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Innovative cybersecurity programs poised for major expansion
Boosted by millions of dollars in new state funding, USF cybersecurity programs are preparing graduates for high-paying jobs in a field with soaring demand.
July 21, 2022Research and Innovation
USF and FIU researchers release statewide public opinion survey results, topics include gas prices and social media regulation
The survey, sponsored by the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at USF, addresses how Floridians are being affected by rising gasoline prices and issues related to Elon Musk’s potential purchase of the social media platform Twitter.
July 20, 2022Research and Innovation
USF College of Nursing secures nearly $4 million in federal funding to launch mobile health unit
The University of South Florida College of Nursing is advancing nursing education and increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas through a nurse-managed Mobile Health Unit (MHU) with the help of a four-year $3.85 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant.
July 14, 2022USF Health
USF Dining supports local restaurants through Aramark-developed program
Recently launched inside the Marshall Student Center food court on the USF Tampa campus is Local Restaurant Row, an Aramark-developed program that brings minority- and women-owned vendors to client locations within higher education, health care and corporate dining. The USF St. Pete campus will debut the program at The Reef in the fall.
July 13, 2022Campus Life, Community Partnerships, University News
USF and FIU researchers release statewide public opinion survey findings, topics include abortion and gun reform
Researcher have released results from a statewide survey aimed at measuring public opinion on a variety of current policy issues. The findings address the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion, the economy, gun violence/reform and presidential/gubernatorial job approval.
July 12, 2022Research and Innovation
Hidden in caves: Mineral overgrowths reveal unprecedented modern sea-level rise
University of South Florida geology professor discovers the industrial boom’s impact on global warming.
June 30, 2022Research and Innovation
Strong outcomes in employment and workforce metrics help USF stand out as a leader among state universities
No university scored higher in the Florida Board of Governor’s performance model than USF in several important categories tied directly to economic and workforce development, including the percentage of bachelor’s degrees and graduate degrees awarded in areas of strategic emphasis for the state and average wages of undergraduate students one year after earning their degrees.
June 30, 2022University News
Pitching with passion? 'More enthusiastic' pitches could turn off investors, study finds
A new study from researchers at the University of South Florida offers entrepreneurs some savvy sales advice: when pitching to investors for funding, a high-octane product pitch with great enthusiasm is a double-edged sword.
June 29, 2022Research and Innovation
Carol and Frank Morsani commit additional $7 million to support the University of South Florida
Latest gift will advance geriatrics, business and provide student scholarships. Combined with $5 million announced in March for an on-campus stadium, the couple have recently committed $12 million to USF.
June 28, 2022USF Foundation
USF students collaborating with Hillsborough County to help prepare refugee women for hurricane season
Through a College of Public Health course, students are paired with refugee women to explore local resources and develop customized emergency plans together.
June 21, 2022USF Health
USF commemorates Juneteenth
The USF Office of Multicultural Affairs commemorated Juneteenth, the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, bringing the community together to shed light on the federal holiday’s complicated history, discuss current racial justice issues and celebrate through artistic performances.
June 17, 2022Campus Life
Humans responsible for more than 90% of world's oil slicks
In a new study published in Science, researchers developed the first global map of chronic oil slicks in the ocean and found that more than 90% of them come from human sources, significantly more than previously reported.
June 16, 2022Research and Innovation