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Regional report: Education improves, affordability remains concerning - Catalyst
Tampa Bay has improved in 10 of 11 economic vitality metrics and nine of 12 that measure civic quality, underscoring the positive outlook in two complimentary regional reports.
February 14, 2025Business News
Tampa Bay State of the Region report shows affordability and business trends - WUSF
The report was presented by several researchers at a Thursday event hosted at the University of South Florida.
February 14, 2025Business News, Research and Innovation
Student Spotlight: How a full-ride scholarship shaped Jessie Jiang's journey
Receiving the Ellen Cotton Endowed Scholarships and other financial awards allowed the USF accounting student to focus on her studies and extracurriculars without worrying about financial stress.
February 14, 2025Spotlights
USF Sarasota-Manatee researchers receive seed funding for human trafficking prevention project
Tingting Zhang, an associate professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, is the principal investigator on the project that will develop an AI-driven education platform.
February 13, 2025Research and Innovation
‘State of the Region’ researchers reveal how Tampa Bay measures up against peer communities
The complementary reports serve as a roadmap for local and state legislators, public and private business leaders, and community organizers to improve the region’s economic health and growth.
February 13, 2025Business News, Events, Research and Innovation
Beware 'AI Valentines': Scammers using latest technology to romance victims - 10 Tampa Bay
This Valentine's Day, romance scams are more sophisticated than ever.
February 13, 2025Business News
Beware 'AI Valentines': Romance scams becoming more sophisticated than ever using latest technology - WTSP Tampa Bay
This Valentine's Day, romance scams are more sophisticated than ever.
February 13, 2025Business News
Tampa Bay wages climb but still lag national average as region grapples with affordability - Tampa Bay Business Journal
Tampa Bay's wages are on the rise, but a new report shows the region still faces significant economic hurdles.
February 13, 2025Business News, Research and Innovation
YongJei Lee and team receive phaseZERO award for human trafficking prevention - USF CBCS
YongJei Lee's research examines place management theory, police effectiveness, spatio-temporal patterns of crime hot spots, crime hot spot forecasting, measures of crime concentration, and machine learning models for recidivism forecasting.
February 12, 2025Business News, Honors and Awards
Cyber Florida awards $240K to cybersecurity startups in phaseZERO Program - Tampa Bay Business Journal
Cyber Florida at USF is fueling Florida’s cybersecurity innovation with its new phaseZERO Incubator.
February 12, 2025Business News
2025 phaseZERO: Innovation Incubator Awardees Announced - CyberFlorida
Cyber Florida at USF Announces Awardees of the phaseZERO: Innovation Incubator Seed Fund Program
February 11, 2025Business News
PDQ Chicken co-founder Nick Reader speaks at USF on entrepreneurship
PDQ Chicken co-founder and CEO Nick Reader spoke at USF's Muma College of Business, sharing insights on entrepreneurship and his career journey with students as part of the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship's "Conversation with a Founder" series.
February 11, 2025Entrepreneurship, Events