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![USF associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realities](/images/news/2023/usf-associate-professor-embraces-ai-to-create-art/bb-freeman-newlisting.jpg)
USF associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realities
From drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire students to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.
February 17, 2023Community Partnerships
![Kenrick on stage with a microphone. The screen behind him says, rap-along chart, and has pictures on it. The audience is packed with students raising their hands.](/images/news/2023/usf-college-of-the-arts-inspires-local-students-through-new-program/202302-cota-hcps-outreach-listing.jpg)
USF College of The Arts inspires local K-12 students through new outreach program
The University of South Florida College of The Arts is piloting an outreach program to bring interactive music, theater and dance performances to students in Hillsborough County Public Schools – a reflection of USF’s commitment to community engagement.
February 1, 2023Community Partnerships, University News
![Braulio Colón](/images/news/2023/usf-names-braulio-colon-as-new-florida-college-access-network-executive-director/colon-listing.png)
USF names Braulio Colón as new Florida College Access Network executive director
An independent, statewide community impact organization hosted at USF, the Florida College Access Network supports and represents a cross-section of more than 700 organizations and institutions across Florida devoted to improving college access and success for all students.
January 5, 2023Community Partnerships, University News
![Salvation Army red kettle campaign with USF](/images/news/2022/usf-helps-reduce-non-emergency-ambulance-calls-through-new-partnership-with-the-salvation-army/latiena-and-elle-listing.jpg)
USF helps reduce non-emergency ambulance calls through new partnership with The Salvation Army
USF’s College of Nursing launched a respite care program to provide The Salvation Army clients with free care coordination, health education, assessments and resources.
December 15, 2022Community Partnerships
![Clean up efforts in damaged business](/images/news/2022/veteran-and-military-connected-students-continue-to-serve-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-ian/veteran-listing.png)
Veteran and military-connected students continue to serve communities impacted by Hurricane Ian
More than a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall, USF student veterans and alumni continue relief efforts in southwest Florida.
November 7, 2022Community Partnerships
![Student tabling event with COVID-19 tests](/images/news/2022/versea-gifts-covid-test-kits/covid-donation.png)
Tampa health care startup Verséa gifts COVID-19 test kits to the University of South Florida
Tampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the University of South Florida for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.
September 23, 2022COVID-19, Community Partnerships, USF Foundation
![Exterior of MacDill Air Force Base](/images/news/2022/usf-partners-with-mac-dill-air-force-base-to-grow-and-strengthen-educational-opportunities/macdill-listing1.png)
USF partners with MacDill Air Force Base to grow and strengthen educational opportunities
With education at the forefront, the overall goal of the partnership is to encourage and enhance the study of a variety of fields, including science, technology, engineering and math.
September 19, 2022Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, University News
![USF professor tackles Florida's water resource challenges](/images/news/2022/usf-professor-tackles-floridas-water-resource-challenges/bb-mark-newlisting.jpg)
USF professor tackles Florida's water resource challenges
Mark Rains, professor of geology in the USF School of Geosciences and the state’s chief science officer, is using his expertise in hydrological sciences to understand how stakeholders use shared water resources and then as a team, how we might rebuild some of the original water flow paths into Florida's modern landscape.
August 11, 2022Community Partnerships
![813 Eats neon sign above grab and go snacks. In the background is a student walking by the local restaurant row serving station.](/images/news/2022/usf-dining-supports-local-restaurants/lrr-listing.jpg)
USF Dining supports local restaurants through Aramark-developed program
Recently launched inside the Marshall Student Center food court on the USF Tampa campus is Local Restaurant Row, an Aramark-developed program that brings minority- and women-owned vendors to client locations within higher education, health care and corporate dining. The USF St. Pete campus will debut the program at The Reef in the fall.
July 13, 2022Campus Life, Community Partnerships, University News
![16 fintech start-ups](/images/news/2022/inaugural-fintechx-accelerator-cohort-concludes-with-pitch-night-event/listing-image.jpg)
Inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator cohort concludes with Pitch Night event
During the pitch event, which concluded the inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator program, each company gave a 4-minute pitch explaining a particular problem in the world of finance.
July 5, 2022Community Partnerships, Student Success
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Pride Month celebrates USF’s LGBTQ+ community
The University of South Florida is proud to support its LBGTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year with an active network of organizations that host events, provide resources and work to serve and support these communities.
June 1, 2022Campus Life, Community Partnerships, Student Success
![Three students stand behind the front desk of a hotel. The first student is on the phone, the second student is talking to a customer off camera and the third student smiles at her computer.](/images/news/2022/usf-school-of-hospitality-expands-programming/hospitality-listing.jpg)
USF School of Hospitality and Tourism Management expands programming to help meet industry demands
The University of South Florida Muma College of Business is in the process of adapting its School of Hospitality and Tourism Management to create a talent pipeline and keep pace with pandemic-era trends that have changed the industry.
May 23, 2022Community Partnerships, University News