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The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ (USF) Tampa campus has been recognized as a Silver-Level Bicycle Friendly University with an award from the League of American Bicyclists, the premier grassroots advocacy organization encouraging better bicycling and protecting the right of people who bike.

March 9, 2021Campus Life

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers use neuromarketing tools to assist Baycare Health System, national public health agencies to assess the impact of COVID-19 messaging

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ has pooled its expertise and resources in order to help influence the effectiveness of public health messaging related to COVID-19.

March 2, 2021Research and Innovation

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵEngineering Expo celebrates 49th year with virtual events

Since 1973, the College of Engineering has hosted an elaborate science fair for K-12 students. Amid an unprecedented pandemic, the longtime tradition continued in a virtual format, helping inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and mathematicians.

March 1, 2021University News

Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls visited the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ’s St. Petersburg campus to announce a broad legislative package that would designate $100 million per year to offset the effects of flooding and sea level rise in the state.

February 26, 2021University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵVice President of Athletics Michael Kelly and Head Football Coach Jeff Scott announced plans for $25 million in Athletics facility improvements and new construction slated to begin this spring and summer that will take Athletics facilities into a new era.

February 25, 2021¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAthletics

USF-based archaeologists help uncover lost African American cemetery in Clearwater

More than two dozen grave shafts have been discovered at a lost, but not forgotten African American cemetery in Clearwater. Among the team of researchers who took part in the effort are USF-based archaeologists helping to give a community the chance to memorialize those still at rest under layers of dirt, time and development.

February 25, 2021Research and Innovation

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCollege of Education receives Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of Technology

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ College of Education has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)’s Best Practice Award for Innovative Use of Technology for its cybersecurity education initiatives that provide teachers and aspiring educators with knowledge and skills in cybersecurity awareness and training, preparing them for roles in various educational settings.

February 25, 2021Honors and Awards

USF, Tampa Bay Lightning and Jabil launch business certificate program focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace

Free seven-week online certificate program will emphasize essential business practices and initiatives designed to increase diversity among employees at all levels.

February 24, 2021University News

The Global Virus Network, a coalition comprising the world’s foremost experts in every class of virus causing disease in humans and some animals, today announced that ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth, at the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ in Tampa, Fla., will serve as GVN’s Southeast United States Regional Headquarters.

February 23, 2021COVID-19, Research and Innovation, University News

Will Weatherford elected vice chair of the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵBoard of Trustees

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Board of Trustees voted unanimously to elect Will Weatherford as the board’s new vice chair. He will serve a two-year term in the role.

February 23, 2021University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵjoins national business leaders in co-organizing Florida supply chain event, includes discussion on impacts of COVID-19 vaccine distribution

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ’s Muma College of Business is partnering with various industry giants to co-organize the 2021 Florida Supply Chain Summit. The virtual event, slated for March 9 from 9 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., is especially timely as consumers’ eyes have been opened to significant shocks to the global supply chain during the pandemic.

February 22, 2021COVID-19, University News

Africana Studies fosters broad intellectual perspectives that lead to impactful careers

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵis the first university in Florida to offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in Africana Studies. It was founded more than 50 years ago and has helped produce some of the most well-rounded professionals in disciplines around the world, such as law, public policy and community development.

February 19, 2021University News