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USF co-hosting symposium on improving accessibility in STEM fields
A daylong symposium co-hosted by the University of South Florida will give academic and industry leaders the opportunity to share ideas on how to improve accessibility and success in STEM fields for people with disabilities, from education to the workplace.
USF military veterans using security course to make Sarasota-Manatee campus safer
Two University of South Florida students are using what they are learned in the CARVER security course offered by USF to assess the safety of buildings at the Sarasota-Manatee campus.
July 24, 2024Campus News, Students
New grant seeks to reduce barriers to college and increase graduation rates for students emerging from foster care
A new $60,000 grant from the Genspiration Foundation for an onboarding and mentorship program aims to change that dynamic by supporting incoming USF students emerging from foster care and navigating the transition into higher education.
July 24, 2024Students
University of South Florida welcomes new President’s Global Leadership Council
The University of South Florida is welcoming back to campus members of a newly created presidential advisory group that includes 14 esteemed alumni who are renowned leaders in their respective fields around the world.
July 24, 2024Campus News
University of South Florida sets new records for philanthropic support
This is the third straight year that USF has set new fundraising records, receiving over $168 million in philanthropic support from more than 54,000 donors in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.
July 23, 2024Campus News
USF’s Executive MBA program among top 10 best in the nation, says Fortune
The program, housed in the Muma College of Business, climbed 19 positions to take the No. 10 spot among programs across the U.S. Among public universities, USF ranks No. 6 in the nation and No. 1 in Florida.
July 17, 2024Campus News
USF launches MBAs in blue economy, personal financial planning, and healthcare leadership
Beginning this fall, students seeking an MBA at the University of South Florida will have three new offerings to consider. The new concentrations — blue economy, personal financial planning, and healthcare leadership — are designed to address the evolving needs of the global market.
July 15, 2024Campus News
USF researcher’s disaster preparedness app wins funding from Sarasota foundation
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has awarded the University of South Florida Foundation a $7,500 grant to support a USF researcher Lindsay Peterson develop a disaster preparedness app to help older Floridians and their caregivers better prepare for hurricanes and other potential disasters.
July 15, 2024Research
Establishment of the William W. & Judith A. Gaunt Professor marks a milestone for USF Sarasota-Manatee and USF School of Information
The position on the Sarasota-Manatee campus will be conferred to James E. Andrews, a tenured full professor in the School of Information. The endowed professorship will establish the school’s presence at USF Sarasota-Manatee.
July 9, 2024Campus News, Research
New paid internship program will give Brewing Arts students hands-on industry experience
In partnership with the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, the USF Brewing Arts program is launching a paid internship program designed for students to learn core skills in the art of brewing and understand business operations.
New virology team demonstrates the global impact of research at USF Health
The Global Virus Network is relocating its international headquarters to the University of South Florida. With its leader, Dr. Robert Gallo, co-founder of HIV, comes his team of virologists whose expertise embody the importance of collaboration in medicine.
July 2, 2024Research
USF remains a top performer among state universities, leading to benefits for students and faculty
The University of South Florida continues to be one of the highest performing institutions in the state, according to new data from the Florida Board of Governors that compares public universities in categories such as graduation rates, affordability and salaries after earning a degree.
July 1, 2024Campus News