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USF is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot village
Due to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But USF’s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.
March 17, 2025Research
USF Women's Basketball team set for NCAA first round vs. Tennessee
No. 12 Seed USF Women's Basketball will face No. 5 Seed Tennessee on Friday, March 21, In the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.
March 16, 2025Campus News
USF women's basketball scores AAC conference championship
The team defeated Rice University, winning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. USF women's basketball is the second team in conference history to win multiple tournament titles.
March 13, 2025Campus News
Mastering cybercrime: How USF helped a federal agent sharpen his investigative skills
With nearly two decades of experience as a special agent in the U.S. Department of Defense, Rudd has spent his career tracking down cybercriminals and protecting digital assets. But even with years in the field, he saw the value of continuous learning.
March 11, 2025Students
Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as 'Cyber Bay'
The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.
March 11, 2025Campus News, Research
USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents
Based on the 82 new patents secured in 2024, USF is 16th among U.S. public research universities, 26th among all American public or private universities and 38th among universities worldwide.
March 11, 2025Research
Patience pays off for USF walk-on turned record-breaking wide receiver Sean Atkins
Sean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.
March 7, 2025Students
What sparked USF student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlines
USF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.
From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF’s Julio Blanco III
Julio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining USF was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams.
March 7, 2025Students
How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at USF to detect disease
Dr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.
March 7, 2025Research
John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USF
John Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow.
March 7, 2025Research
Campus Insider | March 2025
Campus Insider is a monthly publication from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, featuring exciting university news, research and stories of impact.
March 6, 2025Campus News, Events, Research, Students