/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 16:08:39 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxThe variety of research includes advancing our understanding of hurricanes, improving public transit systems, pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular and infectious diseases.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 09:01:17 Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement AwardsThe variety of research includes advancing our understanding of hurricanes, improving public transit systems, pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular and infectious diseases.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/research-innovation/news/2024/faculty-members-recognized-with-outstanding-research-achievement-awards.aspxHonors and AwardsMyUSF,Research and Innovationhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/9/15/record-shattering-student-demand-prompts-opening-of-upper-deck-for-usf-footballs-clash-with-miami.aspxNearly 15,000 student tickets have been claimed for Saturday’s clash with No. 10-ranked Miami. USF had previously planned to open only the lower bowl at Raymond James Stadium for the game, a configuration that can accommodate 8,700 student seats in the north endzone.External ArticleMon, 16 Sep 2024 08:48:17 Record-shattering student demand prompts opening of upper deck for USF football’s clash With MiamiNearly 15,000 student tickets have been claimed for Saturday’s clash with No. 10-ranked Miami. USF had previously planned to open only the lower bowl at Raymond James Stadium for the game, a configuration that can accommodate 8,700 student seats in the north endzone.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/9/15/record-shattering-student-demand-prompts-opening-of-upper-deck-for-usf-footballs-clash-with-miami.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics,USF Football/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxUSF is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:42:46 New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retentionUSF is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would. New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention/news/2024/new-study-finds-working-while-sick-actually-harms-productivity-and-retention.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-highlights-record-breaking-successes-future-vision-in-university-fall-address.aspxSpeaking to faculty, staff and other members of the university community during an address to help kick off the fall semester, University of South Florida President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:55:47 USF President Rhea Law highlights record-breaking successes, future vision in university fall addressSpeaking to faculty, staff and other members of the university community during an address to help kick off the fall semester, University of South Florida President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.USF President Rhea Law/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-highlights-record-breaking-successes-future-vision-in-university-fall-address.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,MyUSF,President Rhea Lawhttps://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-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxMore than 340 students are members of USF’s Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band’s first performance at a Bucs game in several years.Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:47:49 USF HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season openerMore than 340 students are members of USF’s Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band’s first performance at a Bucs game in several years.HOT Band performs at the Bucs gam/news/2024/usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-football-fans-kick-off-season-with-unstoppable-energy.aspxFollowing a memorable season capped by a bowl game victory, USF football fans packed Raymond James Stadium for the season opener where the Bulls defeated Bethune-Cookman University 48-3.Sat, 31 Aug 2024 23:30:44 USF football fans kick off season with unstoppable energyFollowing a memorable season capped by a bowl game victory, USF football fans packed Raymond James Stadium for the season opener where the Bulls defeated Bethune-Cookman University 48-3.Students in the stands at a USF football game/news/2024/usf-football-fans-kick-off-season-with-unstoppable-energy.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,Stadium,USF Athletics,USF Football/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxLed by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:30:00 What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlementLed by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement/news/2024/what-a-submerged-ancient-bridge-discovered-in-a-spanish-cave-reveals-about-early-human-settlement.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, USF researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to USF.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:03:08 USF moves full steam ahead on its first-ever grant from the Federal Railroad AdministrationWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, USF researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to USF.Amit Bose, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Dean Sanjukta Bhanja, interim dean of the USF College of Engineering and Fred Mannering, executive director of CUTR/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/research-innovation/news/2024/four-innovative-start-ups-awarded-foundation-brag-funding-to-advance-usf-technologies.aspxThe University of South Florida Foundation and the University of South Florida Research Foundation are proud to announce the latest recipients of Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants (BRAG).External ArticleThu, 29 Aug 2024 11:40:22 Four innovative start-ups awarded Foundation BRAG funding to advance USF technologiesThe University of South Florida Foundation and the University of South Florida Research Foundation are proud to announce the latest recipients of Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants (BRAG).Four innovative start-ups awarded Foundation BRAG funding to advance USF technologies/research-innovation/news/2024/four-innovative-start-ups-awarded-foundation-brag-funding-to-advance-usf-technologies.