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USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usFri, 02 Jan 2026 05:50:49 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)USF welcomes new members to the Board of Trustees/news/2025/usf-welcomes-new-members-to-the-board-of-trustees.aspxTwo prominent members of the Tampa Bay community with strong ties to USF will join the university’s Board of Trustees in 2026.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:05:39 USF welcomes new members to the Board of TrusteesTwo prominent members of the Tampa Bay community with strong ties to USF will join the university’s Board of Trustees in 2026.USF sign on the Tampa campus/news/2025/usf-welcomes-new-members-to-the-board-of-trustees.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Board of Trustees,MyUSFUSF’s InEd Studios celebrates six Suncoast Emmy wins and two gold Davey Awards/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-ined-studios-big-winning-season.aspx?utm_content=362568745%26utm_medium=social%26utm_source=linkedin%26hss_channel=lcp-27007577The ��ý’s Innovative Education Studios is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy® Awards from seven total nominations and securing two gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics.External ArticleFri, 19 Dec 2025 00:23:51 USF’s InEd Studios celebrates six Suncoast Emmy wins and two gold Davey AwardsThe ��ý’s Innovative Education Studios is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy® Awards from seven total nominations and securing two gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics.USF InEd teams poses with Emmy awards/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-ined-studios-big-winning-season.aspx?utm_content=362568745%26utm_medium=social%26utm_source=linkedin%26hss_channel=lcp-27007577Honors and AwardsInnovative EducationUSF Health researchers seeking better, safer alternatives to current opioid drugs/health/news/2025/opioid-alternatives.aspxUSF Health researchers are making dramatic strides in understanding how new opioid compounds work inside the body to provide pain relief, offering greater hope that new classes of these drugs may eventually be used to relieve pain without potentially deadly side effects.External ArticleThu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:43 USF Health researchers seeking better, safer alternatives to current opioid drugsUSF Health researchers are making dramatic strides in understanding how new opioid compounds work inside the body to provide pain relief, offering greater hope that new classes of these drugs may eventually be used to relieve pain without potentially deadly side effects.Laura M. Bohn/health/news/2025/opioid-alternatives.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,USF HealthFox 13 News: USF Police K9 therapy dog covers Tampa campushttps://www.fox13news.com/video/1757939Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 18 Dec 2025 08:36:53 Fox 13 News: USF Police K9 therapy dog covers Tampa campusLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/video/1757939��ý in the NewsUSF students set record for most Gilman scholars in a fall cycle/ons/news/2025/usf-students-set-record-for-most-gilman-scholars-in-a-fall-cycle.aspxConsistently ranked No. 1 in Florida, USF sets a new record with 20 USF students selected to travel the world as as Gilman scholars.External ArticleWed, 17 Dec 2025 08:48:54 USF students set record for most Gilman scholars in a fall cycleConsistently ranked No. 1 in Florida, USF sets a new record with 20 USF students selected to travel the world as as Gilman scholars.Woman stands on USF campus holding a passport/ons/news/2025/usf-students-set-record-for-most-gilman-scholars-in-a-fall-cycle.aspxStudent SuccessJudy Genshaft Honors CollegeTampa Bay Business Journal: Tampa developer gives $1.25M to USF for real estate programhttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/12/17/tampa-developer-gifts-125m-to-usf.htmlLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 17 Dec 2025 08:39:02 Tampa Bay Business Journal: Tampa developer gives $1.25M to USF for real estate programLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/12/17/tampa-developer-gifts-125m-to-usf.html��ý in the NewsUs Weekly: Experts Break Down Why Kids Kill Parents After Rob Reiner’s Son Is Arrested for Parents’ Murdershttps://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/experts-break-down-why-kids-kill-parents-after-rob-reiners-murder-excl/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleTue, 16 Dec 2025 09:01:31 Us Weekly: Experts Break Down Why Kids Kill Parents After Rob Reiner’s Son Is Arrested for Parents’ MurdersLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/experts-break-down-why-kids-kill-parents-after-rob-reiners-murder-excl/��ý in the NewsUSF commencement spotlights four visionary leaders advancing innovation and growth/news/2025/usf-commencement-spotlights-four-visionary-leaders-advancing-innovation-and-growth.aspxFour visionary leaders will be recognized during USF’s fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:29:08 USF commencement spotlights four visionary leaders advancing innovation and growthFour visionary leaders will be recognized during USF’s fall commencement ceremonies. Their global, civic and philanthropic contributions have advanced academic partnerships, economic growth and innovation.