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Lisa Patterson

A former high school dropout, Lisa Patterson overcame self-doubt to achieve her goal of earning a college degree.

May 2, 2025Student Success

U.S. News & World Report ranks USF a national leader for dozens of graduate programs

The ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, USF continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.

April 8, 2025Student Success, ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp News

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

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 brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recovery

With hurricane season officially over, the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.

December 3, 2024Community Partnerships

A groundbreaking new study conducted by the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp 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

In new study, USF researchers focus on occupational burnout from hurricanes and COVID

The ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp study addresses the stresses caused by natural disasters and lingering epidemics, such as COVID-19, and the long-term psychological impact on people trying to help the public.

November 7, 2024Research and Innovation

Major USF award helps Floridians better navigate health care

Faculty members in the USFÌýCollege of Public HealthÌýhave received a nearly $13 million federal grant to assist Florida families sign up and make decisions about the future of their medical coverage.

September 3, 2024Community Partnerships, USF Health

USF names new dean for the USF Health College of Public Health

Dr. Sten Vermund is the current president of the Global Virus Network, which recentlyÌýmoved its international headquarters to USF. He joins USF after serving as dean of the Yale School of Public Health and as ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp in pediatrics and clinical ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine.

August 8, 2024USF Health

USF researcher’s partnership with local fire department helps enhance emergency response

Christine McGuire-Wolfe was awarded funding from FEMA to help the Port Richey Fire Department purchase a new mobile command unit/air truck and breathing apparatus, enhancing the department's response capabilities.

August 6, 2024Community Partnerships

Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative

The five-year project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will create specialized infection control training and resources for fire and EMS personnel through a new training hub.

July 25, 2024Research and Innovation

USF ÅÝܽÊÓƵapps contribute to mass casualty incident training

The immersive training initiative, designed to equip emergency clinicians with essential skills for managing high-volume and high-acuity scenarios, involved undergraduates from the ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp College of Public Health's Simulation Operations course.

April 19, 2024Student Success, USF Health