/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 16:33:58 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/partnership-with-poynter-deepens-learning-and-involvement.aspxUSF students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.External ArticleThu, 12 Sep 2024 15:48:36 USF’s partnership with Poynter Institute to deepen hands-on learning and community involvement for journalism studentsUSF students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.Podcast being recordedhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/partnership-with-poynter-deepens-learning-and-involvement.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.External ArticleTue, 10 Sep 2024 14:44:20 Great-grandmother inspires USF student to conduct dementia researchWhile Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.Photo of Dana Smith with the Boundless Bulls graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/dana-smith-boundless-bulls.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-launches-new-career-readiness-initiative.aspxUSF is introducing initiatives this fall to help undergraduate students more quickly identify their career goals – ensuring they gain real-world experience and helping them land jobs in their fields or admission to graduate school.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:02:37 USF launches new career readiness initiativeUSF is introducing initiatives this fall to help undergraduate students more quickly identify their career goals – ensuring they gain real-world experience and helping them land jobs in their fields or admission to graduate school.Faculty member stands in front of the classroom/news/2024/usf-launches-new-career-readiness-initiative.aspxStudent SuccessCenter for Career and Professional Development,Donna Smith,Student Success/ons/news/2024/thirteen-usf-students-selected-for-2024-millennium-fellowship.aspxThe students were selected out of 52,000 applicants for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.External ArticleFri, 30 Aug 2024 11:17:39 Thirteen USF students selected for 2024 Millennium FellowshipThe students were selected out of 52,000 applicants for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.Five student photos with the Millennium Fellowship logo/ons/news/2024/thirteen-usf-students-selected-for-2024-millennium-fellowship.aspxHonors and Awards,Student SuccessJudy Genshaft Honors College/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxGraduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:11:13 USF confers more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.Students walks across the commencement stage with his arms in the air/news/2024/usf-to-confer-more-than-2600-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-3.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF,One USF/health/news/2024/mcom-welcomes-class-of-2028.aspxThe Class of 2028 features 130 first-year medical students with a median MCAT score of 520, placing them in the top 3% among other freshman classes nationally.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2024 07:03:53 USF Health Morsani College of Medicine welcomes its strongest academic class yetThe Class of 2028 features 130 first-year medical students with a median MCAT score of 520, placing them in the top 3% among other freshman classes nationally.Group of medical students pose with Rocky/health/news/2024/mcom-welcomes-class-of-2028.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthUSF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxMore than 40 students from across the country participated in the USF Research Experience for Undergraduates. The program provided experience in developing research skills required for graduate school and future careers.External ArticleFri, 26 Jul 2024 14:27:46 Students wrap up summer at USF conducting ocean and weather researchMore than 40 students from across the country participated in the USF Research Experience for Undergraduates. The program provided experience in developing research skills required for graduate school and future careers.Two students in a labhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/reu-summer-oceanography-weather-research.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-hosts-first-ever-summer-course-on-using-voice-and-ai-as-diagnostic-tool.aspxIn collaboration with the USF AI+X Institute, USF Health is helping train the next generation of medical professionals through the launch of its first-ever course dedicated to understanding how voice can be used as a biomarker for health.Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:00:00 USF hosts first-ever summer course on using voice and AI as a diagnostic toolIn collaboration with the USF AI+X Institute, USF Health is helping train the next generation of medical professionals through the launch of its first-ever course dedicated to understanding how voice can be used as a biomarker for health.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-hosts-first-ever-summer-course-on-using-voice-and-ai-as-diagnostic-tool.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student Success,USF HealthDonna Smith,MyUSF,One USF,USF Healthhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-paid-internship-program-for-the-brewing-arts.aspxIn partnership with the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, the USF Brewing Arts program is launching a paid internship program designed for students to learn core skills in the art of brewing and understand business operations.External ArticleWed, 03 Jul 2024 00:39:04 New paid internship program provides brewing arts students industry experienceIn partnership with the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, the USF Brewing Arts program is launching a paid internship program designed for students to learn core skills in the art of brewing and understand business operations.Men work inside a breweryhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/new-paid-internship-program-for-the-brewing-arts.