/news/Recent posts from �������Թϱ���Newsen-usWed, 05 Feb 2025 03:50:39 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspx�������Թϱ���women's lacrosse makes its historic debut Friday, Feb. 7 at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of �������Թϱ���history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:44:00 �������Թϱ���women’s lacrosse to make historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more�������Թϱ���women's lacrosse makes its historic debut Friday, Feb. 7 at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of �������Թϱ���history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.�������Թϱ���women's lacrosse game/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspx�������Թϱ���Athletics,University NewsAAU,College of Nursing,Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering,Department of Criminology,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,�������Թϱ���Athletics,�������Թϱ���Health,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Communications/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, �������Թϱ���is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:22:56 USF’s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovationFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, �������Թϱ���is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.Christian Wells at community conversation event/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,�������Թϱ���Health,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Office of University Community Partnerships,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,�������Թϱ���Health/news/2025/how-usf-architects-and-urban-designers-support-tampa-baya-growth.aspx�������Թϱ���grads are at the forefront of some of the region’s largest projects, including airports, city centers and schools. Learn how USF’s architecture program is helping ensure there will be enough talent to keep up with Tampa Bay’s growth.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:59:30 How �������Թϱ���architects and urban designers support Tampa Bay's growth�������Թϱ���grads are at the forefront of some of the region’s largest projects, including airports, city centers and schools. Learn how USF’s architecture program is helping ensure there will be enough talent to keep up with Tampa Bay’s growth.�������Թϱ���architecture student/news/2025/how-usf-architects-and-urban-designers-support-tampa-baya-growth.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessMyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Architecture and Community Design/news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:47:09 �������Թϱ���partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean waterThe �������Թϱ��� is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.A rendering of what the new developed area around the center will look like. /news/2025/usf-partners-on-15m-grant-to-revitalize-underserved-hillsborough-county-community-with-jobs-and-clean-water.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSF/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxWhile the Tampa Bay region is not prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, it serves as valuable testing ground for the buoy system before it’s deployed in more seismically active locations around the world.External ArticleThu, 23 Jan 2025 15:53:09 �������Թϱ���scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning systemsWhile the Tampa Bay region is not prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, it serves as valuable testing ground for the buoy system before it’s deployed in more seismically active locations around the world.Two �������Թϱ��� researchers get ready to deploy buoy/marine-science/news/2025/usf-scientists-deploy-tsunami-sensing-buoy-aiding-future-warning-system.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,MyUSF/news/2025/remembering-usfs-fourth-president-francis-borkowski.aspxBorkowski served as president from 1988 to 1993. During his tenure, USF’s enrollment increased from 30,000 to more than 34,000, research grants increased from $37 million to $60 million and the �������Թϱ���Foundation’s endowment grew from $21 million to $61 million.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:05:07 Remembering USF’s fourth president, Francis BorkowskiBorkowski served as president from 1988 to 1993. During his tenure, USF’s enrollment increased from 30,000 to more than 34,000, research grants increased from $37 million to $60 million and the �������Թϱ���Foundation’s endowment grew from $21 million to $61 million.Francis Borkowski speaks at a �������Թϱ���news conference/news/2025/remembering-usfs-fourth-president-francis-borkowski.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF/news/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best.aspxSeveral of the �������Թϱ���’s online graduate programs remain among the top in the country, according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. USF’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:06:21 �������Թϱ���online graduate programs continue to rank among the nation’s bestSeveral of the �������Թϱ���’s online graduate programs remain among the top in the country, according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. USF’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.Two students at commencement/news/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best.aspxStudent Success,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of Business,MyUSFhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/1/20/general-usf-all-girl-cheer-claims-first-premier-world-cup-title-and-usa-grand-championship-coed-team-wins-fourth-national-championship.aspxThe all girl and coed teams combined to bring home three championships, including a first-ever World Cup, from the 2025 UCA/UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, pushing the program's total to nine championships over the last five seasons.External ArticleMon, 20 Jan 2025 13:35:01 �������Թϱ���all girl cheer claims first Premier World Cup and USA Grand ChampionshipThe all girl and coed teams combined to bring home three championships, including a first-ever World Cup, from the 2025 UCA/UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, pushing the program's total to nine championships over the last five seasons.