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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

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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

Jordan Zimmerman

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

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaking at USF

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

President-elect Steve Currall at the Florida Board of Governors meeting

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

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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

Research professor Kathleen Moore displaying her innovative lockbox.

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

Lab tech Zachary Graham and Dr. Dishaw look over culture plates of bacterial biofilms stained with crystal violet. The bacteria were recovered from the gut of the sea squirts.

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

Kristin Beck, the first openly transgender former U.S. Navy Seal, speaks during the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Inaugural Inclusive Excellence Luncheon.

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

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

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

Dr. Steve Currall at the Florida Board of Governors meeting.

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

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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

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