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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Human Waste Converter Invented at USF Recognized as Ready for Commercial Use

Created by USF Engineers, the NEWgenerator is making an impact in sustainability efforts around the world.

November 7, 2018Research and Innovation

A photo illustration of oxycodone pills in prescription bottles.

Impact of Opioid Epidemic on Children Varies by State

While opioid abuse continues to plague certain states more than others, each state is unique in how it attempts to stem the crisis and its effect on families.

November 6, 2018Research and Innovation

President Judy Genshaft standing at USF Tampa campus

USF System President Judy Genshaft Receives Plan Hillsborough’s Executive Director’s Award

This award focuses on President Genshaft's incredible leadership as a planner with a view of growth since 2000 at USF.

November 2, 2018Honors and Awards

Co-directors of the National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, from left are Kent McIntosh, Brandi Simonsen, Heather George, Renee Bradley, and Tim Lewis.

USF Part of $32.6 Million Grant for Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

While the center has been funded consistently since 1997, it will now begin a fifth five-year cycle of federal funding with the largest amount ever allocated for its efforts.

November 2, 2018Honors and Awards

People gather around the USF Student Memorial on USF Tampa campus

USF Student Memorial Receives Award of Merit from Plan Hillsborough

The USF Student Memorial was conceived and funded by the USF Student Government as a tribute to the lives of students who passed away during their time of enrollment or during time of military service.

November 2, 2018Honors and Awards

Overgrowths on Speleothems exactly at sea level, pictured here above the diver and submerged stalagmites in the Galeria de les Delicies in Coves del Drac, Mallorca, Spain.

Scientists Piece Together Ancient Sea Level Record Via Mallorcan Cave Formations

USF Geosciences Professor Bogdan Onac says findings provide new insight into how high and how fast sea levels can rise.scien

November 1, 2018Research and Innovation

Sarah Garcia, a PhD student in Dr. Marvin Andujar's Neuro-Machine Interaction Lab, controls a drone with her mind.

Mind & Machine: Students to Compete in USF's First Brain-Drone Race

The 2019 USF Brain-Drone Race, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 9, will feature teams from across USF as they race drones using brain-power.

October 30, 2018Research and Innovation

Housing & Residential Education Assistant Vice President Ana Hernandez posing with award in front of bull statue.

USF Housing & Residential Education Receives Public-Private Partnership Gold Award

The University of South Florida Village received the “Best Education Project - Gold” award at the annual P3 Awards, hosted by P3 Bulletin, one of the largest organizations recognizing impactful public-private partnerships across the Americas.

October 30, 2018Campus Life, Honors and Awards

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Provocative Cat Statuette Forges New USF-Smithsonian Partnership

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is working in collaboration with the University of South Florida Library to digitize and virtually display a famous artifact seldom seen outside museum curation.

October 29, 2018Research and Innovation

Patrons observe the art exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center

New USF Art Exhibit Aims to Help Solve Cold Case Homicides

The theme of the exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center is missing persons with a focus on violence against women and children.

October 26, 2018Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

14 USF Faculty Recognized in 2018 Outstanding Research Achievement Awards

The researchers were celebrated for their outstanding publications, awards and grants recognizing their scholarship and scientific achievements that occurred in the 2017 calendar year.

October 24, 2018Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

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