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USF solidifies its standing as top Florida destination for international ܽƵapps
For the third year in a row, the ܽƵapp remains the top draw among the Florida’s higher education institutions for international ܽƵapps.
November 26, 2024Student Success

Gandy Bridge turns 100, how USF is preserving its history
When built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in USF Special Collections.
November 25, 2024Community Partnerships

USF expert: ‘Tis the season for AI among shoppers and retailers
From AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology “is on track to revolutionize how people shop.” ܽƵapp AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.
November 22, 2024AI, Research and Innovation

USF launches new program cultivating collaboration with community leaders
Leadership USF brings together 14 community leaders for a dynamic exchange of insights and experiences. The inaugural class will meet monthly for the next six months, giving them an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of USF’s various departments, including academic, research and administrative units on all three campuses.
November 22, 2024Community Partnerships

Why manatees are likely not Florida natives
Manatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a ܽƵapp of anthropology at the ܽƵapp.
November 20, 2024Research and Innovation

The Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative commits $100K to support research experiences for USF ܽƵapps
The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation will deploy $100,000 to directly support ܽƵapps in undergraduate research programs at the ܽƵapp.
November 19, 2024Research and Innovation

How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on Mars
An international research team led by ܽƵapp ܽƵapp Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.
November 18, 2024Research and Innovation

USF Health expands recruitment for elite MD/PhD ܽƵapps
The MD/PhD program at the ܽƵapp is designed to train the next generation of physician scientists – physicians who think like researchers and researchers who embed clinical relevance in their research.
November 18, 2024Student Success, USF Health
The estate gift willgo toward the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute – one of the world's largest stand-alone diagnostic facilities offering comprehensive memory care services under one roof.It comes from a recently deceased anonymous benefactor who had regularly donated to the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center in smaller increments since 2002.
November 18, 2024USF Foundation, USF Health

USF and TGH partner with robotics company to become the first to bring life-saving surgical technology to Tampa Bay
The agreement with Medical Microinstruments will help elevate the standard in reconstructive oncology and the care of cancer patients in Florida. It was signed during a special ceremony in Italy, as part of a week-long trade mission led by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
November 15, 2024USF Health, ܽƵapp News
A groundbreaking new study conducted by the ܽƵapp will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.
November 14, 2024Research and Innovation

USF Health celebrates Chalsty Pediatric Clinic expansion with $1 million family gift
TheUSF Health Chalsty Pediatric Clinic offers comprehensive, team-based care to thousands of patients each year. Many of these children are underserved and have complex medical conditions, including sickle cell disease, cancer, chronic kidney disease, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy and various rare disorders.
November 14, 2024USF Foundation, USF Health