/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 16:05:56 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2021/usf-welcomes-new-trustee-recognizes-outgoing-original-board-member.aspxThe University of South Florida is welcoming a new member of the Board of Trustees, Rogan Donelly, a USF alumnus and Sarasota resident who is the president and chief executive officer of Tervis Tumbler Company.Rocky D. BullThu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF welcomes new trustee, recognizes outgoing original board memberThe University of South Florida is welcoming a new member of the Board of Trustees, Rogan Donelly, a USF alumnus and Sarasota resident who is the president and chief executive officer of Tervis Tumbler Company.Rogan Donelly sitting in a Tervis factory while holding a Tervis tumbler/news/2021/usf-welcomes-new-trustee-recognizes-outgoing-original-board-member.aspxUniversity NewsAlumni,Board of Trustees,MyUSF/news/2021/a-year-of-impact-2021.aspxFrom enrolling a history-making first-year class to addressing key health-care issues and earning the ranking as the nation’s fastest-rising university, 2021 has been a memorable year across USF’s three campuses.Rocky D. BullFri, 17 Dec 2021 08:30:00 Top stories of the yearFrom enrolling a history-making first-year class to addressing key health-care issues and earning the ranking as the nation’s fastest-rising university, 2021 has been a memorable year across USF’s three campuses.Graphic for 2021 A year of impact/news/2021/a-year-of-impact-2021.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF/news/2021/usf-wins-prestigious-award-for-innovation-excellence-in-response-to-covid-19.aspxThroughout the pandemic, USF Information Technology rapidly deployed new solutions that aided in efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and created applications within weeks that provided financial, academic and emotional support to students. It was a tremendous lift that kept students on track in their studies – all made possible by IT’s pre-COVID technical strategy.Rocky D. BullFri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF wins prestigious award for innovative excellence in response to COVID-19Throughout the pandemic, USF Information Technology rapidly deployed new solutions that aided in efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and created applications within weeks that provided financial, academic and emotional support to students. It was a tremendous lift that kept students on track in their studies – all made possible by IT’s pre-COVID technical strategy.Student holds phone with the USF symptom tracker on screen/news/2021/usf-wins-prestigious-award-for-innovation-excellence-in-response-to-covid-19.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationMyUSF,USF Information Technology/engineering/news-room/12-7-2021-home-health-monitoring-feature.aspxOver the course of 15 weeks, USF researchers developed a wireless sensor system which continuously and passively monitors presence and weight of a person in bed, on a couch, chair or similar furniture that could have great potential impact on users’ quality of life comparable to current sensor systems on the market.External ArticleWed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF team creates home health monitoring device to boost independenceOver the course of 15 weeks, USF researchers developed a wireless sensor system which continuously and passively monitors presence and weight of a person in bed, on a couch, chair or similar furniture that could have great potential impact on users’ quality of life comparable to current sensor systems on the market.A prototype device of the home health monitoring system/engineering/news-room/12-7-2021-home-health-monitoring-feature.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering/marine-science/news/2021/study-of-antarctic-ices-deep-past-shows-it-could-be-more-vulnerable-to-warming.aspxIn a study published in Nature, an international team of scientists, including USF College of Marine Science Associate Professor Amelia Shevenell and graduate student Imogen Browne, documented the evolution of Antarctica’s ice sheets about 20 million years ago.External ArticleWed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Study of Antarctic ice’s deep past shows it could be more vulnerable to warmingIn a study published in Nature, an international team of scientists, including USF College of Marine Science Associate Professor Amelia Shevenell and graduate student Imogen Browne, documented the evolution of Antarctica’s ice sheets about 20 million years ago.USF College of Marine Science Associate Professor, Amelia Shevenell, chief sedimentologist, and Victoria University (NZ) Associate Professor and Antarctic Research Center Director, Rob McKay, co-chief scientist, examine sediment recovered from the Ross Sea during International Ocean Discovery Program Expedition 374 in 2018 (Credit: Mark Leckie) /marine-science/news/2021/study-of-antarctic-ices-deep-past-shows-it-could-be-more-vulnerable-to-warming.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science/news/2021/survey-results-social-media-moderation-regulation.aspxResearchers at the University of South Florida, in partnership with Cyber Florida at USF, have released findings from a nationwide survey to better understand attitudes toward moderation on and regulation of digital platforms. Subjects consist of the regulation of misinformation and offensive content, including among elected officials, as well as perceptions of deplatforming.Rocky D. BullTue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 University of South Florida researchers release nationwide opinion survey results on social media moderation and regulationResearchers at the University of South Florida, in partnership with Cyber Florida at USF, have released findings from a nationwide survey to better understand attitudes toward moderation on and regulation of digital platforms. Subjects consist of the regulation of misinformation and offensive content, including among elected officials, as well as perceptions of deplatforming.A stock image of people using their cell phones/news/2021/survey-results-social-media-moderation-regulation.aspxResearch and InnovationCyber