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Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman, associate professor of sociology

Թϱadds senior advisor on diversity and inclusion, announces additional actions to address societal racism

Թϱ President Steven Currall announced a series of actions to reinforce USF’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and further support the university’s efforts to help end racism in society.

August 4, 2020University News

A graphic that says 'Summer 2020 Virtual Commencement'

Թϱto hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Aug. 8

The Թϱ will recognize thousands of summer graduates through virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 8. Nearly 3,000 degrees will be conferred in the university’s second-ever virtual ceremonies, caused by restrictions on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.

August 3, 2020University News

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Թϱcommunity enhances its collaboration with the Florida Department of Health to combat COVID-19

Nearly 100 Թϱstudents and faculty members are assisting the state of Florida in addressing the continuing need for contact tracers.

July 30, 2020COVID-19, University News

Charleita Richardson, executive director of the Florida College Access Network

Թϱnames new Florida College Access Network executive director

The Թϱ announced today the appointment of Charleita Richardson as executive director of the Florida College Access Network. An independent, statewide network, FCAN represents a cross-section of more than 700 organizations and institutions devoted to improving college access and success for minorities and other students underrepresented in higher education.

July 29, 2020University News

Team MERA during the epidemiological survey training at the Costa Rican Water and Sewage Authority’s Water Laboratory.

Թϱpartner in Costa Rica launches the country’s first program to detect coronavirus in wastewater

With more than 5,000 beach surveys, 500 behavioral observations, and 80 interviews to digest, and water quality data to crunch, it was time to celebrate this phase of their NSF-funded coastal health study called MERA, which included several trainings by the Թϱteam to help their colleagues get up to speed on a suite of environmental monitoring techniques.

July 29, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation

Students on campus wearing face coverings

The fall term that's on your terms

The Թϱ is committed to creating an environment that gives students more options than ever, so that each student can create the semester that fits best with their wishes, their schedule, their lifestyle and their living preferences.

July 23, 2020COVID-19, University News

TGH and Թϱsign founding document that will create a new organization dedicated to world-class patient care, education and research.

July 23, 2020University News

iDistance wristband device

A new use for Թϱtech that predicts falls for the elderly: social distancing

Sensor system pioneered at Թϱto protect the frail elderly also can ensure employees maintain safe social distance at work in the age of COVID-19.

July 22, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation

The university will invest $500,000 to support interdisciplinary projects with a goal to foster anti-racism, build community partnerships

Թϱlaunches research initiative to better understand and address racism in local, national and international communities

The university will invest $500,000 to support interdisciplinary projects with a goal to foster anti-racism, build community partnerships.

July 20, 2020Research and Innovation, University News

Traditional mosquito abatement programs, which generally call for the spraying of insecticides across widespread areas via helicopters, can be expensive and imprecise. Manatee County, looking for a more effective and less-costly strategy to combat flood water or “nuisance” mosquitos, turned to experts at the ԹϱCollege of Public Health who’ve researched and used drone technology in combatting malaria-carrying mosquitos in parts of Africa and Asia.

July 14, 2020Research and Innovation, ԹϱHealth

ԹϱAssociate Criminology Professor Bryanna Fox

Թϱcriminologist selected to assist in Tampa’s efforts to address community concerns with policing

ԹϱAssociate Criminology Professor Bryanna Fox will play a pivotal role in the city of Tampa’s new initiative to improve relations between its police department and the communities it serves.

July 13, 2020University News

Թϱ: A Preeminent Research University

Supporting our international students

International students are cherished members of our university community and we recognize that many of you are coping with unique challenges as a result of COVID-19.

July 9, 2020COVID-19, University News

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