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,Research and Innovation/news/2024/new-study-among-viking-societies-norway-was-much-more-violent-than-denmark.aspxThe study sheds new light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed in their experiences with violence and the role social structures played in shaping those patterns.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:19:19 New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than DenmarkThe study sheds new light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed in their experiences with violence and the role social structures played in shaping those patterns.New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than Denmark/news/2024/new-study-among-viking-societies-norway-was-much-more-violent-than-denmark.aspxResearch and InnovationJohn Dudley,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxMore than 68,00 students applied to USF for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:57:36 USF receives record number of applications, welcomes high-achieving class of incoming studentsMore than 68,00 students applied to USF for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.Students walk outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2024/usf-receives-record-number-of-applications-welcomes-high-achieving-class-of-incoming-students.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Admissions,MyUSF,Student Success/news/2024/more-students-than-ever-will-live-on-usf-campuses-this-fall.aspxResidence halls at the University of South Florida will hit record capacity numbers this fall, as thousands of students and their families move onto the university’s three campuses this week.Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:57:13 Despite rainy start, vibrance returns to USF's residence hallsResidence halls at the University of South Florida will hit record capacity numbers this fall, as thousands of students and their families move onto the university’s three campuses this week.More students than ever will live on USF campuses this fall./news/2024/more-students-than-ever-will-live-on-usf-campuses-this-fall.aspxCampus Life,University NewsHousing and Residential Education,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-floridas-top-employers-best-among-state-universities.aspxForbes surveyed more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. The recognition further energizes USF's ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:08:57 USF recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s top employers, best among state universitiesForbes surveyed more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. The recognition further energizes USF's ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce.USF employees were treated to an appreciation luncheon at the Lifsey House on Aug. 15 /news/2024/usf-recognized-by-forbes-as-one-of-floridas-top-employers-best-among-state-universities.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,MyUSFhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-sarasota-manatee-new-building-ribboncutting.aspxNamed after a rare tropical butterfly that frequents the campus, Atala Hall will be home to 200 students empowered to help build a new campus community at USF Sarasota-Manatee.External ArticleMon, 19 Aug 2024 15:42:59 USF Sarasota-Manatee opens new Campus Student Center and Atala Residence HallNamed after a rare tropical butterfly that frequents the campus, Atala Hall will be home to 200 students empowered to help build a new campus community at USF Sarasota-Manatee.Group cuts ribbon at grand openinghttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-sarasota-manatee-new-building-ribboncutting.aspxCampus LifeMyUSF,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2024/usf-unveils-esports-living-lab-ushering-in-a-new-era-for-the-universitys-premiere-collegiate-esports-program.aspxThe 2,700-square-foot lab features an open space where 40 Lenovo Legion gaming PCs are available for recreational use by all students, a private gaming suite with six PCs for esports competition and a broadcast and design room equipped with production equipment for students covering live esports events.Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:47:49 USF unveils Esports Living Lab, ushering in a new era for the university’s premiere collegiate esports programThe 2,700-square-foot lab features an open space where 40 Lenovo Legion gaming PCs are available for recreational use by all students, a private gaming suite with six PCs for esports competition and a broadcast and design room equipped with production equipment for students covering live esports events.USF students participate in the Esports Living Lab/news/2024/usf-unveils-esports-living-lab-ushering-in-a-new-era-for-the-universitys-premiere-collegiate-esports-program.aspxCampus LifeMyUSF,campus life/news/2024/usf-welcomes-accomplished-group-of-nearly-300-new-faculty.aspxUSF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:49:26 USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new facultyUSF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty/news/2024/usf-welcomes-accomplished-group-of-nearly-300-new-faculty.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:26:07 NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with USF-invented mapping technologyAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.Rocket tested at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxAs the University of South Florida embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:00 Exciting changes and additions for the new academic yearAs the University of South Florida embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.New This Year/news/2024/new-this-year-2024.aspxCampus Life,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,USF Dining Services,USF Sarasota-Manatee,USF St. Petersburg/health/news/2024/usf_names_new_public_health_dean.aspxDr. Sten Vermund is the current president of the Global Virus Network, which recently moved its international headquarters to USF. He joins USF after serving as dean of the Yale School of Public Health and as professor in pediatrics and clinical professor in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine.External ArticleThu, 08 Aug 2024 11:02:42 USF names new dean for the USF Health College of Public HealthDr. Sten Vermund is the current president of the Global Virus Network, which recently moved its international headquarters to USF. He joins USF after serving as dean of the Yale School of Public Health and as professor in pediatrics and clinical professor in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine.Headshot of Sten Vermund and graphic says, "Welcoming the new USF Health College of Public Health Dean Sten Vermund"/health/news/2024/usf_names_new_public_health_dean.aspxUSF HealthCollege of Public Health,MyUSF,USF Healthhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usfsm-housing-ribbon-cutting-advance.aspxA ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Student Center and Atala Residence Hall at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee has been postponed because of Tropical Storm Debby.External ArticleMon, 05 Aug 2024 18:04:35 Ribbon cutting for USF Sarasota-Manatee's first-ever residence hall rescheduled for Aug. 19A ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Student Center and Atala Residence Hall at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee has been postponed because of Tropical Storm Debby.New residence hall at USF Sarasota-Manateehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usfsm-housing-ribbon-cutting-advance.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,USF Sarasota-Manatee/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/news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxFaculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:43:30 USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projectsFaculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects/news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,MyUSF/health/news/2024/tcop_opens_new_home_in_downtown_tampa.aspxThe PharmD program is now located in USF Health's Water Street location and offers a variety of cutting-edge opportunities, such as holographic technology and a dedicated space for college entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to potential partners and investors.External ArticleTue, 30 Jul 2024 15:41:05 USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy opens new home in downtown TampaThe PharmD program is now located in USF Health's Water Street location and offers a variety of cutting-edge opportunities, such as holographic technology and a dedicated space for college entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to potential partners and investors.Group cuts a giant ribbon at the Taneja College of Pharmacy building/health/news/2024/tcop_opens_new_home_in_downtown_tampa.aspxUSF HealthMyUSF,Taneja College of Pharmacy/news/2024/student-led-testing-of-first-responder-vehicles-at-the-core-of-infection-control-initiative.aspxThe five-year project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will create specialized infection control training and resources for fire and EMS personnel through a new training hub.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:16:05 Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiativeThe five-year project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will create specialized infection control training and resources for fire and EMS personnel through a new training hub.Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative/news/2024/student-led-testing-of-first-responder-vehicles-at-the-core-of-infection-control-initiative.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Public Health,MyUSFhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/7/24/track-field-five-bulls-set-to-compete-in-paris-2024-olympics.aspxThe student athletes are set to represent their home countries and the University of South Florida at the XXXIII Olympic Games. USF's five Olympians are the most among any school in the American Athletic Conference.External ArticleThu, 25 Jul 2024 08:19:03 Five Bulls set to compete in Paris 2024 OlympicsThe student athletes are set to represent their home countries and the University of South Florida at the XXXIII Olympic Games. USF's five Olympians are the most among any school in the American Athletic Conference.Abdul-Rasheed Saminuhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/7/24/track-field-five-bulls-set-to-compete-in-paris-2024-olympics.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics/news/2024/university-of-south-florida-welcomes-presidents-new-global-leadership-council.aspxThe University of South Florida is welcoming back to campus members of a newly created presidential advisory group that includes 14 esteemed alumni who are renowned leaders in their respective fields around the world.