Florida/news/2021/philanthropist-timothy-ubben-gives-5-million-to-usf-health-to-fight-pulmonary-fibrosis.aspxThe University of South Florida announced today a $5 million gift to the USF Foundation from Timothy Ubben to create the Ubben Family Center for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Housed in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, the center will increase research to fight pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that causes lung scarring.Rocky D. BullMon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Philanthropist Timothy Ubben gives $5 million to USF Health to fight pulmonary fibrosisThe University of South Florida announced today a $5 million gift to the USF Foundation from Timothy Ubben to create the Ubben Family Center for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Housed in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, the center will increase research to fight pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that causes lung scarring.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/philanthropist-timothy-ubben-gives-5-million-to-usf-health-to-fight-pulmonary-fibrosis.aspxUSF Health,University NewsMyUSF,USF Foundation,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2021/city-of-st-pete-approves-usf-researchers-recommendations-on-systemic-racism.aspxSt. Petersburg City Council members are moving forward with a plan created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers coordinated by the University of South Florida on how to identify and address structural racism in the community.Rocky D. BullFri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 City of St. Petersburg approves USF and community researchers’ recommendations on how to address systemic racismSt. Petersburg City Council members are moving forward with a plan created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers coordinated by the University of South Florida on how to identify and address structural racism in the community.Illustration of the Skyway Bridge with Black fists for the supports/news/2021/city-of-st-pete-approves-usf-researchers-recommendations-on-systemic-racism.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Education,MyUSF/marine-science/news/2021/usf-launches-first-mission-to-map-vulnerable-coastal-areas-in-tampa-bay-and-gulf-of-mexico-using-a-remotely-operated-vessel.aspxLessons learned from the innovative, “nested technology” approach will inform coastal resiliency efforts in Florida and beyond.External ArticleThu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF launches first mission to map vulnerable coastal areas in Tampa Bay and Gulf of Mexico using a remotely operated ‘uncrewed’ vesselLessons learned from the innovative, “nested technology” approach will inform coastal resiliency efforts in Florida and beyond.Uncrewed vessel/marine-science/news/2021/usf-launches-first-mission-to-map-vulnerable-coastal-areas-in-tampa-bay-and-gulf-of-mexico-using-a-remotely-operated-vessel.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,MyUSF,NOAA/news/2021/fall-commencement-2021.aspxThe University of South Florida awarded more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement. The ceremonies included recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.Rocky D. BullWed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 4,500 degrees during commencement ceremonies, Dec. 10-11The University of South Florida awarded more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement. The ceremonies included recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.A photo of a USF student's cap and tassle with the text "125th Commencement Convocation Fall 2021"/news/2021/fall-commencement-2021.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement/research-innovation/news/2021/nai-fellows-2021.aspxThree University of South Florida faculty members whose inventions in engineering, molecular medicine and chemistry are shaping drug discovery, environmental sustainability and modern dental care have been selected as new National Academy of Inventors Fellows.External ArticleTue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Three USF faculty members selected as new National Academy of Inventors FellowsThree University of South Florida faculty members whose inventions in engineering, molecular medicine and chemistry are shaping drug discovery, environmental sustainability and modern dental care have been selected as new National Academy of Inventors Fellows.Portraits of Norma Alcantar, Sumita Mitra and Subhra Mohapatra, the 3 USF faculty members who have been selected as new National Academy of Inventors Fellows/research-innovation/news/2021/nai-fellows-2021.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation,University NewsNational Academy of Inventors/news/2021/usf-leadership-provides-on-campus-football-stadium-update-to-the-board-of-trustees.aspxLeadership from the University of South Florida provided the USF Board of Trustees with its first update on plans to build an on-campus football stadium since Chair Will Weatherford announced his vision for moving ahead with the transformational project in September.Rocky D. BullTue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF leadership provides on-campus football stadium update to the Board of TrusteesLeadership from the University of South Florida provided the USF Board of Trustees with its first update on plans to build an on-campus football stadium since Chair Will Weatherford announced his vision for moving ahead with the transformational project in September.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2021/usf-leadership-provides-on-campus-football-stadium-update-to-the-board-of-trustees.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsBoard of Trustees,MyUSF,USF Athletics,USF Football/news/2021/usf-provosts-scholar-meghana-nelluri-excels-with-double-major-and-prestigious-deloitte-internship.aspxAs a first-generation American, Meghana Nelluri has tried to take advantage of every opportunity at USF.Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:20:23 USF Provost's Scholar Meghana Nelluri excels with double major and prestigious Deloitte internshipAs a first-generation American, Meghana Nelluri has tried to take advantage of every opportunity at USF.USF Provost's Scholar Meghana Nelluri excels with double major and prestigious Deloitte internship/news/2021/usf-provosts-scholar-meghana-nelluri-excels-with-double-major-and-prestigious-deloitte-internship.