/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 27 Feb 2025 08:56:37 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best.aspxSeveral of the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp’s online graduate programs remain among the top in the country, according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. USF’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:06:21 USF online graduate programs continue to rank among the nation’s bestSeveral of the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp’s online graduate programs remain among the top in the country, according to the 2025 Best Online Graduate Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. USF’s highest-ranked program is inside the Top 20 among all public and private universities and another program improved by 24 places to break into the Top 50.Two ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps at commencement/news/2025/usf-online-graduate-programs-continue-to-rank-among-the-nations-best.aspxStudent Success,ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp of Michigan. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:01:02 USF names new dean for the College of EngineeringLevi Thompson has been named as the new dean of the College of Engineering. Thompson is a highly accomplished researcher who brings strong leadership and administrative experience, including most recently serving as the College of Engineering dean at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp of Delaware and previously as a faculty member at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp of Michigan. Graphic says "welcoming the new college of engineering dean, Levi Thompson"/news/2024/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-engineering.aspxÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,College of Engineering,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-researchers-reveal-key-findings-from-national-voter-opinion-survey-on-the-economy-and-political-stress.aspxFindings from ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:40:46 USF researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stressFindings from ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.American flag next to a picture of the U.S. Capitol and a "vote" pin/news/2024/usf-researchers-reveal-key-findings-from-national-voter-opinion-survey-on-the-economy-and-political-stress.aspxResearch and InnovationAlthea Johnson,College of Arts and Sciences/news/2024/us-news-ranks-usf-a-top-50-public-university-for-the-sixth-consecutive-year.aspxOver the past decade, USF has risen an impressive 39 spots among public universities from No. 84 to No. 45, and 65 spots among all universities, from No. 156 to No. 91.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 01:46:42 U.S. News ranks USF a top 50 public university, best value among all Florida universitiesOver the past decade, USF has risen an impressive 39 spots among public universities from No. 84 to No. 45, and 65 spots among all universities, from No. 156 to No. 91.Graphic that says "Top 50 among all public universities, U.S. News & World Report"/news/2024/us-news-ranks-usf-a-top-50-public-university-for-the-sixth-consecutive-year.aspxÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,U.S. News and World Report/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-highlights-record-breaking-successes-future-vision-in-university-fall-address.aspxSpeaking to faculty, staff and other members of the university community during an address to help kick off the fall semester, ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:55:47 USF President Rhea Law highlights record-breaking successes, future vision in university fall addressSpeaking to faculty, staff and other members of the university community during an address to help kick off the fall semester, ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp President Rhea Law laid out her strategic vision for the university while reflecting on recent major milestones and record-breaking achievements.USF President Rhea Law/news/2024/usf-president-rhea-law-highlights-record-breaking-successes-future-vision-in-university-fall-address.aspxÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,MyUSF,President Rhea Law/news/2024/usf-study-reveals-voter-opinions-on-ai-foreign-election-interference-and-political-stress-in-the-us.aspxFindings show about half of voters are concerned about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on this year’s election and believe the government has not done enough to deter foreign interference in the contest.Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:13:25 USF study reveals voter opinions on AI, foreign election interference and political stress in the U.S.Findings show about half of voters are concerned about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on this year’s election and believe the government has not done enough to deter foreign interference in the contest.Robotic hand touches human hand through a screen/news/2024/usf-study-reveals-voter-opinions-on-ai-foreign-election-interference-and-political-stress-in-the-us.aspxResearch and InnovationAlthea Johnson,College of Arts and Sciences/news/2024/usf-names-new-muma-college-of-business-dean.aspxThe ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp today announced the appointment of David Blackwell as the new Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business. Blackwell comes to USF after serving as associate dean for professional graduate programs at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics.Tue, 14 May 2024 14:59:04 USF names new Muma College of Business deanThe ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp today announced the appointment of David Blackwell as the new Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business. Blackwell comes to USF after serving as associate dean for professional graduate programs at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics.Graphic says "Welcoming the new Muma College of Business Dean David Blackwell"/news/2024/usf-names-new-muma-college-of-business-dean.aspxÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of Business/news/2024/usf-online-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-and-world-report.aspxSeveral of the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp’s online graduate programs are considered among the best in the nation, according to the 2024 Best Online Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:21:03 Two USF online programs rank in the top 25Several of the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp’s online graduate programs are considered among the best in the nation, according to the 2024 Best Online Programs rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. Woman sits at laptop with a graphic that says, "online programs ranked among the nation's best."/news/2024/usf-online-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-and-world-report.aspxÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,U.S. News and World Report/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-global-learning.aspxUSF was honored with the 2023 Association of Public and Land-grant Universities International Impact Award for Global Teaching and Learning. The national award recognizes USF for innovative and impactful global learning, research and engagement efforts.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF earns national recognition for commitment to global learningUSF was honored with the 2023 Association of Public and Land-grant Universities International Impact Award for Global Teaching and Learning. The national award recognizes USF for innovative and impactful global learning, research and engagement efforts.Group in classroom participates in virtual learning/news/2023/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-global-learning.aspxHonors and Awards,ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAPLU,Althea Johnson,MyUSF/news/2023/national-security-wars-in-the-middle-east-and-ukraine-at-center-of-nationwide-public-opinion-survey.aspxResearchers at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to a variety of national security topics. The findings include opinions about the violence in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and the handling of classified information by elected officials.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 National security, wars in the Middle East and Ukraine at center of nationwide public opinion surveyResearchers at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to a variety of national security topics. The findings include opinions about the violence in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine and the handling of classified information by elected officials.American flag with arm of soldier in front/news/2023/national-security-wars-in-the-middle-east-and-ukraine-at-center-of-nationwide-public-opinion-survey.aspxResearch and InnovationAlthea Johnson,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2023/usf-welcomes-women-veteran-and-minority-business-owners-looking-to-learn-and-grow-at-oct-27-event.aspxThe event featured more than a dozen sessions and panel discussions to educate small business owners on a variety of subjects, such as maintaining clean financials, cybersecurity strategies and business taxes.Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:30:00 USF helps connect women, veteran and minority business owners looking to learn and growThe event featured more than a dozen sessions and panel discussions to educate small business owners on a variety of subjects, such as maintaining clean financials, cybersecurity strategies and business taxes.Woman stands at front of room during symposium/news/2023/usf-welcomes-women-veteran-and-minority-business-owners-looking-to-learn-and-grow-at-oct-27-event.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAlthea Johnson,Supplier Diversity/news/2023/usf-and-fau-researchers-release-statewide-public-opinion-survey-results-on-key-health-policy-issues.aspxFindings show misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines continues, Floridians are divided on benefits of artificial intelligence and support for legalizing marijuana.Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:00:00 USF and FAU researchers release statewide public opinion survey results on key health policy issuesFindings show misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines continues, Floridians are divided on benefits of artificial intelligence and support for legalizing marijuana.charts with a magnifying glass/news/2023/usf-and-fau-researchers-release-statewide-public-opinion-survey-results-on-key-health-policy-issues.aspxResearch and InnovationAlthea Johnson,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF/news/2023/thousands-of-usf-ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps-move-on-campus-on-aug-17-in-advance-of-the-fall-semester.aspxResidence halls at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp are expected to be at full capacity for the fall semester. Approximately 7,400 ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps are expected to live on campus - nearly 6,500 in Tampa and more than 900 in St. Petersburg.Tue, 15 Aug 2023 08:00:00 Thousands of USF ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps move on campus as residence halls fill to capacityResidence halls at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp are expected to be at full capacity for the fall semester. Approximately 7,400 ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps are expected to live on campus - nearly 6,500 in Tampa and more than 900 in St. Petersburg.Family moves into residence halls/news/2023/thousands-of-usf-ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps-move-on-campus-on-aug-17-in-advance-of-the-fall-semester.aspxÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,Housing and Residential Education,Student Life/news/2023/new-class-of-businesses-joins-free-usf-and-skanska-program-aimed-at-helping-diverse-owned-companies-grow.aspxKickoff reception on Aug. 4 for small business mentoring initiative entering its third year, with enhanced learning opportunities for participants.Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:00 New class of businesses joins free USF and Skanska program aimed at helping diverse-owned companies growKickoff reception on Aug. 4 for small business mentoring initiative entering its third year, with enhanced learning opportunities for participants.New class of businesses joins free USF and Skanska program aimed at helping diverse-owned companies grow/news/2023/new-class-of-businesses-joins-free-usf-and-skanska-program-aimed-at-helping-diverse-owned-companies-grow.aspxCommunity Partnerships,ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,Office of Supplier Diversity/news/2023/usf-unveils-historic-new-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building.aspxThe five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility will serve USF’s most accomplished and talented ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps from every undergraduate college and strengthen the university’s position to attract the top talent within the state of Florida and beyond.Fri, 12 May 2023 11:00:00 USF unveils historic new Judy Genshaft Honors College buildingThe five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility will serve USF’s most accomplished and talented ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps from every undergraduate college and strengthen the university’s position to attract the top talent within the state of Florida and beyond.Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford, Judy Genshaft Honors College Dean Charles Adams, President Rhea Law, President Emerita Judy Genshaft, Steve Greenbaum and former Board of Trustees Chair Jordan Zimmerman/news/2023/usf-unveils-historic-new-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building.aspxUSF Foundation,ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,Student Success,USF Foundation/news/2023/more-than-30-usf-graduate-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-and-world-report.aspxTen USF graduate programs are ranked in the top 50 among all public and private institutions, led by industrial and organizational psychology at No. 3 and public health at No. 22.Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:00:00 More than 30 USF graduate programs ranked among the nation’s best by U.S News & World ReportTen USF graduate programs are ranked in the top 50 among all public and private institutions, led by industrial and organizational psychology at No. 3 and public health at No. 22.Graphic says, "31 USF grad programs in the top 100, U.S. News and World Report"/news/2023/more-than-30-usf-graduate-programs-ranked-among-the-nations-best-by-us-news-and-world-report.aspxÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,MyUSF,U.S. News and World Report/news/2023/as-covid-19-pandemic-marks-3-year-anniversary-usf-researchers-release-key-findings-from-natl-public-survey.aspxResearchers at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to the COVD-19 pandemic. The findings include opinions about vaccines, concerns about potential future outbreaks and the role political affiliations play in these results. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:00:00 As COVID-19 pandemic marks three-year anniversary, USF researchers release key findings from national public opinion surveyResearchers at the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to the COVD-19 pandemic. The findings include opinions about vaccines, concerns about potential future outbreaks and the role political affiliations play in these results. A graphic depiction of COVID-19 cells/news/2023/as-covid-19-pandemic-marks-3-year-anniversary-usf-researchers-release-key-findings-from-natl-public-survey.aspxÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,COVID-19,Coronavirus,Research and Innovation/news/2023/the-tampa-bay-partnership-usf-researchers-unveil-data-measuring-quality-of-work-life-in-tampa-bay-region.aspxThe Tampa Bay Partnership and the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Muma College of Business released two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against similar metropolitan communities.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 15:00:00 The Tampa Bay Partnership, USF researchers unveil data measuring the quality of work and life in the Tampa Bay regionThe Tampa Bay Partnership and the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Muma College of Business released two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against similar metropolitan communities.Future of work: remote work possibilities featuring Andre Dua, moderated by Gert-Jan De Vreede. Two men on stage, one with microphone speaking to audience./news/2023/the-tampa-bay-partnership-usf-researchers-unveil-data-measuring-quality-of-work-life-in-tampa-bay-region.aspxÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,Muma College of Business,MyUSF/news/2023/record-number-usf-ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps-earn-fulbright-scholarships.aspxTen ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year, the most in the university’s history and an indication of USF’s growing global engagement. USF is recognized as one of Fulbright’s top producing institutions.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:30:00 Record number of USF ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps earn prestigious Fulbright ScholarshipsTen ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for the 2022-23 academic year, the most in the university’s history and an indication of USF’s growing global engagement. USF is recognized as one of Fulbright’s top producing institutions.A collage of 10 photos of ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp portraits./news/2023/record-number-usf-ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps-earn-fulbright-scholarships.aspxStudent Success,ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,Fulbright Scholars,MyUSF,Office of National Scholarship,Student Success/news/2023/u-s-news-ranks-usfs-online-mba-program-among-the-nations-top-25.aspxUSF’s online MBA program in the Muma College of Business is now ranked at No. 19. Graduate programs in engineering and education also ranked among the nation’s best.Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 U.S. News ranks USF’s online MBA program among the nation’s top 25USF’s online MBA program in the Muma College of Business is now ranked at No. 19. Graduate programs in engineering and education also ranked among the nation’s best.Woman sits at table with her laptop outdoors/news/2023/u-s-news-ranks-usfs-online-mba-program-among-the-nations-top-25.aspxÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,College of Education,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,U.S. News and World Report/news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-new-provost.aspxÅÝܽÊÓƵapp President Rhea Law today announced the appointment of Prasant Mohapatra as USF’s new provost and executive vice president of academic affairs.Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:15:00 ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp names new provostÅÝܽÊÓƵapp President Rhea Law today announced the appointment of Prasant Mohapatra as USF’s new provost and executive vice president of academic affairs.A photo of Prasant Mohapatra with text that reads, welcome Provost Prasant Mohapatra./news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-new-provost.aspxÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,MyUSF,Provost Search/news/2023/usf-names-braulio-colon-as-new-florida-college-access-network-executive-director.aspxAn independent, statewide community impact organization hosted at USF, the Florida College Access Network supports and represents a cross-section of more than 700 organizations and institutions across Florida devoted to improving college access and success for all ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps.Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 USF names Braulio Colón as new Florida College Access Network executive directorAn independent, statewide community impact organization hosted at USF, the Florida College Access Network supports and represents a cross-section of more than 700 organizations and institutions across Florida devoted to improving college access and success for all ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps.Braulio Colón/news/2023/usf-names-braulio-colon-as-new-florida-college-access-network-executive-director.aspxCommunity Partnerships,ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp NewsAlthea Johnson,Florida College Access Network