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USF College of The Arts Aims to Develop New Degree in Animation
The University of South Florida's College of The Arts prepares to open its second state-of-the-art animation studio, as the development of a new degree track is underway.
November 4, 2019University News
Gut Microbiome of Premature Babies is Associated with Stunted Growth
The more abnormal the microbiome in NICU infants, the more likely they are to experience stunted growth even at 4 years of age.
November 4, 2019Research and Innovation, USF Health
Sandy Callahan Appointed to USF Board of Trustees
Sandra “Sandy” Callahan has been appointed to a five-year term on the USF Board of Trustees, beginning Jan. 6, 2020. The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) announced the appointment this week during a meeting in Gainesville.
October 31, 2019University News
USF Medical School and Microsoft Create First-Ever Medical School of Innovation
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) at the University of South Florida in Tampa and Microsoft teamed up to create the first-ever Medical School of Innovation, placing the school among the most innovative for integrating technology into approaches for teaching medicine.
October 31, 2019Research and Innovation, USF Health
Fueling Trucks and Jets with High Octane Waste
Turning trash into fuel could potentially be a big part of achieving energy sustainability, and a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy will help researchers associated with the College of Engineering further develop a process that produces diesel and jet fuel from garbage.
October 28, 2019Research and Innovation
USF and Jabil Inc. Announce $1 Million Partnership to Establish the USF Jabil Innovation Institute
The University of South Florida announced a $1 million partnership with Jabil to launch the USF Jabil Innovation Institute.
October 24, 2019University News
USF Researcher Uses NSF Grant to Improve Safety of Autonomous Vehicles
As the development of autonomous vehicles (AV) gain steam and continue to disrupt the automobile industry, an associate professor at the University of South Florida believes advanced radar may be key in improving the safety of these driverless cars.
October 22, 2019Research and Innovation
Student returns to college after 40 years to finish final class
Way Bandy’s journey toward a college degree began in 1957, in his home state of Alabama. Before he left college, he made a promise to his parents and himself that he would return one day and earn his degree. Over the next 20 years he would take courses at three universities and one junior college.
October 22, 2019Student Success
USF Health Students Tested in Mock Tornado Disaster
Fresh off a nasty weather weekend that saw Tropical Storm Nestor-spawned tornadoes hit neighborhoods in Tampa Bay, students from USF Health faced a similar, yet simulated threat in classrooms.
October 21, 2019USF Health
12 USF Faculty Members Recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Award
Twelve University of South Florida faculty members whose research has garnered national and international acclaim in fields spanning environmental sciences, business, anthropology, engineering and others will be recognized on Oct. 21 with the 2019 Outstanding Research Achievement Award.
October 18, 2019Honors and Awards, University News
Turning Passion into Edible Purpose: Religious Studies Instructor Promotes Food Sovereignty
Locally grown food holds a special meaning for Dell deChant, associate chair and master instructor in the USF Department of Religious Studies, whose life-long research has led him from studying religious culture to contemporary issues around food and community, specifically food sovereignty.
October 16, 2019Campus Life
Preserving USF St. Petersburg’s Historic Homes
With all the shiny new buildings going up around campus, it can be easy to overlook the historical ones right next door. Tucked behind oak trees on 2nd Street South are two houses that are each well over 100 years old.
October 16, 2019University News