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USF committee recommends site for on-campus football stadium, $5 million gift announced to advance the project

The University of South Florida’s vision to build an on-campus football stadium took a significant step forward today, with a recommended site selected and a $5 million gift for the project announced.

March 8, 2022University News

USF Presidential Search Committee

Two candidates for USF president advance to next steps in the search process

The USF Presidential Search Committee interviewed Interim President Rhea Law and Jeffrey Talley and voted to advance both candidates to the next round, which includes visits on each of USF’s three campuses on March 21.

March 4, 2022University News

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Governor visits USF to announce a $20 million grant for cybersecurity education

Cyber Florida at USF will partner with K-12 schools to train students for careers in cybersecurity.

March 2, 2022University News

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Two candidates for USF president advance to search committee interviews on March 4

The USF Presidential Search Committee has decided to move forward with Rhea Law, USF’s interim president, and Jeffrey Talley, a senior executive with military, academic, corporate and government experience.

March 1, 2022University News

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USF ranks in the top 10 for Fulbright scholars

According to the U.S. Department of State, the University of South Florida is tied for seventh nationally for the number of Fulbright scholars for the 2021-2022 period.

March 1, 2022Honors and Awards

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Vital contributions of women create opportunities at USF and beyond

March marks the University of South Florida’s celebration of Women’s History Month and an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women throughout history and contemporary society.

March 1, 2022University News

Students exercising on cycles, ellipticals and treadmills at the USF Recreation Center. The digital leader board can be seen in the background.

The power of breaking a sweat: New cardio machines create energy at USF

New cardio equipment in the USF Campus Recreation Center allows users to convert their workout into electricity. USF is the first college or university in Florida to have 12 SportsArt ECO-POWR treadmills, ellipticals and indoor cycles.

February 25, 2022Campus Life, University News

Moata Cave in Ethiopia

DNA from ancient skeletons shine light on how early humans lived and interacted

DNA from a 4,500-year-old skeleton discovered by USF researchers has contributed to a new continent-wide analysis of human remains buried in African archaeological sites, revealing a fascinating story of how early humans lived, traveled and even found their significant others.

February 24, 2022Research and Innovation

President Rhea Law appears on the Synapse Summit stage with the presidents of UCF and UF.

President Law explores the future of university innovation with UF, UCF presidents at Synapse Summit

For the first time ever, University of South Florida President Rhea Law shared the stage with the presidents of the University of Central Florida and the University of Florida to offer their visions for the role of university innovation in fueling the state’s future economy.

February 24, 2022University News

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USF researchers explore why childhood and adolescent suicides are a serious threat in Florida

The USF College of Public Health is contracted by the Florida Department of Health to help collect and analyze specific data for the Florida Violent Death Reporting System and found suicide is a leading cause of death among 10- to 14-year-olds in Florida.

February 22, 2022Research and Innovation

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New web portal documents and catalogues the Black experience in Tampa Bay

The USF Institute on Black Life has created a new web portal to better document Tampa Bay’s historic and contemporary African American communities.

February 21, 2022University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF offers first look at new creative space with Contemporary Art Museum expansion into St. Petersburg

Build-out underway for a new gallery in the Warehouse Arts District.

February 21, 2022University News

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