top of the list of the Military Times annual “Best for Vets” ranking.Rocky D. BullFri, 08 Nov 2019 11:00:00 Celebrating USF’s Student Veterans: Transforming Military Experiences into Academic SuccessThere are nearly two-thousand student veterans thriving within the 91����’s veteran-centered programs. The Office of Veteran Success fosters a strong sense of community, keeping USF at the top of the list of the Military Times annual “Best for Vets” ranking.Veterans Day, Honoring all who served/news/2019/celebrating-student-veterans.aspxCampus LifeCollege of Nursing,Muma College of Business,Office of Veteran Success,Sandra C. Roa/news/2019/individual-learning-for-high-demand-fields.aspxAtop USF’s tallest building, five students and one instructor huddle inside one of the newest state-of-the-art Biomedical Engineering (BME) labs. With plenty of space and time to go over the class lecture and lab activities, students are able to learn more quickly and develop stronger career-shaping relationships.Rocky D. BullWed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Individual Learning for High-demand FieldsAtop USF’s tallest building, five students and one instructor huddle inside one of the newest state-of-the-art Biomedical Engineering (BME) labs. With plenty of space and time to go over the class lecture and lab activities, students are able to learn more quickly and develop stronger career-shaping relationships.Biomedical engineering’s first cohort of five students learn about the mechanical properties of biomaterials./news/2019/individual-learning-for-high-demand-fields.aspxUniversity NewsBiomedical Engineering,Sandra C. Roa/news/2019/new-lab-partners-with-major-corporations-to-get-inside-the-minds-of-consumers.aspxA new lab established at the 91���� Muma College of Business is bringing together the findings of lab-based research and the practical know-how of sales and marketing.Rocky D. BullTue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Do You Actually “Read” a Menu? New USF Lab Partners with Major Corporations to Get Inside the Minds of ConsumersA new lab established at the 91���� Muma College of Business is bringing together the findings of lab-based research and the practical know-how of sales and marketing.A research participant wearing a brain wave monitoring device /news/2019/new-lab-partners-with-major-corporations-to-get-inside-the-minds-of-consumers.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCenter for Marketing and Sales Innovation,Muma College of Business,Sandra C. Roa/news/2019/residential-communities.aspxMany residential students at the USF live in tight-knit academically-focused or interest-based Living and Learning Communities.Rocky D. BullThu, 12 Sep 2019 15:00:00 Residential Communities Provide Lasting Impact for StudentsMany residential students at the USF live in tight-knit academically-focused or interest-based Living and Learning Communities.Engineering students from the Engineering Living and Learning Community study together./news/2019/residential-communities.aspxCampus LifeHousing and Residential Education,Sandra C. Roa/news/2019/lee-sleep-study-oa.aspxSoomi Lee, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Aging Studies, published a study which examined whether systemic inflammation often found in patients with OA or RA is explained by poorer sleep health in the journal for Arthritis Care & Research.Rocky D. BullMon, 29 Jul 2019 10:00:00 Men’s Health: Better Sleep, Less Swelling and Reduced Risk of InflammationSoomi Lee, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Aging Studies, published a study which examined whether systemic inflammation often found in patients with OA or RA is explained by poorer sleep health in the journal for Arthritis Care & Research.Older man lays awake in bed./news/2019/lee-sleep-study-oa.aspxResearch and InnovationSandra C. Roa,School of Aging Studies/news/2019/genshafts-friend-quentin.aspxAcclaimed actor and singer, Quentin Earl Darrington, delivered a memorable performance to celebrate his long-standing friendship with USF President Judy Genshaft.Rocky D. BullWed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Lead Performer at Recent USF Celebration has Deep-rooted Connection with System President Judy GenshaftAcclaimed actor and singer, Quentin Earl Darrington, delivered a memorable performance to celebrate his long-standing friendship with USF President Judy Genshaft.Quentin Darrington with USF President Judy Genshaft celebrate during a gala held on June 1/news/2019/genshafts-friend-quentin.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of The Arts,Sandra C. Roa,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2019/usf-archaeology-class-digs-up-past-floridas-native-american-history.aspx91���� archaeologists are digging into one of 91����’s oldest native landmarks in hopes of unearthing insightful clues about the Tocobaga native people in Safety Harbor.Rocky D. BullMon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 USF Archaeology Class Digs Up 91����’s Native American History91���� archaeologists are digging into one of 91����’s oldest native landmarks in hopes of unearthing insightful clues about the Tocobaga native people in Safety Harbor.USF research team excavating historic site in Safety Harbor/news/2019/usf-archaeology-class-digs-up-past-floridas-native-american-history.