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:54:33 University of South Florida welcomes new President’s Global Leadership CouncilThe University of South Florida is welcoming back to campus members of a newly created presidential advisory group that includes 14 esteemed alumni who are renowned leaders in their respective fields around the world.President's Global Leadership Council/news/2024/university-of-south-florida-welcomes-presidents-new-global-leadership-council.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAlumni,Dan Caterinicchia,MyUSF,President Rhea Law/news/2024/digital-food-ordering-drives-increased-indulgence-and-spending-usf-study-reveals.aspxThis study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:03:10 Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study revealsThis study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, USF study reveals/news/2024/digital-food-ordering-drives-increased-indulgence-and-spending-usf-study-reveals.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Muma College of Business,MyUSFhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-sets-new-records-philanthropic-supportThis is the third straight year that USF has set new fundraising records, receiving over $168 million in philanthropic support from more than 54,000 donors in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.External ArticleTue, 23 Jul 2024 08:29:56 University of South Florida sets new records for philanthropic supportThis is the third straight year that USF has set new fundraising records, receiving over $168 million in philanthropic support from more than 54,000 donors in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.USF sign that says "Be Bold"https://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-sets-new-records-philanthropic-supportUSF FoundationAAU,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/7/23/usf-football-picked-fourth-in-aac-preseason-media-poll.aspxEntering its second season under head coach Alex Golesh, USF football was picked fourth in the AAC Preseason Media Poll. The season kicks off Saturday, Aug. 31 at Raymond James Stadium when the Bulls take on Bethune-Cookman.External ArticleTue, 23 Jul 2024 00:15:02 USF football picked fourth, jumping 9 spots in AAC Preseason Media PollEntering its second season under head coach Alex Golesh, USF football was picked fourth in the AAC Preseason Media Poll. The season kicks off Saturday, Aug. 31 at Raymond James Stadium when the Bulls take on Bethune-Cookman.USF football team walks through breezewayhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/7/23/usf-football-picked-fourth-in-aac-preseason-media-poll.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics,USF Football/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:47:55 USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heatThe collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat/news/2024/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat/usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa-to-mitigate-the-impact-of-extreme-heat.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of The Arts,MyUSF/cbcs/news/2024/heide-retirement.aspxAfter more than four decades at USF, Distinguished University Professor Kathleen Heide, a nationally recognized consultant on juvenile homicide and family violence, is set to retire.External ArticleThu, 11 Jul 2024 11:53:50 Why kids kill: How curiosity drove 43 years of research and educationAfter more than four decades at USF, Distinguished University Professor Kathleen Heide, a nationally recognized consultant on juvenile homicide and family violence, is set to retire.Kathleen Heide testifies in court/cbcs/news/2024/heide-retirement.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF/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 Health/news/2024/headlines-from-the-first-half-of-2024.aspxAs a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF's dynamic labs and groundbreaking fieldwork have solidified its status as a leading research university. In just the past six months, USF has broken records, united the community in support of its athletics programs and established numerous innovative partnerships.Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:50:41 USF's highlights from the first half of 2024As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF's dynamic labs and groundbreaking fieldwork have solidified its status as a leading research university. In just the past six months, USF has broken records, united the community in support of its athletics programs and established numerous innovative partnerships.Entrance to the University of South Florida/news/2024/headlines-from-the-first-half-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,USF Athletics/news/2024/usf-fio-remotely-operated-vehicle-deepsea-exploration-education.aspxUSF is the only university in the continental United States to own a remotely operated vehicle with such advanced capabilities, positioning it at the forefront of oceanographic research.University of South FloridaMon, 08 Jul 2024 13:00:58 USF and Florida Institute of Oceanography’s new remotely operated vehicle to advance deep-sea exploration and educationUSF is the only university in the continental United States to own a remotely operated vehicle with such advanced capabilities, positioning it at the forefront of oceanographic research.The ROV Taurus on board the Research Vessel Western Flyer./news/2024/usf-fio-remotely-operated-vehicle-deepsea-exploration-education.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Florida Institute of Oceanography,MyUSF/health/news/2024/gallo-profile-2024.aspxAs Dr. Robert Gallo and his virology team join USF Health, learn more about the co-founder of HIV’s journey and how a family tragedy inspired him to pursue medicine.External ArticleMon, 01 Jul 2024 00:31:56 Pioneering HIV researcher to begin new journey at USFAs Dr. Robert Gallo and his virology team join USF Health, learn more about the co-founder of HIV’s journey and how a family tragedy inspired him to pursue medicine.Dr. Robert Gallo/health/news/2024/gallo-profile-2024.