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Honors College,Muma College of Business/news/2021/new-study-finds-usfs-economic-impact-rises-to-more-than-6-billion-annually.aspxThe University of South Florida generates an annual economic impact of $6.02 billion, according to a new report that analyzes the university’s role in serving as a catalyst for growth in the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida. The study provides an in-depth look in real-dollar terms at USF’s impact across the full scope of the university.Rocky D. BullMon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 New study finds USF’s economic impact rises to more than $6 billion annuallyThe University of South Florida generates an annual economic impact of $6.02 billion, according to a new report that analyzes the university’s role in serving as a catalyst for growth in the Tampa Bay region and state of Florida. The study provides an in-depth look in real-dollar terms at USF’s impact across the full scope of the university.Graphic that states, "Economic Impact Report"/news/2021/new-study-finds-usfs-economic-impact-rises-to-more-than-6-billion-annually.aspxUniversity NewsMuma College of Business,MyUSF/news/2021/swerving-prevention-method-prompts-new-patent-for-usf-engineers.aspxIn the midst of reviewing data for the federally funded Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority Connected Vehicle Pilot, USF researchers have been awarded a U.S. patent for their algorithm that detects one of the greatest roadway hazards – swerving.Rocky D. BullFri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Swerving prevention method prompts new patent for USF engineersIn the midst of reviewing data for the federally funded Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority Connected Vehicle Pilot, USF researchers have been awarded a U.S. patent for their algorithm that detects one of the greatest roadway hazards – swerving.Transponders highlighted on the Selmon Expressway/news/2021/swerving-prevention-method-prompts-new-patent-for-usf-engineers.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,MyUSF/news/2021/telling-a-community-story.aspxA new collaboration between the University of South Florida Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications and 83 Degrees Media is giving undergraduate students the chance to tell the stories of a Tampa community while gaining valuable work experience.Rocky D. BullThu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Telling a community’s story: New media partnership provides USF journalism students field reporting experienceA new collaboration between the University of South Florida Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications and 83 Degrees Media is giving undergraduate students the chance to tell the stories of a Tampa community while gaining valuable work experience.An obelisk erected on the roundabout at 22nd Ave. North in East Tampa's College Hill neighborhood/news/2021/telling-a-community-story.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communicationshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/karam-collection-at-the-tampa-museum-of-art/For the first time, dozens of ancient objects from the Farid Karam, M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection will be available to the general public.External ArticleWed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF Libraries collection on display at the Tampa Museum of ArtFor the first time, dozens of ancient objects from the Farid Karam, M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection will be available to the general public.Bust of young man holding palm frondhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/karam-collection-at-the-tampa-museum-of-art/University NewsTampa Museum of Art,USF Libraries/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-nationwide-social-media-opinion-survey.aspxResearchers at the University of South Florida, in partnership with Cyber Florida at USF, have released results from a nationwide survey to better understand patterns of social media usage. Subjects consist of common uses of social media – including e-commerce and political engagement – as well as some effects of usage on social and mental well-being.Rocky D. BullMon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 University of South Florida researchers release findings from nationwide social media opinion surveyResearchers at the University of South Florida, in partnership with Cyber Florida at USF, have released results from a nationwide survey to better understand patterns of social media usage. Subjects consist of common uses of social media – including e-commerce and political engagement – as well as some effects of usage on social and mental well-being.A stock image of people using their cell phones/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-nationwide-social-media-opinion-survey.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Cyber Florida,School of Public Affairshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/brewing-arts-joins-forces-with-yuengling-to-enhance-diversity.aspxThe University of South Florida, in partnership with D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, announced that applications are now open for its $5,000 Diversity in Brewing Scholarship.External ArticleMon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF Brewing Arts program joins forces with Yuengling to enhance diversity in the brewing industryThe University of South Florida, in partnership with D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, announced that applications are now open for its $5,000 Diversity in Brewing Scholarship.Brewmaster stands inside brewery with beer bottles on a counterhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/brewing-arts-joins-forces-with-yuengling-to-enhance-diversity.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburg campus/news/2021/1million-gift-support-aging-education-research.aspxThe University of South Florida today announced a $1 million gift from Reliance Medical Centers to the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and USF Health to support innovative programs that focus on geriatric health care.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF receives $1 million gift to support aging education and researchThe University of South Florida today announced a $1 million gift from Reliance Medical Centers to the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and USF Health to support innovative programs that focus on geriatric health care.USF faculty and administrators receiving a $1 million check from Reliance Medical Centers /news/2021/1million-gift-support-aging-education-research.aspxUSF Health,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,USF Foundation/news/2021/undergraduate-student-becomes-usfs-first-rhodes-scholarship-finalist.aspxAlexander Mercier is the first USF student to emerge from the rigorous evaluation process that leads to the identification of finalists. His selection reflects the breadth of qualities the Rhodes selection committee seeks in candidates -- outstanding intellect, character, leadership and commitment to service.Rocky D. BullWed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Undergraduate student becomes USF’s first Rhodes Scholarship finalistAlexander Mercier is the first USF student to emerge from the rigorous evaluation process that leads to the identification of finalists. His selection reflects the breadth of qualities the Rhodes selection committee seeks in candidates -- outstanding intellect, character, leadership and commitment to service.Alexander Mercier in a suit in front of the MLK fountain on the USF Tampa campus./news/2021/undergraduate-student-becomes-usfs-first-rhodes-scholarship-finalist.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsMyUSF,Student Success/news/2021/usf-becomes-floridas-top-university-for-international-students.aspxAs universities across the United States recognize International Education Week Nov. 15-19, the University of South Florida community can celebrate reaching a historic milestone in its global diversity.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Nov 2021 11:00:00 USF becomes Florida’s top university for international studentsAs universities across the United States recognize International Education Week Nov. 15-19, the University of South Florida community can celebrate reaching a historic milestone in its global diversity.USF students holding international flags ride a float during the annual Homecoming parade./news/2021/usf-becomes-floridas-top-university-for-international-students.aspxUniversity NewsInternational Education,MyUSF/news/2021/physicists-selected-as-finalists-for-nobel-prize-of-supercomputing.aspxA team of computational physicists and computer scientists led by researchers from the University of South Florida has reached a new milestone in supercomputing and was selected as a finalist for the field’s most prestigious award.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF physicists selected as finalists for the ‘Nobel Prize of supercomputing’A team of computational physicists and computer scientists led by researchers from the University of South Florida has reached a new milestone in supercomputing and was selected as a finalist for the field’s most prestigious award.Atomically resolved structure of shock-compressed billion-atom diamond sample displays the complex mechanism of inelastic deformations at extreme pressures and temperature. Credit: J. Willman, Materials Simulation Lab, Oleynik Group/news/2021/physicists-selected-as-finalists-for-nobel-prize-of-supercomputing.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Physics,MyUSF/news/2021/president-rhea-law-honored-for-business-leadership-by-florida-council-of-100.aspxRhea Law, interim president of the University of South Florida, was honored with the Governor’s Business Leader of the Year Award at the Fall Meeting of the Florida Council of 100.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF President Rhea Law honored for business leadership by the Florida Council of 100Rhea Law, interim president of the University of South Florida, was honored with the Governor’s Business Leader of the Year Award at the Fall Meeting of the Florida Council of 100.President Law (left) receiving the Business Leader of the Year Award from several Florida legislators./news/2021/president-rhea-law-honored-for-business-leadership-by-florida-council-of-100.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsMyUSF/news/2021/trans-community-celebrated-with-international-art-exhibit.aspxAhead of Transgender Day of Remembrance, the “Visibility & Remembrance: Standing with the Trans* Community” international art exhibit and virtual gallery opens to the public with the mission to combat the exclusion and erasure of transgender people from society, while remembering the community’s courage and resilience shown in the face of systems of oppression.Rocky D. BullTue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Trans community celebrated with new international art exhibit at USFAhead of Transgender Day of Remembrance, the “Visibility & Remembrance: Standing with the Trans* Community” international art exhibit and virtual gallery opens to the public with the mission to combat the exclusion and erasure of transgender people from society, while remembering the community’s courage and resilience shown in the face of systems of oppression.Hanging on a wall, a drawing of a person with a blue floppy hat and pink jacket with 3D blue fish brooch, blue earrings and pink skirt./news/2021/trans-community-celebrated-with-international-art-exhibit.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Women's and Gender Studies,MyUSF,Torie Doll/news/2021/tech-business-owners-credit-usf-talent-pipeline-for-decision-to-expand-and-relocate-to-tampa-bay.aspxTampa Bay is one of the nation’s fastest growing regions and much of that success is associated with the talent pipeline created by the University of South Florida.Rocky D. BullMon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Tech CEOs credit USF talent pipeline for decision to expand and relocate to Tampa BayTampa Bay is one of the nation’s fastest growing regions and much of that success is associated with the talent pipeline created by the University of South Florida.USF students walk near the Marshall Student Center/news/2021/tech-business-owners-credit-usf-talent-pipeline-for-decision-to-expand-and-relocate-to-tampa-bay.