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Anthropology,Sandra C. Roa/news/2019/usf-hosts-warrior-games.aspxThe 91���� is set to host several events as veteran military athletes descend upon Tampa Bay for the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games.Rocky D. BullTue, 18 Jun 2019 11:15:00 USF’s Military Connection Continues with Warrior GamesThe 91���� is set to host several events as veteran military athletes descend upon Tampa Bay for the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games.Army veteran participates in the Warrior Games 2019/news/2019/usf-hosts-warrior-games.aspxUniversity NewsMilitary,Sandra C. Roa,Warrior Games,veterans/news/2019/professor-highlights-historic-homophobic-firings.aspxCrusade against homosexual federal workers featured in new documentary based on USF history professor’s award-winning book.Rocky D. BullFri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Film Based on Book Written by USF History Professor Highlights Homophobic Firings During the Cold WarCrusade against homosexual federal workers featured in new documentary based on USF history professor’s award-winning book.USF Professor David Johnson with film producer, Josh Howard in front of a their theatrical release, The Lavender Scare/news/2019/professor-highlights-historic-homophobic-firings.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of History,Sandra C. Roa/news/2019/famed-author-judy-blume-contributes-creative-writing-publication.aspxA short passage from acclaimed author Judy Blume is in the 2019 issue of Saw Palm, a USF student-run literary and art journal. The submission was prompted by a postcard sent from USF library’s digital postcard collection, which featured a waterside scene of young women fishing.Rocky D. BullMon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Famed Author Judy Blume Contributes to USF Creative Writing PublicationA short passage from acclaimed author Judy Blume is in the 2019 issue of Saw Palm, a USF student-run literary and art journal. The submission was prompted by a postcard sent from USF library’s digital postcard collection, which featured a waterside scene of young women fishing.A digital postcard from Saw Palm depicting women relaxing on the beach./news/2019/famed-author-judy-blume-contributes-creative-writing-publication.aspxUniversity NewsSandra C. Roa,Saw Palm/news/2019/riding-into-future.aspxAn autonomous shuttle is being tested at the 91���� campus in a first-of-its-kind research trial run by USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research.Rocky D. BullTue, 12 Feb 2019 16:00:00 Riding Into the FutureAn autonomous shuttle is being tested at the 91���� campus in a first-of-its-kind research trial run by USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research.The COAST Autonomous vehicle travelling through the USF Tampa campus/news/2019/riding-into-future.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,Sandra C. Roa/news/2018/provocative-cat-statuette-forges-new-usf-smithsonian-partnership.aspxThe Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is working in collaboration with the 91���� Library to digitize and virtually display a famous artifact seldom seen outside museum curation.Rocky D. BullMon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Provocative Cat Statuette Forges New USF-Smithsonian PartnershipThe Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is working in collaboration with the 91���� Library to digitize and virtually display a famous artifact seldom seen outside museum curation.91����: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/provocative-cat-statuette-forges-new-usf-smithsonian-partnership.aspxResearch and InnovationSandra C. Roa,USF Libraries/news/2018/pharmacy-students-using-ar-vr-study-impact-prescription-drugs-main-organs.aspxFirst-year students are now using simulation goggles to see how certain drugs interact in the body.Rocky D. BullThu, 27 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Pharmacy Students Using AR/VR To Study The Impact Prescription Drugs Have On Our Main OrgansFirst-year students are now using simulation goggles to see how certain drugs interact in the body.Professor talking to pharmacy students about AR/VR/news/2018/pharmacy-students-using-ar-vr-study-impact-prescription-drugs-main-organs.aspxUniversity NewsSandra C. Roa/news/2018/student-speakers-shine-this-year-tedxusf-event.aspxThe USF Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement hosted six speakers at this year's TEDxUSF event.Rocky D. BullFri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Student Speakers Shine at this Year's TEDxUSF EventThe USF Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement hosted six speakers at this year's TEDxUSF event.Morgan Eastman, graduate student at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, used American Sign Language and an interpreter to address the audience./news/2018/student-speakers-shine-this-year-tedxusf-event.aspxUniversity NewsSandra C. Roa,TEDxUSF/news/2018/engineering-is-everywhere.aspxThe world is full of challenges and engineers play a key role in solving everyday problems. From traffic flow to clinical operations, from farming to sea navigation, and from outer space to Earth’s core, engineers collaborate with other professionals to employ the best tools for the tasks.Rocky D. BullFri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Engineering is EverywhereThe world is full of challenges and engineers play a key role in solving everyday problems. From traffic flow to clinical operations, from farming to sea navigation, and from outer space to Earth’s core, engineers collaborate with other professionals to employ the best tools for the tasks.An engineering professor speaks to three students in a lab/news/2018/engineering-is-everywhere.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Sandra C. Roa