�������Թϱ���All Girl Cheer team poses with their metalhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/1/20/general-usf-all-girl-cheer-claims-first-premier-world-cup-title-and-usa-grand-championship-coed-team-wins-fourth-national-championship.aspx�������Թϱ���AthleticsMyUSF,�������Թϱ���Athletics/news/2025/usf-honors-martin-luther-king-jr-with-week-of-events-and-student-service-projects.aspxThe �������Թϱ���’s annual celebration of the life, legacy and values of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will honor his vision with community service events, a brunch and other activities.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:50:09 �������Թϱ���honors Martin Luther King Jr. with week of events and student service projectsThe �������Թϱ���’s annual celebration of the life, legacy and values of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will honor his vision with community service events, a brunch and other activities.�������Թϱ���team participates in 2024 MLK parade/news/2025/usf-honors-martin-luther-king-jr-with-week-of-events-and-student-service-projects.aspxCampus Life,University NewsMartin Luther King Jr. Day,MyUSF,Ryan Hughes,Stampede of Service,�������Թϱ���St. Petersburg/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxExperts from �������Թϱ���Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds and how they're working to prevent its spread to humans.External ArticleTue, 14 Jan 2025 11:30:55 How worried should we be about avian flu?Experts from �������Թϱ���Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds and how they're working to prevent its spread to humans.Researchers in a chicken farm/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxResearch and Innovation,�������Թϱ���HealthGlobal Virus Network,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF/news/2025/usf-memorializes-former-president-jimmy-carter-with-3d-virtual-tour-of-boyhood-farm.aspxPrior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:53:33 �������Թϱ���memorializes former President Jimmy Carter with 3D virtual tour of boyhood farmPrior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.�������Թϱ���students scan the property of Jimmy Carters's boyhood home/news/2025/usf-memorializes-former-president-jimmy-carter-with-3d-virtual-tour-of-boyhood-farm.aspxCommunity Partnerships,University NewsMyUSF,Paul Guzzo,�������Թϱ���Librarieshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-collaborate-with-city-of-st-petersburg-on-making-streets-safer.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a $3.6 million grant-funded project from the U.S. Department of Transportation to reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.External ArticleWed, 08 Jan 2025 15:09:54 �������Թϱ���partners with city of St. Petersburg to improve street safetyThe �������Թϱ��� Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a $3.6 million grant-funded project from the U.S. Department of Transportation to reduce crashes and improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.Intersection with cars and green showing safety additionshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-collaborate-with-city-of-st-petersburg-on-making-streets-safer.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSF,St. Petersburg,�������Թϱ���St. Petersburg/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:50:17 Your work habits may be threatening your sleep, USF-led study showsPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary – an estimated 80% of the modern workforce – experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.Man naps at his desk/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John Dudley,MyUSF/news/2024/how-to-stick-to-your-new-years-resolutions-according-to-usf-health-experts.aspx�������Թϱ���researchers share tips to achieve your New Year’s resolutions and improve your health.Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:05:22 How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions according to �������Թϱ���Health experts�������Թϱ���researchers share tips to achieve your New Year’s resolutions and improve your health.a person tying their running shoes with an Apple Watch on/news/2024/how-to-stick-to-your-new-years-resolutions-according-to-usf-health-experts.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,�������Թϱ���Healthhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/12/25/football-bowls-claim-hawai-i-bowl-in-five-overtime-thriller.aspxThe game against San Jose State was the longest in bowl history and the longest in �������Թϱ���history. This is the second year in a row for the Bulls to win a bowl game under head coach Alex Golesh.External ArticleWed, 25 Dec 2024 00:16:43 �������Թϱ���football claims Hawai’i Bowl in five-overtime thrillerThe game against San Jose State was the longest in bowl history and the longest in �������Թϱ���history. This is the second year in a row for the Bulls to win a bowl game under head coach Alex Golesh.