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Meet the new faculty helping power USF’s future
From AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF’s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.
August 13, 2025Campus News, Research
USF to confer nearly 2,700 degrees during commencement ceremonies on Aug. 9
Graduates include a student who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.
August 4, 2025Campus News, Events
USF Honors College Strengthens 9-Year Partnership with Kerolle Initiative in Dominican Republic
The Judy Genshaft Honors College continues to build on a decade-long partnership with the Kerolle Initiative in the Dominican Republic, a local non-profit pop-up clinic that brings medical care and health education to rural populations. his year, Honors students expanded research beyond the trip, and the college recognized Dr. Reginald Kerolle as an official Honors “graduate.”
August 4, 2025Campus News
New director appointed to lead USF's hospitality, tourism, and sport management programs
Lydia Hanks is an accomplished scholar with over a decade of progressive academic leadership and a strong track-record of extensive industry engagement.
August 1, 2025Campus News
Teaching with heart, rooted in community
Nicolle Salomon, a recent graduate of USF’s Master of Arts in Teaching program in Elementary Education, is beginning her teaching career with a focus on literacy. Through internships, research, and mentorship, Salomon gained real-world experience in local classrooms and is now preparing to pursue a doctoral degree while continuing to teach. Her journey reflects USF’s commitment to preparing compassionate, highly skilled educators who serve and strengthen our communities.
August 1, 2025Students
How AI is revolutionizing travel planning
Artificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.
July 31, 2025Research
Tourism, sport and entertainment programs merge to form USF School of Hospitality and Sport Management
Launching in fall 2025, the merged school will give students on all three campuses more career pathways and a global perspective on the interconnectedness of hospitality, tourism, sport and entertainment.
July 29, 2025Campus News
USF Muma College of Business creates a new School of Management
The School of Management will be the business college's seventh school, bringing the college's existing management-related programs and management faculty under one academic roof.
July 16, 2025Campus News
Future teacher in the making: Kathleen Porcelli’s first semester sets the stage
Kathleen Porcelli finished just one semester into the College of Education at USF Sarasota-Manatee, but the experience has already confirmed her calling to become a teacher. From navigating the unknown to developing a deeper understanding of the impact educators have, Kathleen shares how her first few months have been both inspiring and transformative.
July 14, 2025Campus News, Students
USF equipping K-12 teachers with tools for an AI-powered future
Dr. Christine Picot shared her presentation, “Supporting Literacy in Mathematics with Magic School AI and Teacher Server,” at the two-day professional development event centered on AI readiness in K-12 education at USF.
July 14, 2025Campus News
From classroom to field: Students transform tortoise habitat into a learning lab
Through hands-on research and habitat restoration, USF Sarasota-Manatee students gain valuable experience while helping protect a threatened keystone species on campus.
Camp at College sparks young minds with VR and hands-on learning
At USF Sarasota-Manatee, middle school students explored real-world problems through virtual reality and hands-on design. With the guidance of faculty, they created innovative solutions while gaining confidence and inspiration for their future. This transformative experience empowers students to think critically and creatively in today’s fast-paced world.
June 27, 2025Campus News