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Florida House Speaker visits USF’s St. Petersburg campus to unveil robust plan to combat flooding and sea level rise
Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls visited the University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus to announce a broad legislative package that would designate $100 million per year to offset the effects of flooding and sea level rise in the state.
February 26, 2021University News
USF, Tampa Bay Lightning and Jabil launch business certificate program focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
Free seven-week online certificate program will emphasize essential business practices and initiatives designed to increase diversity among employees at all levels.
February 24, 2021University News
Global Virus Network names USF Health the GVN Southeast U.S. Regional Headquarters
The Global Virus Network, a coalition comprising the world’s foremost experts in every class of virus causing disease in humans and some animals, today announced that USF Health, at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla., will serve as GVN’s Southeast United States Regional Headquarters.
February 23, 2021COVID-19, Research and Innovation, University News
Will Weatherford elected vice chair of the USF Board of Trustees
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to elect Will Weatherford as the board’s new vice chair. He will serve a two-year term in the role.
February 23, 2021University News
USF joins national business leaders in co-organizing Florida supply chain event, includes discussion on impacts of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business is partnering with various industry giants to co-organize the 2021 Florida Supply Chain Summit. The virtual event, slated for March 9 from 9 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., is especially timely as consumers’ eyes have been opened to significant shocks to the global supply chain during the pandemic.
February 22, 2021COVID-19, University News
Africana Studies fosters broad intellectual perspectives that lead to impactful careers
USF is the first university in Florida to offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in Africana Studies. It was founded more than 50 years ago and has helped produce some of the most well-rounded professionals in disciplines around the world, such as law, public policy and community development.
February 19, 2021University News
$1 million gift to USF will advance lung research
The University of South Florida has received a $1 million gift to fund research to detect and prevent severe lung scarring. Philanthropist Timothy Ubben made the gift to support research led by his doctor, Jose D. Herazo-Maya, USF Health’s newly appointed associate chief of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine.
February 17, 2021Research and Innovation, USF Health, University News
USF named one of the nation’s top 10 producers of Fulbright scholars
The University of South Florida is one of the top producers of Fulbright scholars in the United States for 2020-21, according to a new list released by the U.S. Department of State and first published by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
February 17, 2021Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation, University News
USF joins UCF & FIU to address social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion
The Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Universities has kicked off the Year of Reflection, a collaborative initiative aimed at influencing student and employee engagement, diversity equity and inclusion practices, as well as institutional change and transformation.
February 16, 2021University News
St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs to provide global perspective and insight into historic turmoil
The year 2020 was historic. A global pandemic still rages, simmering racial injustice is boiling over, and there is political instability and a climate crisis with impacts to linger for years to come. Distinguished speakers throughout the political spectrum and with unique backgrounds will try to make sense of this turmoil at the virtual 2021 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs.
February 16, 2021University News
Congratulations to the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers make NFL history, becoming the first team to win the Super Bowl on their home field. Raymond James Stadium is also home to the University of South Florida Bulls football team, just one of the many connections between USF and Super Bowl LV.
February 3, 2021University News
USF is proud to Celebrate Black Heritage Month
Black Heritage Month at the University of South Florida is designed to educate both the university and Tampa Bay communities on the importance of the history and significance of Black culture. Black Heritage Month provides an educational atmosphere for students, staff, faculty and alumni to celebrate and commemorate the contributions the Black community has made to society.
February 1, 2021University News