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USF leads the nation with six faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
The newly elected faculty members have devoted their careers to inventing high-tech tools for a myriad of applications and blazing a trail for the next generation of innovators. Their work spans a range of research areas, including robotics, molecular microbiology and neuroscience.
February 11, 2022Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
USF Libraries create history, not just preserve it
From solving century-old mysteries to changing what we know about Florida’s iconic bird, several resources at the USF Libraries have helped create actionable outcomes.
February 8, 2022University News
Poor sleep can triple risk for heart disease
Individual aspects of poor sleep can be detrimental to heart health. But if you combine them, the risk of heart disease can increase by as much as 141 percent. That’s the finding of a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.
February 7, 2022Research and Innovation
Researchers find new way to amplify trustworthy news content on social media without shielding bias
Social media sites continue to amplify misinformation and conspiracy theories. To address this concern, an interdisciplinary team of computer scientists, physicists and social scientists has found a solution to ensure social media users are exposed to more reliable news sources.
February 3, 2022Research and Innovation
USF celebrates commitment to Black community throughout Black Heritage Month
During the month of February, USF is proud to join the nation – and countries around the world – in celebrating Black History Month. It is a month to recognize the contributions and impact throughout history of Black Americans and to encourage and inspire education and research to increase awareness and understanding.
February 1, 2022University News
Board of Governors approves new USF strategic plan
The Florida Board of Governors unanimously approved the university’s new five-year strategic plan – an important milestone that's a culmination of an extensive process that included outreach to many stakeholder groups.
January 27, 2022University News
USF receives $1 million gift to create scholarships for low-income Hillsborough County students
The University of South Florida announced a $1 million gift from Connie and Tony Leung, founders of Sanwa Food Group, to establish the Leung Family Scholarships.
January 27, 2022University News
Ten USF faculty members receive national recognition as AAAS Fellows for academic research
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named 10 University of South Florida researchers as new Fellows, including a College of Education associate professor who will become the university’s first Black faculty member to receive one of the world’s most prestigious honors for academic research.
January 26, 2022Honors and Awards
Six USF faculty members recognized with Excellence in Innovation Awards
Researchers from the USF College of Engineering and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine are recognized for their innovations that range from artificial intelligence that can detect and predict suicidality, to encrypting and protecting sensitive information from cloud servers, to disinfecting and recharging masks for safe multiple use.
January 24, 2022Honors and Awards
Students, university leadership advocate for USF during Day at the Capitol in Tallahassee
Dozens of students from the University of South Florida are standing side by side with President Rhea Law, trustees and other university leaders in Tallahassee to advocate for the university’s priorities in the 2022 state legislative session that began last week.
January 18, 2022University News
USF honors Martin Luther King, Jr. with week of activities
The University of South Florida’s annual celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. will honor his vision with several activities, including community service and a commemorative brunch.
January 13, 2022University News
University of South Florida researchers release national public opinion survey findings on omicron concerns, vaccine mandates, Biden's approval ratings
Other topics surveyed include vaccine requirements for air travel, partisan views on COVID-19
January 12, 2022Research and Innovation