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USF is First in Florida and Fifth Nationally, According to New Rankings Measuring a University’s Sustainable Impact
The University of South Florida makes a greater social and economic impact than nearly every other university in America, according to the inaugural 2019 Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings released this week.
April 4, 2019Honors and Awards, University News
Building Biologically-Inspired Software
USF electrical engineers look to the human immune system for clues on how to best protect digital networks.
April 2, 2019Research and Innovation
USF Board of Trustees Elects Jordan Zimmerman as New Chair
Jordan Zimmerman will serve as the new chair of the University of South Florida Board of Trustees, following his unanimous selection by board members during a meeting on Monday.
April 1, 2019University News
Governor Ron DeSantis Introduces ‘Forward March’ During Appearance at USF
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited the University of South Florida to kick off a new statewide initiative aimed at making resources more accessible for Florida’s 1.5 million veterans.
March 29, 2019University News
Florida Board of Governors Confirms Steve Currall as University of South Florida President
The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) today voted unanimously to confirm Dr. Steve Currall as the University of South Florida’s seventh president.
March 28, 2019University News
USF Alum Joanna Fowler, Faculty Member Alan List Inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
University of South Florida alumna Joanna Fowler, whose pioneering work in molecular imaging was recognized with a National Medal of Science, and Moffitt Cancer Center CEO and President Alan List are among eight diverse and transformative inventors announced as the 2019 inductees of the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.
March 27, 2019Honors and Awards, University News
New Lockbox Helping Curb Opioid Addiction
Addiction treatment centers have long had trouble retaining patients in medication assisted treatment. However, medication-assisted treatment is an approach used for addiction recovery that utilizes medications like Suboxone, Vivitral, and Methadone to reduce opioid cravings, withdrawals and illicit drug use.
March 26, 2019Research and Innovation
Sea Squirt’s Microbiome Offers Clues to Frontline Immune Defense, Gut Health
National Science Foundation research by USF Health’s Larry Dishaw has relevance for debilitating digestive disorders like inflammatory bowel disease.
March 26, 2019Research and Innovation, USF Health
First Openly Transgender U.S. Navy Seal Helping Build USF’s Momentum Toward Inclusive Excellence
USF is continuing to enhance its commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff.
March 25, 2019Campus Life
Letter to USF Community from Board of Trustees Chair Brian Lamb
After a thorough nationwide search, which resulted in a strong finalist pool of four highly regarded academic leaders, the Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Steve Currall as the seventh president of the University of South Florida.
March 22, 2019University News
Steve Currall Named University of South Florida President-Elect
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees (BOT) today voted to name Dr. Steve Currall as the university’s president-elect.
March 22, 2019University News
USF Among Peace Corps’ 2019 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Institutions
Peace Corps announced today that the University of South Florida (USF) ranked No. 3 among graduate schools on the agency’s list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2019.
March 21, 2019Honors and Awards, University News