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USF Libraries preserves local African American history
A bountiful repository of local African American artifacts spanning more than 150 years provides a glimpse into the community’s lives, struggles and achievements in Tampa Bay. Rare books, personal papers, photographs and even property records are available in the USF Tampa campus library, the Nelson Poynter Library at USF St. Petersburg and online.
February 6, 2024Campus Life, Community Partnerships, University News
USF and Tampa International Airport sign agreement to enhance collaboration and partnership opportunities
USF and Tampa International Airport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, placing a greater importance on working together to identify research and growth opportunities, form partnerships, develop talent pipelines and engage in other collaborative efforts.
January 16, 2024Community Partnerships
USF business professors develop statewide training to boost cyberattack preparedness
The free, online courses will train Florida’s public sector employees on how to spot phishing scams, counter ransomware attacks, and protect sensitive information from cybercriminals.
November 21, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF team 3D scans Holocaust artifacts to create an interactive museum experience
The Institute for Digital Exploration has assisted the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center in Dania Beach, Fla. by 3D scanning hundreds of artifacts and digitizing tens of thousands of documents for a brand new ‘Interactive Learning Center’ smart table experience.
November 17, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Paying tribute to Black history within Tampa’s historical Memorial Park Cemetery
The USF Living Heritage Institute's Black Cemetery Network invited the community for a day of remembrance, research, art, and fellowship at Tampa's Memorial Park Cemetery.
November 13, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF students help prompt free bus rides for Pinellas County veterans
What started as an idea by a student in a USF government class becomes official policy today: Veterans can now ride public buses for free in Pinellas County.
November 10, 2023Community Partnerships
USF researchers to play key role in making Tampa roads safer
Through a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, USF's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.
November 7, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF to launch HealthTech|X Accelerator with Tampa Bay Wave
Powered by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the new initiative, scheduled to launch in mid-2024, marks a significant milestone in fostering innovation, supporting high-potential healthtech startups and promoting entrepreneurship in the Tampa Bay region.
November 2, 2023Community Partnerships
USF helps connect women, veteran and minority business owners looking to learn and grow
The event featured more than a dozen sessions and panel discussions to educate small business owners on a variety of subjects, such as maintaining clean financials, cybersecurity strategies and business taxes.
October 30, 2023Community Partnerships
USF students team up with Tampa Bay Times reporters for new podcast series
A 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.
October 26, 2023Community Partnerships, Student Success
USF students partner with the FBI to create video on cyber crime
Due to an increase in the number of cyber schemes targeting young people, such as cyberstalking, cyberbullying and sextortion, FBI Tampa worked with USF students to publicize the dangers of posting personal information online and on social media.
October 25, 2023Community Partnerships
USF researchers partner with law enforcement to help Florida families find missing loved ones
University of South Florida researchers, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Commission hosted the second annual Missing in Florida Day. The goal of the event is to help solve violent crime cold cases through anthropology, scientific research, education and forensic art.
October 19, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation