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USF women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more

USF women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.

February 10, 2025USF Athletics, ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp News

USF criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.

February 4, 2025Research and Innovation

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USF social work program builds confidence through immersive home visit simulation

The simulation is designed by experts to represent real-life scenarios, such as de-escalation techniques to manage tense situations. By practicing responses to harsh comments or threats, ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps gain the confidence to handle unpredictable environments before graduation.Ìý

December 18, 2024Student Success

ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp: A Preeminent Research ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp

USF graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencement

Nearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.

December 16, 2024Student Success, ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp News

Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era

Top stories of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.

December 16, 2024ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp News

USF researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities

USF researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities

The project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH USF's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.

September 23, 2024Research and Innovation

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 ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.

September 10, 2024Student Success

Kathleen Heide testifies in court

Why kids kill: How curiosity drove 43 years of research and education

After more than four decades at USF, Distinguished ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Professor Kathleen Heide, a nationally recognized consultant on juvenile homicide and family violence, is set to retire.

July 11, 2024ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp News

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Thousands enrolled during first year of USF’s mental health in the workplace course

More than 4,500 professionals from some of the nation’s top companies, such as Microsoft, Amazon and Johnson & Johnson enrolled in the first year of USF’s Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace course. The free course was developed by the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences in collaboration with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.

June 26, 2024Community Partnerships

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USF to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionals

USF was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.

April 15, 2024ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp News

In a significant move to address societal aging and the unique needs and contributions of older adults, the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp has joined the international Age-Friendly ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Global Network. Nearly 1,400 USF employees and more than 200 ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps taking courses for credit are 60 years of age or older.

November 7, 2023Student Success

The multi-site clinical trial found that addressing hearing loss can greatly reduce the rate of which older adults develop dementia.

July 21, 2023Research and Innovation, USF Health

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