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Sharing hope and sustainability strategies in Ghana
In an effort to address water sustainability, USF graduate student Nathan Lafata is teaching students at Ghana National College about biodigesters, a living system in which organic material decomposes through microbes to create methane and fertilizer.
August 10, 2023Community Partnerships, Student Success
USF to rapidly develop technologies for the military with new cutting-edge lab
The Rapid Experimentation Lab, managed by the USF Institute of Applied Engineering, puts engineers with different areas of expertise in the same room, dramatically reducing the amount of time it typically takes to build a prototype. It’s part of a five-year, $85 million contract with U.S. Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base.
August 9, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF welcomes more than 200 new faculty members
An internationally recognized stem cell researcher studying glaucoma, a highly regarded marine scientist, a leader in the field of risk management and insurance and experts across a wide range of other disciplines are among the approximately 225 new full-time faculty members joining USF this fall.
August 8, 2023University News
Hurricane hunting to beach erosion: USF prepares next generation for weather-related expertise
Students traveled throughout the Tampa Bay region to gather an interdisciplinary perspective on the social and physical impacts of severe weather and climate-related disasters.
August 3, 2023Research and Innovation
Cayla Lanier pays it forward in the Judy Genshaft Honors College
A graduate of the college, herself, Lanier’s passion for mentorship and fostering curiosity both in and out of the classroom is what brought her back to USF in 2008 and continues to motivate her to create engaging programs for students at USF and beyond.
August 2, 2023Campus Life, Student Success
New class of businesses joins free USF and Skanska program aimed at helping diverse-owned companies grow
Kickoff reception on Aug. 4 for small business mentoring initiative entering its third year, with enhanced learning opportunities for participants.
August 1, 2023Community Partnerships, University News
USF biologists awarded $1.5 million federal grant to examine what causes trees to thrive
Paul-Camilo Zalamea, assistant professor of integrative biology, is preparing a four-year research study on plant-soil microbial interactions after receiving a $1.5 million grant through the National Science Foundation.
August 1, 2023Research and Innovation
USF awards more than 2,400 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies
Graduates include a Ukrainian student who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a student who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.
July 31, 2023Student Success, University News
Uncovering ancient history: USF team discovers 2,000-year-old Roman house during excavation in Malta
The house can help researchers better understand the experience and behavior of those who lived nearby.
July 26, 2023Research and Innovation
U.S. Department of Defense awards USF professor funding to study internet usage patterns among Russians
Professor Golfo Alexopoulos has been awarded a $700,000 grant to study Russian speakers in online spaces, including Kremlin propaganda and internet usage patterns among Russians.
July 26, 2023Research and Innovation
USF earns national recognition as a top employer
Newsweek ranks the university as one of America’s greatest workplaces for 2023. USF is the only university in Florida to appear on the list and one of only a small group of colleges and universities nationwide to be ranked.
July 25, 2023University News
University of South Florida sets new records for total donors and funds committed in a single year
The University of South Florida received more than $157 million in philanthropic commitments last fiscal year from over 37,500 donors, setting records for both financial generosity and the number of supporters who chose to invest.
July 25, 2023USF Foundation