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-commencement-spotlights-four-visionary-leaders-advancing-innovation-and-growth.aspxHonors and Awards,University NewsCommencementTop stories of 2025/news/2025/top-stories-of-2025.aspxFrom launching the nation’s first college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to celebrating an historic football season, 2025 was defined by bold moments and impactful leadership. As we turn the page to the second half of the decade, here are some of the year’s top stories.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:24:59 Top stories of 2025From launching the nation’s first college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to celebrating an historic football season, 2025 was defined by bold moments and impactful leadership. As we turn the page to the second half of the decade, here are some of the year’s top stories.Graphic says, "A Year of Bold" with photo montage/news/2025/top-stories-of-2025.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Tina Meketa,Top StoriesUSF confers more than 4,100 degrees as President Rhea Law presided over her final commencement ceremonies/news/2025/president-rhea-law-presides-over-her-final-commencement-ceremonies-as-usf-confers-more-than-4100-degrees.aspxThe class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:22:57 USF confers more than 4,100 degrees as President Rhea Law presided over her final commencement ceremoniesThe class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Three students stand on the USF Tampa campus/news/2025/president-rhea-law-presides-over-her-final-commencement-ceremonies-as-usf-confers-more-than-4100-degrees.aspxStudent SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo,Ryan Hughes,St. Petersburg,USF Sarasota-Manatee,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass CommunicationsA message from USF’s ninth president, Moez Limayem/news/2025/a-message-from-usfs-ninth-president-moez-limayem.aspxPresident Moez Limayem addresses the USF community following his confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:40:51 A message from USF’s ninth president, Moez LimayemPresident Moez Limayem addresses the USF community following his confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/a-message-from-usfs-ninth-president-moez-limayem.aspxUniversity NewsPresident Moez LimayemFlorida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as USF’s next president/news/2025/florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-usfs-next-president.aspxLimayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:29:46 Florida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as USF’s next presidentLimayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.Graphic says, "Welcome home Dr. Moez Limayem, USF's 9th president"/news/2025/florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-usfs-next-president.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Althea Johnson,Board of Governors,MyUSF,President Moez LimayemUSF Board of Trustees to consider out-of-state fee increase proposal/news/2025/12-10-usf-board-of-trustees-to-consider-out-of-state-fee-increase-proposal.aspxThe ��ý Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase out-of-state student fees by 15%. If approved, the increase will be effective beginning Fall 2026.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:51:00 USF Board of Trustees to consider out-of-state fee increase proposalThe ��ý Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase out-of-state student fees by 15%. If approved, the increase will be effective beginning Fall 2026.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/12-10-usf-board-of-trustees-to-consider-out-of-state-fee-increase-proposal.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of TrusteesBusiness Observer: Moez Limayem confirmed as USF’s new presidenthttps://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2025/dec/12/limayem-confirmed-usf-president/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 12 Dec 2025 09:11:05 Business Observer: Moez Limayem confirmed as USF’s new presidentLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2025/dec/12/limayem-confirmed-usf-president/��ý in the NewsBay News 9: Rhea Law leads final commencements as USF presidenthttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/12/12/law-leads-final-commencement-as-usf-presidentLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 12 Dec 2025 09:09:36 Bay News 9: Rhea Law leads final commencements as USF presidentLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/12/12/law-leads-final-commencement-as-usf-president��ý in the NewsUSF Health, TGH surgeon performs nation’s first fully robotic microsurgery with FDA-cleared NanoWrist® instruments/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-surgeon-performs-first-fully-robotic-microsurgery-procedure.aspxThis innovation allows surgeons to perform delicate tissue dissection and vessel preparation with unmatched control, marking a new era in minimally invasive care for patients living with lymphedema.External ArticleThu, 11 Dec 2025 14:19:34 USF Health, TGH surgeon performs nation’s first fully robotic microsurgery with FDA-cleared NanoWrist® instrumentsThis innovation allows surgeons to perform delicate tissue dissection and vessel preparation with unmatched control, marking a new era in minimally invasive care for patients living with lymphedema.Surgeons at TGH perform robotic surgery/health/news/2025/usf-tgh-surgeon-performs-first-fully-robotic-microsurgery-procedure.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,Tampa General Hospital,USF HealthNational Academy of Inventors welcomes three ��ý inventors into its 2025 class of fellows/research-innovation/news/2025/national-academy-of-inventors-welcomes-three-usf-inventors-into-its-2025-class-of-fellows.aspxUSF Provost and Executive Vice President Prasant Mohapatra and Professors Christian Bréchot and Chandrakant Patel have been selected as 2025 Fellows to the National Academy of Inventors – considered the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.External ArticleThu, 11 Dec 2025 09:46:32 National Academy of Inventors welcomes three ��ý inventors into its 2025 class of fellowsUSF Provost and Executive Vice President Prasant Mohapatra and Professors Christian Bréchot and Chandrakant Patel have been selected as 2025 Fellows to the National Academy of Inventors – considered the highest professional distinction accorded solely to academic inventors.USF Provost and Executive Vice President Prasant Mohapatra, Professors Christian Bréchot and Chandrakant Patel /research-innovation/news/2025/national-academy-of-inventors-welcomes-three-usf-inventors-into-its-2025-class-of-fellows.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationNational Academy of Inventors,Research and InnovationUSF Board of Trustees celebrates President Rhea Law with special honors and planned recognitions on campus/news/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-honors-president-rhea-law-during-final-in-person-meeting-of-2025.aspxPresident Rhea Law’s lifelong commitment to the ��ý – as a student, employee, founding member of the USF Board of Trustees and the institution’s first alum to serve as president – will leave a lasting legacy that continues well beyond her tenure.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:47:08 USF Board of Trustees celebrates President Rhea Law with special honors and planned recognitions on campusPresident Rhea Law’s lifelong commitment to the ��ý – as a student, employee, founding member of the USF Board of Trustees and the institution’s first alum to serve as president – will leave a lasting legacy that continues well beyond her tenure.Mike Griffin, Rhea Law, Will Weatherford/news/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-honors-president-rhea-law-during-final-in-person-meeting-of-2025.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,MyUSF,Rhea Law,Tina MeketaTampa Bay Business Journal: This USF student startup wants to fix hydration with a wearable for your water bottlehttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/12/10/syp-usf-student-startup-launch.htmlLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 10 Dec 2025 09:05:17 Tampa Bay Business Journal: This USF student startup wants to fix hydration with a wearable for your water bottleLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/12/10/syp-usf-student-startup-launch.html��ý in the NewsFrom trailers to on-campus stadium: Learn about the evolution of USF Athletics/news/2025/from-trailers-to-on-campus-stadium-learn-about-the-70-year-evolution-of-usf-athletics.aspxUSF Athletics is surging into a new era as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, powered by a $375 million on-campus football stadium and bold, future-focused investment. With rising national success across sports and unmatched support for student-athletes, the Bulls are cementing themselves as a rapidly ascending powerhouse whose future has unmistakably arrived.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:34:52 From trailers to on-campus stadium: Learn about the evolution of USF AthleticsUSF Athletics is surging into a new era as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, powered by a $375 million on-campus football stadium and bold, future-focused investment. With rising national success across sports and unmatched support for student-athletes, the Bulls are cementing themselves as a rapidly ascending powerhouse whose future has unmistakably arrived.