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-remains-a-top-performer-among-state-universities-leading-to-benefits-for-students-and-faculty.aspxThe University of South Florida continues to be one of the highest performing institutions in the state, according to new data from the Florida Board of Governors that compares public universities in categories such as graduation rates, affordability and salaries after earning a degree.Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:32:22 USF remains a top performer among state universities, leading to benefits for students and facultyThe University of South Florida continues to be one of the highest performing institutions in the state, according to new data from the Florida Board of Governors that compares public universities in categories such as graduation rates, affordability and salaries after earning a degree.Nursing students at commencement give Go Bulls signal/news/2024/usf-remains-a-top-performer-among-state-universities-leading-to-benefits-for-students-and-faculty.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Governors,MyUSF/news/2024/chemo-drug-may-cause-significant-hearing-loss-in-longtime-cancer-survivors.aspxResearchers followed a cohort of cancer survivors for more than a decade to determine the progression of their hearing loss after their chemotherapy treatment. The findings reveal a need to enhance patient support to improve quality of life and outcomes. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:33:44 Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors   Researchers followed a cohort of cancer survivors for more than a decade to determine the progression of their hearing loss after their chemotherapy treatment. The findings reveal a need to enhance patient support to improve quality of life and outcomes. Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors   /news/2024/chemo-drug-may-cause-significant-hearing-loss-in-longtime-cancer-survivors.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,Department of Medical Engineering,MyUSF,USF Health/cbcs/news/2024/mhww-one-year.aspxMore than 4,500 professionals from some of the nation’s top companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon and Johnson & Johnson enrolled in the first year of USF’s Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace course. The free course was developed by the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences in collaboration with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 08:46:08 Thousands enrolled during first year of USF’s mental health in the workplace courseMore than 4,500 professionals from some of the nation’s top companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon and Johnson & Johnson enrolled in the first year of USF’s Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace course. The free course was developed by the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences in collaboration with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.woman sits in front of computer with five people on screen/cbcs/news/2024/mhww-one-year.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSFhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipThe University of South Florida announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.External ArticleWed, 26 Jun 2024 08:29:01 USF to receive $1 million gift from longtime faculty member and his wifeThe University of South Florida announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration, and his wife, Meghan.Steven and Meghan Tauberhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/Tauber-Endowed-ScholarshipUSF FoundationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF Foundation/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxA University of South Florida-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:53:58 Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleepA University of South Florida-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.Two people meditate by the ocean/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John Dudley,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-projects-selected-for-new-research-program-bring-the-potential-to-solve-critical-challenges.aspxFour interdisciplinary teams of USF researchers have each been awarded up to $1 million in seed funding through the Collaborative Research Excellence and Translational Efforts awards – a new initiative designed to catalyze new research and enhance USF’s impact.Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:18:21 USF projects selected for new research program bring the potential to solve critical challengesFour interdisciplinary teams of USF researchers have each been awarded up to $1 million in seed funding through the Collaborative Research Excellence and Translational Efforts awards – a new initiative designed to catalyze new research and enhance USF’s impact.Les Shaw and doctoral student Emilee Muster/news/2024/usf-projects-selected-for-new-research-program-bring-the-potential-to-solve-critical-challenges.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationMyUSF,Research and Innovation/marine-science/news/2024/usf-trained-shipwreck-hunter-makes-another-major-discovery.aspxUsing a technique known as side-scan sonar, a team led by USF alum David Mearns and The Royal Canadian Geographical Society found Shackleton’s last ship off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.External ArticleTue, 18 Jun 2024 16:47:09 USF-trained shipwreck hunter makes major discoveryUsing a technique known as side-scan sonar, a team led by USF alum David Mearns and The Royal Canadian Geographical Society found Shackleton’s last ship off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.David Mearns and two colleagues/marine-science/news/2024/usf-trained-shipwreck-hunter-makes-another-major-discovery.aspxResearch and InnovationAlumni,College of Marine Science,MyUSFhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/juneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=USF+St.