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USF’s partnership with Poynter Institute to deepen hands-on learning and community involvement for journalism students
USF students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.
September 12, 2024Student Success
Great-grandmother inspires USF student to conduct dementia research
While Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.
September 10, 2024Student Success
University of South Florida extends recruitment for ground-breaking dementia prevention study
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 and Innovation
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, 2024Campus Life, University News
Students wrap up summer at USF conducting ocean and weather research
More than 40 students from across the country participated in the USF Research Experience for Undergraduates. The program provided experience in developing research skills required for graduate school and future careers.
July 26, 2024Student Success
New paid internship program provides brewing arts students industry experience
In partnership with the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, the USF Brewing Arts program is launching a paid internship program designed for students to learn core skills in the art of brewing and understand business operations.
July 3, 2024Community Partnerships, Student Success
USF research excursion features hurricane hunters preparing for historic Hurricane Beryl mission
Undergraduate students visiting USF as part of a summer research program got an unexpected and rare glimpse of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters as they prepared to go on their first reconnaissance mission of the season.
July 2, 2024Student Success
USF student secures prestigious summer internship at national marine sanctuary
Audrey Brandt is interning with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States.
June 26, 2024Student Success
Comfort dog Snowbird sworn in as newest member of USF St. Petersburg's University Police Department
Snowbird was sworn in as USF St. Petersburg's new comfort dog. Along with his handler, Ofc. Mark Lickenfelt from the University Police Department, Snowbird will deliver goodwill and quiet compassion to students, faculty and staff.
June 21, 2024University News
Juneteenth: The complicated history, significance and celebration around the struggle for freedom
Juneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.
June 17, 2024Research and Innovation
Civics program strengthens students’ understanding and involvement in government
USF St. Petersburg and the Florida YMCA have partnered to offer a program designed to enhance civic education by immersing high school students from across the state in local government and public service.
June 11, 2024Community Partnerships
USF helping connect human trafficking victims to critical resources in the community
More than 100 anti-trafficking professionals have come together to officially launch the BRIGHT Network, an online platform that helps victims of human trafficking escape their situations by connecting them with organizations and resources in their community.
May 17, 2024Community Partnerships