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-beryl-students-hurricane-hunters.aspxUndergraduate students visiting USF as part of a summer research program got an unexpected and rare glimpse of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters as they prepared to go on their first reconnaissance mission of the season.External ArticleTue, 02 Jul 2024 17:12:21 USF research excursion features hurricane hunters preparing for historic Hurricane Beryl missionUndergraduate students visiting USF as part of a summer research program got an unexpected and rare glimpse of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters as they prepared to go on their first reconnaissance mission of the season.airplane above the clouds over Hurricane Berylhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-beryl-students-hurricane-hunters.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/audrey-brandt-noaa-intern-boundless-bull.aspxAudrey Brandt is interning with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 09:22:51 USF student secures prestigious summer internship at national marine sanctuaryAudrey Brandt is interning with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States.Audrey Brandt with the Boundless Bulls graphichttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/audrey-brandt-noaa-intern-boundless-bull.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Marine Science,USF St. Petersburg/world/about/news/2024-ideas-announcement.aspxThe U.S. Department of State has awarded USF funding to establish a study abroad program at the tech-focused Algebra University in Croatia. It’s designed for USF students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and computer science engineering.External ArticleMon, 17 Jun 2024 15:31:49 U.S. Department of State funds new cybersecurity and AI study abroad program at USFThe U.S. Department of State has awarded USF funding to establish a study abroad program at the tech-focused Algebra University in Croatia. It’s designed for USF students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and computer science engineering.Photo credit: Algebra University/world/about/news/2024-ideas-announcement.aspxStudent SuccessUSF World/news/2024/corporate-training-and-professional-education-programs-aim-to-strengthen-the-workforce.aspxUSF's Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education helps working professionals upskill and reskill their careers through more than 20 programs offering certificates, badges and exam preparation – all aligned with market demands.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:00:00 USF corporate training and professional education programs strengthening the workforceUSF's Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education helps working professionals upskill and reskill their careers through more than 20 programs offering certificates, badges and exam preparation – all aligned with market demands.USF corporate training and professional education programs strengthening the workforce/news/2024/corporate-training-and-professional-education-programs-aim-to-strengthen-the-workforce.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education,One USF/engineering/news/usf-computer-science-engineering-department-defense-cybersecurity-win-waseem-albaba.aspxThe U.S. Department of Defense challenged the country’s top cybersecurity minds in a skills competition. CyberHerd team captain and computer science and engineering student Waseem Albaba came out on top, defeating 3,000 competitors.External ArticleMon, 20 May 2024 18:33:10 USF engineering student takes top prize in Department of Defense national cyber competitionThe U.S. Department of Defense challenged the country’s top cybersecurity minds in a skills competition. CyberHerd team captain and computer science and engineering student Waseem Albaba came out on top, defeating 3,000 competitors.Waseem Albaba/engineering/news/usf-computer-science-engineering-department-defense-cybersecurity-win-waseem-albaba.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,MyUSF/news/2024/innovative-education-helping-revolutionize-courses-through-generative-ai.aspxWith artificial intelligence technology rapidly advancing, USF students will soon see some changes in their courses and how they participate in assignments. USF’s Innovative Education is helping faculty integrate it into online courses – serving as a test case for broader course instruction.Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:58 USF’s Innovative Education helping revolutionize courses through generative AIWith artificial intelligence technology rapidly advancing, USF students will soon see some changes in their courses and how they participate in assignments. USF’s Innovative Education is helping faculty integrate it into online courses – serving as a test case for broader course instruction.USF’s Innovative Education helping revolutionize courses through generative AI /news/2024/innovative-education-helping-revolutionize-courses-through-generative-ai.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,Innovative Education/news/2024/usf-partnership-with-reliaquest-helps-fill-crucial-cybersecurity-jobs.aspxLaunched in 2018 to address the explosive need for talent in the cybersecurity field, the ReliaQuest Labs program has graduated more than 300 USF students and has proven to be a solid pathway to a career in cybersecurity.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:00:00 USF’s partnership with ReliaQuest helps fill crucial cybersecurity jobsLaunched in 2018 to address the explosive need for talent in the cybersecurity field, the ReliaQuest Labs program has graduated more than 300 USF students and has proven to be a solid pathway to a career in cybersecurity.A man works with two students /news/2024/usf-partnership-with-reliaquest-helps-fill-crucial-cybersecurity-jobs.aspxStudent SuccessCybersecurity,Donna Smith/health/public-health/news/2024/camls-training.aspxThe immersive training initiative, designed to equip emergency clinicians with essential skills for managing high-volume and high-acuity scenarios, involved undergraduates from the University of South Florida College of Public Health's Simulation Operations course.External ArticleFri, 19 Apr 2024 13:30:25 USF students contribute to mass casualty incident trainingThe immersive training initiative, designed to equip emergency clinicians with essential skills for managing high-volume and high-acuity scenarios, involved undergraduates from the University of South Florida College of Public Health's Simulation Operations course.A student applies fake blood, or moulage, to the arm of another student to simulate injuries with astonishing authenticity./health/public-health/news/2024/camls-training.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthCAMLS,College of Public Health,MyUSF/news/2024/number-of-national-merit-scholars-at-usf-grows-exponentially.aspxA scholarship, support services and a sense of community are attracting the highest echelon of high school seniors to study at USF.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:00:00 Number of National Merit Scholars at USF grows exponentiallyA scholarship, support services and a sense of community are attracting the highest echelon of high school seniors to study at USF.three students walk on campus/news/2024/number-of-national-merit-scholars-at-usf-grows-exponentially.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith/news/2024/pathway-programs-ensure-that-dreams-to-attend-usf-dont-have-to-be-deferred.aspxUSF recently hosted more than 300 students from high schools across Florida to show them pathway programs put in place to remove barriers and help them be successful in college.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:00:00 Pathway programs ensure that dreams to attend USF don’t have to be deferredUSF recently hosted more than 300 students from high schools across Florida to show them pathway programs put in place to remove barriers and help them be successful in college.three students in full graduation regalia stand outside the marshall center, with a bull statue to their left/news/2024/pathway-programs-ensure-that-dreams-to-attend-usf-dont-have-to-be-deferred.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smithhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-launches-free-online-certificate-program-fintech.aspxA new online certificate program from the University of South Florida will teach students, entrepreneurs and working professionals about the dynamic and disruptive world of financial technology, also known as fintech.External ArticleMon, 01 Apr 2024 15:07:11 USF launches free online certificate program in fintechA new online certificate program from the University of South Florida will teach students, entrepreneurs and working professionals about the dynamic and disruptive world of financial technology, also known as fintech.Graphic shows symbols associated with fintechhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-launches-free-online-certificate-program-fintech.aspxStudent SuccessMuma College of Business,USF St. Petersburg/news/2024/peer-mentoring-keeping-students-on-track.aspxUSF has a 92 percent first-time-in-college retention rate. Much of that can be attributed to the dozens of structured programs in which students can find peers who are trained to conduct academic tutoring or offer advice ranging from the management of money and time to which residence hall serves the best food.Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:18:45 USF's peer mentoring initiatives keep students on track to graduate, enter workforceUSF has a 92 percent first-time-in-college retention rate. Much of that can be attributed to the dozens of structured programs in which students can find peers who are trained to conduct academic tutoring or offer advice ranging from the management of money and time to which residence hall serves the best food.a group of young women sit around a table/news/2024/peer-mentoring-keeping-students-on-track.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,Student Success/news/2024/usf-earns-collegiate-purple-star-campus-designation-for-its-support-of-military-families.aspxThe state designation recognizes higher education institutions that provide critical support to military-connected students and families as they transition into higher education and sustained resources throughout their academic journey.