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USF corporate training and professional education programs strengthening the workforce
USF's Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education helps working professionals upskill and reskill their careers through more than 20 programs offering certificates, badges and exam preparation – all aligned with market demands.
June 12, 2024Student Success
Civics program strengthens students’ understanding and involvement in government
USF St. Petersburg and the Florida YMCA have partnered to offer a program designed to enhance civic education by immersing high school students from across the state in local government and public service.
June 11, 2024Community Partnerships
Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF Research Park buildings recognized with architectural awards
The Florida chapter of the American Institute of Architects has recognized the Judy Genshaft Honors College and the USF Research Park buildings with 2024 Honor Awards of Excellence in the New Work category.
June 11, 2024Honors and Awards
Students spending the summer at USF conducting ocean and weather research
More than 40 students from across the country are participating in the USF Research Experience for Undergraduates.The program provides experience in developing research skills required for graduate school and future careers.
June 10, 2024Student Success
USF names new head coach of men’s baseball
Mitch Hannahs joins USF after 11 highly successful seasons as head coach of Indiana State where he led the Sycamores to national Top 25 rankings and five NCAA Tournament appearances.
June 10, 2024USF Athletics
USF faculty experts available for interviews on key issues throughout 2024 election cycle
The University of South Florida offers a variety of faculty experts to discuss key issues relevant to the 2024 primary and general elections.
June 10, 2024University News
USF announces new cybersecurity training program
With support from U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, USF will launch a new program focused on information security governance, risk and compliance and an online professional education offering designed to meet the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals.
June 7, 2024University News
USF using AI to help combat malaria
Funded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.
June 6, 2024Research and Innovation
USF selected as the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network, co-discoverer of HIV joins faculty
The Global Virus Network is a distinguished organization comprised of virologists from more than 40 countries. Co-founder and world-renowned scientist Dr. Robert Gallo will join USF, enhancing the university’s impact as a new member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, grow its research enterprise and further build its reputation across the world.
June 5, 2024Research and Innovation, USF Health, University News
USF-led study finds hydrogen peroxide, vitamin C effective against melanoma
Researchers found that melanoma cells have more DNA damage and fewer antioxidant defenses compared to normal skin cells. When treated with hydrogen peroxide and vitamin C, melanoma cells showed even more DNA damage and higher cell death rates, while normal cells were protected.
June 3, 2024Research and Innovation
Two USF faculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
The Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in Florida, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.
May 30, 2024Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
AAU membership helping accelerate USF’s impact
Throughout the last year, USF’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits. From the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university – AAU membership is fueling USF’s momentum in significant ways.
May 28, 2024University News