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USF geoscientist discovers new phosphorus material after New Port Richey lightning strike

Due to a chemical reaction caused by a lightning strike, a new phosphorus material developed for the first time in solid form on Earth.

April 11, 2023Research and Innovation

Strong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterback

Strong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterback

As a quarterback for the Bulls football team, Gerry Bohanon Jr. is enthusiastic about academics and playing for USF. His goals are to complete his studies, play for the NFL and later switch his position from on the field to the sidelines as a coach.

April 10, 2023Student Success

Two hospitality students work behind the counter of an on-campus restaurant

Enrollment in USF hospitality and tourism management program grows exponentially since expansion and integration with industry partners

The University of South Florida Muma College of Business is experiencing significant growth in its School of Hospitality and Tourism Management since expanding programming to all campuses and creating an internship program with industry partners.

April 6, 2023Community Partnerships, Student Success

Group lines up to pose in front of the Mo-Bulls Nurse Medical Clinic

USF College of Nursing unveils the Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic

With the help of a four-year, $3.85 million federal grant, the Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic will advance nursing education and increase access to health care in medically underserved areas throughout the Tampa Bay region.

April 3, 2023USF Health

A 10-year-old student harvest squash from a gardening workshop at the Academy Prep Center for Education in St. Petersburg

USF anthropologists improve access to fresh produce by teaching local K-12 students how to grow it themselves

Pinellas County fifth-graders are participating in the 15th Street Farm-Nutritional Education Program, a new, USF-led initiative that brings gardening to local schools and communities.

April 3, 2023University News

Portrait of Dr. Asa Oxner in a patient room

From emergency response to helping the homeless, Dr. Asa Oxner takes a holistic approach to practicing medicine

Two-time alum Dr. Asa Oxner is working to train the next generation of physicians. As a young student, Oxner was inspired by the Indiana Jones adventure movies and wanted to be an archaeologist.

April 3, 2023University News

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University of South Florida’s Giving Week is just a week away

This year's Giving Week will feature 38 HerdFunder projects and 11 donor matches totaling more than $100,000.

April 3, 2023USF Foundation

USF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF Health

USF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF Health

Asa Oxner, a two-time graduate of USF, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.

April 1, 2023Student Success, USF Health

A group photo of the six members of the USF iPad band, Touch, holding up their iPads to display digital instruments.

USF iPad band launches international tour

The University of South Florida’s iPad band, Touch, is taking its interactive musical show on the road as part of the “Turn the Quiet Down” tour. Audience participation is a key part of the band’s concerts, creating a lively experience where everyone is on their feet.

March 30, 2023Student Success, University News

Amir Abdur-Rahim at the podium during a press briefing

Amir Abdur-Rahim named head coach of Bulls men's basketball

University of South Florida Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Kelly has announced the appointment of Amir Abdur-Rahim as the 11th head coach in Bulls men's basketball history.

March 30, 2023USF Athletics

Aerial view of a Swahili civilization burial site

USF researcher’s life work uncovers the first ancient DNA from the Swahili Civilization

This research brings peace and restores pride to the millions of people who identify as Swahili by overturning false narratives and providing clarity to Swahili heritage.

March 29, 2023Research and Innovation

USF students board a research vessel

Judy Genshaft Honors College students learn from the high seas

Students from the Judy Genshaft Honors College spent part of their spring break aboard a research vessel to conduct lab-based research, observe marine life and explore society's relationship with the ocean through the lens of history, politics, journalism and the arts.

March 23, 2023Student Success

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