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USF leads consortium effort to designate Tampa Bay a national tech hub in cybersecurity
The University of South Florida is leading an expansive effort to help Tampa Bay secure the federal designation of Cybersecurity and Technology Innovation Hub — a prolific indicator of the region’s potential for rapid technology-led economic growth.
August 31, 2023Research
Twenty-two USF faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards
The recipients’ research accomplishments span a variety of fields across biology, business, communication, education, engineering, medicine, psychology and public health.
August 14, 2023Research
USF dean receives McCool Breakthrough Award for innovations in hospitality industry
Cihan Cobanoglu, dean of the USF School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, was recognized for his innovative achievements in the hospitality industry.
August 11, 2023Campus News, Research
Randy Dumm takes helm at USF’s expanding Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and Insurance
Randy Dumm, who has extensive experience in the profession, is the new director of the Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and Experience on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.
July 26, 2023Campus News, Research
University of South Florida sets new records for total donors and funds committed in a single year
The University of South Florida received more than $157 million in philanthropic commitments last fiscal year from over 37,500 donors, setting records for both financial generosity and the number of supporters who chose to invest.
July 25, 2023Campus News, Research
USF/FIO’s Keys Marine Laboratory to house thousands of corals to mitigate impact from historic ocean heat wave
The Keys Marine Laboratory contains one of the largest temperature-controlled seawater systems in the Florida Keys, allowing for the study of corals and other marine organisms as well as offering a refuge for them to live, rehabilitate and grow. The laboratory is part of the state-wide Florida Institute of Oceanography, a consortium that supports all institutions in the State University System.
July 24, 2023Research
Ship granted to USF will enhance Florida Institute of Oceanography’s efforts to build a robust ocean science and maritime workforce
After a 4,000-mile journey, a 117-foot twin-hulled ship granted to the University of South Florida (USF) is docked at its new home port in St. Petersburg, where it will be operated by the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) to offer transformative opportunities for students to explore and advance the field of ocean science.
July 13, 2023Research
‘Arts have the power to heal.’ Women will use dance, other arts to share their breast cancer journeys at Sarasota-Manatee campus retreat
Women will use dance and other visual arts to explore and share their experiences with breast cancer, during a retreat hosted by University of South Florida faculty members on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.
July 6, 2023Campus News, Events, Research
Mosquito watch: USF researchers urge use of global dashboard in light of recent malaria cases
Researchers at the University of South Florida are urging the public to take photos of mosquitoes and share them to help track and mitigate the potential spread of malaria.
June 29, 2023Research
USF awarded over $8.5 million to train public health leaders in national collaborative leadership program
In an effort to strengthen the U.S. public health system, three national philanthropic nonprofits joined to award USF grants to lead the PHEARLESS initiative designed to rebuild collaboration and leadership skills among public health leaders.
June 28, 2023Research
Every picture in USF professor’s PhotoVoice project tells a story about young people’s mental health
In USF Sarasota-Manatee campus assistant professor Margaret McGladrey's recent PhotoVoice project, young people used photography to illustrate topics related to mental health and mental illness.
June 16, 2023Campus News, Research
Campus Insider | June 2023
The University of South Florida kicked off the month of June by accepting a historic invitation to join the American Association of Universities, a tremendous milestone that formalizes USF's position as a leading research university. Read on for more stories about the faculty, students and staff who made this groundbreaking achievement possible.
June 7, 2023Campus News, Events, Research, Students