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The dreams of three mothers live on through USF student research scholarship
Three emeritus professors from the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are honoring their mothers by providing students a gift that was unavailable to most women of their mothers’ generation – the gift of education.
May 9, 2023University News
Alumni and diverse business owners star in the construction of the Judy Genshaft Honors College building
Since its groundbreaking in late 2020, nearly 80 businesses have worked on the five story, 85,000-square-foot building – about half are diverse-owned with an estimated spend on contracts exceeding $11 million.
May 8, 2023University News
State budget includes significant new funding for USF operations and several major projects
The Florida Legislature reached agreement on a state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year that includes transformational increases in recurring operational funding and new investments in several significant projects for the University of South Florida. The budget builds on last year’s record-breaking legislative session for USF.
May 3, 2023University News
U.S. Department of Education awards USF researchers $8 million to enhance school-based mental health programs
Two separate projects led by faculty in the USF College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.
May 2, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success
Associate professor develops motivational chatbot and digital Candyland-like maze to ensure student success
Sanghoon Park will be recognized by the State University System of Florida for his efforts to provide students with an engaging learning environment while teaching them how to develop creative ways to empower and prepare future students in their own digital courses.
May 2, 2023Research and Innovation
USF conferred more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies
Graduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a USF football player making a major impact in the community
May 1, 2023University News
Construction of the Judy Genshaft Honors College building to conclude with once-in-a-lifetime classroom experience
Coinciding with building construction, honors students got a hands-on lesson in construction and design through a capstone course called Exploring Behind the Veil: The New Honors Building.
April 27, 2023Student Success, University News
More than 30 USF graduate programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S News & World Report
Ten USF graduate programs are ranked in the top 50 among all public and private institutions, led by industrial and organizational psychology at No. 3 and public health at No. 22.
April 25, 2023University News
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
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
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
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