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Testing proteins

Թϱresearchers advance efforts to develop a protein-based treatment therapy for individuals with ALS

Researchers at the ԹϱHealthMorsani College of Medicine successfully tested a protein that has the potential to aid in the development of a protein-based therapy for patients with ALS.

October 4, 2022Research and Innovation, ԹϱHealth

Թϱ: A Preeminent Research University

Թϱweather update

The Թϱ is monitoring the projected path of the tropical system currently developing in the Caribbean and the possibility of any impacts to the Tampa Bay region. The safety of students, faculty and staff is our highest priority as we track the storm.

October 3, 2022University News

Hurricane

ԹϱHurricane Ian FAQs

Based on the latest weather information and related closures in our region, all Թϱclasses will be canceled until Monday, Oct. 3.

October 3, 2022University News

Student volunteers assist with Hurricane Ian prep at special needs shelters

Թϱvolunteers serve nearly 1,500 hours to assist evacuation shelters during Hurricane Ian

To help the community during a time of crisis, the ԹϱCommunity Emergency Response Team and Medical Response Unit banded together during Hurricane Ian.

October 3, 2022University News

Former Թϱgeosciences graduate student Michelle Saunders surveys individuals evacuating during Hurricane Irma in 2017

Թϱgeoscientists deploy to study evacuation behavior ahead of Hurricane Ian

As the Tampa Bay region prepares for Hurricane Ian, a team of researchers is on the road to collect data on how individuals respond in a natural disaster.

September 26, 2022Research and Innovation

ԹϱResearch Park building

ԹϱResearch Park receives international award

The Թϱ Research Park has been named the 2022 Outstanding Research Park by the Association of University Research Parks. This follows the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art research center that deepens the connection between university innovation and the business community, helping advance the Tampa Bay region’s growing startup ecosystem.

September 23, 2022Research and Innovation, University News

Tampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the Թϱ for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.

September 23, 2022COVID-19, Community Partnerships, ԹϱFoundation

Graphic that promotes TimelyCare

Թϱexpands mental health services with new digital platform

The Թϱ has launched TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being platform and mobile app that offers a broad range of scheduled and on-demand mental health care specifically for college students.

September 19, 2022Campus Life

Exterior of MacDill Air Force Base

Թϱpartners with MacDill Air Force Base to grow and strengthen educational opportunities

With education at the forefront, the overall goal of the partnership is to encourage and enhance the study of a variety of fields, including science, technology, engineering and math.

September 19, 2022Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, University News

Alarm shows cholesterol range

Թϱprofessor: Statin use not justified for healthy people with high cholesterol

The research shows LDL alone has “a very weak association” with heart disease and stroke and that when people with high LDL and optimal triglycerides and HDL were given a statin, there was no benefit.

September 19, 2022Research and Innovation

The Florida Board of Governors on Wednesday unanimously approved building a housing and student center complex on the Թϱ’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, advancing USF’s bold plans to expand the campus and transform the college experience for students.

September 14, 2022Campus Life, University News

Female student with other students in the foreground

Թϱearns national award for excellence in diversity and inclusion

The Թϱ is a recipient of the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

September 13, 2022University News

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