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:35:33 USF earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for its support of military familiesThe state designation recognizes higher education institutions that provide critical support to military-connected students and families as they transition into higher education and sustained resources throughout their academic journey.Veterans march in a parade/news/2024/usf-earns-collegiate-purple-star-campus-designation-for-its-support-of-military-families.aspxStudent Success,University NewsMyUSF,Office of Veteran Success/honors/news/2024/honors-student-profile-aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxBeyond remarkable acts of selflessness, Jaskolka-Brown is an impressive student in his own right.External ArticleThu, 21 Mar 2024 14:12:18 Honors student saves a life as living organ donorBeyond remarkable acts of selflessness, Jaskolka-Brown is an impressive student in his own right.Honors Student Saves a Life as Living Organ Donor/honors/news/2024/honors-student-profile-aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Honors College,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-student-kicking-goals-on-and-off-the-field.aspxHailing from Highworth, England, Georgia Brown is balancing her passion for the game of soccer with a stellar academic journey in biomedical sciences at USF. She's making history both on and off the field, earning top honors and setting new standards of excellence.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:00 USF student kicking goals on and off the fieldHailing from Highworth, England, Georgia Brown is balancing her passion for the game of soccer with a stellar academic journey in biomedical sciences at USF. She's making history both on and off the field, earning top honors and setting new standards of excellence.Georgia Brown playing soccer. Graphic says, Boundless Bulls./news/2024/usf-student-kicking-goals-on-and-off-the-field.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Torie Doll/engineering/news/2024/cse/cyberherd-ncae-cyber-games-2024-winner.aspxUSF College of Engineering's cyber competition team has transformed from a casual student organization to a reckoning force in the world of collegiate cyber defense competition.External ArticleMon, 11 Mar 2024 14:45:03 CyberHerd wins NCAE Cyber Games South East Regionals while maintaining grueling practice scheduleUSF College of Engineering's cyber competition team has transformed from a casual student organization to a reckoning force in the world of collegiate cyber defense competition.Six students sit around a table with laptops, holding up 'go bulls' hand gesture and smiling at the camera./engineering/news/2024/cse/cyberherd-ncae-cyber-games-2024-winner.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,Cybersecurity,MyUSF/news/2024/students-helping-drive-marketing-efforts-for-businesses.aspxUSF’s SMI Practice Center partners with local businesses to provide paid, semester-long projects for marketing students, offering community engagement, experiential learning and local business solutions – all rolled into one program.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:30:45 USF students helping drive marketing efforts for Tampa Bay businessesUSF’s SMI Practice Center partners with local businesses to provide paid, semester-long projects for marketing students, offering community engagement, experiential learning and local business solutions – all rolled into one program.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/students-helping-drive-marketing-efforts-for-businesses.aspxStudent SuccessInternshiphttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxEvery year, members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch for a competition. With the approach of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix next door to the USF St. Petersburg campus, learn more about the tight-knit organization and the students who have a passion for cars.External ArticleWed, 06 Mar 2024 09:39:15 Ahead of Grand Prix, Bulls Racing ignites passion for carsEvery year, members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch for a competition. With the approach of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix next door to the USF St. Petersburg campus, learn more about the tight-knit organization and the students who have a passion for cars.Bulls Racing members work on carhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxStudent SuccessBulls Racing,College of Engineeringhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/weedon-island-radar-dig.aspxUSF anthropology students are using ground-penetrating radar to help locate objects under the surface at Weedon Island Preserve. The nature preserve is located along the western shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County. It is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites in Florida.External ArticleTue, 05 Mar 2024 08:28:08 New research uses ground-penetrating radar at Weedon Island archaeological siteUSF anthropology students are using ground-penetrating radar to help locate objects under the surface at Weedon Island Preserve. The nature preserve is located along the western shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County. It is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites in Florida.Ground penetrating radarhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/weedon-island-radar-dig.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessUSF St. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-student-gives-back-what-he-received-from-student-support-services.aspxLaTrell Pryor, an engineering junior from Orlando, has accomplished much at USF, thanks to the SSS program, which offers student support to ensure success in college.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:30:00 USF student gives back what he received from Student Support ServicesLaTrell Pryor, an engineering junior from Orlando, has accomplished much at USF, thanks to the SSS program, which offers student support to ensure success in college.latrell pryor /news/2024/usf-student-gives-back-what-he-received-from-student-support-services.