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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 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
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
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
‘The Lesson Is Murder’: USF criminologist and graduate students debut true crime docuseries on Hulu
The three-part series investigates the minds of murderers to develop psychological profiles to help solve crime.
March 23, 2023University News
As COVID-19 pandemic marks three-year anniversary, USF researchers release key findings from national public opinion survey
Researchers at the University of South Florida have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to the COVD-19 pandemic. The findings include opinions about vaccines, concerns about potential future outbreaks and the role political affiliations play in these results.
March 14, 2023University News
Who’s hunting the black widow spider? Their brown widow relatives, research shows
Brown widow spiders are seeking out and killing their black widow relatives, a surprising twist in the natural relationship between species of spiders known for their venomous bites, according to a new study.
March 13, 2023Research and Innovation
USF alumna behind iconic campus designs
Beverly Frank has designed structures on all three of USF’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and USF graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.
March 9, 2023Campus Life, Student Success
USF-developed app creates augmented reality experience for downtown Clearwater murals
The University of South Florida’s Access 3D Lab and Advanced Visualization Center are helping bring four murals to life in downtown Clearwater through the ARTours Clearwater mobile application.
March 9, 2023Community Partnerships, University News
USF alumna Beverly Frank named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects
Growing up in St. Petersburg, Beverly Frank was more concerned with helping support her family than dreaming about what her own future might hold. She got a full-time job in a Chinese restaurant at age 12, and later went on to work in the insurance industry.
March 9, 2023University News
U.S. Air Force selects USF physicist to identify new methods to improve efficiency and eco-friendliness of computers
New funding will allow Jacob Gayles to explore materials to create more efficient technologies while reducing cost and waste.
March 8, 2023Research and Innovation
USF Board of Trustees approves advancing to design phase of a new on-campus stadium
The board’s decision authorized up to $22 million for the design of a stadium. The funds will come from non-state sources, such as private philanthropy and investment earnings.
March 7, 2023USF Athletics, University News