�������Թϱ���football celebrates the winhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/12/25/football-bowls-claim-hawai-i-bowl-in-five-overtime-thriller.aspx�������Թϱ���AthleticsMyUSF,�������Թϱ���Athletics,�������Թϱ���Football/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are �������Թϱ���alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 �������Թϱ���graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are �������Թϱ���alumni.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,�������Թϱ���Athletics,�������Թϱ���Health,�������Թϱ���Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:01:02 �������Թϱ���names new dean for the College of EngineeringLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the University of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the University of Michigan. Graphic says "welcoming the new college of engineering dean, Levi Thompson"/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,College of Engineering,MyUSF/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxThe �������Թϱ���researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.External ArticleWed, 11 Dec 2024 00:33:34 Two �������Թϱ��� faculty members named NAI fellowsThe �������Թϱ���researchers are being recognized for their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in chemical engineering to treat cancer and other challenging diseases and nanomaterials engineering for multifunctional manufacturing applications.Graphic with JIanfeng Chi and Ashok Kumar congratulated for being named 2024 NAI Fellow/research-innovation/news/2024/usf-faculty-named-nai-fellows.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,MyUSF,Research and Innovation/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:20:14 �������Թϱ���sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,�������Թϱ���Health,�������Թϱ���St. Petersburg/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxThe interdisciplinary research led by �������Թϱ��� Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:44 How ultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer riskThe interdisciplinary research led by �������Թϱ��� Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.Dr. Yeatman and Halade looking at samples in their lab together/news/2024/how-ultra-processed-foods-may-drive-colorectal-cancer-risk.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF,Tampa General Hospital,�������Թϱ���Health,�������Թϱ���Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxThis graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:10:14 �������Թϱ���to confer nearly 4,000 degrees during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14This graduating class includes a 16-year-old, a 70-year-old grandmother of four and an electrical engineer seeking to revolutionize the medical, space exploration and military industries.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-3900-degrees-during-fall-commencement-ceremonies.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,�������Թϱ���Information Technology/news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-americas-dream-employers.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� is one of the best places to work in the country, according to the inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers 2025 recently released by Forbes. �������Թϱ���was the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:19:31 �������Թϱ���recognized by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Dream Employers’The �������Թϱ��� is one of the best places to work in the country, according to the inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers 2025 recently released by Forbes. �������Թϱ���was the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.Entrance sign of the �������Թϱ���Tampa campus/news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-americas-dream-employers.aspxUniversity NewsGregory Bowers,Human Resources,MyUSF,Rankings/news/2024/hurricane-forum.aspxWith hurricane season officially over, the �������Թϱ��� hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:15:58 �������Թϱ���brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recoveryWith hurricane season officially over, the �������Թϱ��� hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.Elizabeth Dunn speaks to a conference room during the Tampa Bay hurricane sessions/news/2024/hurricane-forum.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,Office of University Community Partnerships,Paul Guzzo/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in �������Թϱ���Special Collections.Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:26:43 Gandy Bridge turns 100, how �������Թϱ���is preserving its historyWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in �������Թϱ���Special Collections.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,�������Թϱ���Libraries/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” �������Թϱ��� AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:03:21 �������Թϱ���expert: ‘Tis the season for AI among shoppers and retailersFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” �������Թϱ��� AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.Small gift, credit card and computer with holiday decor/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxAI,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,John Dudley,MyUSF,artificial intelligence/news/2024/manatee-study.aspxManatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the �������Թϱ���.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:00:03 Why manatees are likely not Florida nativesManatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the �������Թϱ���.