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Three University of South Florida faculty win Tampa Bay Tech Awards

Andy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year and Unal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.

November 4, 2024Honors and Awards

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards

The variety of research includes advancing our understanding of hurricanes, improving public transit systems, pursuing new treatments for addiction, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular and infectious diseases.

September 16, 2024Honors and Awards

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Thirteen USF students selected for 2024 Millennium Fellowship

The students were selected out of 52,000 applicants for their innovative projects aimed at addressing one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They will collaborate on initiatives focused on creating meaningful social impact.

August 30, 2024Honors and Awards, Student Success

Les Shaw and doctoral student Emilee Muster

USF projects selected for new research program bring the potential to solve critical challenges

Four interdisciplinary teams of USF researchers have each been awarded up to $1 million in seed funding through the Collaborative Research Excellence and Translational Efforts awards – a new initiative designed to catalyze new research and enhance USF’s impact.

June 20, 2024Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

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Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF Research Park buildings recognized with architectural awards

The Florida chapter of the American Institute of Architects has recognized the Judy Genshaft Honors College and the USF Research Park buildings with 2024 Honor Awards of Excellence in the New Work category.

June 11, 2024Honors and Awards

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Two USF faculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

The Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in Florida, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.

May 30, 2024Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

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USF President Rhea Law receives honorary degree, delivers keynote address at Stetson Law Commencement

President Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.

May 22, 2024Honors and Awards

2023 AAAS Fellows

Four USF faculty members elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Contributions range in the fields of metabolic engineering and biomanufacturing, to pioneering advances in molecular medicine, integrating biomass and algae technologies to reduce society's carbon footprint and leadership in geoscience education.

April 18, 2024Honors and Awards

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USF student receives highest non-combat award from U.S. Marine Corps following response to mass shooting

U.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroism. The USF exercise science major put himself in the line of fire to save lives when gunshots erupted inside a packed restaurant.

March 5, 2024Honors and Awards

Stephen Saddow, ASHWIN PARTHASARATHY, Scott Burgin

USF faculty members recognized with Excellence in Innovation Awards

Three University of South Florida professors who have developed new technologies for stroke identification, blood flow monitoring and neural implants have been named recipients of the university’s Excellence in Innovation Awards.

February 16, 2024Honors and Awards

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USF remains a top producer of Fulbright Scholars

With eight faculty and administrators selected for the highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program during the 2023-24 academic year, USF tied for No. 6 nationally. This is the eighth time in the past nine years USF has earned the prestigious top-producer designation.

February 13, 2024Honors and Awards, University News

Mark J. Jaroszesk and Niketa A. Patel

Two USF faculty members receive honors from National Academy of Inventors

Two University of South Florida faculty members, recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in drug delivery and medical engineering, and diagnosis and treatment for challenging diseases, especially Alzheimer’s and cancer, are among the 2023 Fellows elected to the National Academy of Inventors.

December 15, 2023Honors and Awards

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