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Donna Smithhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/students-to-work-on-campaign-trail-for-road-to-white-house.aspxAs part of the Road to the White House 2024 course, students are participating in a 10-day internship leading up to the South Carolina primary on February 25. While there, students canvass, phone bank and see how campaigns are run during a critical juncture of the election cycle.External ArticleWed, 14 Feb 2024 09:06:16 Students to work on campaign trail for Road to the White House courseAs part of the Road to the White House 2024 course, students are participating in a 10-day internship leading up to the South Carolina primary on February 25. While there, students canvass, phone bank and see how campaigns are run during a critical juncture of the election cycle.Group photo of students giving the Go Bulls signhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/students-to-work-on-campaign-trail-for-road-to-white-house.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburg/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students.aspxThe University of South Florida seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three USF campuses, benefitting thousands of students.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:07:25 Key legislative priority would make USF a model for supporting veteran and military-connected studentsThe University of South Florida seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three USF campuses, benefitting thousands of students.Student veterans stand in a row/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students.aspxStudent SuccessFlorida Legislature,MyUSF,Office of Veteran Success/news/2024/corporate-partnerships-provide-students-competitive-edge.aspxUSF's advisory councils bring unique experiences and knowledge to help create relevant curriculum, enhance research initiatives and provide professional development opportunities.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 USF's corporate partnerships provide students competitive edge in securing in-demand careersUSF's advisory councils bring unique experiences and knowledge to help create relevant curriculum, enhance research initiatives and provide professional development opportunities.USF students work the front desk of a hotel./news/2024/corporate-partnerships-provide-students-competitive-edge.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,Student Success,advisory councils/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:51:30 USF student veteran gives back to the military communityJulio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.USF student veteran gives back to the military community/news/2024/usf-student-veteran-gives-back-to-the-military-community.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Office of Veteran Success,Torie Doll/news/2023/usf-expands-suit-a-bull-to-help-students-dress-for-success.aspxThe on-campus resource provides students with free business attire as they embark on their professional journey.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF expands Suit-A-Bull to help students dress for successThe on-campus resource provides students with free business attire as they embark on their professional journey.USF expands Suit-A-Bull to help students dress for success /news/2023/usf-expands-suit-a-bull-to-help-students-dress-for-success.aspxStudent Success/research-innovation/news/2023/undergraduate-research-initiative-commits-110k-to-support-more-than-70-usf-students.aspxProjects include experiential learning opportunities in science communication, fieldwork planning & preparation, data analysis and oceanic equipment maintenance and design.External ArticleTue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Undergraduate Research Initiative commits $110K to support more than 70 USF studentsProjects include experiential learning opportunities in science communication, fieldwork planning & preparation, data analysis and oceanic equipment maintenance and design.Man speaks with student at conference/research-innovation/news/2023/undergraduate-research-initiative-commits-110k-to-support-more-than-70-usf-students.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessResearch and Innovation/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxGraduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencementGraduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Graphic says "131st commencement convocation, fall 2023"/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSF/news/2023/students-at-the-helm-usf-an-american-athletic-conference-leader-in-streaming-productions-for-espn.aspxUSF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:00:00 Students at the helm, USF an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+USF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.student shoots video of women's basketball game/news/2023/students-at-the-helm-usf-an-american-athletic-conference-leader-in-streaming-productions-for-espn.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsMyUSF,Stadium,Tina Meketa,USF Athletics,USF Basketball,USF Football/news/2023/us-army-veteran-helping-usf-students-reacclimate-to-civilian-life-and-the-classroom.aspxAfter serving 20 years, Wayne Taylor retired and went back to school. Now he’s using what he learned as a student-veteran himself to pay it forward in his role as director of the USF Office of Veteran Success.  Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 U.S. Army veteran helping USF students reacclimate to civilian life and the classroomAfter serving 20 years, Wayne Taylor retired and went back to school. Now he’s using what he learned as a student-veteran himself to pay it forward in his role as director of the USF Office of Veteran Success.  U.S. Army veteran helping USF students reacclimate to civilian life and the classroom/news/2023/us-army-veteran-helping-usf-students-reacclimate-to-civilian-life-and-the-classroom.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessOffice of Veteran Success/news/2023/usf-adopts-a-veteran-inclusive-approach-to-better-support-military-connected-students.aspxUSF is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. USF has recently adopted a “veteran inclusive” approach that recognizes veterans’ experiences and viewpoints and incorporates them into everyday campus life.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF adopts a ‘veteran inclusive’ approach to better support military-connected studentsUSF is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. USF has recently adopted a “veteran inclusive” approach that recognizes veterans’ experiences and viewpoints and incorporates them into everyday campus life.Group in the army give the "Go Bulls" hand signal/news/2023/usf-adopts-a-veteran-inclusive-approach-to-better-support-military-connected-students.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,MyUSF,Office of Veteran Success/news/2023/usfs-ined-studios-shaping-the-future-of-online-education.aspxUSF’s Innovative Education is taking online courses to the next level with cutting-edge technology and providing students with hands-on experience working behind the scenes.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:00 USF’s InEd Studios: Shaping the future of online educationUSF’s Innovative Education is taking online courses to the next level with cutting-edge technology and providing students with hands-on experience working behind the scenes.The studio is shown from behind the film crew, and you can see four people sitting in chairs infront of a cityscape scene on the LED wall./news/2023/usfs-ined-studios-shaping-the-future-of-online-education.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,Innovative Education/news/2023/military-couple-soars-to-new-heights-at-usf.aspxAfter spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at USF. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:00:00 Military couple soaring to new heights at USFAfter spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at USF. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.Zach and Liz Eastman/news/2023/military-couple-soars-to-new-heights-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessDaphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Office of Veteran Success/news/2023/usf-empowers-first-generation-students-to-achieve-their-dreams.aspxThousands of first-generation college students choose USF each year, and they are celebrated and supported at every point along their journey.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:00:00 USF empowers first-generation students to achieve their dreamsThousands of first-generation college students choose USF each year, and they are celebrated and supported at every point along their journey.Jazmin and her father stand close. Jazmin is wearing a red cap and gown and holding her high school diploma./news/2023/usf-empowers-first-generation-students-to-achieve-their-dreams.aspxStudent SuccessDonna Smith,First-Generation studentshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-receives-international-designation-as-age-friendly.aspxIn a significant move to address societal aging and the unique needs and contributions of older adults, the University of South Florida has joined the international Age-Friendly University Global Network. Nearly 1,400 USF employees and more than 200 students taking courses for credit are 60 years of age or older.External ArticleTue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF receives international designation as ‘age-friendly’In a significant move to address societal aging and the unique needs and contributions of older adults, the University of South Florida has joined the international Age-Friendly University Global Network. Nearly 1,400 USF employees and more than 200 students taking courses for credit are 60 years of age or older.Woman sits at a computer in a libraryhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-receives-international-designation-as-age-friendly.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,USF Sarasota-Manateehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/podcast-series-teams-up-tampa-bay-times-reporters-with-aspiring-journalists.aspxA vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit of a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.External ArticleThu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF students team up with Tampa Bay Times reporters for new podcast seriesA vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit of a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.Group sits around table recording a podcast episodehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/podcast-series-teams-up-tampa-bay-times-reporters-with-aspiring-journalists.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg/news/2023/transfer-students-celebrate-share-success-during-national-transfer-week.aspxOct. 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week, and dozens of events are planned on all three USF campuses to celebrate transfer students and highlight all the ways USF is working to enhance their experience by offering pathways, support and fellowship to empower them for success.Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF transfer students celebrated, share success during National Transfer WeekOct. 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week, and dozens of events are planned on all three USF campuses to celebrate transfer students and highlight all the ways USF is working to enhance their experience by offering pathways, support and fellowship to empower them for success.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2023/transfer-students-celebrate-share-success-during-national-transfer-week.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessDonna Smith,National Transfer Student Week,transfer students/news/2023/new-student-health-and-wellness-center-provides-students-hands-on-training-improved-campus-services.aspxIt’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USF’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the USF Tampa bookstore since 1980.Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:00:00 New Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved campus servicesIt’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USF’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the USF Tampa bookstore since 1980.The new Student Health and Wellness Center/news/2023/new-student-health-and-wellness-center-provides-students-hands-on-training-improved-campus-services.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessCOVID-19,Donna Smith,Medical Response Unit,Student Health Services,Student Health and Wellness Center,Student Success,experiential learning/innovative-education/news/2023/tech-programs-fill-industry-gap.aspxTo fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the University of South Florida has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.External ArticleWed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 New USF tech programs aim to fill industry talent gapsTo fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the University of South Florida has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.Man at computer with graphic showing various charts/innovative-education/news/2023/tech-programs-fill-industry-gap.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,Innovative Education/news/2023/usf-works-to-increase-awareness-support-for-students-with-accessibility-needs.aspxOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and about one in four people in the United States has some type of disability. USF offers a number of resources to support student accessibility, reduce stigma, raise awareness and empower individuals with disabilities to share their experiences and concerns.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF works to increase awareness, support for students with accessibility needsOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and about one in four people in the United States has some type of disability. USF offers a number of resources to support student accessibility, reduce stigma, raise awareness and empower individuals with disabilities to share their experiences and concerns.Deborah McCarthy and student stand outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2023/usf-works-to-increase-awareness-support-for-students-with-accessibility-needs.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,Student Accessibility Services,Student Success/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/doctoral-student-glenda-vaillant-cruz-shines-a-light-on-latin-american-student-experience-in-higher-education.aspxDoctoral student and Fulbright scholar Glenda Vaillant Cruz traveled to Spain to examine the Latin American student experience in higher education and reflects on the importance of her mentorship with Dr. Beatriz Padilla, director of ISLAC and associate professor in the Department of Sociology.External ArticleTue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Doctoral student Glenda Vaillant Cruz shines a light on Latin American student experience in higher educationDoctoral student and Fulbright scholar Glenda Vaillant Cruz traveled to Spain to examine the Latin American student experience in higher education and reflects on the importance of her mentorship with Dr. Beatriz Padilla, director of ISLAC and associate professor in the Department of Sociology.Two women pose in front of poster/arts-sciences/hub/2023-articles/doctoral-student-glenda-vaillant-cruz-shines-a-light-on-latin-american-student-experience-in-higher-education.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Hispanic Heritage Month/news/2023/usf-center-for-career-and-professional-development-enhances-student-access-to-internship-and-career-readiness-opportunities.aspxThe center provides services on all three USF campuses to help Bulls choose careers, find work experiences in their fields, secure jobs after graduation and take care of all the details in between.Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:00:00 USF Center for Career and Professional Development enhances student access to internship and career readiness opportunitiesThe center provides services on all three USF campuses to help Bulls choose careers, find work experiences in their fields, secure jobs after graduation and take care of all the details in between.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/news/2023/usf-center-for-career-and-professional-development-enhances-student-access-to-internship-and-career-readiness-opportunities.aspxStudent SuccessCenter for Career and Professional Development,Donna Smith,Student Success