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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵfaculty experts available for interviews on key issues throughout 2024 election cycle

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ offers a variety of faculty experts to discuss key issues relevant to the 2024 primary and general elections.

June 10, 2024University News

With support from U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵwill launch a new program focused on information security governance, risk and compliance and an online professional education offering designed to meet the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals.

June 7, 2024University News

Image of a mosquito, with a computer system identifying the head, thorax, abdomen, wings, and legs

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵusing AI to help combat malaria

Funded by the NIH, the project is an international effort that will establish a new research center in Africa to advance malaria research and deploy advanced smart traps for real-time identification of mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite.

June 6, 2024Research and Innovation

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵchosen as Global Virus Network HQ; HIV co-discoverer Dr. Robert Gallo joins faculty

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵselected as the international headquarters of the Global Virus Network, co-discoverer of HIV joins faculty

The Global Virus Network is a distinguished organization comprised of virologists from more than 40 countries. Co-founder and world-renowned scientist Dr. Robert Gallo will join USF, enhancing the university’s impact as a new member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, grow its research enterprise and further build its reputation across the world.

June 5, 2024Research and Innovation, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth, University News

Physician studies melanoma on patient's arm

USF-led study finds hydrogen peroxide, vitamin C effective against melanoma

Researchers found that melanoma cells have more DNA damage and fewer antioxidant defenses compared to normal skin cells. When treated with hydrogen peroxide and vitamin C, melanoma cells showed even more DNA damage and higher cell death rates, while normal cells were protected.

June 3, 2024Research and Innovation

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Two ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵfaculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

The Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in Florida, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.

May 30, 2024Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

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AAU membership helping accelerate USF’s impact

Throughout the last year, USF’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits. From the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university – AAU membership is fueling USF’s momentum in significant ways.

May 28, 2024University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearcher unlocking mysteries of brain development with advanced imaging and virtual reality

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearcher unlocking mysteries of brain development with advanced imaging and virtual reality

With a $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, the project promises to unveil the mysteries of how the brain is wired, offering hope for improved disease and injury treatments.

May 23, 2024Research and Innovation

President Rhea Law speaks at Stetson Law commencement ceremony

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵPresident Rhea Law receives honorary degree, delivers keynote address at Stetson Law Commencement

President Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.

May 22, 2024Honors and Awards

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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵnames new dean for the College of Arts and Sciences

Elizabeth Spiller has more than 10 years of experience as an academic leader, having served most recently as the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

May 21, 2024University News

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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵengineering student takes top prize in Department of Defense national cyber competition

The U.S. Department of Defense challenged the country’s top cybersecurity minds in a skills competition. CyberHerd team captain and computer science and engineering student Waseem Albaba came out on top, defeating 3,000 competitors.

May 20, 2024Student Success

More than 100 anti-trafficking professionals have come together to officially launch the BRIGHT Network, an online platform that helps victims of human trafficking escape their situations by connecting them with organizations and resources in their community.

May 17, 2024Community Partnerships

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