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-trailers-to-on-campus-stadium-learn-about-the-70-year-evolution-of-usf-athletics.aspxUSF study finds widespread rule-breaking in whale shark tourism hotspot/news/2025/usf-study-finds-widespread-rule-breaking-in-whale-shark-tourism-hotspot.aspxOne of the world’s busiest whale-shark destinations is struggling to manage a boom in ecotourism. A new USF study finds the world’s biggest fish may be paying the price.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:54:53 USF study finds widespread rule-breaking in whale shark tourism hotspotOne of the world’s busiest whale-shark destinations is struggling to manage a boom in ecotourism. A new USF study finds the world’s biggest fish may be paying the price.Man sits on boat as he sees sharks/news/2025/usf-study-finds-widespread-rule-breaking-in-whale-shark-tourism-hotspot.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John DudleyPresident's Newsletter I Dec. 9, 2025https://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-presidents-newsletter-december-9-2025?ecid=ACsprvtGFd9R_K-kCyZmd3DqL0K-Dm9Oby3VBRLu2pNMb8saPP6zOaXitThrX3pcOjbLiNKrkmOb%26_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8Z4_8LNGHM5jlBE1L80FrOdi2kFNXaPimC7LSfDXUJpZgWbOVRpkY_p14vOV59l06LorcsL9s5L8J7B2KlN9e26HptoA%26_hsmi=393675086Explore updates from USF's president, university news and events.External ArticleTue, 09 Dec 2025 16:11:41 President's Newsletter I Dec. 9, 2025Explore updates from USF's president, university news and events.USF President Rhea Lawhttps://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-presidents-newsletter-december-9-2025?ecid=ACsprvtGFd9R_K-kCyZmd3DqL0K-Dm9Oby3VBRLu2pNMb8saPP6zOaXitThrX3pcOjbLiNKrkmOb%26_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8Z4_8LNGHM5jlBE1L80FrOdi2kFNXaPimC7LSfDXUJpZgWbOVRpkY_p14vOV59l06LorcsL9s5L8J7B2KlN9e26HptoA%26_hsmi=393675086Inside USFAOL: These are the best cities for celebrating New Year's Evehttps://www.aol.com/articles/best-cities-celebrating-years-eve-195348168.html?guccounter=1%26guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAubWVsdHdhdGVyLmNvbS8%26guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMncvOWBs6mpLSpZWO3xXtzCRp3f-j0TOa0_ouGnDAhmL6OCCs2aCFcT2D8CezjowQpNHfgAc5Xotk4CsS4a48_8NPVUJ0PWoLDDGOys_SFLbWPle95-sSiOQQDpiPwIwMR6h19eerlpG1akH82C-4OBf8MJNtSRCOCJvafkM0KWLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleTue, 09 Dec 2025 09:06:35 AOL: These are the best cities for celebrating New Year's EveLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.aol.com/articles/best-cities-celebrating-years-eve-195348168.html?guccounter=1%26guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAubWVsdHdhdGVyLmNvbS8%26guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMncvOWBs6mpLSpZWO3xXtzCRp3f-j0TOa0_ouGnDAhmL6OCCs2aCFcT2D8CezjowQpNHfgAc5Xotk4CsS4a48_8NPVUJ0PWoLDDGOys_SFLbWPle95-sSiOQQDpiPwIwMR6h19eerlpG1akH82C-4OBf8MJNtSRCOCJvafkM0KW��ý in the NewsUSF graduate overcomes brain injury to earn degree/news/2025/usf-graduate-overcomes-brain-injury-to-earn-degree.aspxAfter a severe car accident in 2018 left him with a traumatic brain injury and aphasia, doctors doubted Murren would ever live independently. Through relentless physical and mental rehabilitation, he regained his abilities and returned to college, eventually transferring to USF. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:03:39 USF graduate overcomes brain injury to earn degreeAfter a severe car accident in 2018 left him with a traumatic brain injury and aphasia, doctors doubted Murren would ever live independently. Through relentless physical and mental rehabilitation, he regained his abilities and returned to college, eventually transferring to USF. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-graduate-overcomes-brain-injury-to-earn-degree.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Paul GuzzoThousands pack Yuengling as USF women’s basketball hosts annual Education Day/news/2025/thousands-pack-yuengling-as-usf-womens-basketball-hosts-annual-education-day.aspxMore than 9,000 elementary and middle school students from across Tampa Bay filled the stands at Yuengling Center as they witnessed USF women's basketball’s 91-58 win against Houston Christian University during Education Day.