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Two USF faculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
The Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in Florida, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.
May 30, 2024Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
AAU membership helping accelerate USF’s impact
Throughout the last year, USF’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits. From the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university – AAU membership is fueling USF’s momentum in significant ways.
May 28, 2024University News
USF researcher unlocking mysteries of brain development with advanced imaging and virtual reality
With a $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, the project promises to unveil the mysteries of how the brain is wired, offering hope for improved disease and injury treatments.
May 23, 2024Research and Innovation
USF President Rhea Law receives honorary degree, delivers keynote address at Stetson Law Commencement
President Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.
May 22, 2024Honors and Awards
USF names new dean for the College of Arts and Sciences
Elizabeth Spiller has more than 10 years of experience as an academic leader, having served most recently as the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
May 21, 2024University News
USF engineering student takes top prize in Department of Defense national cyber competition
The U.S. Department of Defense challenged the country’s top cybersecurity minds in a skills competition. CyberHerd team captain and computer science and engineering student Waseem Albaba came out on top, defeating 3,000 competitors.
May 20, 2024Student Success
USF helping connect human trafficking victims to critical resources in the community
More than 100 anti-trafficking professionals have come together to officially launch the BRIGHT Network, an online platform that helps victims of human trafficking escape their situations by connecting them with organizations and resources in their community.
May 17, 2024Community Partnerships
National survey by USF researchers shows voter opinions on immigration and border security, impact of politics on mental health and election distrust
Researchers at the University of South Florida have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics including immigration and border security, election distrust, the impact of politics on voters’ mental health and social media usage.
May 15, 2024Research and Innovation
USF’s Innovative Education helping revolutionize courses through generative AI
With artificial intelligence technology rapidly advancing, USF students will soon see some changes in their courses and how they participate in assignments. USF’s Innovative Education is helping faculty integrate it into online courses – serving as a test case for broader course instruction.
May 15, 2024Student Success
USF names new Muma College of Business dean
The University of South Florida today announced the appointment of David Blackwell as the new Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business. Blackwell comes to USF after serving as associate dean for professional graduate programs at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics.
May 14, 2024University News
USF Health and Tampa General Hospital partner to launch one of Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospitals
The new TGH Behavioral Health Hospital and the recent announcement that USF will create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce – funded by a new state law – demonstrate the university’s leadership in addressing the critical need for mental health services.
May 13, 2024USF Health
USF men’s track and field sweep indoor and outdoor conference championships
On top of the overall men's championship, six program records were set during the three-day meet. The Bulls were also awarded Freshman of the Year, Most Valuable Performance and Coaching Staff of the Year.
May 13, 2024USF Athletics