+Pete+Newsletter+-+June+2024%26utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.stpetersburg.usf.edu%2fnews%2f2023%2fjuneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspxJuneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.External ArticleMon, 17 Jun 2024 14:47:57 Juneteenth: The complicated history, significance and celebration around the struggle for freedomJuneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.Graphic says, "USF celebrates Juneteenth with our community" with image of Texas African American History Memorialhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/juneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspx?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=USF+St.+Pete+Newsletter+-+June+2024%26utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.stpetersburg.usf.edu%2fnews%2f2023%2fjuneteenth-complicated-history-significance-celebration-around-struggle-for-freedom.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg/news/2024/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxThe University of South Florida will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:25:40 Final state budget includes funding to support key USF initiativesThe University of South Florida will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.Group photo at the Day at the Capitol event in Tallahassee/news/2024/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Florida Legislature,MyUSF/health/news/2024/mathyk-space-2024.aspxAs a member of NASA’s GeneLab group, Dr. Begum Mathyk is collaborating with a team of researchers in the field of space biology, publishing several studies as part of national portfolio on space research.External ArticleWed, 12 Jun 2024 08:48:59 USF Health OB-GYN studying women’s health in spaceAs a member of NASA’s GeneLab group, Dr. Begum Mathyk is collaborating with a team of researchers in the field of space biology, publishing several studies as part of national portfolio on space research.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/mathyk-space-2024.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,MyUSFhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/6/8/mitch-hannahs-named-head-coach-of-south-florida-baseball.aspxMitch Hannahs joins USF after 11 highly successful seasons as head coach of Indiana State where he led the Sycamores to national Top 25 rankings and five NCAA Tournament appearances.External ArticleMon, 10 Jun 2024 14:09:07 USF names new head coach of men’s baseballMitch Hannahs joins USF after 11 highly successful seasons as head coach of Indiana State where he led the Sycamores to national Top 25 rankings and five NCAA Tournament appearances.Graphic says, "Welcome to the Bay Mitch Hannahs"https://gousfbulls.com/news/2024/6/8/mitch-hannahs-named-head-coach-of-south-florida-baseball.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF Athletics,men's baseballhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-cybersecurity-steube.aspxWith support from U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, USF will launch a new program focused on information security governance, risk and compliance and an online professional education offering designed to meet the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals.External ArticleFri, 07 Jun 2024 17:05:45 USF announces new cybersecurity training programWith support from U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, USF will launch a new program focused on information security governance, risk and compliance and an online professional education offering designed to meet the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals.Group stands at a podium during news conferencehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-cybersecurity-steube.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2024/usf-using-ai-to-help-combat-malaria-in-africa.aspxFunded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:00:23 USF using AI to help combat malariaFunded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.USF using AI to help combat malaria/news/2024/usf-using-ai-to-help-combat-malaria-in-africa.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Department of Integrative Biology,MyUSF/health/news/2024/gallo.gvn.health.aspxThe Global Virus Network is a distinguished organization comprised of virologists from more than 40 countries. Co-founder and world-renowned scientist Dr. Robert Gallo will join USF, enhancing the university’s impact as a new member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, grow its research enterprise and further build its reputation across the world.External ArticleWed, 05 Jun 2024 14:37:05 USF selected as the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network, co-discoverer of HIV joins facultyThe Global Virus Network is a distinguished organization comprised of virologists from more than 40 countries. Co-founder and world-renowned scientist Dr. Robert Gallo will join USF, enhancing the university’s impact as a new member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, grow its research enterprise and further build its reputation across the world.USF chosen as Global Virus Network HQ; HIV co-discoverer Dr. Robert Gallo joins faculty/health/news/2024/gallo.gvn.health.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF Health,University NewsGlobal Virus Network,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF