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Kate Tiedemann, Ellen Cotton give $14 million to enhance USF finance program
The $14 million gift will support the USF Muma College of Business’ vision to become a “hub of excellence” in fintech. Fintech, short for "financial technology," impacts everything from mobile banking and insurance to crowdfunding, blockchain, cryptocurrency and investment apps.
April 18, 2022Student Success, USF Foundation, University News
USF researchers release findings from statewide public opinion survey on war in Ukraine, approval ratings and COVID-19
Researchers at the University of South Florida have released results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion on several current policy issues. The results presented in this report address the U.S. response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, presidential/gubernatorial job approval and COVID-19.
April 14, 2022Research and Innovation
Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce 16 fintech startups for the inaugural FinTech|X Accelerator 2022 Cohort
The inaugural FinTech|X 2022 Accelerator program cohort consists of 16 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad, including companies from Israel, England, Saudi Arabia and Germany. Three are led by women entrepreneurs, and there is significant representation from military veterans, LBGTQ+ and minority founders.
April 12, 2022University News
When the ‘stars’ don’t align: study finds top reviews, not average ratings, sway consumer decision-making
New USF research debunks a widely held notion that online consumers buy products based on rating.
April 11, 2022Research and Innovation
Florida's state shell at higher risk of extinction than previously thought
The Florida horse conch – one of the world’s largest invertebrate animals – has become symbolic of Florida’s natural resources and widely used in advertising for the state’s tourism industry. But unregulated commercial harvesting and recreational live collection are pushing populations closer to collapse.
April 6, 2022Research and Innovation
USF STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative awarded $1 million in funding from House Appropriations Committee
A community project proposed by the USF College of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.
April 6, 2022University News
USF opens new innovation facility aimed at growing Tampa Bay’s economy
Located at the USF Research Park on the Tampa campus, the three-story, 120,000-square-foot mixed-use building features advanced laboratory facilities, as well as office and meeting spaces for new and established companies.
March 31, 2022Research and Innovation, University News
USF increases number of graduate programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World
USF features 13 graduate programs ranked in the top 50 among all public and private institutions, led by industrial and organizational psychology at No. 3, public health at No. 16, and the audiology and criminology programs both ranked No. 18. USF’s nursing master’s degree and industrial engineering programs continue to rise in the ranks, with both entering the top 50 this year.
March 29, 2022University News
Navigating an urban watershed to document stories of nature and people
A USF St. Petersburg campus professor is navigating the entire flow of Booker and Salt Creeks that meander through south St. Petersburg to raise awareness of their importance to the region.
March 25, 2022Research and Innovation
Phone calls add personal touch to USF’s recruitment of underrepresented students
Nearly 200 USF faculty, administrators and staff have been working to boost enrollment among underrepresented populations by personally reaching to admitted students to answer questions or address concerns they might have as they finalize their college decisions.
March 25, 2022University News
USF receives a $10.6 million gift to establish center focused on enhancing the talent pipeline for Tampa Bay employers
The University of South Florida today announced a $10.6 million gift and celebrated the grand opening of a new center, which will benefit all students in the Muma College of Business and ultimately businesses in the Tampa Bay area.
March 24, 2022University News
Rhea Law selected as University of South Florida president-elect
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Rhea Law as the university’s president-elect. Law, who has been USF’s interim president since August, will become the university’s eighth president and the first USF alum to fill the role, pending confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) next week.
March 22, 2022University News