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USF anthropologists begin transfer of ancient ancestors to Native American tribes
The University of South Florida Department of Anthropology has begun the final steps in a long process to return the ancient ancestors of Native Americans, previously used for research, to the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
October 10, 2022Research and Innovation
Finalists announced in University of South Florida provost search
The University of South Florida today announced four finalists have been selected in the search for the university’s next provost and executive vice president of academic affairs.
October 6, 2022University News
USF invites the community to join in Homecoming Week events
The University of South Florida welcomes the Tampa Bay area community to attend Homecoming Week celebrations, Oct. 9-15. Participants can join students, alumni, faculty and staff in dozens of events across all campuses, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the USF football game on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Raymond James Stadium.
October 5, 2022Campus Life
USF researchers advance efforts to develop a protein-based treatment therapy for individuals with ALS
Researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine successfully tested a protein that has the potential to aid in the development of a protein-based therapy for patients with ALS.
October 4, 2022Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF volunteers serve nearly 1,500 hours to assist evacuation shelters during Hurricane Ian
To help the community during a time of crisis, the USF Community Emergency Response Team and Medical Response Unit banded together during Hurricane Ian.
October 3, 2022University News
USF geoscientists deploy to study evacuation behavior ahead of Hurricane Ian
As the Tampa Bay region prepares for Hurricane Ian, a team of researchers is on the road to collect data on how individuals respond in a natural disaster.
September 26, 2022Research and Innovation
USF Research Park receives international award
The University of South Florida Research Park has been named the 2022 Outstanding Research Park by the Association of University Research Parks. This follows the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art research center that deepens the connection between university innovation and the business community, helping advance the Tampa Bay region’s growing startup ecosystem.
September 23, 2022Research and Innovation, University News
Tampa health care startup Verséa gifts COVID-19 test kits to the University of South Florida
Tampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the University of South Florida for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.
September 23, 2022COVID-19, Community Partnerships, USF Foundation
USF partners with MacDill Air Force Base to grow and strengthen educational opportunities
With education at the forefront, the overall goal of the partnership is to encourage and enhance the study of a variety of fields, including science, technology, engineering and math.
September 19, 2022Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, University News
USF professor: Statin use not justified for healthy people with high cholesterol
The research shows LDL alone has “a very weak association” with heart disease and stroke and that when people with high LDL and optimal triglycerides and HDL were given a statin, there was no benefit.
September 19, 2022Research and Innovation
USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to add its first student housing
The Florida Board of Governors on Wednesday unanimously approved building a housing and student center complex on the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, advancing USF’s bold plans to expand the campus and transform the college experience for students.
September 14, 2022Campus Life, University News
USF earns national award for excellence in diversity and inclusion
The University of South Florida is a recipient of the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
September 13, 2022University News