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![Two men stand over a water tank](/images/news/2023/florida-institute-of-oceanographys-keys-marine-laboratory-hosted-by-usf-to-return-rescued-corals-back-to-the-sea/coral-listing.jpg)
Florida Institute of Oceanography’s Keys Marine Laboratory, hosted by USF, to return rescued corals back to the sea
After housing more than 5,000 rescued corals for three months due to unprecedented water temperatures that caused a massive coral bleaching event off the coast of Florida, the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s Keys Marine Laboratory is now ready to return corals to the sea.
October 30, 2023Research and Innovation
![Woman stands at front of room during symposium](/images/news/2023/usf-welcomes-women-veteran-and-minority-business-owners-looking-to-learn-and-grow-at-oct-27-event/diversity-listing.jpg)
USF helps connect women, veteran and minority business owners looking to learn and grow
The event featured more than a dozen sessions and panel discussions to educate small business owners on a variety of subjects, such as maintaining clean financials, cybersecurity strategies and business taxes.
October 30, 2023Community Partnerships
![Anesthesiologist stands over patient with oxygen mask](/images/news/2023/usfh-tgh-launch-anesthesiology-residency-program/health.jpg)
USF Health, Tampa General expand medical training opportunities to strengthen pipeline of health care workforce
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine and Tampa General Hospital will launch a new medical residency training program in anesthesiology. Residents in the four-year program will work at Tampa General Hospital and other TGH locations throughout the Tampa Bay region and be trained by USF Health faculty.
October 26, 2023USF Health
![Group sits around table recording a podcast episode](/images/news/2023/podcast-series-teams-up-tampa-bay-times-reporters-with-aspiring-journalists/podcast.jpg)
USF students team up with Tampa Bay Times reporters for new podcast series
A vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit of a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.
October 26, 2023Community Partnerships, Student Success
![Students stand infront of FBI signage](/images/news/2023/zimmerman-school-at-usf-and-fbi-tampa-field-office-partner-to-create-public-service-announcement/fbi.jpg)
USF students partner with the FBI to create video on cyber crime
Due to an increase in the number of cyber schemes targeting young people, such as cyberstalking, cyberbullying and sextortion, FBI Tampa worked with USF students to publicize the dangers of posting personal information online and on social media.
October 25, 2023Community Partnerships
![Sargassum on the beach](/images/news/2023/college-of-marine-science-to-lead-3-2-million-grant-to-develop-sargassum-forecasting-system/sargassum-listing.jpg)
College of Marine Science to lead $3.2 million grant to develop sargassum forecasting system
Improved forecasting using satellite data and modeling will help researchers reduce Sargassum impacts on coastal communities.
October 24, 2023Research and Innovation
![Sarasota-Manatee residence hall under construction](/images/news/2023/usf-sarasota-manatee-housing-applications/housing.jpg)
USF Housing accepting applications for new residence hall at Sarasota-Manatee campus
The six-story building is the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus's first residence hall and can house 200 students. It's scheduled to open for the fall 2024 semester.
October 24, 2023Campus Life
![MRU staff members stand in front of the MRU vehicle.](/images/news/2023/mrulisting.jpg)
Location of new Student Health and Wellness Center to help improve emergency response times
The USF Medical Response Unit has expanded its presence at USF with first responders stationed on both sides of the Tampa campus. It’s now headquartered at the Student Health and Wellness Center while maintaining its space in the USF Health College of Nursing building.
October 19, 2023Campus Life
![Street mural on the USF St. Petersburg campus](/images/news/2023/new-street-mural-adds-color-vibrancy-to-campus/mural.jpg)
New street mural adds color and vibrancy to the USF St. Petersburg campus
A new street mural on the USF St. Petersburg campus has been painted between the University Student Center and Student Life Center – melding geometric figures with school spirit. It was painted by a graphic arts faculty member along with 10 students and was part of the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival.
October 19, 2023Campus Life
![USF researcher Erin Kimmerle stands at podium with police detective surrounded by reporters](/images/news/2023/usf-researchers-partner-with-law-enforcement-to-help-florida-families-find-missing-loved-ones/kimmerle-listing.jpg)
USF researchers partner with law enforcement to help Florida families find missing loved ones
University of South Florida researchers, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Commission hosted the second annual Missing in Florida Day. The goal of the event is to help solve violent crime cold cases through anthropology, scientific research, education and forensic art.
October 19, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
![New sea slug species named after retired USF biology professor](/images/news/2023/new-sea-slug-species-named-after-retired-usf-biology-professor/listing-image.jpg)
New sea slug species named after retired USF biology professor
A recently discovered sea slug found in Tampa Bay waters is being named after a USF emeritus professor of integrative biology to honor his 45-year career that involved intricately studying sea slugs.
October 18, 2023Research and Innovation
![University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University](/images/news/2023/transfer-students-celebrate-share-success-during-national-transfer-week/listingsp.jpg)
USF transfer students celebrated, share success during National Transfer Week
Oct. 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week, and dozens of events are planned on all three USF campuses to celebrate transfer students and highlight all the ways USF is working to enhance their experience by offering pathways, support and fellowship to empower them for success.
October 17, 2023Campus Life, Student Success