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Engineering,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Research,Research Park/news/2021/partnership-between-usf-and-mckibbon-hospitality-creates-hospitality-teaching-lab.aspxThe University of South Florida Muma College of Business and McKibbon Hospitality announced a new partnership that will turn some premier hotel brands into intensive student training grounds.Rocky D. BullWed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Partnership between USF and McKibbon Hospitality creates hospitality teaching lab with iconic hotel brandsThe University of South Florida Muma College of Business and McKibbon Hospitality announced a new partnership that will turn some premier hotel brands into intensive student training grounds.The president of McKibbon Hospitality and the chairman of McKibbon Hospitality hold custom USF football jerseys alongside Pam and Les Muma./news/2021/partnership-between-usf-and-mckibbon-hospitality-creates-hospitality-teaching-lab.aspxCommunity Partnerships,University NewsMuma College of Business,MyUSF,Student Success/news/2021/tampa-electric-looks-to-usf-partners-to-achive-clean-energy-vision.aspxTampa Electric Co. (TECO) will turn to expertise from the University of South Florida (USF) to help the company achieve its short- and long-term goals for reducing carbon emissions.Rocky D. BullTue, 09 Nov 2021 08:00:00 Tampa Electric looks to partnership with USF to achieve a clean energy visionTampa Electric Co. (TECO) will turn to expertise from the University of South Florida (USF) to help the company achieve its short- and long-term goals for reducing carbon emissions.Photo of Mayor Jane Castor, Interim USF President Rhea Law and Tampa Electric President and CEO Archie Collins in downtown Tampa./news/2021/tampa-electric-looks-to-usf-partners-to-achive-clean-energy-vision.aspxUniversity News/news/2021/gift-of-1-million-will-benefit-honors-students.aspxThe University of South Florida today announced that the Student Leadership Center in the new Judy Genshaft Honors College building will be named in recognition of Claudia McCorkle, a passionate supporter of the college who donated $1 million to the USF Foundation in support of the facility’s construction.Rocky D. BullTue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Gift of $1 million will benefit USF honors studentsThe University of South Florida today announced that the Student Leadership Center in the new Judy Genshaft Honors College building will be named in recognition of Claudia McCorkle, a passionate supporter of the college who donated $1 million to the USF Foundation in support of the facility’s construction.A rendering showing the Student Leadership Center in the Judy Genshaft Honors College/news/2021/gift-of-1-million-will-benefit-honors-students.aspxUniversity NewsJudy Genshaft Honors College,USF Foundation/news/2021/ralph-wilcox-steps-down-as-university-of-south-florida-provost.aspxTAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2021) – University of South Florida Provost and Executive Vice President Ralph Wilcox announced today his plans to step down from the role next year. The search for a new provost will begin in the spring with the goal of selecting Wilcox’s successor shortly after a new university president is hired.Rocky D. BullMon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Ralph Wilcox to step down as University of South Florida provostTAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2021) – University of South Florida Provost and Executive Vice President Ralph Wilcox announced today his plans to step down from the role next year. The search for a new provost will begin in the spring with the goal of selecting Wilcox’s successor shortly after a new university president is hired.Provost Ralph Wilcox addresses faculty from a podium/news/2021/ralph-wilcox-steps-down-as-university-of-south-florida-provost.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Provost Ralph Wilcox/news/inside-usf-podcast/index.aspx/#Episode 13Kathy Black, professor of aging studies on USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, is a leading scholar and proponent of age-friendly practices. In this episode, she discusses what it means to be age-friendly and her extensive efforts at the local, state and national levels, including with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and AARP.External ArticleFri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Inside USF: The PodcastKathy Black, professor of aging studies on USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, is a leading scholar and proponent of age-friendly practices. In this episode, she discusses what it means to be age-friendly and her extensive efforts at the local, state and national levels, including with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and AARP.An Inside USF: The Podcast graphic with a photograph of Professor Kathy Black/news/inside-usf-podcast/index.aspx/#Episode 13University NewsInside USF: The Podcast,School of Aging Studies/news/2021/usf-honors-military-service-personnel-with-veterans-day-observances.aspxThe University of South Florida proudly supports the men and women of the military and has been recognized as one of the top institutions in the nation for veteran and military-affiliated students.Rocky D. BullFri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF honors military service personnel with Veterans Day observancesThe University of South Florida proudly supports the men and women of the military and has been recognized as one of the top institutions in the nation for veteran and military-affiliated students.A photograph of an American flag with a red, white and blue USF logo and the words 'Veterans Day'/news/2021/usf-honors-military-service-personnel-with-veterans-day-observances.aspxUniversity NewsOffice of Veteran Success/news/2021/usf-dedicates-new-space-to-celebrate-diversity.aspxUSF students, faculty and staff celebrate the opening of the Institute of Black Life & Student Success Student Lounge, a dedicated space on the third floor of the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus that was announced in March.Rocky D. BullThu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 USF enhances commitment to inclusive excellence with new space dedicated to celebrating diversityUSF students, faculty and staff celebrate the opening of the Institute of Black Life & Student Success Student Lounge, a dedicated space on the third floor of the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus that was announced in March.Provost Ralph Wilcox, Paul Dosal, Alexis Roberson, Kameryn Philpot, Kiara Brooks, Nicole Luckett, Fenda Akiwumi, Neudy Carolina Nuñez (L-R) cut a ribbon at the grand opening of the new IBL SS student lounge./news/2021/usf-dedicates-new-space-to-celebrate-diversity.aspxCampus LifeInstitute on Black Life,MyUSF,Office of Multicultural Affairs,Student Success/news/2021/us-depart-of-education-leader-commends-usfs-use-of-federal-funds-allocated-for-covid-19-response.aspxAaliyah Samuel, deputy assistant secretary for Local, State and National Engagement, visited the Tampa campus to learn first-hand about USF’s initiatives to help close the achievement gap and ensure timely graduation, and its emphasis on attracting transfer students as well as professionals who want to continue their education mid-career.Rocky D. BullThu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 U.S. Department of Education leader commends USF’s use of federal funds allocated for COVID-19 responseAaliyah Samuel, deputy assistant secretary for Local, State and National Engagement, visited the Tampa campus to learn first-hand about USF’s initiatives to help close the achievement gap and ensure timely graduation, and its emphasis on attracting transfer students as well as professionals who want to continue their education mid-career.Aaliyah Samuel holds a pen to take notes as she listens to a staff member speak/news/2021/us-depart-of-education-leader-commends-usfs-use-of-federal-funds-allocated-for-covid-19-response.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Student Successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/partnership-between-usf-tampa-bay-wave-aims-to-make-region-fintech-hub.aspxAn innovative multi-year partnership between the University of South Florida Muma College of Business and Tampa Bay Wave is launching the FinTech|X Accelerator, with its first cohort to be selected in 2022.External ArticleTue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Partnership between USF and Tampa Bay Wave aims to make region major fintech hub with new St. Petersburg-based acceleratorAn innovative multi-year partnership between the University of South Florida Muma College of Business and Tampa Bay Wave is launching the FinTech|X Accelerator, with its first cohort to be selected in 2022.A graphic with the text, Tampa Bay Wave partnership with the USF Muma College of Business and Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance Announcing the 2022 Fintech X Acceleratorhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/partnership-between-usf-tampa-bay-wave-aims-to-make-region-fintech-hub.aspxUniversity NewsFinTech X Accelerator,Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance,Muma College of Business/news/2021/business-owners-prepped-to-bolster-profits-with-mentor-protege-program.aspxThe inaugural cohort of the Construction Management Building Blocks mentor-protégé program has graduated after completing eight weeks of training with industry professionals from the University of South Florida and Skanska, a multinational construction and development company.Rocky D. BullMon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Small and diverse business owners prepped to bolster profits with conclusion of new USF-Skanska mentor-protégé programThe inaugural cohort of the Construction Management Building Blocks mentor-protégé program has graduated after completing eight weeks of training with industry professionals from the University of South Florida and Skanska, a multinational construction and development company.16 people hold their program certificates and smile/news/2021/business-owners-prepped-to-bolster-profits-with-mentor-protege-program.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Office of Supplier Diversity,Torie Doll/news/2021/usf-engineers-invent-ultra-fast-manufacturing-technology.aspxA team of engineers at the University of South Florida has invented new technology that could forever change the manufacturing of wearable, electronic sensors.Rocky D. BullMon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 USF engineers invent ultra-fast manufacturing technologyA team of engineers at the University of South Florida has invented new technology that could forever change the manufacturing of wearable, electronic sensors.USF research assistant Terry Weng observes the ultra-fast manufacturing technology/news/2021/usf-engineers-invent-ultra-fast-manufacturing-technology.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,National Science Foundation/world/about/news/index.aspx“Strengthened by Diversity,” is the leading motto of USF World, the University of South Florida's leader in global engagement and relations. In celebration of that diversity, and in setting the stage for global opportunities, International Education Month (IEM) will kick off next week – on November 1.External ArticleFri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 USF World announces a refresh of global engagement activities beginning with International Education Month“Strengthened by Diversity,” is the leading motto of USF World, the University of South Florida's leader in global engagement and relations. In celebration of that diversity, and in setting the stage for global opportunities, International Education Month (IEM) will kick off next week – on November 1.Photo of USF World parade float with students holding international flags/world/about/news/index.aspxCampus LifeUSF World/news/2021/usf-celebrates-homecoming-week.aspxThe University of South Florida invites the Tampa Bay area community to join students, alumni, faculty and staff as the university celebrates its Bull pride during Homecoming Week, Oct. 31-Nov. 6. The week features dozens of events happening in-person across all campuses, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the USF football game on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.Rocky D. BullThu, 28 Oct 2021 09:00:00 