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Honeybees save ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudent from allergies, now he’s returning the favor

Kobe Phillips developed a passion for honeybees after finding relief from his severe allergies by eating honey. At USF, Phillips is working on creating pollinator habitats using bio receptive sculptures and he plans to attend graduate school to focus on further developing these designs.

June 8, 2023Student SuccessVideo Story

Four ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵfaculty elected to Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida

The Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEM-FL) recognizes the work of individuals in Florida who have made significant societal impact in science, engineering and medicine.

June 8, 2023Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers work to create a safer, more prepared Florida for hurricane season

From testing new structural materials that can better withstand natural disasters to identifying gaps in emergency management, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵis investigating solutions to many of the horrors faced during storms like Hurricane Ian.

June 6, 2023Research and Innovation

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵto enhance skillset of soaring tech workforce with new AI certificate program

Tampa Bay has become a magnet for tech start-ups – an industry growing more quickly than the talent pool, especially in artificial intelligence. In response to this demand, the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ has launched a graduate certificate program in AI for working professionals in the technology sector interested in enhancing their skillset.

June 5, 2023Research and Innovation, Student Success, University News

Tampa Bay business leaders, community partners share excitement in USF’s AAU membership

The world’s brightest faculty, staff and students are historically known to gravitate to AAU universities located in metropolitan areas. Tampa Bay business and community leaders applaud the extraordinary economic benefits that this will bring to the region.

June 2, 2023University News

Psychology Professor Tiffany Chenneville has been awarded the American Psychological Association’s Springfield Policy Congressional Fellowship, allowing her the opportunity to work on Capitol Hill for a year, utilizing her expertise in service of public policy.

June 2, 2023Honors and Awards

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ accepts invitation into the Association of American Universities

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵjoins a prestigious group of the 71 leading research institutions in the United States and Canada. It is the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years and is now one of two institutions from the State University System of Florida to serve as an AAU member.

June 1, 2023University News

AAU membership to bring extraordinary benefits to USF, Tampa Bay and state of Florida

The historic invitation will provide new federal funding opportunities for ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearch, strengthen its role in meeting workforce demands and attract the brightest faculty, staff and students to Tampa Bay.

June 1, 2023University News

What started as a class project to tackle a local issue has resulted in free public bus rides for all Pinellas County veterans.

June 1, 2023Community Partnerships

Professional development, networking opportunities elevate student experience for members of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

Learn about the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵchapter of the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers and how it offers a variety of programs and initiatives, ranging from professional development to events.

May 23, 2023Student Success

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵto offer free course to the public that addresses mental health in the workplace

In partnership with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences is offering a free, online course designed to help managers and employees become more well-versed in addressing mental health and its impact on their organizations.

May 22, 2023Community Partnerships

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that appoints the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵTrafficking in Persons (TIP) Risk to Resilience Research Lab with collecting and analyzing statewide data to better understand the magnitude and trends in human trafficking across the state and over time.

May 17, 2023Research and Innovation