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Oil slick in the ocean

Humans responsible for more than 90% of world's oil slicks

In a new study published in Science, researchers developed the first global map of chronic oil slicks in the ocean and found that more than 90% of them come from human sources, significantly more than previously reported.

June 16, 2022Research and Innovation

Gen. Frank McKenzie

Former chief of U.S. Central Command to lead the Թϱ’s new Global and National Security Institute

The Թϱ announced the creation of the Global and National Security Institute, an initiative designed to further place the state of Florida at the forefront of addressing critical issues facing the nation in sectors such as defense, economic and political security, health and human security and infrastructure and environmental security.

June 15, 2022University News

Espresso machine

Tight budgeters beware: Skip the coffee before shopping

Թϱ study finds that caffeine tends to loosen the purse strings.

June 15, 2022Research and Innovation

Future location of the on campus stadium

Թϱleaders outline next steps for on-campus stadium project in update to the Board of Trustees

Co-chairs of the committee charged with leading stadium planning detailed the due diligence that’s been conducted in recent months at the recommended site on the east side of the Tampa campus known as Sycamore Fields.

June 15, 2022University News

Dean Robert Bishop, College of Engineering

Two places at once? Թϱleader-turned-hologram proves it’s possible

ԹϱCollege of Engineering’s forward-thinking mindset may be the future of remote meetings.

June 13, 2022Campus Life, University News

The new funding dovetails with a $44.4 million, five-year NIH grant awarded last year to test whether computerized brain training can reduce dementia risk in older adults.

June 8, 2022Research and Innovation, ԹϱHealth

A new online exhibit launched by La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archives of the Americas provides the public with unprecedented insight into the daily lives and relationships of the multi-ethnic population that comprised St. Augustine, Fla. from the 16th-19th centuries. The Florida city is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the continental U.S.

June 7, 2022Research and Innovation

Pyper Vaughn continues her family's nursing legacy

Pyper Vaughn continues her family's nursing legacy

Pyper Vaughn made Թϱher 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.”

June 6, 2022Student Success

Rep. Kathy Castor, Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Fred Mannering

U.S. Secretary of Energy meets with Թϱresearchers, community partners

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm was joined by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor for a meeting with leaders of the ԹϱCenter for Urban Transportation Research to learn more about efforts of the Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition, which is housed at USF.

June 2, 2022Research and Innovation, University News

Graphic for hurricane and storm-related Թϱexperts with palm trees blowing in the wind of a dark sky

Թϱfaculty experts gear up for interviews with the start of the 2022 hurricane season

With the prediction of another above-average Atlantic hurricane season, the Թϱ is making a variety of experts available to discuss hurricane and storm-related topics. Listed below are some of our experts, along with their focus areas.

June 2, 2022University News

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Pride Month celebrates USF’s LGBTQ+ community

The Թϱ is proud to support its LBGTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year with an active network of organizations that host events, provide resources and work to serve and support these communities.

June 1, 2022Campus Life, Community Partnerships, Student Success

Թϱ: A Preeminent Research University

COVID-19 mortality rate five times higher among labor, retail and service workers, study reveals

A ԹϱCollege of Public Health study shows correlations between COVID-19 mortality rates and the socioeconomic position, gender, ethnicity and race of working adults.

May 31, 2022Research and Innovation, ԹϱHealth

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