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USF faculty experts gear up for interviews with the start of the 2022 hurricane season
With the prediction of another above-average Atlantic hurricane season, the University of South Florida is making a variety of experts available to discuss hurricane and storm-related topics. Listed below are some of our experts, along with their focus areas.
June 2, 2022University News
COVID-19 mortality rate five times higher among labor, retail and service workers, study reveals
A USF College of Public Health study shows correlations between COVID-19 mortality rates and the socioeconomic position, gender, ethnicity and race of working adults.
May 31, 2022Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF biologist discovers ‘skydiving’ salamander
The wandering salamander is the first known to have evolved aerial behaviors.
May 26, 2022Research and Innovation
USF School of Hospitality and Tourism Management expands programming to help meet industry demands
The University of South Florida Muma College of Business is in the process of adapting its School of Hospitality and Tourism Management to create a talent pipeline and keep pace with pandemic-era trends that have changed the industry.
May 23, 2022Community Partnerships, University News
New brain-painting method developed at USF being tested for ADHD treatment
USF computer scientist Marvin Andujar is harnessing the power of concentration and art to develop a new brain-computer interface (BCI) prototype and help study participants use their brain like never before. The goal is to introduce a novel treatment option for individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by tapping directly into their brain activity.
May 20, 2022Research and Innovation
Christian Hardigree selected as next regional chancellor of University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus
Christian Hardigree most recently served as the founding dean of the School of Hospitality at Metropolitan State University (MSU) of Denver. She will begin her new role at USF on July 1.
May 18, 2022University News
USF Muma College of Business collaborates with Aramark and Mainsail Lodging to boost experiential learning and student fellowships
The University of South Florida’s Muma College of Business is teaming up with Aramark, the on-campus food service and catering stalwart, and Mainsail Lodging and Development, a specialist in the tourism lodging sector, to provide student fellowships to give up to 120 USF hospitality students valuable paid on-the-job professional experience.
May 17, 2022Community Partnerships
USF Health and Tampa General Hospital neurosurgeons first in Tampa Bay to provide patients new innovative ultrasound technology
Focused Ultrasound, an innovative, new procedure being used by USF Health Morsani College of Medicine neurosurgeons at Tampa General Hospital offer promising treatment for people suffering from essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease and other debilitating neurological disorders.
May 16, 2022USF Health
Alum returns to race in his hometown during Grand Prix of St. Pete
Drivers come from around the world to compete in the annual Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. This year, one came from right next door. Alum Dante Tornello got his first opportunity to race in his hometown.
May 15, 2022Student Success
Study recommends widening visibility of supply chain network for customers and suppliers
A joint project between the USF Supply Chain Innovation Lab and global manufacturer Jabil has concluded that it’s good business to have a more visible supply chain network.
May 11, 2022Research and Innovation
USF tech helping combat malaria and other tropical diseases across the world
Following his success eradicating a major source of malaria, technology created by a USF public health researcher is being implemented by insect control agencies throughout Africa and across the Tampa Bay region.
May 9, 2022Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation
Celebrating the culture and many accomplishments of USF's APIDA community
The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the U.S. on May 7, 1843 and to recognize the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869 by Chinese immigrants who laid most of the track.
May 4, 2022University News