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![Graphic says the Florida high tech corridor early-stage innovation fund](/images/news/2023/usf-research-innovation-fhtc-partner-fund-early-stage-innovation-awards/fhtc-th.png)
USF Research & Innovation and the Florida High Tech Corridor partner to fund Early-Stage Innovation Awards
The funding supports a first-of-its-kind, AI-based language translation tool for stroke patients with aphasia, a prototype device to reduce structural malfunctions in critical manufactured products and infrastructure and an AI-based tool to deliver custom music therapy to aging populations.
February 28, 2023Research and Innovation
![Graphic that shows various words related to human trafficking](/images/news/2023/bright-network-to-connect-human-trafficking-victims-with-critical-care-resources-transition-to-new-life/human-trafficking.png)
USF researchers build platform that connects human trafficking victims with critical care and resources to transition into new life
An online platform developed by researchers at the University of South Florida, in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of human trafficking escape their situations and get back on their feet by streamlining efforts to connect them with organizations and resources in Tampa Bay.
February 24, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
![University of South Florida, This Is My Brave: College Edition, Storytelling Saves Lives. Photos of past performances to the right.](/images/news/2023/usf-students-reduce-stigma-surrounding-mental-health-through-creative-expression/timb-listing.jpg)
USF students reduce stigma surrounding mental health through creative expression
Rehearsals are underway for the USF production of This Is My Brave: College Edition. Through creative expression, USF students living with mental illness share their stories on stage in front of the community to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. In conjunction with the stage show, is the integration of the Photovoice exhibit.
February 20, 2023Campus Life, University News
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Rapid7 and USF Partner to Establish the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab
A $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
February 13, 2023Research and Innovation, Student Success
![SMART Program student presenting addiction research](/images/news/2023/usf-program-aims-to-expand-pipeline-of-addiction-researchers-from-underrepresented-backgrounds/listing-image-student-professor.jpg)
USF program aims to expand pipeline of addiction researchers from underrepresented backgrounds
The program addresses a national and global need for researchers from different backgrounds to mitigate existing health disparities, seen in crises such as the opioid epidemic.
February 8, 2023Research and Innovation
![Colleagues at work](/images/news/2022/too-many-or-too-few-job-demands-can-spoil-a-good-nights-sleep/listing-image.jpg)
Too many – or too few – job demands can spoil a good night’s sleep
A new study by researchers at the University of South Florida reveals that the relationship between work demands and a good night’s rest is nuanced. Conventional wisdom that suggests that people with the most demanding jobs would have the most trouble sleeping isn't necessarily true.
November 29, 2022Research and Innovation
![Student veteran continues his service through research](/images/news/2022/student-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research/bb-rio-newlisting.jpg)
Student veteran continues his service through research
U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.
November 7, 2022Student Success
![Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagious](/images/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious/bb-manley-newlisting.jpg)
Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagious
Manley Jaquiss is one of USF’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left USF since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also USF alumnae.
October 17, 2022Student Success
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USF professor to help improve pandemic-induced child behavioral problems through multi-million dollar federal grant
The funding will operate the National Center on Pyramid Model Innovation and allow a national team of faculty to investigate and address behavioral and equity issues in early childhood programs.
October 17, 2022Research and Innovation
![Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at USF](/images/news/2022/amber-jankowskis-unexpected-journey-from-military-service-to-mentorship-at-usf/bb-amber-newlisting.jpg)
Amber Jankowski's unexpected journey from military service to mentorship at USF
USF alum Amber Jankowski was the military equivalent of a dental hygienist in the Air Force before four hand surgeries changed her career path forever. After being medically discharged, Jankowski turned to serve those who faced similar challenges as she did and became a vocational rehabilitation counselor. In her position, she helps individuals with disabilities find something they are successful at and works to normalize the wide variety of skills people can have.
July 14, 2022Student Success
![Rio Tate](/images/news/2022/usf-student-veteran-receives-national-honor-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation/tillman-listing.png)
USF student veteran receives national honor from the Pat Tillman Foundation
University of South Florida aging studies student and U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate is being awarded a 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tate is the only student from a Florida public university in this year’s class.
June 28, 2022Honors and Awards
![Gen. Frank McKenzie](/images/news/2022/former-chief-of-central-command-to-lead-the-university-of-south-floridas-new-global-and-national-security-institute/mckenzie-listing.png)
Former chief of U.S. Central Command to lead the University of South Florida’s new Global and National Security Institute
The University of South Florida announced the creation of the Global and National Security Institute, an initiative designed to further place the state of Florida at the forefront of addressing critical issues facing the nation in sectors such as defense, economic and political security, health and human security and infrastructure and environmental security.
June 15, 2022University News