�������Թϱ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/manatee-study.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxAn international research team led by �������Թϱ��� professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:20:25 How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on MarsAn international research team led by �������Թϱ��� professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.A man on his knees navigating through the lava tube/news/2024/usf-research-explores-volcanic-caves-advancing-the-search-for-life-on-mars.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxA groundbreaking new study conducted by the �������Թϱ��� will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.External ArticleThu, 14 Nov 2024 16:45:29 �������Թϱ���researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media useA groundbreaking new study conducted by the �������Թϱ��� will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.Four kids sit on couch looking at their cell phoneshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,�������Թϱ���St. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:30:24 �������Թϱ���professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient ritualsThrough advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.close up of Davide holding the 3D printed replica of the mug/news/2024/usf-professor-confirms-egyptians-drank-hallucinogenic-cocktails-in-ancient-rituals.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:36:48 �������Թϱ���student intersects medicine and lawAhmed-Zayn Mohamed's remarkable journey from USF's youngest graduate to a resident in medicine and practicing lawyer blends two powerful fields into a career focused on innovation and patient care. Mohamed’s story showcases the power of ambition, a supportive academic environment and a unique vision for the future.Zayn Mohamed looking at a screen showing an MRI scan. Text says, Boundless Bulls./news/2024/usf-student-intersects-medicine-and-law.aspxStudent Success,�������Թϱ���HealthAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-breaks-ground-on-new-on-campus-stadium.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� has broken ground on a 35,000-seat on-campus stadium, marking a significant milestone in enhancing student life and alumni engagement. Scheduled to open in fall 2027, the stadium will host USF's football and women’s lacrosse teams, and serve as a year-round venue for sports, concerts and community events.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:57:46 �������Թϱ���breaks ground on new on-campus stadiumThe �������Թϱ��� has broken ground on a 35,000-seat on-campus stadium, marking a significant milestone in enhancing student life and alumni engagement. Scheduled to open in fall 2027, the stadium will host USF's football and women’s lacrosse teams, and serve as a year-round venue for sports, concerts and community events.�������Թϱ���leadership with shovels in the ground at the site of the new stadium/news/2024/usf-breaks-ground-on-new-on-campus-stadium.aspx�������Թϱ���Athletics,University NewsMyUSF,Paul Guzzohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/first-generation-military-connected-students.aspxDuring November, USF’s three campuses will hold several events to raise awareness of the challenges and successes of first-generation students who are often veterans.External ArticleFri, 08 Nov 2024 08:19:29 �������Թϱ���celebrates first-generation and military-connected studentsDuring November, USF’s three campuses will hold several events to raise awareness of the challenges and successes of first-generation students who are often veterans.Students holding usf st Petersburg instagram sign up to frame their faces like a Photo Boothhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/first-generation-military-connected-students.aspxStudent SuccessMyUSFhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/gonzmart-family-gives-1-million-support-usf-campus-stadiumTo support the on-campus stadium and all it will do for �������Թϱ���and the Tampa Bay region, the Gonzmart Family Foundation has made a significant financial investment in the project.External ArticleThu, 07 Nov 2024 13:47:56 Gonzmart family gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadiumTo support the on-campus stadium and all it will do for �������Թϱ���and the Tampa Bay region, the Gonzmart Family Foundation has made a significant financial investment in the project.Image of new stadium renderings https://giving.usf.edu/impact/gonzmart-family-gives-1-million-support-usf-campus-stadiumUniversity NewsMyUSF/news/2024/usf-to-accelerate-innovation-through-new-usf-designation.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on USF's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:00:00 �������Թϱ���to accelerate innovation through new NSF designationThe �������Թϱ��� has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on USF's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.Licato brainstorming design elements for his AI tool/news/2024/usf-to-accelerate-innovation-through-new-usf-designation.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2024/from-love-story-to-campus-legacy-perez-family-named-usfs-family-of-the-year.aspxNelson and Tiffany Perez met and fell in love as students at the �������Թϱ���. With their twin daughters now students at �������Թϱ���too, the Perez's are the 2024 �������Թϱ���Family of the Year.