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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 and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement
The University of South Florida has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.
October 24, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, University News
USF-developed app tracks coastal flooding during Hurricane Helene
A team of researchers led by USF St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.
October 4, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery
In the wake of the hurricane, the University of South Florida continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.
October 3, 2024Campus Life, Community Partnerships, University News
Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Accelerator
Tampa Bay Wave and USF Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.
October 3, 2024Community Partnerships
USF launches new public portal that brings Tampa's archives to life
The University of South Florida Libraries' Tampa Through Time Portal is an interactive resource that merges archives, digital tools and mapping to allow users to immerse themselves in the city's rich history.
September 19, 2024Community Partnerships
USF HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season opener
More 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.
September 8, 2024Community Partnerships
Major USF award helps Floridians better navigate health care
Faculty members in the USF College of Public Health have received a nearly $13 million federal grant to assist Florida families sign up and make decisions about the future of their medical coverage.
September 3, 2024Community Partnerships, USF Health
USF announces partnership with Tampa Bay Buccaneers focused on mentoring and career development for students
The partnership's key foundational element will involve individual and group mentoring opportunities between Buccaneers front office staff and USF students pursuing careers in the sports and entertainment industry.
August 15, 2024Community Partnerships
USF researcher’s partnership with local fire department helps enhance emergency response
Christine McGuire-Wolfe was awarded funding from FEMA to help the Port Richey Fire Department purchase a new mobile command unit/air truck and breathing apparatus, enhancing the department's response capabilities.
August 6, 2024Community Partnerships
University of South Florida welcomes new President’s Global Leadership Council
The 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.
July 24, 2024Community Partnerships
New paid internship program provides brewing arts students industry experience
In 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.
July 3, 2024Community Partnerships, Student Success