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Nearly 1 in 4 new medical students come from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in medicine
This cohort of students represents another academically strong class and the most diverse yet, and includes former NCAA athletes, weightlifters and musicians.
July 25, 2023USF Health
USF/FIO’s Keys Marine Laboratory to house thousands of corals to mitigate impact from historic ocean heat wave
The Keys Marine Laboratory contains one of the largest temperature-controlled seawater systems in the Florida Keys, allowing for the study of corals and other marine organisms as well as offering a refuge for them to live, rehabilitate and grow. The laboratory is part of the state-wide Florida Institute of Oceanography, a consortium that supports all institutions in the State University System.
July 24, 2023Research and Innovation
National study with USF-designed hearing intervention shows that hearing aids can slow cognitive decline by 50 percent
The multi-site clinical trial found that addressing hearing loss can greatly reduce the rate of which older adults develop dementia.
July 21, 2023Research and Innovation, USF Health
NIH awards USF researcher $1.78 million to enhance substance misuse research workforce
The program is intended to create a pipeline of substance misuse clinical researchers trained in the analysis and dissemination of data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study – the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States.
July 21, 2023Research and Innovation
‘Snakeman’ studies venomous snakes due to conservation concerns in Florida
USF graduate student Shiv Shukla is working to understand fungal disease discovered in a variety of snakes across the state.
July 21, 2023Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF infectious disease researcher John Adams provides insight on the recent malaria outbreak
Distinguished University Professor John Adams and his team are doing pioneering work in researching for a vaccine for malaria, specifically vivax malaria. This Q&A addresses common questions related to malaria.
July 19, 2023USF Health
Educational trip to Europe provides impactful experience, teaches significance of the Holocaust
Eighteen students who took a study abroad trip to Europe focusing on the Holocaust came back with a deeper understanding of one of the darkest periods in history. The diverse group of students from USF's Judy Genshaft Honors College encountered grim details surrounding the persecution and genocide of millions of Jews from 1933-1945.
July 13, 2023Student Success
Ship granted to USF will enhance Florida Institute of Oceanography’s efforts to build a robust ocean science and maritime workforce
After a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled ship granted to the University of South Florida is docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.
July 12, 2023Research and Innovation
K-12 students spend summer experiencing life at USF
USF Youth Experiences combine fun and learning with unique opportunities for personal growth and discovery, underscoring USF's commitment to lifelong learning education and community engagement.
July 12, 2023Community Partnerships
Centuries-old teeth could indicate the effectiveness of pandemic quarantines
Through DNA analysis, USF researchers will trace the evolution of genetics in individuals who died from the Black Death during quarantine, helping determine the effectiveness of containment measures, such as isolation and masks.
July 11, 2023Research and Innovation
Construction of new student center and residence hall at USF Sarasota-Manatee campus reaches major milestone
Crews have installed the first of almost 600 precast concrete panels that will make up the walls of the six-story, 100,000-square-foot student center and residence hall set to open for the fall 2024 semester.
July 5, 2023University News
USF contingent experiences the Marines Corps
From navigating obstacle courses to hearing from men and women commissioned as officers, a delegation from the University of South Florida took part in an inspiring and informative week at the U.S. Marine Corps Educators Workshop.
July 3, 2023Community Partnerships