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:54:33 From love story to campus legacy: Perez family named USF’s Family of the YearNelson and Tiffany Perez met and fell in love as students at the �������Թϱ���. With their twin daughters now students at �������Թϱ���too, the Perez's are the 2024 �������Թϱ���Family of the Year.The Perez family outside of the �������Թϱ���Bookstore on the �������Թϱ���Tampa campus./news/2024/from-love-story-to-campus-legacy-perez-family-named-usfs-family-of-the-year.aspxCampus LifeAlumni,MyUSF,Paul Guzzohttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/11/2/mens-basketball-south-florida-athletics-announces-series-of-tributes-to-honor-amir-abdur-rahim.aspxDuring this past weekend's Celebration of Life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, �������Թϱ���Athletics announced multiple planned tributes for the late men's head basketball coach who unexpectedly passed away in late October.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 08:26:53 �������Թϱ���announces series of tributes to honor Amir Abdur-RahimDuring this past weekend's Celebration of Life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, �������Թϱ���Athletics announced multiple planned tributes for the late men's head basketball coach who unexpectedly passed away in late October.Graphic with a photo of Amir Abdur-Rahim with a flower arrangement that says "Love Wins"https://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/11/2/mens-basketball-south-florida-athletics-announces-series-of-tributes-to-honor-amir-abdur-rahim.aspx�������Թϱ���AthleticsMyUSF,�������Թϱ���Athletics,�������Թϱ���Basketball/news/2024/karen-holbrook-to-retire-as-usf-sarasota-manatee-campus-regional-chancellor.aspxSince her appointment in 2018, Karen Holbrook has successfully led the campus through a period of transformation and growth, including becoming a residential campus for the first time, receiving the largest gift in campus history and developing many important partnerships across the community. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:27:55 Karen Holbrook to retire as �������Թϱ���Sarasota-Manatee campus regional chancellorSince her appointment in 2018, Karen Holbrook has successfully led the campus through a period of transformation and growth, including becoming a residential campus for the first time, receiving the largest gift in campus history and developing many important partnerships across the community. Karen Holbrook at the State of the Campus/news/2024/karen-holbrook-to-retire-as-usf-sarasota-manatee-campus-regional-chancellor.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,�������Թϱ���Sarasota-Manatee/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:37:00 �������Թϱ���and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreementThe �������Թϱ��� has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.MacDill Air Force Base/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/how-new-usf-faculty-research-is-expanding-our-understanding-of-hurricane-impacts.aspx�������Թϱ���researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:35:31 How new �������Թϱ���faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts�������Թϱ���researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.How new �������Թϱ���faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts/news/2024/how-new-usf-faculty-research-is-expanding-our-understanding-of-hurricane-impacts.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-rallies-to-support-community-through-hurricane-milton-recovery-efforts.aspx�������Թϱ���is stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the �������Թϱ���Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, �������Թϱ���is helping residents recover and rebuild.Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:19:34 �������Թϱ���rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts�������Թϱ���is stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the �������Թϱ���Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, �������Թϱ���is helping residents recover and rebuild.�������Թϱ���rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts/news/2024/usf-rallies-to-support-community-through-hurricane-milton-recovery-efforts.aspxUniversity NewsCassidy Delamarter,MyUSFhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/10/17/general-south-florida-athletics-named-a-best-college-athletic-department-by-front-office-sports.aspx�������Թϱ���Athletics has invested in cutting-edge facilities and resources to enhance all teams. Since 2018, �������Թϱ���has earned 17 American Athletic Conference team championships and two divisional titles and won two NCAA championships, along with six cheer national championships.External ArticleFri, 18 Oct 2024 08:02:32 �������Թϱ���Athletics named a “Best College Athletic Department” by Front Office Sports�������Թϱ���Athletics has invested in cutting-edge facilities and resources to enhance all teams. Since 2018, �������Թϱ���has earned 17 American Athletic Conference team championships and two divisional titles and won two NCAA championships, along with six cheer national championships.collage of athletics photoshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/10/17/general-south-florida-athletics-named-a-best-college-athletic-department-by-front-office-sports.aspx�������Թϱ���AthleticsMyUSF,�������Թϱ���Athletics/news/2024/hurricane-milton-the-people-helping-restore-usf-campus-operations.aspxFrom supporting students and employees, to protecting and repairing facilities, the �������Թϱ��� has resumed campus operations thanks to hundreds of dedicated people who worked around the clock as Hurricane Milton moved across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:03:00 Hurricane Milton: The people helping restore �������Թϱ���campus operationsFrom supporting students and employees, to protecting and repairing facilities, the �������Թϱ��� has resumed campus operations thanks to hundreds of dedicated people who worked around the clock as Hurricane Milton moved across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.John Doe cleans up glass/news/2024/hurricane-milton-the-people-helping-restore-usf-campus-operations.aspxUniversity NewsHurricane Milton,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2024/usf-students-employees-mobilize-for-hurricane-helene-recovery-efforts.aspxIn the wake of the hurricane, the �������Թϱ��� continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:52:30 �������Թϱ���community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recoveryIn the wake of the hurricane, the �������Թϱ��� continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.