https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 14 Oct 2026 19:28:56 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/top-stories-of-2025.aspxFrom launching the nation’s first college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to celebrating an historic football season, 2025 was defined by bold moments and impactful leadership. As we turn the page to the second half of the decade, here are some of the year’s top stories.External ArticleTue, 16 Dec 2025 09:41:15 Top stories of 2025From launching the nation’s first college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to celebrating an historic football season, 2025 was defined by bold moments and impactful leadership. As we turn the page to the second half of the decade, here are some of the year’s top stories.A Year of Boldhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/top-stories-of-2025.aspxCampus Newshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-usfs-next-president.aspxLimayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.External ArticleFri, 12 Dec 2025 09:46:45 Florida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as USF’s next presidentLimayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-usfs-next-president.aspxCampus Newshttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/usf-cybersecurity-student-overcomes-surprise-cancer-diagnosis.aspxUSF cybersecurity student Angelin Benny discovered she had thyroid cancer after a back injury led to unexpected scans. Despite months of uncertainty and treatment, she pushed forward, took on leadership roles and found strength in her support system. Now recovered, she’s preparing to graduate and begin her cybersecurity career.External ArticleMon, 08 Dec 2025 11:26:29 USF cybersecurity student overcomes surprise cancer diagnosisUSF cybersecurity student Angelin Benny discovered she had thyroid cancer after a back injury led to unexpected scans. Despite months of uncertainty and treatment, she pushed forward, took on leadership roles and found strength in her support system. Now recovered, she’s preparing to graduate and begin her cybersecurity career.Angelin Bennyhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/usf-cybersecurity-student-overcomes-surprise-cancer-diagnosis.aspxStudentshttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/msw-student-angela-sciarrone-named-manatee-county-team-member-of-the-year.aspxThe award recognizes her outstanding service to Manatee County through her role in the Public Safety Department.External ArticleMon, 08 Dec 2025 09:50:52 MSW student Angela Sciarrone named Manatee County Team Member of the YearThe award recognizes her outstanding service to Manatee County through her role in the Public Safety Department.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/msw-student-angela-sciarrone-named-manatee-county-team-member-of-the-year.aspxCampus News,Studentshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/elliott_wilson_fall_2025.aspxGraduating student, Elliott Wilson, found his voice at USF Sarasota-Manatee with the help of friends, faculty, and a little karaoke.Andrea KniesWed, 03 Dec 2025 15:48:36 Finding his voice at USF Sarasota-ManateeGraduating student, Elliott Wilson, found his voice at USF Sarasota-Manatee with the help of friends, faculty, and a little karaoke.Elliott Wilson, USF Class of 2025https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/elliott_wilson_fall_2025.aspxStudentshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/stem-facility-groundbreaking.aspxA transformative project began when the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee officially broke ground on the new STEM academic facility.Andrea KniesWed, 19 Nov 2025 11:15:35 STEM academic facility groundbreaking begins a milestone campus projectA transformative project began when the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee officially broke ground on the new STEM academic facility.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/stem-facility-groundbreaking.aspxCampus News,Eventshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/ritz-carlton-pasta-demo.aspxUSF students were treated to a special pasta making demonstration from The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota’s Chef Andrew Thompson during the International Food and Culture class.Andrea KniesMon, 17 Nov 2025 09:15:38 USF Hospitality Lab hosts The Ritz-Carlton's chef for immersive culinary and career lessonUSF students were treated to a special pasta making demonstration from The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota’s Chef Andrew Thompson during the International Food and Culture class.Chef Thompson tossing pasta during his demonstrationhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/ritz-carlton-pasta-demo.aspxCampus News,Eventshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/brunch-on-the-bay-chairs-siblings.aspxA dynamic duo is stepping forward to champion student success at USF Sarasota-Manatee. Brother and sister Luke and Dr. Jennifer Bencie will co-chair the 2026 Brunch on the Bay, uniting their shared commitment to education, public service, and community engagement to support scholarships that change lives.Molly Urnek, University AdvancementWed, 12 Nov 2025 00:52:06 Siblings chair 2026 USF Sarasota-Manatee Brunch on the BayA dynamic duo is stepping forward to champion student success at USF Sarasota-Manatee. Brother and sister Luke and Dr. Jennifer Bencie will co-chair the 2026 Brunch on the Bay, uniting their shared commitment to education, public service, and community engagement to support scholarships that change lives.Jennifer Bencie and Luke Bencie - 2026 Brunch on the Bay Co-Chairshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/brunch-on-the-bay-chairs-siblings.aspxCampus Newshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/florida-employers-gain-competitive-edge-as-usf-expands-federally-funded-cybersecurity-program.aspxDue to its success, the university is nearly doubling enrollment of the InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst program, offering it for free to 400 military veterans, first responders and public-sector professionals.External ArticleMon, 10 Nov 2025 13:16:31 Florida employers gain competitive edge as USF expands federally funded cybersecurity programDue to its success, the university is nearly doubling enrollment of the InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst program, offering it for free to 400 military veterans, first responders and public-sector professionals.Man at desk with three computer monitorshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/florida-employers-gain-competitive-edge-as-usf-expands-federally-funded-cybersecurity-program.aspxCampus Newshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/duvall-training-institute-story.aspxOver 65 community partners attended the inaugural Duvall Training Institute to discuss, educate, and collaborate around the topic of Medication-Assisted Treatment.Andrea KniesMon, 10 Nov 2025 00:50:31 Duvall Initiative’s Inaugural Duvall Training Institute: Medication-Assisted TreatmentOver 65 community partners attended the inaugural Duvall Training Institute to discuss, educate, and collaborate around the topic of Medication-Assisted Treatment.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2025/duvall-training-institute-story.aspxCampus News,Eventshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/moez-limayem-unanimously-selected-by-usf-board-of-trustees-as-the-universitys-next-president.aspxMoez Limayem currently serves as president of the University of North Florida and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors (BOG), which oversees the State University System.External ArticleTue, 21 Oct 2025 10:08:53 Moez Limayem unanimously selected by USF Board of Trustees as the university’s next presidentMoez Limayem currently serves as president of the University of North Florida and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors (BOG), which oversees the State University System.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/moez-limayem-unanimously-selected-by-usf-board-of-trustees-as-the-universitys-next-president.aspxCampus Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/internship-program-prepares-humanities-students-for-early-career-success.aspxBustinza’s internship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of many made possible by a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the Mellon Foundation that will support up to 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships.External ArticleMon, 20 Oct 2025 10:19:09 Internship program prepares humanities students for early-career successBustinza’s internship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation is one of many made possible by a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the Mellon Foundation that will support up to 900 students each year in otherwise unpaid internships.Maria Bustinza posing go bulls sign https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/internship-program-prepares-humanities-students-for-early-career-success.aspxResearch