/provost/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 27 Jun 2026 08:28:51 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-announces-gift-reliaquest-advance-ai-and-cybersecurity-educationThe gift will help establish the Bellini college’s first-ever endowed professorship and create a new study track within the ReliaQuest Labs program focused on artificial intelligence-supported software engineering.External ArticleThu, 25 Jun 2026 00:12:20 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Announces $1.5 Million Gift from ReliaQuest to Advance AI and Cybersecurity EducationThe gift will help establish the Bellini college’s first-ever endowed professorship and create a new study track within the ReliaQuest Labs program focused on artificial intelligence-supported software engineering.a room full of people sitting at long desks looking at a presentation about reliaquesthttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-announces-gift-reliaquest-advance-ai-and-cybersecurity-educationSpotlights/health/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-of-the-taneja-college-of-pharmacy.aspxA pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served 91³Ô¹ÏÍø for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role.She will become just the second permanent dean of the college.External ArticleWed, 17 Jun 2026 15:31:22 91³Ô¹ÏÍø names new dean of the Taneja College of PharmacyA pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served 91³Ô¹ÏÍø for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role.She will become just the second permanent dean of the college.Janice Zgibor and text that welcomes her to the Taneja College of Pharmacy/health/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-of-the-taneja-college-of-pharmacy.aspxSpotlights/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-education.aspxJenifer Jasinski Schneider brings a distinguished record of leadership, research and service focused on literacy, creativity and student success.External ArticleTue, 16 Jun 2026 15:33:25 91³Ô¹ÏÍø names new dean for the College of EducationJenifer Jasinski Schneider brings a distinguished record of leadership, research and service focused on literacy, creativity and student success.Jenifer Jasinski Schneider in a classroom/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-education.aspxSpotlights/health/news/2026/liver-cancer-research-funding.aspxAmid rising liver cancer rates linked to alcohol and metabolic disease, USF Health is advancing research on a drug that could work alongside GLP-1 therapies.External ArticleMon, 15 Jun 2026 15:34:53 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Health secures new funding to advance research on promising liver cancer drugAmid rising liver cancer rates linked to alcohol and metabolic disease, USF Health is advancing research on a drug that could work alongside GLP-1 therapies.Internal medical scan highlighting the liver in the human body among other internal organs/health/news/2026/liver-cancer-research-funding.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/eye-movements-and-brain-activity-shape-reading-comprehension.aspxReading seems like a straightforward process, but it’s not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from USF shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.External ArticleTue, 09 Jun 2026 09:20:35 How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehensionReading seems like a straightforward process, but it’s not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from USF shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.Woman wearing an EEG cap looking at a screen/news/2026/eye-movements-and-brain-activity-shape-reading-comprehension.aspxResearch and Innovation/marine-science/news/2026/after-devastating-fire-usf-marine-scientists-race-to-keep-ocean-monitoring-on-track.aspxA devastating fire displaced researchers at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.External ArticleWed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:43 After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on trackA devastating fire displaced researchers at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.91³Ô¹ÏÍø marine scientists monitor for hurricanes/marine-science/news/2026/after-devastating-fire-usf-marine-scientists-race-to-keep-ocean-monitoring-on-track.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-invention-aims-to-reduce-30000-glaucoma-test-with-a-42-at-home-alternative.aspxA USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.External ArticleWed, 03 Jun 2026 10:05:05 91³Ô¹ÏÍø invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternativeA USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.John Storms and Ramesh Ayyala/news/2026/usf-invention-aims-to-reduce-30000-glaucoma-test-with-a-42-at-home-alternative.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-expedition-to-antarctica-advances-research-on-potential-melanoma-treatment.aspxA remote Antarctic expedition has brought 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.External ArticleTue, 02 Jun 2026 10:03:32 91³Ô¹ÏÍø expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatmentA remote Antarctic expedition has brought 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.91³Ô¹ÏÍø diver collecting sea squirts on the arctic floor /news/2026/usf-expedition-to-antarctica-advances-research-on-potential-melanoma-treatment.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/70-years-of-usf-research.aspxSince its founding in 1956, USF has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As USF marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.External ArticleThu, 28 May 2026 10:44:02 70 years of discovery: How USF built a research powerhouseSince its founding in 1956, USF has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As USF marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.91³Ô¹ÏÍø throughout the decades /news/2026/70-years-of-usf-research.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxTheir work has transformed modern life, advanced critical industries, improved patient care, strengthened national resilience and exemplified the power of innovation to address society’s most pressing challenges.External ArticleTue, 26 May 2026 10:45:58 Three pioneering USF faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameTheir work has transformed modern life, advanced critical industries, improved patient care, strengthened national resilience and exemplified the power of innovation to address society’s most pressing challenges.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspx/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxThe Florida Inventors Hall of Fame today announced that three distinguished 91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty innovators are among the 2026 class of inductees.External ArticleWed, 20 May 2026 09:59:35 Three pioneering USF faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameThe Florida Inventors Hall of Fame today announced that three distinguished 91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty innovators are among the 2026 class of inductees.Florida Inventors Hall of Fame/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø in USF's biomedical engineering program aren’t just taking classes or building models — they’re bringing ideas to life through hands‑on, industry‑sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 09:22:01 Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to USF biomedical engineering seniors91³Ô¹ÏÍø in USF's biomedical engineering program aren’t just taking classes or building models — they’re bringing ideas to life through hands‑on, industry‑sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.Biomedical engineering seniors/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxThe Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization. Designed to support promising research at a critical inflection point, the program provides up to $25,000 in seed funding to help advance technologies toward market readiness.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 09:19:40 91³Ô¹ÏÍø-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage fundingThe Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization. Designed to support promising research at a critical inflection point, the program provides up to $25,000 in seed funding to help advance technologies toward market readiness.EverGait device/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/students-showcase-discovery-and-innovation-at-2026-oneusf-undergraduate-research-conference.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated the creativity, curiosity and scholarly ambition of its students at the 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference during Undergraduate Research Week. The conference transformed USF into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across USF’s three campuses.External ArticleWed, 29 Apr 2026 09:44:37 91³Ô¹ÏÍø showcase discovery and innovation at 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research ConferenceThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated the creativity, curiosity and scholarly ambition of its students at the 2026 OneUSF Undergraduate Research Conference during Undergraduate Research Week. The conference transformed USF into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across USF’s three campuses.Group of students holding certificates smiling at camera/research-innovation/news/2026/students-showcase-discovery-and-innovation-at-2026-oneusf-undergraduate-research-conference.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/rethinking-augmented-reality-for-children.aspxFor decades, technology in schools meant desktop computers and basic digital instruction. Today, more immersive tools are beginning to reach children, changing how they interact with information and their surroundings. As these tools become more advanced, researchers 91³Ô¹ÏÍø are examining whether they align with how children think and learn.External ArticleWed, 22 Apr 2026 09:41:29 Rethinking augmented reality for children: USF study finds key design gapFor decades, technology in schools meant desktop computers and basic digital instruction. Today, more immersive tools are beginning to reach children, changing how they interact with information and their surroundings. As these tools become more advanced, researchers 91³Ô¹ÏÍø are examining whether they align with how children think and learn.Child using augmented reality /news/2026/rethinking-augmented-reality-for-children.aspxResearch and Innovation/provost/news/2026/faculty-advisor-awards-open.aspxTo that end, the Office of the Provost is happy to announce Faculty and Advisor awards for the coming fall. The awards carry a one-time remuneration and are intended to recognize outstanding accomplishments for USF Faculty.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:29 Office of the Provost Faculty & Advisor Award Applications OpenTo that end, the Office of the Provost is happy to announce Faculty and Advisor awards for the coming fall. The awards carry a one-time remuneration and are intended to recognize outstanding accomplishments for USF Faculty.provost mohapatra putting medallion on dup/provost/news/2026/faculty-advisor-awards-open.aspx/news/2026/usf-scientists-solve-100-year-old-mystery-behind-rubber-that-powers-modern-life.aspxEvery time you drive, board a plane or water your lawn, you’re relying on a material that has quietly powered modern life for nearly a century – reinforced rubber. It’s in car and aircraft tires, industrial seals, medical devices and countless everyday products. Yet despite its ubiquity and its central role in the $260 billion global tire industry, scientists have never fully understood why it works so well. Until now.External ArticleThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:34:17 91³Ô¹ÏÍø scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern lifeEvery time you drive, board a plane or water your lawn, you’re relying on a material that has quietly powered modern life for nearly a century – reinforced rubber. It’s in car and aircraft tires, industrial seals, medical devices and countless everyday products. Yet despite its ubiquity and its central role in the $260 billion global tire industry, scientists have never fully understood why it works so well. Until now.Car tires on the road/news/2026/usf-scientists-solve-100-year-old-mystery-behind-rubber-that-powers-modern-life.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/qr-code-hospitality-experience-for-older-adults.aspxOlder adults and technology haven’t always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brought fresh challenges and frustrations. Now, mastering QR codes is the latest hurdle. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø shows that when these interactions are difficult, customer satisfaction and loyalty can suffer.External ArticleThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:23:52 How QR codes can make or break the hospitality experience for older adultsOlder adults and technology haven’t always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brought fresh challenges and frustrations. Now, mastering QR codes is the latest hurdle. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø shows that when these interactions are difficult, customer satisfaction and loyalty can suffer.two older adults holding phone over QR code with play button to watch video/news/2026/qr-code-hospitality-experience-for-older-adults.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxThrough a growing partnership with Jabil, USF engineering students are turning ideas into real-world solutions – and in some cases, into technologies with the potential to reach patients. Jabil is a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider and one of the largest health care manufacturing solutions providers worldwide.External ArticleWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:51:13 91³Ô¹ÏÍø-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technologyThrough a growing partnership with Jabil, USF engineering students are turning ideas into real-world solutions – and in some cases, into technologies with the potential to reach patients. Jabil is a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider and one of the largest health care manufacturing solutions providers worldwide.Sophia Alonso performing science experiment/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/research-development-review-article-co-authored-by-rdi-karen-walker-defines-competitive-intelligence-for-higher-education.aspxA new scholarly paper co-authored by Karen Walker and Alba Clivati McIntyre is helping shape how universities nationwide think about strategy, funding and research growth.External ArticleTue, 14 Apr 2026 14:59:11 Research Development Review paper, co-authored by RDI’s Karen Walker, defines competitive intelligence for higher educationA new scholarly paper co-authored by Karen Walker and Alba Clivati McIntyre is helping shape how universities nationwide think about strategy, funding and research growth.Karen Walker and Alba McIntyre/research-innovation/news/2026/research-development-review-article-co-authored-by-rdi-karen-walker-defines-competitive-intelligence-for-higher-education.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-honors-eleven-faculty-with-research-and-innovation-awards.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated the accomplishments of eleven faculty members on Tuesday, April 14th with eight Outstanding Research Achievement Awards and three Excellence in Innovation Awards. Recipients represented a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.External ArticleTue, 14 Apr 2026 09:47:15 91³Ô¹ÏÍø honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awardsThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrated the accomplishments of eleven faculty members on Tuesday, April 14th with eight Outstanding Research Achievement Awards and three Excellence in Innovation Awards. Recipients represented a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.Headshots of 11 faculty members with text that says, "outstanding research achievement and excellence in innovation award recipients 2026"/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-honors-eleven-faculty-with-research-and-innovation-awards.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø and defense contractor By Light Professional IT Services LLC have formalized a strategic partnership to advance the development of safer, more reliable artificial intelligence systems for national security and beyond.External ArticleWed, 08 Apr 2026 18:45:02 91³Ô¹ÏÍø and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national securityThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø and defense contractor By Light Professional IT Services LLC have formalized a strategic partnership to advance the development of safer, more reliable artificial intelligence systems for national security and beyond.Ankur Mali, Seungbae Kim and Anshuman Chhabra/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø features 42 graduate programs ranked inside the top 100 among all public and private institutions, including 18 ranked in the top 50 and five in the top 25. USF’s programs are also among the best in Florida, with 14 ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in the state.External ArticleTue, 07 Apr 2026 09:47:50 U.S. News & World Report ranks more than 40 USF graduate programs among the nation’s best91³Ô¹ÏÍø features 42 graduate programs ranked inside the top 100 among all public and private institutions, including 18 ranked in the top 50 and five in the top 25. USF’s programs are also among the best in Florida, with 14 ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in the state.Femaie student at commencement/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspxHonors and Awards/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxBellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing student Caleb Fernandes and USF College of Arts and Sciences student Diya Upadhyaya — both third-year students in the Judy Genshaft Honors College — were awarded the honor, which is considered the nation’s highest for undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2026 18:40:35 Two USF 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Named 2026 Goldwater ScholarsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing student Caleb Fernandes and USF College of Arts and Sciences student Diya Upadhyaya — both third-year students in the Judy Genshaft Honors College — were awarded the honor, which is considered the nation’s highest for undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya show their bull spirit on a bench outside the Judy Genshaft Honors College/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxHonors and Awards/marine-science/news/2026/tracking-decades-of-ecological-changes-in-south-floridas-marine-environment.aspxDi Geronimo’s research is part of the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON), a nation-wide collaboration that aims to measure and improve the health of ocean ecosystems. Every seven weeks for the past 10 years, the Southeast MBON regional partners have used regular cruises to gather samples and many different types of data. The specialized techniques that are used by the science teams allow researchers to track biological changes off the coast of Florida that are invisible any other way.External ArticleWed, 01 Apr 2026 10:37:22 Tracking decades of ecological changes in South Florida’s marine environmentDi Geronimo’s research is part of the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON), a nation-wide collaboration that aims to measure and improve the health of ocean ecosystems. Every seven weeks for the past 10 years, the Southeast MBON regional partners have used regular cruises to gather samples and many different types of data. The specialized techniques that are used by the science teams allow researchers to track biological changes off the coast of Florida that are invisible any other way.Two people in yellow helmets and life jackets taking samples on research vessel/marine-science/news/2026/tracking-decades-of-ecological-changes-in-south-floridas-marine-environment.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-powering-florida-research-on-air-taxis.aspxInstead of sitting in traffic, commuters across the country could one day lift off for a 20‑minute flight to their destination. Once imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.External ArticleMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:12:08 91³Ô¹ÏÍø powering Florida research on air taxisInstead of sitting in traffic, commuters across the country could one day lift off for a 20‑minute flight to their destination. Once imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.air taxi model /news/2026/usf-powering-florida-research-on-air-taxis.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.External ArticleMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:08:41 91³Ô¹ÏÍø engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnershipThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.External ArticleThu, 26 Mar 2026 16:21:08 Five USF faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.five faculty members headshots with caption that reads "university of south florida 2025 aaas class of fellows"/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/largest-clinical-trial-using-brain-training-to-reduce-dementia-receives-millions.aspxAn expansive clinical trial led by 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.External ArticleWed, 25 Mar 2026 10:04:13 Largest clinical trial using brain training to reduce dementia receives $2.8 million in federal fundingAn expansive clinical trial led by 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.Two people looking at computer screen smilinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/largest-clinical-trial-using-brain-training-to-reduce-dementia-receives-millions.aspxResearch and Innovation/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxAs the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, new research from the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø identified a growing interest among higher education institutions to incorporate work-based learning in cybersecurity programs to help close the gap between academic preparation and the skills employers are seeking.External ArticleMon, 23 Mar 2026 10:14:20 New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gapAs the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, new research from the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø identified a growing interest among higher education institutions to incorporate work-based learning in cybersecurity programs to help close the gap between academic preparation and the skills employers are seeking.91³Ô¹ÏÍø in the reliaquest program/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø Health College of Public Health Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.External ArticleMon, 16 Mar 2026 10:18:20 91³Ô¹ÏÍø explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulants91³Ô¹ÏÍø Health College of Public Health Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.telehealth appointment on laptop/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxResearch and Innovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxIn 2018, USF St. Petersburg historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known St. Patrick’s Day procession took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but rather St. Augustine, Fla. That discovery has led to a new museum exhibition that highlights the Irish diaspora in St. Augustine and East Florida.External ArticleMon, 16 Mar 2026 10:13:05 Discovery of first St. Patrick’s Day leads to museum exhibition on the Irish in FloridaIn 2018, USF St. Petersburg historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known St. Patrick’s Day procession took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but rather St. Augustine, Fla. That discovery has led to a new museum exhibition that highlights the Irish diaspora in St. Augustine and East Florida.New museum exhibition on the Irish diaspora in Florida.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 – a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years – reinforcing the university’s upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment.External ArticleTue, 10 Mar 2026 10:20:15 91³Ô¹ÏÍø activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standingThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 – a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years – reinforcing the university’s upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment.Two men work on a rocket/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch and Innovation/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxThe Global Virus Network (GVN) marked the opening of its International Headquarters on March 5 at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (ITVI), a GVN Center of Excellence.External ArticleMon, 09 Mar 2026 11:02:44 Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at 91³Ô¹ÏÍøThe Global Virus Network (GVN) marked the opening of its International Headquarters on March 5 at the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (ITVI), a GVN Center of Excellence.Leaders of USF and the Global Virus Network cutting the ceremonial ribbon for the new international headquarters/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine adapted a fluorescent imaging system typically used to study human cells to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that infects humans and animals, in real time—paving the way for future treatments.External ArticleThu, 05 Mar 2026 00:33:16 Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatmentInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine adapted a fluorescent imaging system typically used to study human cells to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that infects humans and animals, in real time—paving the way for future treatments.Fluorescent microscopy image of Toxoplasma gondii. /news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxThe National Academy of Inventors has named six 91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty members to its Class of 2026 Senior Members. NAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.External ArticleThu, 26 Feb 2026 10:57:34 National Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior membersThe National Academy of Inventors has named six 91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty members to its Class of 2026 Senior Members. NAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.headshots of six new members of NAI/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspxMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a day spent engaging with the university community.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:40:09 Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photosMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a day spent engaging with the university community.President Moez Limayem meets with students on campus/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspx/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxAs Florida’s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 11:05:59 91³Ô¹ÏÍø expands its footprint in space researchAs Florida’s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.Engineering faculty, Andrea D'Ambrosio, Xiaoyu Liu, and Ahmadreza Vaselbehagh /engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/forbes-ranks-usf-best-large-employers-2026.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is one of the country’s best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. USF is the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.External ArticleFri, 13 Feb 2026 09:57:29 91³Ô¹ÏÍø recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers for second consecutive yearThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is one of the country’s best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. USF is the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.Student workers smiling at each other/news/2026/forbes-ranks-usf-best-large-employers-2026.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø will receive more than $14 million in new resources as part of the federal spending package enacted in recent weeks. The funds were secured for the university as the result of the work by members of Congress who represent the Tampa Bay area to identify and advance local projects that benefit the region, state and nation.External ArticleThu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:19 Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects 91³Ô¹ÏÍøThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø will receive more than $14 million in new resources as part of the federal spending package enacted in recent weeks. The funds were secured for the university as the result of the work by members of Congress who represent the Tampa Bay area to identify and advance local projects that benefit the region, state and nation.Capitol building/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxSpotlights/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.External ArticleThu, 12 Feb 2026 09:49:03 91³Ô¹ÏÍø ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.Screenshot on computer featuring facial recognition software on an infant/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxResearch and Innovation/provost/news/2026/mannering-nae.aspxFred Mannering, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and executive director of the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Center for Urban Transportation Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:12:17 Professor Fred Mannering elected to the National Academy of EngineeringFred Mannering, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and executive director of the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Center for Urban Transportation Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/provost/news/2026/mannering-nae.aspxHonors and Awards/health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.External ArticleFri, 06 Feb 2026 10:53:20 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and researchThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.91³Ô¹ÏÍø Health ribbon cutting by event attendees /health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxResearch and Innovation/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspx91³Ô¹ÏÍø is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 11:01:44 91³Ô¹ÏÍø earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars91³Ô¹ÏÍø is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.study abroad students in a group photo with the fulbright logo /world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxHonors and Awards/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.External ArticleTue, 03 Feb 2026 10:59:39 How USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini CollegeAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.person holding an original ethernet reciever/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxEvents/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxWhat if the answer to combating red tide isn’t a complex mechanical system, but a fine, crystalline powder? That’s the goal behind a new material developed by 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers Ioannis Spanopoulos and George Philippidis and their doctoral students.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 13:16:49 91³Ô¹ÏÍø-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tideWhat if the answer to combating red tide isn’t a complex mechanical system, but a fine, crystalline powder? That’s the goal behind a new material developed by 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers Ioannis Spanopoulos and George Philippidis and their doctoral students.students and faculty in lab coats pointing at a computer featuring their research/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxResearch and Innovation/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.External ArticleWed, 28 Jan 2026 11:04:22 A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shapeAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.black and white photo of chemistry department students and faculty in 1966/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxEvents/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxAll four USF programs ranked in the 2026 Best Online Graduate Programs by U.S. News & World Report improved from last year and are inside the top 35 among public universities, including one USF program in the top 15 and another jumping into the top 20.External ArticleTue, 27 Jan 2026 11:06:45 91³Ô¹ÏÍø online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankingsAll four USF programs ranked in the 2026 Best Online Graduate Programs by U.S. News & World Report improved from last year and are inside the top 35 among public universities, including one USF program in the top 15 and another jumping into the top 20.photo of a graduate in cap and gown, with text: Top 35 online grad programs among public universities/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø today shared results from a new report that assesses the impact of the university on the regional and state economy. According to the analysis, USF generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion across Florida, including $7 billion in the Tampa Bay region.External ArticleMon, 26 Jan 2026 10:04:04 New report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa BayThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø today shared results from a new report that assesses the impact of the university on the regional and state economy. According to the analysis, USF generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion across Florida, including $7 billion in the Tampa Bay region.usf economic impact report text overlaying bull statue/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxSpotlights/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-ined-studios-big-winning-season.aspxThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Innovative Education Studios (InEd Studios), is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy® Awards from seven total nominations and securing two Gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics work.External ArticleThu, 18 Dec 2025 13:20:56 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s InEd Studios Celebrates Six Suncoast Emmy Wins and Two Gold Davey AwardsThe 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Innovative Education Studios (InEd Studios), is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy® Awards from seven total nominations and securing two Gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics work.91³Ô¹ÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-ined-studios-big-winning-season.aspxHonors and Awards