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Five ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵfaculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
NAI Senior Members are active faculty, scientists and administrators who have demonstrated remarkable innovation producing technologies that have brought real impact on the welfare of society. They also have growing success in patents, licensing and commercialization, while educating and mentoring the next generation of inventors.
February 15, 2023Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
A $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
February 13, 2023Research and Innovation, Student Success
The Tampa Bay Partnership, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers unveil data measuring the quality of work and life in the Tampa Bay region
The Tampa Bay Partnership and the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Muma College of Business released two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against similar metropolitan communities.
February 10, 2023University News
Record number of ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudents earn prestigious Fulbright Scholarships
Ten ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ students have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year, the most in the university’s history and an indication of USF’s growing global engagement. ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵis recognized as one of Fulbright’s top producing institutions.
February 10, 2023Student Success, University News
Looking to build on USF’s historic legislative year, students, alumni and university leaders participate in ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵDay at the Capitol
More than 100 students and alumni joined ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵleadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵDay at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.
February 8, 2023University News
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵprogram aims to expand pipeline of addiction researchers from underrepresented backgrounds
The program addresses a national and global need for researchers from different backgrounds to mitigate existing health disparities, seen in crises such as the opioid epidemic.
February 8, 2023Research and Innovation
Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa
Inspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵSarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.
February 3, 2023Student Success
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵawarded its largest grant to prepare students for federal cybersecurity careers
The National Science Foundation has awarded the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ a $3.7 million grant – helping prepare students for in-demand, high-paying cybersecurity jobs in the federal government and other public institutions.
February 2, 2023Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation, Student Success
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCollege of The Arts inspires local K-12 students through new outreach program
The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ College of The Arts is piloting an outreach program to bring interactive music, theater and dance performances to students in Hillsborough County Public Schools – a reflection of USF’s commitment to community engagement.
February 1, 2023Community Partnerships, University News
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudent organization helping inspire the next generation of Black engineers
A nationwide effort to inspire more Black individuals to enter the field of engineering is growing at USF. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students are members of the National Society of Black Engineers – up nearly 400 percent since 2017.
February 1, 2023Student Success
Six ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵfaculty members earn national recognition for research achievements
The faculty span multiple colleges and disciplines, bringing the total number of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows at ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵto 95.
January 31, 2023Honors and Awards
Kierstyn Benjamin shares her story of how she noticed a small, distressed manatee in Bayboro Harbor and acted quickly, playing a major part in rescuing the animal right near the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵSt. Petersburg campus.
January 27, 2023Research and Innovation