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:35:16 Thousands pack Yuengling as USF women’s basketball hosts annual Education DayMore than 9,000 elementary and middle school students from across Tampa Bay filled the stands at Yuengling Center as they witnessed USF women's basketball’s 91-58 win against Houston Christian University during Education Day.Children pack Yuengling Center during the USF women's basketball game/news/2025/thousands-pack-yuengling-as-usf-womens-basketball-hosts-annual-education-day.aspxCommunity,USF AthleticsSavannah Ruiz,women's basketballFrom mad scientist to AI pioneer: The Bellini College is shaping USF’s future/news/2025/from-mad-scientist-to-ai-pioneer-the-bellini-college-is-shaping-usfs-future.aspxPioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall — once playfully called a “mad scientist” — helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:43:39 From mad scientist to AI pioneer: The Bellini College is shaping USF’s futurePioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall — once playfully called a “mad scientist” — helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-mad-scientist-to-ai-pioneer-the-bellini-college-is-shaping-usfs-future.aspxTeen mom’s 20-year journey from the military to graduating from USF/news/2025/teen-moms-20-year-journey-from-the-military-to-graduating-from-usf.aspxPassionette Jacobs’ path to graduation was anything but easy. A mother at 15, she left high school to support her son. She later earned a GED through Job Corps and certifications in medical office technology. She served 12 years in the National Guard, learned trades like welding and plumbing, and even authored a children’s book.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:18:40 Teen mom’s 20-year journey from the military to graduating from USFPassionette Jacobs’ path to graduation was anything but easy. A mother at 15, she left high school to support her son. She later earned a GED through Job Corps and certifications in medical office technology. She served 12 years in the National Guard, learned trades like welding and plumbing, and even authored a children’s book.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/teen-moms-20-year-journey-from-the-military-to-graduating-from-usf.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass CommunicationsUSF graduate turns childhood trauma into mission to help abused children/news/2025/usf-graduate-turns-childhood-trauma-into-mission-to-help-abused-children.aspxElena Contreras turned a childhood marked by abuse into a career dedicated to helping others heal. After years of silence and isolation, she pursued social work to become the advocate she once needed. Contreras now works as a case coordinator for USF Health’s Child Protection Team, helping abused children.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:38:49 USF graduate turns childhood trauma into mission to help abused childrenElena Contreras turned a childhood marked by abuse into a career dedicated to helping others heal. After years of silence and isolation, she pursued social work to become the advocate she once needed. Contreras now works as a case coordinator for USF Health’s Child Protection Team, helping abused children.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-graduate-turns-childhood-trauma-into-mission-to-help-abused-children.aspxCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Student SuccessUSF student overcomes cancer to pursue dream of helping Alzheimer’s patients/news/2025/usf-student-overcomes-cancer-to-pursue-dream-of-helping-alzheimers-patients.aspxEdnecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to USF. Inspired by her grandfather’s Alzheimer’s battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:14:07 USF student overcomes cancer to pursue dream of helping Alzheimer’s patientsEdnecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to USF. Inspired by her grandfather’s Alzheimer’s battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-student-overcomes-cancer-to-pursue-dream-of-helping-alzheimers-patients.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Public Health,Paul GuzzoUSF football to take on Old Dominion University in Cure Bowlhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/12/5/usf-football-to-take-on-odu-in-cure-bowl.aspxUSF will look to capture a third straight bowl game win as it takes on ODU at Universal Orlando Resort. The game will be televised on ESPN and is one of many fundraising events hosted by the Orlando Sports Foundation that supports cancer research.External ArticleFri, 05 Dec 2025 08:26:17 USF football to take on Old Dominion University in Cure BowlUSF will look to capture a third straight bowl game win as it takes on ODU at Universal Orlando Resort. The game will be televised on ESPN and is one of many fundraising events hosted by the Orlando Sports Foundation that supports cancer research.Graphic with USF football players in front of graphic that says "StaffDNA Cure Bowl"https://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/12/5/usf-football-to-take-on-odu-in-cure-bowl.