�������Թϱ���community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery /news/2024/usf-students-employees-mobilize-for-hurricane-helene-recovery-efforts.aspxCampus Life,Community Partnerships,University NewsCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspx�������Թϱ��� researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:48:20 How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors�������Թϱ��� researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.Two older adults play the piano/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/research-innovation/news/2024/florida-research-data-consortium-will-offer-usf-researchers-detailed-access-to-federal-data.aspxThe �������Թϱ��� has joined the Florida Research Data Center network, enabling �������Թϱ���researchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.External ArticleTue, 01 Oct 2024 09:25:43 Federal data now more accessible to �������Թϱ���researchersThe �������Թϱ��� has joined the Florida Research Data Center network, enabling �������Թϱ���researchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.Florida Research Data Center network will offer �������Թϱ���researchers detailed access to federal data/research-innovation/news/2024/florida-research-data-consortium-will-offer-usf-researchers-detailed-access-to-federal-data.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,Research and Innovation/cbcs/news/2024/cfs-dive-grant.aspxThe project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH USF's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.External ArticleMon, 23 Sep 2024 16:05:55 �������Թϱ���researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilitiesThe project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH USF's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.�������Թϱ���researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities/cbcs/news/2024/cfs-dive-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF/news/2024/the-university-of-south-florida-community-mourns-the-passing-of-wayne-williams-the-husband-of-president-rhea-law.aspxWayne Williams passed away at the age of 84. He was involved in a variety of professional and civic organizations, including the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, the Community Development Corp., the Telephone Pioneering Group, the Sports Car Club of America and was a proud member of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:59:40 The �������Թϱ��� community mourns the passing of Wayne Williams, the husband of President Rhea LawWayne Williams passed away at the age of 84. He was involved in a variety of professional and civic organizations, including the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, the Community Development Corp., the Telephone Pioneering Group, the Sports Car Club of America and was a proud member of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.Rhea Law and Wayne Williams/news/2024/the-university-of-south-florida-community-mourns-the-passing-of-wayne-williams-the-husband-of-president-rhea-law.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Rhea Lawhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/usf-libraries-tampa-through-time-portal-brings-archives-to-life-through-experiential-content/The �������Թϱ��� Libraries' Tampa Through Time Portal is an interactive resource that merges archives, digital tools and mapping to allow users to immerse themselves in the city's rich history.External ArticleThu, 19 Sep 2024 10:24:51 �������Թϱ���launches new public portal that brings Tampa's archives to lifeThe �������Թϱ��� Libraries' Tampa Through Time Portal is an interactive resource that merges archives, digital tools and mapping to allow users to immerse themselves in the city's rich history.Historical photo of the cigar factories walking tourhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/usf-libraries-tampa-through-time-portal-brings-archives-to-life-through-experiential-content/Community PartnershipsMyUSF,�������Թϱ���Librarieshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/9/18/football-new-on-campus-stadium-rendering-highlights-student-section.aspxWhen the �������Թϱ���'s on-campus stadium opens in 2027, the west side will be exclusively for students and will include amenities such as its own dedicated entrance, concessions and landing for an in-game disc jockey.External ArticleWed, 18 Sep 2024 11:25:02 New on-campus stadium rendering highlights student sectionWhen the �������Թϱ���'s on-campus stadium opens in 2027, the west side will be exclusively for students and will include amenities such as its own dedicated entrance, concessions and landing for an in-game disc jockey.new �������Թϱ���on-campus stadium renderinghttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/9/18/football-new-on-campus-stadium-rendering-highlights-student-section.aspx�������Թϱ���Athletics,University NewsMyUSF,Stadium,�������Թϱ���Athletics,�������Թϱ���Football