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Tracking COVID-19 in Tampa Bay
USF aims to identify where clusters of COVID-19 cases are occurring in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.
April 21, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
USF St. Petersburg to connect seniors with students to combat isolation during coronavirus
An initiative led by USF St. Petersburg is connecting college students with senior citizens to reduce social isolation and develop new bonds during the global pandemic.
April 20, 2020COVID-19, University News
USF School Psychology Program joins national initiative to bring free social emotional learning resources to parents, educators
Faculty and graduate students in USF’s School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
April 17, 2020University News
USF Health leads clinical trials seeking COVID-19 treatments, cure
USF Health researchers have launched several clinical trials as part of the world-wide effort to reduce the severity and even prevent COVID-19.
April 17, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation, USF Health
COVID-19 possibly striking more children than expected
The number of children infected with the coronavirus is far more extensive than what is currently reported -- a hidden detail that could vastly underestimate the demand on health care systems and pediatric intensive care units.
April 16, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF art exhibit is reimagined for social distancing
Master of Fine Art students worked closely with USF’s Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) staff to reimagine their thesis exhibition, “Battin’ a Hundred,” into an online experience of their final projects. Opening night was held virtually through a video conferencing call, with about 170 alumni, students, family and faculty attendees.
April 15, 2020COVID-19, University News
Aramark Makes Massive Food Donation to Feed-A-Bull, Aiding in its Response to Increased Demand
The coronavirus outbreak has led to an increased demand at the University of South Florida’s Feed-A-Bull Pantry, which remains open and committed to serving students who may be experiencing reduced income and fewer food options.
April 13, 2020COVID-19, University News
USF Artists Donate Tools to Combat COVID-19
It’s often said there’s a place where art and medicine intersect. That’s become even more apparent since the coronavirus pandemic. The USF School of Art & Art History has provided medical personnel a 3d printer, face shields and respirators regularly utilized in its studios.
April 10, 2020COVID-19, University News
USF Launches Pandemic Response Research Network, Invests in Projects Addressing Outbreak
The University of South Florida is launching the Pandemic Response Research Network™, an interdisciplinary collaboration of its leading scientists whose research addresses the issues surrounding epidemics, and will provide financial seed support for a series of projects aimed at developing potential vaccines, treatments, technologies and social mitigation strategies in the wake of COVID-19.
April 9, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
USF Receives $50,000 Gift from the Vinik Family Foundation to Support Students in Need
The University of South Florida today announced a gift of $50,000 from Jeff and Penny Vinik, granted through the Vinik Family Foundation, to the USF United Support Fund, an initiative recently created to help provide financial relief to students who are facing unexpected challenges due to the coronavirus outbreak.
April 9, 2020COVID-19, University News
USF Updates Spring Commencement Plans
The University of South Florida announced plans to uniquely recognize the thousands of spring graduates who won’t be able to participate in traditional commencement ceremonies in May due to the coronavirus outbreak.
April 8, 2020University News
Chemistry Professor Gets Creative in Bringing Experiments Online
USF organic chemistry instructor, Solomon Weldegirma, PhD, takes on video production so that his 1,000-plus students can successfully complete the spring semester during the COVID-19 stay at home mandate.
April 7, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation