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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵcommunity mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery
In the wake of the hurricane, the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.
October 3, 2024Campus Life, Community Partnerships, University News
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵlaunches program to inspire next generation of national security leaders
The Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program will help meet the demand for the next generation of national security leaders, offering students unparalleled opportunities to jumpstart impactful careers in this critical field.
September 30, 2024Student Success
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵcybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readiness
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵhas become a leader in cybersecurity education by uniquely equipping its students with advanced, hands-on training that gives them a competitive advantage in the field.
September 17, 2024Student Success
New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵis examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.
September 13, 2024Research and Innovation
New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buy
Free samples at big box stores can range from fried snack foods to produce. But how does that correlate with what lands in your shopping cart?
September 6, 2024Research and Innovation
What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement
Led by a ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵgeologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.
August 30, 2024Research and Innovation
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵwelcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵis bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.
August 14, 2024Research and Innovation, University News
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵsummer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects
Faculty at the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.
August 1, 2024Research and Innovation
Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative
The five-year project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will create specialized infection control training and resources for fire and EMS personnel through a new training hub.
July 25, 2024Research and Innovation
Digital food ordering drives increased indulgence and spending, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudy reveals
This study uniquely examines the impact of ordering food from a digital screen, revealing that digital modes lead to more indulgent choices and higher spending due to lower cognitive involvement.
July 23, 2024Research and Innovation
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵarchitecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat
The collaboration led to the creation of the city’s first-ever Heat Resilience Playbook, which includes 18 actionable steps to address the rising temperatures across Tampa and better protect its most vulnerable communities from the effects of extreme heat.
July 12, 2024Research and Innovation
Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors ÌýÌý
Researchers followed a cohort of cancer survivors for more than a decade to determine the progression of their hearing loss after their chemotherapy treatment. The findings reveal a need to enhance patient support to improve quality of life and outcomes.Ìý
June 27, 2024Research and Innovation