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USF inventors post record patent numbers, ranking in the nation’s top 10 university producers
Annual ranking from the National Academy of Inventors and International Property Owners Association is a key measure of global innovation.
June 15, 2021Research and Innovation
![Donor Bruce Mackey is seated at a table surrounded by USF Health physicians and leaders.](/images/news/2021/patient-commits-estate-gift-to-advance-womens-heart-health-skin-cancer-research-and-alzheimers-caregiver-education-at-usf/grateful-patient-listing.jpg)
Patient commits estate gift to advance women’s heart health, skin cancer research and Alzheimer’s caregiver education at USF
Community volunteer and USF Health patient Bruce Mackey has made a $1.8 million estate gift to USF Health to fund a women’s heart health professorship, dermatology research endowment and caregiver education programs at the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center.
June 14, 2021USF Health
![A digital rendering of USF's new Student Wellness Center](/images/news/2021/new-wellness-center-builds-on-usfs-commitment-to-student-success/wellness-center-490-327.jpg)
New wellness center builds on the University of South Florida’s commitment to student success
The University of South Florida broke ground on a three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Wellness Center on the Tampa campus, a reflection of the university’s deep commitment to health and wellness as a foundation for student success.
June 8, 2021University News
![R. Anthony Rolle, dean of the USF College of Education](/images/news/2021/rolle-selected-as-new-usf-college-of-education-dean/rolle-490-327.jpg)
Rolle selected as new University of South Florida College of Education dean
The University of South Florida announced the appointment of R. Anthony Rolle, an experienced leader and former professor and department chair at USF, as the new dean of the College of Education. Rolle returns to USF after serving as dean of the Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Rhode Island for the past four years.
June 8, 2021University News
![A graphic with the USF seal that says “A Blueprint for a Bold Future: Where Academic Excellence and Opportunity Converge”](/images/news/2021/usf-board-of-trustees-approves-new-strategic-plan/strategic-plan-490-327.png)
USF Board of Trustees approves new 10-year strategic plan
The University of South Florida has unveiled its blueprint for the next decade. Meeting for the first time in person since the start of the pandemic, the USF Board of Trustees today approved “A Blueprint for a Bold Future: Where Academic Excellence and Opportunity Converge”.
June 8, 2021University News
![Graphic with USF Celebrates Pride Month text](/images/news/2021/pride-month/usf-pride-month-img-490.jpg)
USF supports the LGBTQ+ community with programs and services
USF hosts a several year-long programs and services to nurture the LGBTQ+ community. Many of the programs are centered around education to help create cultural awareness. The goal is to encourage an inclusive and safe environment where students can develop global perspectives guided by USF’s Principles of Community.
June 3, 2021Campus Life
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Auto manufacturers test connected vehicle technology implemented in Tampa Bay, evaluated at USF
The USF Center for Urban Transportation Research has entered the fourth and final phase of a $22 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation to create and implement connected vehicle technology in downtown Tampa.
May 27, 2021Research and Innovation
![Marine scientists take water samples aboard the R/V Weatherbird II](/images/news/2021/usf-scientists-announce-initial-findings-from-piney-point-research-effort/piney-update-listing.jpg)
USF scientists announce initial findings from Piney Point research effort
University of South Florida College of Marine Science researchers have shared their initial findings of how the Tampa Bay ecosystem has responded to the controlled discharges of nutrient-rich wastewater released from the retired Piney Point fertilizer processing plant.
May 24, 2021Research and Innovation
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USF launches new podcast designed for faculty, staff
The University of South Florida is launching a new streaming program designed to keep the USF community informed and connect listeners to the people behind some of the university’s greatest endeavors. “Inside USF: The Podcast” will launch May 21, with new episodes available every other Friday.
May 18, 2021University News
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USF College of Education STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative endorsed for appropriations funding by Rep. Kathy Castor
A new STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative in the University of South Florida’s (USF) College of Education was endorsed by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) for consideration by the House Appropriations Committee in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year.
May 7, 2021University News
![An upcoming Nature journal cover featuring the virtual reconstruction of the Panga ya Saidi hominin remains at the site. Photo credit: Jorge González, University of South Florida/Elena Santos, Complutense University of Madrid](/images/news/2021/usf-researcher-visualizes-discovery-of-oldest-human-burial-in-africa-made-by-international-team-of-scientists/nature-cover-490-327.jpg)
USF researcher visualizes discovery of oldest human burial in Africa made by international team of scientists
An international team of scientists has uncovered the earliest modern human burial in Africa – changing what we know about social behaviors in Homo sapiens ¬– and a researcher at the University of South Florida (USF) has helped use 3D and advanced imaging technologies to bring the 78,000-year-old remains of a child back to life.
May 5, 2021Research and Innovation
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USF launches study to identify impact of COVID-19 vaccinations on hurricane evacuation behaviors
The University of South Florida is helping prepare offices of emergency management across the nation for the upcoming hurricane season by determining how COVID-19 may impact evacuation behaviors.
May 4, 2021COVID-19