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USF sailing team trains year-round on Tampa Bay

USF sailing team trains year-round on Tampa Bay

The USF sailing team competes nationally, benefitting from year-round training at the St. Petersburg campus located on Tampa Bay. The team consists of a women's varsity team and a coed sailing club with students from all three USF campuses.

September 13, 2023Campus Life

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USF helping the U.S. Department of Defense strengthen its communication, leadership skills

The series of trainings is the first order to be placed by USCENTCOM under the USF Institute of Applied Engineering’s five-year, $10 million blanket purchase agreement. USF researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel, helping improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military.

September 11, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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Florida Board of Governors approves USF’s plan for a new on-campus stadium

The Florida Board of Governors voted in favor of the financing plan for the University of South Florida’s new on-campus stadium, signaling state-level support for the transformational facility scheduled to open in fall 2026.

September 8, 2023Campus Life, USF Athletics, University News

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USF and Rapid7 to launch cyber training initiative through $1.5 million federal grant

The Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab at USF has secured its largest federal investment since its launch earlier this year. The Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation awarded USF and Rapid7, a leader in cloud risk and threat detection, a $1.5 million grant to conduct research into effective ways for training cyber operators.

September 8, 2023Research and Innovation

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USF receives $25M gift from Tampa General Hospital to support USF Athletics District

The $25 million investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence, which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.

September 7, 2023USF Athletics, USF Foundation, University News

USF linguistics expert pivots course in response to his new study on artificial intelligence chatbots

USF linguistics expert pivots course in response to his new study on artificial intelligence chatbots

After examining the ability of linguistic experts to differentiate AI from human-generated writing, Matthew Kessler is integrating more hands-on projects in his classroom.

September 7, 2023Research and Innovation

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USF and FAU researchers release statewide public opinion survey results on key health policy issues

Findings show misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines continues, Floridians are divided on benefits of artificial intelligence and support for legalizing marijuana.

September 6, 2023Research and Innovation

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First planner-in-residence class to receive award for collaboration with St. Petersburg Innovation District

An innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District has received an outstanding student project award from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association.

September 6, 2023Honors and Awards, Student Success

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USF’s Exploratory Curriculum program helps put undecided students on a path to success

Students enrolled in the Exploratory Curriculum program can choose from one of five pathways and are able to register for classes outside of their pathway or even select an unrelated major.

September 6, 2023Student Success

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USF expands student access to economic resources through new partnership

According to the College Board, Florida is the most affordable state in the nation for in-state students to earn a bachelor’s degree. In order to help make it even more affordable, USF has added a new resource that connects students and families with a wide variety of financial resources and benefits.

September 5, 2023Student Success

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Hurricane Idalia FAQs

USF continues to monitor Hurricane Idalia. The safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority as we track the storm and any impacts to the Tampa Bay region.

August 31, 2023University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF Hurricane Idalia update

The USF Tampa and USF Sarasota-Manatee campuses have reopened. Based on our latest assessment of the campus and improved conditions in Pinellas County, the USF St. Petersburg campus will reopen on Friday, Sept. 1, and classes will resume on Friday, Sept. 1.

August 31, 2023University News

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