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Record number of donors support University of South Florida during Giving Week

More than 7,000 donors — a new record — gave generously to support students on all three University of South Florida campuses during Giving Week 2023.

April 24, 2023USF Foundation

Aerial view of wetlands in Alaska, near Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks | Photo by: Mark Rains

USF and EPA collaborate to improve nationwide water quality and management

Researchers developed a new classification system that will help improve methods for targeting wetland restoration and protection. 

April 20, 2023Research and Innovation

Rendering of the USF Sarasota-Manatee STEM building

USF picks architects and will host ideation sessions to shape vision for new Nursing/STEM building on the Sarasota-Manatee campus

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus is offering its students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the campus by sharing their ideas for a planned Nursing/STEM building with the project’s newly appointed architects.

April 20, 2023University News

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Scientists identify sea urchin killer

The search for the 2022 killer that decimated long-spined sea urchins in the Caribbean and along Florida’s east coast is over. A team of scientists-turned-sleuthhounds organized identified the small-but-mighty offender: a single-celled organism called a ciliate.

April 19, 2023Research and Innovation

A group photo of the 10-person cast of USF's The Is My Brave: College Edition. Everyone smiles and shows a

Local community invited to a night of storytelling in support of mental health awareness

Through creative expression, 10 USF students living with mental illness will share their stories in front of a live audience to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. This Is My Brave: College Edition hits the stage April 21 on the USF Tampa campus.

April 17, 2023Campus Life, University News

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Healing arts class teaches therapeutic methods for working with people experiencing memory loss

The collaboration between the Judy Genshaft Honors College and the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg allows students to see first-hand how these interactions can benefit individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

April 17, 2023Student Success

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Dozens of maintenance projects to begin across campuses to help strengthen USF’s infrastructure

USF’s iconic water tower is getting repaired and painted as part of an investment of nearly $73 million allotted in last year’s state budget to support USF’s Capital Renewal Program, which addresses a portion of the university’s deferred maintenance needs.

April 14, 2023University News

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USF Federal Credit Union elevates longstanding support of University of South Florida with $1M gift to university programs

Part of this gift includes the establishment of four endowments to provide scholarships for students in the Latino Scholarship Program, Black Leadership Network and College of Nursing, as well as a first-of-its-kind scholarship for student veterans.

April 12, 2023USF Foundation

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USF geoscientist discovers new phosphorus material after New Port Richey lightning strike

Due to a chemical reaction caused by a lightning strike, a new phosphorus material developed for the first time in solid form on Earth.

April 11, 2023Research and Innovation

Strong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterback

Strong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterback

As a quarterback for the Bulls football team, Gerry Bohanon Jr. is enthusiastic about academics and playing for USF. His goals are to complete his studies, play for the NFL and later switch his position from on the field to the sidelines as a coach.

April 10, 2023Student Success

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Enrollment in USF hospitality and tourism management program grows exponentially since expansion and integration with industry partners

The University of South Florida Muma College of Business is experiencing significant growth in its School of Hospitality and Tourism Management since expanding programming to all campuses and creating an internship program with industry partners.

April 6, 2023Community Partnerships, Student Success

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USF College of Nursing unveils the Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic

With the help of a four-year, $3.85 million federal grant, the Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic will advance nursing education and increase access to health care in medically underserved areas throughout the Tampa Bay region.

April 3, 2023USF Health

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