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Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline uses anthropology to ‘see the big picture’ in health career
Alumnus Dr. Nolan Kline credits his time as a student in the Department of Anthropology for developing his ability to ‘see the big picture’ in his current health career.
August 27, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement
New podcast “By Conduct and Example” aims to decode what it means to be engaged in democracy
The Center for Sustainable Democracy recently launched the podcast “By Conduct and Example” to showcase its work, as well as highlight alumni, current faculty, students, and people affiliated with local, national, and international communities engaged in democracy-focused work.
August 27, 2024Community Engagement
University of South Florida to extend recruitment for ground-breaking dementia prevention research through December 2024
The Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.
August 21, 2024Research
USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty
USF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.
August 14, 2024Research
Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year
As the University of South Florida embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.
August 13, 2024Community Engagement
USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects
Faculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.
August 1, 2024Community Engagement, Research
Summer graduate wins Fulbright award to teach in Moldova
Taylor Herman wasn't sure what she wanted to do for a career until coming to USF St. Pete in 2021. During her four years on campus, she met other students, faculty and staff who inspired her to pursue studies in government and international relations. Her hard work led to a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistant scholarship in Moldova.
July 31, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni
USF’s study abroad program in Nice provides an immersive experience in French language and culture
Undergraduate student Lauryn Tanner recounts her experience with USF's study abroad program in Nice, France.
July 30, 2024Community Engagement
Dr. Marcus Cooke receives the Interdisciplinary Research Award to fund new state-of-the-art equipment for USF
Dr. Marcus Cooke received funding through USF’s Research and Development Institute for a state-of-the-art mass spectrometer to advance his research on the impact of major diseases.
July 30, 2024Accomplishments, Research
Physics research team makes new progress on renewable energy project in Botswana
USF students interested in sustainable energy participated in an NSF-funded project in Botswana to implement a new concept to bring a new portable, renewable energy source to rural Africa.
Two USF alumni aim to transform mental health treatment with non-hallucinogenic psychedelics
Co-founders of Psilera Chris Witowski and Jackie von Salm – chemistry alumni – are using psychedelics to develop non-hallucinogenic drugs for mental health disorders, including frontotemporal dementia.
July 30, 2024Alumni, Community Engagement, Research
Students travel to Japan for new insights on caring for others
College of Arts and Sciences students also enrolled in the Judy Genshaft Honors College gained new insights about the history and culture of care in Japan this summer as part of the “Beyond the Classroom” study abroad experience offered by the Honors College.
July 29, 2024Community Engagement