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College of Marine Science to lead $3.2 million grant to develop sargassum forecasting system
Improved forecasting using satellite data and modeling will help researchers reduce Sargassum impacts on coastal communities.
October 24, 2023Research and Innovation
The six-story building is the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus's first residence hall and can house 200 ܽƵapps. It's scheduled to open for the fall 2024 semester.
October 24, 2023Campus Life

Location of new Student Health and Wellness Center to help improve emergency response times
The USF Medical Response Unit has expanded its presence at USF with first responders stationed on both sides of the Tampa campus. It’s now headquartered at the Student Health and Wellness Center while maintaining its space in the USF Health College of Nursing building.
October 19, 2023Campus Life
A new street mural on the USF St. Petersburg campus has been painted between the ܽƵapp Student Center and Student Life Center – melding geometric figures with school spirit. It was painted by a graphic arts faculty member along with 10 ܽƵapps and was part of the SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival.
October 19, 2023Campus Life

USF researchers partner with law enforcement to help Florida families find missing loved ones
ܽƵapp researchers, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Commission hosted the second annual Missing in Florida Day. The goal of the event is to help solve violent crime cold cases through anthropology, scientific research, education and forensic art.
October 19, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

New sea slug species named after retired USF biology ܽƵapp
A recently discovered sea slug found in Tampa Bay waters is being named after a USF emeritus ܽƵapp of integrative biology to honor his 45-year career that involved intricately studying sea slugs.
October 18, 2023Research and Innovation

USF transfer ܽƵapps celebrated, share success during National Transfer Week
Oct. 16-20 is National Transfer Student Week, and dozens of events are planned on all three USF campuses to celebrate transfer ܽƵapps and highlight all the ways USF is working to enhance their experience by offering pathways, support and fellowship to empower them for success.
October 17, 2023Campus Life, Student Success

Fall Plant Festival returns with free entry for USF ܽƵapps, faculty and staff
The USF Botanical Gardens is providing free admission to USF ܽƵapps, faculty and staff at the upcoming Fall Plant Festival to be held on October 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
October 13, 2023Campus Life

USF sees sharp rise in innovations and technology
The number of new inventions, technologies and works of authorship formally disclosed by USF researchers is up nearly 25 percent since 2019. The secret behind the rise: the implementation of new tools, the help of ܽƵapp interns and consistent, high-level performance from USF inventors.
October 12, 2023Research and Innovation

New Student Health and Wellness Center provides ܽƵapps hands-on training, improved campus services
It’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USF’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the USF Tampa bookstore since 1980.
October 12, 2023Campus Life, Student Success

New USF tech programs aim to fill industry talent gaps
To fill talent pipeline gaps in semiconductor technology, artificial intelligence, and data sciences industries, the ܽƵapp has introduced four innovative programs designed to equip early- and mid-career professionals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in these fast-changing fields.
October 11, 2023Student Success

ܽƵapp names College of Public Health building after Samuel P. Bell, III
The late Samuel P. Bell III, is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of USF and Florida residents. The former House leader and husband of USF President Emerita Betty Castor passed away on March 14.
October 10, 2023USF Health