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Portrait of Dr. Asa Oxner in a patient room

From emergency response to helping the homeless, Dr. Asa Oxner takes a holistic approach to practicing medicine

Two-time alum Dr. Asa Oxner is working to train the next generation of physicians. As a young student, Oxner was inspired by the Indiana Jones adventure movies and wanted to be an archaeologist.

April 3, 2023University News

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University of South Florida’s Giving Week is just a week away

This year's Giving Week will feature 38 HerdFunder projects and 11 donor matches totaling more than $100,000.

April 3, 2023USF Foundation

USF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF Health

USF alumna blends medicine, adventure and global service in her work at USF Health

Asa Oxner, a two-time graduate of USF, focuses her work on helping vulnerable patients, particularly those experiencing homelessness and addiction, both locally and internationally.

April 1, 2023Student Success, USF Health

A group photo of the six members of the USF iPad band, Touch, holding up their iPads to display digital instruments.

USF iPad band launches international tour

The University of South Florida’s iPad band, Touch, is taking its interactive musical show on the road as part of the “Turn the Quiet Down” tour. Audience participation is a key part of the band’s concerts, creating a lively experience where everyone is on their feet.

March 30, 2023Student Success, University News

Amir Abdur-Rahim at the podium during a press briefing

Amir Abdur-Rahim named head coach of Bulls men's basketball

University of South Florida Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Kelly has announced the appointment of Amir Abdur-Rahim as the 11th head coach in Bulls men's basketball history.

March 30, 2023USF Athletics

Aerial view of a Swahili civilization burial site

USF researcher’s life work uncovers the first ancient DNA from the Swahili Civilization

This research brings peace and restores pride to the millions of people who identify as Swahili by overturning false narratives and providing clarity to Swahili heritage.

March 29, 2023Research and Innovation

USF students board a research vessel

Judy Genshaft Honors College students learn from the high seas

Students from the Judy Genshaft Honors College spent part of their spring break aboard a research vessel to conduct lab-based research, observe marine life and explore society's relationship with the ocean through the lens of history, politics, journalism and the arts.

March 23, 2023Student Success

Bryanna Fox during a scene of 'The Lesson Is Murder'

‘The Lesson Is Murder’: USF criminologist and graduate students debut true crime docuseries on Hulu

The three-part series investigates the minds of murderers to develop psychological profiles to help solve crime.

March 23, 2023University News

A graphic depiction of COVID-19 cells

As COVID-19 pandemic marks three-year anniversary, USF researchers release key findings from national public opinion survey

Researchers at the University of South Florida have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to the COVD-19 pandemic. The findings include opinions about vaccines, concerns about potential future outbreaks and the role political affiliations play in these results. 

March 14, 2023University News

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Who’s hunting the black widow spider? Their brown widow relatives, research shows

Brown widow spiders are seeking out and killing their black widow relatives, a surprising twist in the natural relationship between species of spiders known for their venomous bites, according to a new study.

March 13, 2023Research and Innovation

USF alumna behind iconic campus designs

USF alumna behind iconic campus designs

Beverly Frank has designed structures on all three of USF’s campuses. She is now the first Asian American woman and USF graduate to be named president of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects.

March 9, 2023Campus Life, Student Success

In front of a mural, hands hold a mobile phone that shows 3D flowers and a bumble bee appearing in augmented reality.

USF-developed app creates augmented reality experience for downtown Clearwater murals

The University of South Florida’s Access 3D Lab and Advanced Visualization Center are helping bring four murals to life in downtown Clearwater through the ARTours Clearwater mobile application.

March 9, 2023Community Partnerships, University News

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