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF FootballStudy reveals dramatic decline in some historic sargassum populations/marine-science/news/2025/study-reveals-dramatic-decline-in-some-historic-sargassum-populations.aspxCertain populations of sargassum have plummeted during the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.External ArticleThu, 04 Dec 2025 10:45:36 Study reveals dramatic decline in some historic sargassum populationsCertain populations of sargassum have plummeted during the past ten years, raising alarm for marine ecosystems that depend on the seaweed.Sargassum on the water with a sailboat in the background/marine-science/news/2025/study-reveals-dramatic-decline-in-some-historic-sargassum-populations.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine ScienceUSF at 70: How the medical school shaped the university’s legacy/news/2025/usf-at-70-how-the-medical-school-shaped-the-universitys-legacy.aspxFrom a grainy a wooden sign in the sand to a world-class medical institution, USF’s Health Morsani College of Medicine has risen faster and farther than anyone imagined. This story traces that remarkable journey through the eyes of charter class member Dr. Douglas Barrett and the pioneers who helped lay its foundation.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:32:03 USF at 70: How the medical school shaped the university’s legacyFrom a grainy a wooden sign in the sand to a world-class medical institution, USF’s Health Morsani College of Medicine has risen faster and farther than anyone imagined. This story traces that remarkable journey through the eyes of charter class member Dr. Douglas Barrett and the pioneers who helped lay its foundation.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-at-70-how-the-medical-school-shaped-the-universitys-legacy.aspxNew York Times: Shifting Climate Alters Pattern of Atlantic’s Giant Seaweed Blobshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/climate/atlantic-seaweed-sargassum-climate.htmlLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 04 Dec 2025 09:03:27 New York Times: Shifting Climate Alters Pattern of Atlantic’s Giant Seaweed BlobsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/climate/atlantic-seaweed-sargassum-climate.html��ý in the NewsT-Mobile and USF collaborate to provide scholarships to students and enhance on-campus connectivity with Advanced Network Solutions/news/2025/tmobile-and-usf-collaborate-to-provide-scholarships-to-students-and-enhance-oncampuss-connectivity.aspxThrough this new program, T-Mobile will provide dedicated on-campus connectivity for USF with its portfolio of Advanced Network Solutions and annual scholarships to benefit undergraduate students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity and other disciplines.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:30:00 T-Mobile and USF collaborate to provide scholarships to students and enhance on-campus connectivity with Advanced Network SolutionsThrough this new program, T-Mobile will provide dedicated on-campus connectivity for USF with its portfolio of Advanced Network Solutions and annual scholarships to benefit undergraduate students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity and other disciplines.Students walk near the bull statue holding cell phones/news/2025/tmobile-and-usf-collaborate-to-provide-scholarships-to-students-and-enhance-oncampuss-connectivity.aspxCampus Life,Student Success,University NewsRyan HughesUSF engineering research team tackles America’s hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technology/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxBuilding on his success with the NEWGenerator, and with support from the National Science Foundation, Professor Daniel Yeh and his team have developed a solution that can transform how wastewater is managed in homes and small communities nationwide.External ArticleWed, 03 Dec 2025 11:22:26 USF engineering research team tackles America’s hidden sanitation crisis with breakthrough wastewater technologyBuilding on his success with the NEWGenerator, and with support from the National Science Foundation, Professor Daniel Yeh and his team have developed a solution that can transform how wastewater is managed in homes and small communities nationwide.Daniel Yeh stands with a colleague in Hawaii/engineering/news/2025/usf-engineering-research-team-tackles-americas-hidden-sanitation-crisis-with-breakthrough-wastewater-technology.