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USF facilities promote safety on campus
There may have been just a handful of people physically present on USF’s three campuses, but it was the busiest summer on record for hundreds of USF staff and faculty, hard at work to address the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
August 7, 2020COVID-19, Campus Life, University News
Five USF Faculty Elected 2020 Members of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida
The Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida have selected five University of South Florida professors as new members in recognition of their accomplishments, exceptional research achievements, and high-impact contributions to advancing science, engineering and medicine.
August 5, 2020Research and Innovation
USF to hold virtual commencement ceremonies on Aug. 8
The University of South Florida will recognize thousands of summer graduates through virtual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 8. Nearly 3,000 degrees will be conferred in the university’s second-ever virtual ceremonies, caused by restrictions on large gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.
August 3, 2020University News
USF community enhances its collaboration with the Florida Department of Health to combat COVID-19
Nearly 100 USF students and faculty members are assisting the state of Florida in addressing the continuing need for contact tracers.
July 30, 2020COVID-19, University News
USF names new Florida College Access Network executive director
The University of South Florida announced today the appointment of Charleita Richardson as executive director of the Florida College Access Network. An independent, statewide network, FCAN represents a cross-section of more than 700 organizations and institutions devoted to improving college access and success for minorities and other students underrepresented in higher education.
July 29, 2020University News
USF partner in Costa Rica launches the country’s first program to detect coronavirus in wastewater
With more than 5,000 beach surveys, 500 behavioral observations, and 80 interviews to digest, and water quality data to crunch, it was time to celebrate this phase of their NSF-funded coastal health study called MERA, which included several trainings by the USF team to help their colleagues get up to speed on a suite of environmental monitoring techniques.
July 29, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
The fall term that's on your terms
The University of South Florida is committed to creating an environment that gives students more options than ever, so that each student can create the semester that fits best with their wishes, their schedule, their lifestyle and their living preferences.
July 23, 2020COVID-19, University News
Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida strengthen affiliation
TGH and USF sign founding document that will create a new organization dedicated to world-class patient care, education and research.
July 23, 2020University News
A new use for USF tech that predicts falls for the elderly: social distancing
Sensor system pioneered at USF to protect the frail elderly also can ensure employees maintain safe social distance at work in the age of COVID-19.
July 22, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
Using drone mapping to identify mosquito habitats in Manatee County
Traditional mosquito abatement programs, which generally call for the spraying of insecticides across widespread areas via helicopters, can be expensive and imprecise. Manatee County, looking for a more effective and less-costly strategy to combat flood water or “nuisance” mosquitos, turned to experts at the USF College of Public Health who’ve researched and used drone technology in combatting malaria-carrying mosquitos in parts of Africa and Asia.
July 14, 2020Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF criminologist selected to assist in Tampa’s efforts to address community concerns with policing
USF Associate Criminology Professor Bryanna Fox will play a pivotal role in the city of Tampa’s new initiative to improve relations between its police department and the communities it serves.
July 13, 2020University News
Supporting our international students
International students are cherished members of our university community and we recognize that many of you are coping with unique challenges as a result of COVID-19.
July 9, 2020COVID-19, University News