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![graphic that demonstrates cybersecurity](/images/news/2023/usf-awarded-its-largest-grant-to-prepare-students-for-cybersecurity-career/cybersecurity-listing.png)
USF awarded its largest grant to prepare students for federal cybersecurity careers
The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of South Florida a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.
February 2, 2023Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation, Student Success
![Kenrick on stage with a microphone. The screen behind him says, rap-along chart, and has pictures on it. The audience is packed with students raising their hands.](/images/news/2023/usf-college-of-the-arts-inspires-local-students-through-new-program/202302-cota-hcps-outreach-listing.jpg)
USF College of The Arts inspires local K-12 students through new outreach program
The University of South Florida College of The Arts is piloting an outreach program to bring interactive music, theater and dance performances to students in Hillsborough County Public Schools – a reflection of USF’s commitment to community engagement.
February 1, 2023Community Partnerships, University News
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USF student organization helping inspire the next generation of Black engineers
A nationwide effort to inspire more Black individuals to enter the field of engineering is growing at USF. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students are members of the National Society of Black Engineers – up nearly 400 percent since 2017.
February 1, 2023Student Success
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Six USF faculty members earn national recognition for research achievements
The faculty span multiple colleges and disciplines, bringing the total number of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows at USF to 95.
January 31, 2023Honors and Awards
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Marine biology student helps rescue distressed manatee in Bayboro Harbor
Kierstyn Benjamin shares her story of how she noticed a small, distressed manatee in Bayboro Harbor and acted quickly, playing a major part in rescuing the animal right near the USF St. Petersburg campus.
January 27, 2023Research and Innovation
![Portraits of Manish Agrawal and George Spirou](/images/news/2023/usf-faculty-members-recognized-excellence-innovation-awards/eii-awards-2023.png)
USF faculty members recognized with Excellence in Innovation Awards
With the development of artificial intelligence technologies that maximize the impacts of academic programs and data visualization virtual reality software solutions, these faculty members are two of USF’s top innovators.
January 25, 2023Honors and Awards
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U.S. News ranks USF’s online MBA program among the nation’s top 25
USF’s online MBA program in the Muma College of Business is now ranked at No. 19. Graduate programs in engineering and education also ranked among the nation’s best.
January 24, 2023University News
![A photo of Prasant Mohapatra with text that reads, welcome Provost Prasant Mohapatra.](/images/news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-new-provost/ucm22045-provost-search-listing-homepage-490x328.jpg)
University of South Florida names new provost
University of South Florida President Rhea Law today announced the appointment of Prasant Mohapatra as USF’s new provost and executive vice president of academic affairs.
January 23, 2023University News
![Photo of USF President Rhea Law during the inauguration ceremony at the Yeungling Center](/images/news/2023/law-shares-vision-for-usfs-future-in-presidential-inauguration-speech/20230119-usf-rhea-law-inauguration-ceremony-490.jpg)
Law shares vision for USF’s future in presidential inauguration speech
In her remarks to students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Tampa Bay community, USF President Rhea Law shared plans for taking the university to the next level, including three academic areas of strength to build on, a renewed commitment to community partnerships and a new on-campus stadium.
January 19, 2023University News
![Andrea Coloma stands in front of a future Orion capsule under construction.](/images/news/2023/usf-student-illustrates-childrens-book-for-nasa/nasa-listing.jpg)
USF student illustrates children’s book for NASA
Andrea Coloma has interned with NASA five times, working on a variety of 2D and 3D illustration and animation projects. Her fifth internship concluded with the creation of an educational children's book about the Artemis I mission.
January 13, 2023Student Success, University News
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USF engineers awarded $2.5 million federal grant to expand harmful algal bloom research along Florida coasts
USF engineers are leading a team of scientists across the state in the development of a new, state-of-the-art system that allows water districts to better predict and manage harmful algal blooms in Lake Okeechobee, St. Lucie River and Caloosahatchee River watersheds.
January 13, 2023Research and Innovation
![Researcher shows 3D printed nasal swab](/images/news/2023/usf-health-northwell-health-tampa-general-and-formlabs-earn-national-recognition-for-3d-printed-nasal-swab-used-in-pandemic/swab.png)
USF Health earns national recognition for 3D-printed nasal swab used in pandemic
USF has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its creation of the 3D-printed nasal swab, created in the early part of the pandemic as a solution to the disrupted commercial production of standard swabs that were critical in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.
January 13, 2023Honors and Awards