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of EngineeringFrom sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversary/news/2025/from-sand-paths-to-ai-charter-class-members-celebrate-usfs-70th-anniversary.aspxAs USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:45:03 From sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversaryAs USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-sand-paths-to-ai-charter-class-members-celebrate-usfs-70th-anniversary.aspxNew York Times: People Are Uploading Their Medical Records to A.I. Chatbotshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/well/medical-records-chatbots.htmlLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 03 Dec 2025 08:33:35 New York Times: People Are Uploading Their Medical Records to A.I. ChatbotsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/03/well/medical-records-chatbots.html��ý in the NewsBrian Hartline named head coach of USF Footballhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/12/3/brian-hartline-named-seventh-head-coach-of-usf-football.aspxHartline joins USF from The Ohio State University and is widely considered one of college football's rising coaching stars and one of the nation's outstanding recruiters.External ArticleWed, 03 Dec 2025 00:24:53 Brian Hartline named head coach of USF FootballHartline joins USF from The Ohio State University and is widely considered one of college football's rising coaching stars and one of the nation's outstanding recruiters.Image of Brian Hartline embedded in a graphic that says "Brian Hartline, Head Football Coach"https://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/12/3/brian-hartline-named-seventh-head-coach-of-usf-football.aspxUSF AthleticsMyUSF,USF FootballEmployee Newsletter I Dec. 2, 2025http://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-employee-newsletter-11Stay updated on new opportunities, timely information and important resources for employees.External ArticleTue, 02 Dec 2025 08:00:00 Employee Newsletter I Dec. 2, 2025Stay updated on new opportunities, timely information and important resources for employees.Inside USF: The Employee Newsletterhttp://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-employee-newsletter-11Employee NewsletterUSF volleyball earns first NCAA Tournament berth since 2002https://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/11/30/womens-volleyball-usf-volleyball-earns-first-ncaa-tournament-berth-since-2002.aspxIt's a major milestone for a team that has steadily climbed under head coach Jolene Shepardson. The Bulls put together one of their strongest seasons in recent memory, picking up key wins throughout the year and finishing as one of the top teams in the American Athletic Conference.External ArticleMon, 01 Dec 2025 08:23:28 USF volleyball earns first NCAA Tournament berth since 2002It's a major milestone for a team that has steadily climbed under head coach Jolene Shepardson. The Bulls put together one of their strongest seasons in recent memory, picking up key wins throughout the year and finishing as one of the top teams in the American Athletic Conference.The South Florida Volleyball team reacts to hearing their name called during the 2025 NCAA Volleyball Selection Show on November 30, 2025.https://gousfbulls.com/news/2025/11/30/womens-volleyball-usf-volleyball-earns-first-ncaa-tournament-berth-since-2002.aspxUSF AthleticsAthletics,VolleyballInspired by USF coursework, recent graduate champions mental health literacy for children/cbcs/news/2025/inspired-by-usf-coursework-recent-graduate-champions-mental-health-literacy-for-children.aspxAfter discovering in a general education course how profoundly mental health stigma affects communities, Jayden Haggler was inspired to develop a children’s book and nonprofit organization dedicated to changing that narrative.External ArticleTue, 25 Nov 2025 14:44:00 Inspired by USF coursework, recent graduate champions mental health literacy for childrenAfter discovering in a general education course how profoundly mental health stigma affects communities, Jayden Haggler was inspired to develop a children’s book and nonprofit organization dedicated to changing that narrative.Jayden Haggler holds a book he authored/cbcs/news/2025/inspired-by-usf-coursework-recent-graduate-champions-mental-health-literacy-for-children.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community SciencesABC Action News: ��ý launches state's first college of artificial intelligencehttps://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/university-of-south-florida-launches-states-first-college-of-artificial-intelligenceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleTue, 25 Nov 2025 08:51:09 ABC Action News: ��ý launches state's first college of artificial intelligenceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/university-of-south-florida-launches-states-first-college-of-artificial-intelligence��ý in the NewsMarthaStewart.com: 5 of the Best Vegetables to Eat, According to Nutritionistshttps://www.marthastewart.com/best-vegetables-to-eat-11856195Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleTue, 25 Nov 2025 08:49:39 MarthaStewart.com: 5 of the Best Vegetables to Eat, According to NutritionistsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.marthastewart.com/best-vegetables-to-eat-11856195��ý in the NewsPresident's Newsletter I Dec. 1, 