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USF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designation
The University of South Florida has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on USF's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.
November 4, 2024Research and Innovation
From love story to campus legacy: Perez family named USF’s Family of the Year
Nelson and Tiffany Perez met and fell in love as students at the University of South Florida. With their twin daughters now students at USF too, the Perez's are the 2024 USF Family of the Year.
November 4, 2024Campus Life
USF announces series of tributes to honor Amir Abdur-Rahim
During this past weekend's Celebration of Life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, USF Athletics announced multiple planned tributes for the late men's head basketball coach who unexpectedly passed away in late October.
November 4, 2024USF Athletics
Horton Family Foundation gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadium
As an expression of their excitement about the on-campus stadium, which will break ground on Friday, Nov. 8, Oscar and Miriam Horton made a significant financial investment in the project of $1 million through their foundation, The Horton Family Foundation.
November 4, 2024USF Foundation
USF provost, research vice president and faculty honored by ASEMFL for professional accomplishments
Five University of South Florida faculty members were recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
November 1, 2024Research and Innovation
USF welcomes community to Homecoming events Nov. 4-9
After being postponed due to Hurricane Milton, the University of South Florida is ready to welcome the community to celebrate Homecoming – one of USF’s oldest and most treasured traditions. Dozens of events are scheduled, including a carnival, comedy show, parade and the USF football game as the Bulls take on the Navy Midshipmen.
November 1, 2024Campus Life, University News
Karen Holbrook to retire as USF Sarasota-Manatee campus regional chancellor
Since her appointment in 2018, Karen Holbrook has successfully led the campus through a period of transformation and growth, including becoming a residential campus for the first time, receiving the largest gift in campus history and developing many important partnerships across the community.
October 31, 2024University News
USF head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passes away
Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away suddenly on Oct. 24. He was the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year this past season and led the Bulls to their first regular-season conference championship. Men’s basketball associate head coach Ben Fletcher has been named the team’s interim head coach.
October 29, 2024USF Athletics, University News
USF Health awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services
Based at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa, the state-funded center helps strengthen USF’s presence in the growing Tampa Medical and Research District.
October 29, 2024Community Partnerships, USF Health
USF researchers awarded $2 million to create device for simplifying DNA damage testing
Dr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.
October 29, 2024Research and Innovation
USF researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress
Findings from University of South Florida researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.
October 28, 2024Research and Innovation
USF Health awarded $3.75 million NIH grant to study link between long COVID and Alzheimer’s disease
The funding allows a multidisciplinary team of USF Health researchers to study long COVID’s potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and explore possible interventions.
October 28, 2024COVID-19, Research and Innovation, USF Health