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USF celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15- Oct. 15. USF is hosting several events, ranging from dance lessons to panel discussions.
September 18, 2023Campus Life
USF, Florida College System partners renew guaranteed admissions program
USF is celebrating the renewal of the Fuse program, a transfer agreement that provides efficient academic pathways for students who begin their studies at one of eight participating Florida state colleges and wish to complete a bachelor’s degree at USF.
September 14, 2023Student Success
University of South Florida, Total NIL team up to launch Name, Image and Likeness certificate program
Foundations of NIL is a non-credit certificate program that provides current and future student-athletes, parents and administrators the training they need to build, develop, activate and monetize NIL and land deals.
September 14, 2023Student Success, USF Athletics
Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Accelerator
Tampa Bay Wave, Inc. and the University of South Florida Muma College of Business have selected 15 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad to take part in its second FinTech|X Accelerator program on the St. Petersburg campus.
September 14, 2023Community Partnerships
‘The perfect storm:’ Idalia leaves Florida beaches vulnerable to future inclement weather
USF geoscientist uncovers desperate need for beach nourishment following Hurricane Idalia.
September 13, 2023Research and Innovation
Innovation Scholars Program celebrates five years of matching first-year college students with professional mentors for career exploration
For the fifth year, a job-shadowing program is offering first-year students a head start in exploring their interests and career path by giving them a sneak peek into the day-to-day activities of the professional world.
September 13, 2023Student Success
USF sailing team trains year-round on Tampa Bay
The USF sailing team competes nationally, benefitting from year-round training at the St. Petersburg campus located on Tampa Bay. The team consists of a women's varsity team and a coed sailing club with students from all three USF campuses.
September 13, 2023Campus Life
USF helping the U.S. Department of Defense strengthen its communication, leadership skills
The series of trainings is the first order to be placed by USCENTCOM under the USF Institute of Applied Engineering’s five-year, $10 million blanket purchase agreement. USF researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel, helping improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military.
September 11, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Florida Board of Governors approves USF’s plan for a new on-campus stadium
The Florida Board of Governors voted in favor of the financing plan for the University of South Florida’s new on-campus stadium, signaling state-level support for the transformational facility scheduled to open in fall 2026.
September 8, 2023Campus Life, USF Athletics, University News
USF and Rapid7 to launch cyber training initiative through $1.5 million federal grant
The Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab at USF has secured its largest federal investment since its launch earlier this year. The Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation awarded USF and Rapid7, a leader in cloud risk and threat detection, a $1.5 million grant to conduct research into effective ways for training cyber operators.
September 8, 2023Research and Innovation
USF receives $25M gift from Tampa General Hospital to support USF Athletics District
The $25 million investment will name the USF Athletics District and the Tampa General Hospital Center for Athletic Excellence, which will feature key space for clinical behavioral health services.
September 7, 2023USF Athletics, USF Foundation, University News
USF linguistics expert pivots course in response to his new study on artificial intelligence chatbots
After examining the ability of linguistic experts to differentiate AI from human-generated writing, Matthew Kessler is integrating more hands-on projects in his classroom.
September 7, 2023Research and Innovation