USF celebrates Homecoming Week Oct. 31-Nov. 6The University of South Florida invites the Tampa Bay area community to join students, alumni, faculty and staff as the university celebrates its Bull pride during Homecoming Week, Oct. 31-Nov. 6. The week features dozens of events happening in-person across all campuses, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the USF football game on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.Aerial image of the homecoming parade/news/2021/usf-celebrates-homecoming-week.aspxCampus LifeAlumni,Student Lifehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/efforts-under-way-to-assist-the-critical-local-nursing-shortage-through-usf-health-college-of-nursing.aspxThe USF Health College of Nursing, in collaboration with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will soon launch a program to address the critical workforce shortage due to nurses leaving the profession in record numbers.External ArticleWed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Efforts under way to assist the critical local nursing shortage through USF Health College of Nursing and Sarasota Memorial Hospital collaborationThe USF Health College of Nursing, in collaboration with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will soon launch a program to address the critical workforce shortage due to nurses leaving the profession in record numbers.A Sarasota Memorial Hospital nurse performs an ultrasound on a patient's armhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/efforts-under-way-to-assist-the-critical-local-nursing-shortage-through-usf-health-college-of-nursing.aspxCOVID-19,USF Health,University NewsCollege of Nursing,MyUSFhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-center-director-lands-historic-8.5-million-arts-learning-grant.aspxDenise Davis-Cotton, director of the University of South Florida’s Center for Partnerships in Arts Integrated Teaching, has been named principal investigator of an $8.5 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen arts educational programming in the nation’s educational system.External ArticleMon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 USF center director lands historic $8.5 million arts learning grantDenise Davis-Cotton, director of the University of South Florida’s Center for Partnerships in Arts Integrated Teaching, has been named principal investigator of an $8.5 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen arts educational programming in the nation’s educational system.Exterior of USF Sarasota-Manatee buildinghttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-center-director-lands-historic-8.5-million-arts-learning-grant.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Student Success,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2021/usf-launches-initiative-to-enhance-latino-student-success.aspxThe University of South Florida today announced the creation of a task force to build on the university’s commitment to Latino student access and success.Rocky D. BullThu, 14 Oct 2021 08:30:00 USF launches initiative to enhance Latino student success, impact in the Hispanic communityThe University of South Florida today announced the creation of a task force to build on the university’s commitment to Latino student access and success.Four students and their shadows walking into the sunset near campus dorms/news/2021/usf-launches-initiative-to-enhance-latino-student-success.aspxUniversity NewsALAS,Hispanic,Latino,MyUSF,Student Success/news/2021/muma-college-of-business-tgh-partner-on-people-development-institute.aspxUSF’s Muma College of Business and Tampa General Hospital today announced the launch of a groundbreaking initiative to provide critical people skills to hospital staff ranging from top-shelf surgeons to valets.Rocky D. BullWed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Muma College of Business, TGH partner on innovative new people development instituteUSF’s Muma College of Business and Tampa General Hospital today announced the launch of a groundbreaking initiative to provide critical people skills to hospital staff ranging from top-shelf surgeons to valets.TGH and University of South Florida Muma College of Business logos above People Development Institute text on DNA background/news/2021/muma-college-of-business-tgh-partner-on-people-development-institute.aspxUniversity NewsMuma College of Business,MyUSF,Tampa General Hospital/research-innovation/news/2021/parkinson-coral.aspxIn the race to save the world’s fragile corals from climate change and disease, USF Department of Integrative Biology Assistant Professor John Parkinson is among an international group of scientists looking for better ways to restore damaged reefs. In new research published Tuesday in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, the team makes its case for nature-based approaches that give coral colonies a boost in their fight to survive warming seas.External ArticleTue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 USF coral researcher joins with international colleagues in identifying better ways to save the world’s reefsIn the race to save the world’s fragile corals from climate change and disease, USF Department of Integrative Biology Assistant Professor John Parkinson is among an international group of scientists looking for better ways to restore damaged reefs. In new research published Tuesday in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, the team makes its case for nature-based approaches that give coral colonies a boost in their fight to survive warming seas.An underwater coral restoration growth. Photo: University of Konstanz/Anna Rolk. /research-innovation/news/2021/parkinson-coral.aspxResearch and InnovationDepartment of Integrative Biology/engineering/news-room/nsf-accelerator-grant.aspxUSF engineers and marine scientists will work with blue-green “frontline” communities to co-develop a platform for exchanging information that improves public health, environmental quality and the economy.External ArticleFri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 USF-led team awarded NSF grant to link the green and blue economiesUSF engineers and marine scientists will work with blue-green “frontline” communities to co-develop a platform for exchanging information