/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 25 Jun 2026 17:39:16 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2026/being-rocky-usf-alumni-reflect-on-life-inside-the-suit.aspxMascots are vital to a university’s identity and culture, impacting athletics, student life and much more. Being a mascot also impacts the student behind the suit. On National Mascot Day, USF celebrates the many students who have been Rocky D. Bull over the years.91�Թ���Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:28:40 Being Rocky: USF alumni reflect on life inside the suitMascots are vital to a university’s identity and culture, impacting athletics, student life and much more. Being a mascot also impacts the student behind the suit. On National Mascot Day, USF celebrates the many students who have been Rocky D. Bull over the years.Rocky 91�Թ��� football./news/2026/being-rocky-usf-alumni-reflect-on-life-inside-the-suit.aspxFeatures70th anniversary,Athletics,Paul Guzzo,USF St. Petersburg/news/2026/usf-football-wide-receiver-uses-nil-earnings-to-bring-clean-water-to-nigeria.aspxInspired by stories of his parents’ childhood in Nigeria, USF football player Mudia Reuben founded the Nigeria Water Project, using donations and NIL earnings to help drill six wells in villages lacking reliable access to clean water.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:03:49 91�Թ��� football wide receiver uses NIL earnings to bring clean water to NigeriaInspired by stories of his parents’ childhood in Nigeria, USF football player Mudia Reuben founded the Nigeria Water Project, using donations and NIL earnings to help drill six wells in villages lacking reliable access to clean water.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-football-wide-receiver-uses-nil-earnings-to-bring-clean-water-to-nigeria.aspxStudent SuccessPaul Guzzo,USF Athletics,USF Football/news/2026/from-roller-coasters-to-robotics-usf-camps-reach-record-heights.aspxThe 91�Թ��� is launching its largest-ever summer camp lineup with 70 programs expected to draw more than 2,500 students, offering hands-on exposure to fields from AI and medicine to aerospace and sports business.Tue, 19 May 2026 08:33:56 From roller coasters to robotics, USF camps reach record heightsThe 91�Թ��� is launching its largest-ever summer camp lineup with 70 programs expected to draw more than 2,500 students, offering hands-on exposure to fields from AI and medicine to aerospace and sports business.Busch Gardens roller coaster/news/2026/from-roller-coasters-to-robotics-usf-camps-reach-record-heights.aspxCommunity PartnershipsPaul Guzzo,summer camps/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-8000-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-may-7-10.aspxPresident Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.Mon, 11 May 2026 09:59:43 91�Թ��� confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremoniesPresident Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.Two USF graduates/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-8000-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-may-7-10.aspxStudent Success,University NewsAlthea Johnson,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,President Moez Limayem/news/2026/at-usf-a-mechanical-engineering-student-followed-her-fathers-path-and-built-her-own.aspxMechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her father’s footsteps 91�Թ���, even studying under some of the same professors and using his annotated textbooks as she earned her degree. Blending that legacy with her own vision, she is conducting aerospace research focused on cleaner, more energy‑efficient aircraft and plans to continue her journey 91�Թ��� with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.Mon, 04 May 2026 11:49:04 At USF, a mechanical engineering student followed her father’s path — and built her ownMechanical engineering graduate Sara Arroyave Soto followed in her father’s footsteps 91�Թ���, even studying under some of the same professors and using his annotated textbooks as she earned her degree. Blending that legacy with her own vision, she is conducting aerospace research focused on cleaner, more energy‑efficient aircraft and plans to continue her journey 91�Թ��� with doctoral studies in aerospace engineering.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/at-usf-a-mechanical-engineering-student-followed-her-fathers-path-and-built-her-own.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Boundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Commencement,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/womens-lacrosse-star-inspiring-future-generations-as-she-graduates.aspx91�Թ��� lacrosse trailblazer Sofia Chepenik, a member of the program’s inaugural team and its original leadership board, is building a legacy both on and off the field as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary. While continuing her collegiate career and pursuing a master’s degree 91�Թ���, Chepenik has launched Sophia’s Squad, a mentorship community dedicated to empowering young female athletes through confidence, leadership and purpose.Mon, 04 May 2026 10:54:45 Women's lacrosse star inspiring future generations as she graduates91�Թ��� lacrosse trailblazer Sofia Chepenik, a member of the program’s inaugural team and its original leadership board, is building a legacy both on and off the field as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary. While continuing her collegiate career and pursuing a master’s degree 91�Թ���, Chepenik has launched Sophia’s Squad, a mentorship community dedicated to empowering young female athletes through confidence, leadership and purpose.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/womens-lacrosse-star-inspiring-future-generations-as-she-graduates.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Athletics,Boundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/legacy-of-the-cool-aunt-inspires-usf-students-path-to-graduation.aspxInspired by her “cool aunt,” USF alum Danielle Card-Howe, Alyssa Duurloo followed a family legacy to USF and is now graduating with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. She leaves USF having helped shape the same campus story that once drew her in, creating fast‑paced, attention‑grabbing visuals and preparing to take those skills into the entertainment industry.Mon, 04 May 2026 10:11:42 Legacy of ‘the cool aunt’ inspires USF student’s path to graduationInspired by her “cool aunt,” USF alum Danielle Card-Howe, Alyssa Duurloo followed a family legacy to USF and is now graduating with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. She leaves USF having helped shape the same campus story that once drew her in, creating fast‑paced, attention‑grabbing visuals and preparing to take those skills into the entertainment industry.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/legacy-of-the-cool-aunt-inspires-usf-students-path-to-graduation.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Boundless Bulls,College of Design Art and Performance,Commencement,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/usf-graduate-turns-lifelong-love-of-football-into-buccaneers-front-office-role.aspx91�Թ��� graduate Chase Cooper turned a lifelong passion for football into a front-office role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, working on the business side to drive revenue and enhance the fan experience. With dual master’s degrees from USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program, Cooper now analyzes data across sales, marketing and partnerships to help shape how fans engage with the team.Mon, 04 May 2026 09:09:04 91�Թ��� graduate turns lifelong love of football into Buccaneers front-office role91�Թ��� graduate Chase Cooper turned a lifelong passion for football into a front-office role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, working on the business side to drive revenue and enhance the fan experience. With dual master’s degrees from USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program, Cooper now analyzes data across sales, marketing and partnerships to help shape how fans engage with the team.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-graduate-turns-lifelong-love-of-football-into-buccaneers-front-office-role.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo,Student Success/news/2026/in-the-ring-and-in-the-cloud-usf-graduate-bridges-boxing-and-cybersecurity.aspxA USF cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to real‑world AI and cloud security. Now heading to Wells Fargo as a cloud security engineer, he’s already uncovering vulnerabilities in open‑source AI tools and building protections at scale.Mon, 04 May 2026 08:25:58 In the ring and in the cloud: USF graduate bridges boxing and cybersecurityA USF cybersecurity graduate and founder of Bulls Boxing, Yeran Gamage applies the balance of offense and defense from the ring to real‑world AI and cloud security. Now heading to Wells Fargo as a cloud security engineer, he’s already uncovering vulnerabilities in open‑source AI tools and building protections at scale.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/in-the-ring-and-in-the-cloud-usf-graduate-bridges-boxing-and-cybersecurity.aspxStudent SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,Commencement,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/the-writing-was-on-the-dresser-a-multigenerational-usf-family-adds-two-sons-to-its-alumni-ranks.aspxTwo USF brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their family’s deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university’s 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met 91�Թ���, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.Mon, 04 May 2026 00:43:23 The writing was on the dresser: A multigenerational USF family adds two sons to its alumni ranksTwo USF brothers, Evan and Jonathan Fueyo, are adding to their family’s deep Bulls legacy as they graduate alongside their cousin during the university’s 70th anniversary year. Raised on campus traditions by parents who met 91�Թ���, the Fueyos are continuing a multigenerational connection that now spans careers in business, insurance and education.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/the-writing-was-on-the-dresser-a-multigenerational-usf-family-adds-two-sons-to-its-alumni-ranks.aspxStudent Success70th anniversary,Boundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/usf-community-unites-in-grief-at-vigil-for-students.aspx91�Թ��� students Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were honored during an on-campus vigil, which featured remarks from their friends, family members and university leadership.Fri, 01 May 2026 20:28:45 91�Թ��� community unites in grief at vigil for students91�Թ��� students Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were honored during an on-campus vigil, which featured remarks from their friends, family members and university leadership.Flowers surround a vigil for two USF student/news/2026/usf-community-unites-in-grief-at-vigil-for-students.aspxUniversity NewsPaul Guzzo/news/2026/the-force-is-strong-in-this-studio-usf-adopts-star-wars-production-tech.aspxAt USF’s Innovative Education Studios, it feels like Star Wars Day is celebrated year‑round, with Mandalorian‑inspired technology and a healthy dose of fandom powering the work.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:37:33 The Force is strong in this studio: USF adopts Star Wars production techAt USF’s Innovative Education Studios, it feels like Star Wars Day is celebrated year‑round, with Mandalorian‑inspired technology and a healthy dose of fandom powering the work.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/the-force-is-strong-in-this-studio-usf-adopts-star-wars-production-tech.aspxFeaturesInnovative Education,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/grandfathers-vietnam-heroism-led-grandson-to-usf-and-an-interest-in-national-security.aspxInspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, a 91�Թ��� student is shaping his own commitment to freedom through USF’s Global and National Security Institute.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:50:44 Grandfather’s Vietnam heroism led grandson to USF and an interest in national securityInspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, a 91�Թ��� student is shaping his own commitment to freedom through USF’s Global and National Security Institute.Calvin Pham and Pham Quang Khiêm/news/2026/grandfathers-vietnam-heroism-led-grandson-to-usf-and-an-interest-in-national-security.aspxStudent SuccessGlobal and National Security Institute,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/usf-interns-help-build-new-on-campus-stadium-etching-their-names-into-history.aspx91�Թ��� students interning with Manhattan Construction Co. are playing hands-on roles in building the university’s new 35,000-seat on-campus stadium, contributing to everything from structural coordination to interior design.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:10:54 91�Թ��� interns help build new on-campus stadium — etching their names into history91�Թ��� students interning with Manhattan Construction Co. are playing hands-on roles in building the university’s new 35,000-seat on-campus stadium, contributing to everything from structural coordination to interior design.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-interns-help-build-new-on-campus-stadium-etching-their-names-into-history.aspxStudent SuccessPaul Guzzo,USF Athletics/news/2026/it-wasnt-april-fools-just-mischief-that-shaped-usfs-early-campus-trees.aspxA quirky cluster of zigzagging oak trees outside USF’s Contemporary Art Museum is actually a 60‑year‑old living art installation created by the university’s charter class. What began as students quietly shifting tree‑planting flags has become a lasting monument to USF’s early creative spirit and campus lore.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:39:49 It wasn’t April Fools—just mischief that shaped USF’s early campus treesA quirky cluster of zigzagging oak trees outside USF’s Contemporary Art Museum is actually a 60‑year‑old living art installation created by the university’s charter class. What began as students quietly shifting tree‑planting flags has become a lasting monument to USF’s early creative spirit and campus lore.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/it-wasnt-april-fools-just-mischief-that-shaped-usfs-early-campus-trees.aspx70th AnniversaryCollege of Design Art and Performance,Contemporary Art Museum,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/usfs-70-years-of-shaping-tampa-bays-economy-and-workforce.aspx91�Թ���’s 70th anniversary underscores how deeply the university fuels Tampa Bay’s growth, generating nearly $7 billion in annual economic impact and serving as a powerful talent pipeline for companies. From inspiring corporate relocations to shaping industry‑ready graduates, USF’s innovation and expertise continue to attract businesses and strengthen the region’s future.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:31:08 91�Թ���’s 70 years of shaping Tampa Bay’s economy and workforce91�Թ���’s 70th anniversary underscores how deeply the university fuels Tampa Bay’s growth, generating nearly $7 billion in annual economic impact and serving as a powerful talent pipeline for companies. From inspiring corporate relocations to shaping industry‑ready graduates, USF’s innovation and expertise continue to attract businesses and strengthen the region’s future.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usfs-70-years-of-shaping-tampa-bays-economy-and-workforce.aspx70th AnniversaryBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo,Student Success/news/2026/usf-to-host-scripps-spelling-bee.aspx91�Թ��� hosts the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay students competing for a trip to nationals. Meet the USF professor helping keep the focus on the kids and their love of language.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:56:56 91�Թ��� to host Scripps Spelling Bee91�Թ��� hosts the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay students competing for a trip to nationals. Meet the USF professor helping keep the focus on the kids and their love of language.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-to-host-scripps-spelling-bee.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Education,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/cupid-sometimes-wears-green-usf-love-stories-for-valentinea-day.aspxAs the 91�Թ��� celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentine’s Day offers a reminder th91�Թ���’s impact goes beyond academics—serving as the starting point for lifelong love stories across generations and campuses. From chance meetings in museums and faculty gatherings to student leadership on close‑knit campuses, Cupid sometimes wears green 91�Թ���.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:51:48 Cupid sometimes wears green: USF love stories for Valentine’s DayAs the 91�Թ��� celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentine’s Day offers a reminder th91�Թ���’s impact goes beyond academics—serving as the starting point for lifelong love stories across generations and campuses. From chance meetings in museums and faculty gatherings to student leadership on close‑knit campuses, Cupid sometimes wears green 91�Թ���.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/cupid-sometimes-wears-green-usf-love-stories-for-valentinea-day.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,Paul Guzzo/news/2026/from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usfs-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspxAs USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university’s artists helped spark the district’s revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a near‑abandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district—a legacy the university continues to carry forward today.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:05:59 From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USF’s 70-year role in Ybor CityAs USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university’s artists helped spark the district’s revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a near‑abandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district—a legacy the university continues to carry forward today.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usfs-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspx70th Anniversary,Community Partnerships70th anniversary,College of Design Art and Performance,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/from-mad-scientist-to-ai-pioneer-the-bellini-college-is-shaping-usfs-future.aspxPioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall — once playfully called a “mad scientist” — helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:43:39 Mad scientist-turned-AI pioneer helping shape USF's future in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and ComputingPioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall — once playfully called a “mad scientist” — helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-mad-scientist-to-ai-pioneer-the-bellini-college-is-shaping-usfs-future.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-at-70-how-the-medical-school-shaped-the-universitys-legacy.aspxFrom a grainy a wooden sign in the sand to a world-class medical institution, USF’s Health Morsani College of Medicine has risen faster and farther than anyone imagined. This story traces that remarkable journey through the eyes of charter class member Dr. Douglas Barrett and the pioneers who helped lay its foundation.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:32:03 91�Թ��� at 70: How the medical school shaped the university’s legacyFrom a grainy a wooden sign in the sand to a world-class medical institution, USF’s Health Morsani College of Medicine has risen faster and farther than anyone imagined. This story traces that remarkable journey through the eyes of charter class member Dr. Douglas Barrett and the pioneers who helped lay its foundation.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-at-70-how-the-medical-school-shaped-the-universitys-legacy.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/from-sand-paths-to-ai-charter-class-members-celebrate-usfs-70th-anniversary.aspxAs USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:45:03 From sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversaryAs USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.Two people sit near USF signage in the 1960s/news/2025/from-sand-paths-to-ai-charter-class-members-celebrate-usfs-70th-anniversary.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/president-rhea-law-presides-over-her-final-commencement-ceremonies-as-usf-confers-more-than-4100-degrees.aspxThe class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:22:57 91�Թ��� confers more than 4,100 degrees as President Rhea Law presided over her final commencement ceremoniesThe class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Three students stand on the USF Tampa campus/news/2025/president-rhea-law-presides-over-her-final-commencement-ceremonies-as-usf-confers-more-than-4100-degrees.aspxStudent SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo,Ryan Hughes,St. Petersburg,USF Sarasota-Manatee,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2025/usf-graduate-overcomes-brain-injury-to-earn-degree.aspxAfter a severe car accident in 2018 left him with a traumatic brain injury and aphasia, doctors doubted Murren would ever live independently. Through relentless physical and mental rehabilitation, he regained his abilities and returned to college, eventually transferring to USF. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:03:39 91�Թ��� graduate overcomes brain injury to earn degreeAfter a severe car accident in 2018 left him with a traumatic brain injury and aphasia, doctors doubted Murren would ever live independently. Through relentless physical and mental rehabilitation, he regained his abilities and returned to college, eventually transferring to USF. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-graduate-overcomes-brain-injury-to-earn-degree.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/teen-moms-20-year-journey-from-the-military-to-graduating-from-usf.aspxPassionette Jacobs’ path to graduation was anything but easy. A mother at 15, she left high school to support her son. She later earned a GED through Job Corps and certifications in medical office technology. She served 12 years in the National Guard, learned trades like welding and plumbing, and even authored a children’s book.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:18:40 Teen mom’s 20-year journey from the military to graduating from USFPassionette Jacobs’ path to graduation was anything but easy. A mother at 15, she left high school to support her son. She later earned a GED through Job Corps and certifications in medical office technology. She served 12 years in the National Guard, learned trades like welding and plumbing, and even authored a children’s book.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/teen-moms-20-year-journey-from-the-military-to-graduating-from-usf.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2025/usf-student-overcomes-cancer-to-pursue-dream-of-helping-alzheimers-patients.aspxEdnecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to USF. Inspired by her grandfather’s Alzheimer’s battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:14:07 91�Թ��� student overcomes cancer to pursue dream of helping Alzheimer’s patientsEdnecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to USF. Inspired by her grandfather’s Alzheimer’s battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-student-overcomes-cancer-to-pursue-dream-of-helping-alzheimers-patients.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Public Health,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-program-gives-homeschoolers-a-place-to-play-and-future-teachers-real-experience.aspx91�Թ���’s Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win‑win: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real‑world practice. It’s like recess meets career training—fun for the kids, and a hands‑on playground for the majors learning to lead.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:52:41 91�Թ��� program gives homeschoolers a place to play and future teachers real experience91�Թ���’s Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win‑win: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real‑world practice. It’s like recess meets career training—fun for the kids, and a hands‑on playground for the majors learning to lead.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-program-gives-homeschoolers-a-place-to-play-and-future-teachers-real-experience.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Education,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-football-has-arrived-bulls-celebrate-breakout-football-season-on-espn.aspxESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus broadcast brought a surge of pride and validation to USF, with students, alumni and fans celebrating the Bulls’ rise into the national spotlight. The electric atmosphere came ahead of the team’s nationally televised home game – beating the University of Texas at San Antonio 55-23.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:50:14 Bulls celebrate breakout football season on ESPN ahead of thrilling victory over UTSAESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus broadcast brought a surge of pride and validation to USF, with students, alumni and fans celebrating the Bulls’ rise into the national spotlight. The electric atmosphere came ahead of the team’s nationally televised home game – beating the University of Texas at San Antonio 55-23.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-football-has-arrived-bulls-celebrate-breakout-football-season-on-espn.aspx91�Թ��� AthleticsPaul Guzzo,USF Football/news/2025/celebrated-choreographer-brings-k-pop-to-usf-dance-program.aspxRenowned choreographer Jennifer Archibald is bringing the global energy of K-Pop to the 91�Թ���, infusing her commercial dance classes and choreography with the genre’s signature style. Her latest work will debut 91�Թ���’s Fall Dance Concert, which runs Oct. 23-26.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:01:38 Celebrated choreographer brings K-Pop to USF dance programRenowned choreographer Jennifer Archibald is bringing the global energy of K-Pop to the 91�Թ���, infusing her commercial dance classes and choreography with the genre’s signature style. Her latest work will debut 91�Թ���’s Fall Dance Concert, which runs Oct. 23-26.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/celebrated-choreographer-brings-k-pop-to-usf-dance-program.aspxStudent SuccessPaul Guzzo,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2025/from-overwhelmed-freshmen-to-peer-mentors-usf-students-support-fellow-bulls-through-heat.aspx91�Թ���’s Health Education Action Team (HEAT) is a peer-led program that helps students navigate college life by promoting mental and sexual health, stress management, substance safety and overall wellness.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:55:33 From overwhelmed freshmen to peer mentors: USF students support fellow Bulls through HEAT91�Թ���’s Health Education Action Team (HEAT) is a peer-led program that helps students navigate college life by promoting mental and sexual health, stress management, substance safety and overall wellness.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-overwhelmed-freshmen-to-peer-mentors-usf-students-support-fellow-bulls-through-heat.aspxStudent SuccessPaul Guzzo,Student Health and Wellness Center/news/2025/they-moved-to-florida-for-usf-now-theyre-the-2025-family-of-the-year.aspxClaudia and Francisco Vazquez relocated their family from New Jersey to Tampa so their sons could attend the 91�Թ���, a school they instantly fell in love with. Their unwavering support and pride in being Bulls has now earned them the honor of being named USF’s 2025 Family of the Year.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:06:11 They moved to Florida for USF – now they’re the 2025 Family of the YearClaudia and Francisco Vazquez relocated their family from New Jersey to Tampa so their sons could attend the 91�Թ���, a school they instantly fell in love with. Their unwavering support and pride in being Bulls has now earned them the honor of being named USF’s 2025 Family of the Year.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/they-moved-to-florida-for-usf-now-theyre-the-2025-family-of-the-year.aspxStudent SuccessHomecoming,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/a-family-of-automaticas-hear-from-the-gramaticas-about-the-story-behind-usf-footballs-top-kicker.aspxFormer Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion Martin “Automatica” Gramatica is now channeling his trademark passion into fatherhood, nervously watching his son, 91�Թ��� kicker Nico Gramatica, follow in his legendary footsteps.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:19:25 A family of ‘Automaticas:’ Hear from the Gramaticas about the story behind USF football’s top kickerFormer Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion Martin “Automatica” Gramatica is now channeling his trademark passion into fatherhood, nervously watching his son, 91�Թ��� kicker Nico Gramatica, follow in his legendary footsteps.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/a-family-of-automaticas-hear-from-the-gramaticas-about-the-story-behind-usf-footballs-top-kicker.aspx91�Թ��� AthleticsHomecoming,Paul Guzzo,USF Football/news/2025/from-classroom-to-command-center-usf-students-test-ai-in-real-world-cybersecurity.aspx91�Թ���ers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts’ focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:48:48 From classroom to command center: USF students test AI in real-world cybersecurity91�Թ���ers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts’ focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-classroom-to-command-center-usf-students-test-ai-in-real-world-cybersecurity.aspxStudent SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Paul Guzzo,Research and Innovation/news/2025/usf-expands-risk-management-program-as-demand-and-impact-grow-especially-during-hurricane-season.aspx91�Թ���’s Baldwin School of Risk Management and Insurance has expanded to all three campuses, fueling record enrollment as Florida’s growing economy drives demand for risk professionals. The program’s growth reflects a statewide need for experts who can address risks ranging from hurricanes to cybersecurity across diverse industries.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:22:42 91�Թ��� expands risk management program as demand and impact grow, especially during hurricane season91�Թ���’s Baldwin School of Risk Management and Insurance has expanded to all three campuses, fueling record enrollment as Florida’s growing economy drives demand for risk professionals. The program’s growth reflects a statewide need for experts who can address risks ranging from hurricanes to cybersecurity across diverse industries.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-expands-risk-management-program-as-demand-and-impact-grow-especially-during-hurricane-season.aspxStudent SuccessMuma College of Business,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usfs-cyberherd-hackers-become-movie-stars-in-documentary-on-collegiate-cybersecurity.aspx91�Թ���’s CyberHerd team—musicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitors—takes center stage in the 75-minute documentary The Making of a Defender, chronicling their rise through the 2024–25 national cyber defense season. The movie premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center’s Oval Theater on the Tampa campus.Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:37:55 91�Թ���'s CyberHerd: Hackers become movie stars in documentary on collegiate cybersecurity91�Թ���’s CyberHerd team—musicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitors—takes center stage in the 75-minute documentary The Making of a Defender, chronicling their rise through the 2024–25 national cyber defense season. The movie premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center’s Oval Theater on the Tampa campus.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usfs-cyberherd-hackers-become-movie-stars-in-documentary-on-collegiate-cybersecurity.aspxCyber/AI,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Global and National Security Institute,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/murals-by-bulls-for-bulls-usf-showcases-student-talent.aspx91�Թ��� students turned campus walls into vibrant showcases of school spirit, designing four new murals that celebrate everything from local wildlife to Bulls pride. Created by student interns using their own artistic flair, the colorful works highlight campus life while proving that no one knows USF better than its own students.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:37:10 Murals by Bulls, for Bulls: USF showcases student talent91�Թ��� students turned campus walls into vibrant showcases of school spirit, designing four new murals that celebrate everything from local wildlife to Bulls pride. Created by student interns using their own artistic flair, the colorful works highlight campus life while proving that no one knows USF better than its own students.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/murals-by-bulls-for-bulls-usf-showcases-student-talent.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessPaul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-welcomes-record-breaking-class-sees-increase-in-student-engagement.aspx91�Թ��� is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:01:11 91�Թ��� welcomes record-breaking class, sees increase in student engagement91�Թ��� is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-welcomes-record-breaking-class-sees-increase-in-student-engagement.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-iterns-capture-historic-florida-upset-through-photos-video-and-memes.aspx91�Թ��� Athletics interns helped capture one of the program’s biggest wins — the Bulls’ 18–16 upset over then-No. 13 Florida — through viral photos, videos and memes that spread nationwide. From an iconic celebration shot to unexpected Nintendo 3DS sideline footage, their work preserved the emotion of the moment while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:49:59 91�Թ��� interns capture historic Florida upset through photos, video and memes91�Թ��� Athletics interns helped capture one of the program’s biggest wins — the Bulls’ 18–16 upset over then-No. 13 Florida — through viral photos, videos and memes that spread nationwide. From an iconic celebration shot to unexpected Nintendo 3DS sideline footage, their work preserved the emotion of the moment while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.91�Թ��� Football at UF game/news/2025/usf-iterns-capture-historic-florida-upset-through-photos-video-and-memes.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsPaul Guzzo,USF Athletics,USF Football/news/2025/usf-student-athletes-trade-jerseys-for-hard-hats-to-help-build-new-stadium.aspxAs USF football gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university’s future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:36:19 91�Թ��� student-athletes trade jerseys for hard hats to help build new on-campus stadiumAs USF football gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university’s future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.91�Թ��� walk the construction site of the on-campus stadium/news/2025/usf-student-athletes-trade-jerseys-for-hard-hats-to-help-build-new-stadium.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student Success,USF AthleticsPaul Guzzo,USF Athletics,USF Football/news/2025/usf-professor-leads-push-for-hurricane-scale-to-include-storm-surge-flood-risk.aspxA new study by USF's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:47:54 91�Թ��� professor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood riskA new study by USF's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-professor-leads-push-for-hurricane-scale-to-include-storm-surge-flood-risk.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/whats-new-at-usf-college-launch-lululemon-apparel-beach-volleyball-dining-and-more.aspxThe 91�Թ��� launches the 2025–26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:37:45 What’s new 91�Թ���: College launch, Lululemon apparel, beach volleyball, dining and moreThe 91�Թ��� launches the 2025–26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.Three students stand with Rocky the Bull /news/2025/whats-new-at-usf-college-launch-lululemon-apparel-beach-volleyball-dining-and-more.aspxCampus LifeBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Dining Services/news/2025/the-cuban-sandwich-story-how-usf-played-a-surprising-role-in-its-rise-to-fame.aspxThe 91�Թ��� has played a major role in shaping the Cuban sandwich's legacy — from researching its history and refining Cuban bread baking methods to inspiring the creation of National Cuban Sandwich Day, now celebrated worldwide every August 23.Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:18:36 The Cuban sandwich story: How USF played a surprising role in its rise to fameThe 91�Թ��� has played a major role in shaping the Cuban sandwich's legacy — from researching its history and refining Cuban bread baking methods to inspiring the creation of National Cuban Sandwich Day, now celebrated worldwide every August 23.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/the-cuban-sandwich-story-how-usf-played-a-surprising-role-in-its-rise-to-fame.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-to-confer-nearly-2700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-9.aspxGraduates included a student who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.Sun, 10 Aug 2025 02:25:47 91�Թ��� confers nearly 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a student who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.Two students celebrate taking a selfie 91�Թ��� commencement/news/2025/usf-to-confer-nearly-2700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-9.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Ryan Hughes/news/2025/aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxLike most future doctors, Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose his career path out of a desire to save lives. But Jaskolka-Brown didn’t wait until he became a doctor to save lives. In 2023, he donated a segment of his left liver to a 5-month-old baby.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:14:14 Aiden Jaskolka-BrownLike most future doctors, Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose his career path out of a desire to save lives. But Jaskolka-Brown didn’t wait until he became a doctor to save lives. In 2023, he donated a segment of his left liver to a 5-month-old baby.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-students-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxAs a mass communications major, with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:21:39 Seeing beyond sight: A USF blind student’s journey into broadcastingAs a mass communications major, with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-students-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2025/yash-patel.aspxHis interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. Yash Patel then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:05:04 Yash PatelHis interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. Yash Patel then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/yash-patel.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student 91�Թ���, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:48:22 How a USF student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AIFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student 91�Թ���, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxCyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Bold Research. Real Impact.,Boundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo,computer science/news/2025/usf-doctoral-student-army-veteran-named-2025-tillman-scholar.aspxU.S. Army veteran Nathaniel Hays, a 91�Թ��� doctoral student in cellular and molecular biology, has been named a 2025 Tillman Scholar by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Selected from more than 1,700 applicants, Hays is pursuing cancer research inspired by a family history of the disease.Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:46:41 91�Թ��� doctoral student, Army veteran named 2025 Tillman ScholarU.S. Army veteran Nathaniel Hays, a 91�Թ��� doctoral student in cellular and molecular biology, has been named a 2025 Tillman Scholar by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Selected from more than 1,700 applicants, Hays is pursuing cancer research inspired by a family history of the disease.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-doctoral-student-army-veteran-named-2025-tillman-scholar.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/tampa-union-station-gets-6-million-restoration-and-usf-is-driving-it-forward.aspxThe restoration of the historic Tampa Union Station is being shaped by USF from every angle — led by School of Architecture and Community Design alumnus architect Jerel McCants, who developed his love of preservation while a student at the university, and guided by 3D scans produced by USF’s Access 3D Lab.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:18:08 Tampa Union Station gets $6 million restoration — and USF is driving it forwardThe restoration of the historic Tampa Union Station is being shaped by USF from every angle — led by School of Architecture and Community Design alumnus architect Jerel McCants, who developed his love of preservation while a student at the university, and guided by 3D scans produced by USF’s Access 3D Lab.Tampa Union Station surrounded by students scanning the building/news/2025/tampa-union-station-gets-6-million-restoration-and-usf-is-driving-it-forward.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessAccess 3D Lab,Paul Guzzo,School of Architecture and Community Design/news/2025/usf-hosts-college-bound-teens-supported-by-special-operations-warrior-foundation.aspxThe 91�Թ��� is hosting nearly 30 high school students who’ve lost a military parent in the line of duty to explore the college application process — all while forming bonds with peers who have experienced similar loss.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:35:06 Children of fallen heroes prepare for college 91�Թ���, supported by Special Operations Warrior FoundationThe 91�Թ��� is hosting nearly 30 high school students who’ve lost a military parent in the line of duty to explore the college application process — all while forming bonds with peers who have experienced similar loss.91�Թ���: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-hosts-college-bound-teens-supported-by-special-operations-warrior-foundation.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMilitary,Paul Guzzo