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Two Թϱfaculty members receive honors from National Academy of Inventors
Dr. Barry Bercu and Sylvia Thomas are recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in the diagnosis and treatment of challenging diseases.
December 8, 2022Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
Bots with feelings: Study explores deploying AI chatbots with emotions in customer service
AI chatbots that show positive feelings — such as adding an “I am excited to do so!” or a few exclamation marks — do not necessarily translate into positive reactions or contribute to higher customer satisfaction, the study revealed.
December 7, 2022Research and Innovation
Թϱ Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly announced his selection of 2022 Broyles Award finalist Alex Golesh as the sixth head coach in Թϱfootball history.
December 5, 2022ԹϱAthletics, University News
Թϱ celebrates more than 4,500 new graduates during fall commencement
Թϱfall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian student whose family was displaced by war and a student impacted by Hurricane Ian.
December 5, 2022Student Success, University News
How the ԹϱCollege of Marine Science responded to Hurricane Ian
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, researchers at the Թϱ College of Marine Science have been hard at work studying the storm’s impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, here's a snapshot at how Թϱteams were hard at work.
December 1, 2022Research and Innovation
Too many – or too few – job demands can spoil a good night’s sleep
A new study by researchers at the Թϱ reveals that the relationship between work demands and a good night’s rest is nuanced. Conventional wisdom that suggests that people with the most demanding jobs would have the most trouble sleeping isn't necessarily true.
November 29, 2022Research and Innovation
Tampa Bay’s diverse-owned businesses experience growth, greater successes after completing Թϱmentoring program
Two dozen local businesses have completed the ԹϱMentor Protégé program, which provides businesses in the construction industry with training, development and partnership opportunities to help them grow their capacity and become more effective with competitive bidding processes.
November 28, 2022University News
A campus fixture reflects on more than 50 years of memories at USF
In 1969, Joan “Sudsy” Tschiderer stumbled upon the ԹϱSt. Petersburg campus while on a shopping trip with her friend. At the time, the campus was located at the end of the Bayboro peninsula and was mostly a military base that had trained World War II servicemen.
November 22, 2022Student Success
ԹϱResearch & Innovation, Florida High Tech Corridor invest in undergraduate research across USF
Through the newly formed Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 150 students will receive paid research engagements, training and opportunities to present their work.
November 21, 2022Research and Innovation, Student Success
Թϱfaculty experts say inflation, changes in shopping behavior make holiday spending tough to predict
This week traditionally kicks off the holiday shopping season, including Black Friday sales followed by Cyber Monday specials that drive some of the busiest retail activity of the year. But faculty experts from the Թϱ say it could be difficult to predict what might happen.
November 21, 2022Research and Innovation
Eisenberg to take new role focused on strengthening USF’s community partnerships
In the new role, Eric Eisenberg, who currently serves as the Թϱ’s interim provost and executive vice president, will use his 30 years of experience at Թϱand the strong ties he’s built within the Tampa Bay area to develop a cohesive and intentional strategy around the university’s community engagement activities.
November 16, 2022University News
Թϱranked among top universities for global education
According to a new report, Թϱremains the No. 1 destination in the state of Florida for international student enrollment and is ranked among the top 20 universities nationally for students studying abroad.
November 16, 2022University News