that improves public health, environmental quality and the economy.location of pilot studies/engineering/news-room/nsf-accelerator-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,College of Marine Science,National Science Foundation/news/2021/despite-ongoing-global-disruptions-usf-graduates-are-very-much-in-demand-for-supply-chain-jobs.aspxWorldwide global supply chain issues have become an invaluable lesson for USF students pursuing careers in the field. Monica Singleton, executive director of the Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management & Sustainability discusses these pandemic-induced disruptions and their effects during the latest episode of Inside USF: The Podcast.Rocky D. BullFri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Despite ongoing global disruptions, USF graduates are very much in demand for supply chain jobsWorldwide global supply chain issues have become an invaluable lesson for USF students pursuing careers in the field. Monica Singleton, executive director of the Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management & Sustainability discusses these pandemic-induced disruptions and their effects during the latest episode of Inside USF: The Podcast.The Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability at USF'S Muma College of Business/news/2021/despite-ongoing-global-disruptions-usf-graduates-are-very-much-in-demand-for-supply-chain-jobs.aspxUniversity NewsInside USF: The Podcast,Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability,Muma College of Businesshttps://foundation.usf.edu/what/news/celebrating-30-years-usf-latino-scholarship-program-usfFounded in 1992 by generous members of the Latino community, the Latino Scholarship Program creates pathways to higher education for Latinx students and provides them with tools for success upon graduation. Since its inception, LSP has awarded more than $4.2 million to over 600 graduates. With nearly 70 endowed and annual scholarships, the program currently supports more than 40 new and 100 returning students.External ArticleThu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Celebrating 30 years of the USF Latino Scholarship Program at USFFounded in 1992 by generous members of the Latino community, the Latino Scholarship Program creates pathways to higher education for Latinx students and provides them with tools for success upon graduation. Since its inception, LSP has awarded more than $4.2 million to over 600 graduates. With nearly 70 endowed and annual scholarships, the program currently supports more than 40 new and 100 returning students.Donors and recipients at a recent Latino Scholarship Program eventhttps://foundation.usf.edu/what/news/celebrating-30-years-usf-latino-scholarship-program-usfUniversity NewsLatino Scholarship Program,USF Foundation/news/2021/smithsonian-curates-history-of-hip-hop-and-rap-with-usf-communications-expert.aspxAisha Durham, associate professor of communications at the University of South Florida, was part of a group of advisers chosen by the Smithsonian Institution to curate its first multimedia hip-hop collection. The recently released Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap chronicles 40 years of hip-hop and rap music and the development of the localized culture as it emerged out of the Bronx into a global sensation.Rocky D. BullThu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Smithsonian curates history of hip-hop and rap with help from USF communications expertAisha Durham, associate professor of communications at the University of South Florida, was part of a group of advisers chosen by the Smithsonian Institution to curate its first multimedia hip-hop collection. The recently released Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap chronicles 40 years of hip-hop and rap music and the development of the localized culture as it emerged out of the Bronx into a global sensation.Aisha Durham sits in a chair next to the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap boxed set/news/2021/smithsonian-curates-history-of-hip-hop-and-rap-with-usf-communications-expert.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Torie Doll/news/2021/usf-invention-addresses-worldwide-mask-shortage-and-pollution-concerns.aspxTechnology created at USF could be the key to safely reusing disposable face masks. Researchers have figured out a way to rapidly disinfect and electrostatically recharge N95 respirators, recovering their original filtration efficiency and protection capability against COVID-19 and other airborne diseases.Rocky D. BullWed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 USF invention addresses worldwide mask shortage and pollution concernsTechnology created at USF could be the key to safely reusing disposable face masks. Researchers have figured out a way to rapidly disinfect and electrostatically recharge N95 respirators, recovering their original filtration efficiency and protection capability against COVID-19 and other airborne diseases.Graphic that shows corona discharge's impact on N95 face masks/news/2021/usf-invention-addresses-worldwide-mask-shortage-and-pollution-concerns.aspxResearch and InnovationCOVID-19,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSF,Research/research-innovation/news/2021/usf-medical-technology-startup-spkl-wins-coveted-cade-prize.aspxNew technology created by a USF College of Engineering team to precisely measure blood flow in the body’s tissues — allowing for more accurate medical assessments of strokes, brain injuries and a wide range of diseases — has won the Cade Prize for Innovation, one of the Florida’s top awards for invention.External ArticleMon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 USF Medical Technology Startup SPKL Wins Coveted Cade Prize I USF NewsNew technology created by a USF College of Engineering team to precisely measure blood flow in the body’s tissues — allowing for more accurate medical assessments of strokes, brain injuries and a wide range of diseases — has won the Cade Prize for Innovation, one of the Florida’s top awards for invention.Assistant Professor Ashwin Parthasarathy and PhD student Arindam Biswas/research-innovation/news/2021/usf-medical-technology-startup-spkl-wins-coveted-cade-prize.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Research