2025https://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-presidents-newsletter-november-25-2025?ecid=ACsprvtC_KZUKlAoPtSU2TLznyt5mW9KHb466GlXuPTjUoWVpj8XX3w1thn08x8Bls-iNvH0AxTg%26_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_J---x_JCc2QKvaWkA85hn8PBk58iGepmFy6I_kNFHZWFpHjCW_ecdZUb-TyFL0G-V3ENbMUOlkH1vF35QLbhGmskxuQ%26_hsmi=391577830Explore updates from USF's president, university news and events.External ArticleTue, 25 Nov 2025 08:30:28 President's Newsletter I Dec. 1, 2025Explore updates from USF's president, university news and events.USF President Rhea Lawhttps://42521350.hs-sites.com/inside-usf-the-presidents-newsletter-november-25-2025?ecid=ACsprvtC_KZUKlAoPtSU2TLznyt5mW9KHb466GlXuPTjUoWVpj8XX3w1thn08x8Bls-iNvH0AxTg%26_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_J---x_JCc2QKvaWkA85hn8PBk58iGepmFy6I_kNFHZWFpHjCW_ecdZUb-TyFL0G-V3ENbMUOlkH1vF35QLbhGmskxuQ%26_hsmi=391577830Inside USFUSF students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space Station/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspxThirty-five USF students are competing to design experiments that will launch aboard the International Space Station. This is the first time ��ý is participating in the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program, representing multiple colleges across the university.External ArticleMon, 24 Nov 2025 14:25:46 USF students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space StationThirty-five USF students are competing to design experiments that will launch aboard the International Space Station. This is the first time ��ý is participating in the Student Spaceflight Experiment Program, representing multiple colleges across the university.Four students in lab coats look at beaker/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/usf-students-compete-to-launch-experiments-aboard-the-international-space-station.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and SciencesUSF program gives homeschoolers a place to play and future teachers real experience/news/2025/usf-program-gives-homeschoolers-a-place-to-play-and-future-teachers-real-experience.aspxUSF’s Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win‑win: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real‑world practice. It’s like recess meets career training—fun for the kids, and a hands‑on playground for the majors learning to lead.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:52:41 USF program gives homeschoolers a place to play and future teachers real experienceUSF’s Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win‑win: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real‑world practice. It’s like recess meets career training—fun for the kids, and a hands‑on playground for the majors learning to lead.��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-program-gives-homeschoolers-a-place-to-play-and-future-teachers-real-experience.aspxCommunityCollege of Education,Paul GuzzoMaintaining a safe and respectful environment on our campuses/news/2025/11-21-law-message-maintaining-a-safe-and-respectful-environment-on-our-campuses.aspxFri, 21 Nov 2025 17:13:17 Maintaining a safe and respectful environment on our campuses��ý: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/11-21-law-message-maintaining-a-safe-and-respectful-environment-on-our-campuses.aspxMessage from the PresidentCNN: There are thousands of aligned holes in Peru. Archaeologists now think they know who made themhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/science/peru-band-of-holes-mysteryLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 21 Nov 2025 08:47:05 CNN: There are thousands of aligned holes in Peru. Archaeologists now think they know who made themLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.��ý: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/science/peru-band-of-holes-mystery��ý in the NewsUSF doctoral student is creating an AI tool to turn complex cancer reports into clarity/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/rushitha.aspxInspired by a guest speaker’s message about creating impact through research, Rushitha Mamidala is developing an AI tool that helps patients and doctors by making cancer diagnoses more accurate and easier to understand.External ArticleThu, 20 Nov 2025 14:45:38 USF doctoral student is creating an AI tool to turn complex cancer reports into clarityInspired by a guest speaker’s message about creating impact through research, Rushitha Mamidala is developing an AI tool that helps patients and doctors by making cancer diagnoses more accurate and easier to understand.Rushitha Mamidala/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/rushitha.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and ComputingUSF experts available to share insights on 2025 holiday trends, including AI use in gift giving and travel planning/news/2025/usf-experts-available-to-share-insights-on-2025-holiday-trends-including-ai-use-in-gift-giving-and-travel-planning.aspxWith the holidays fast approaching, the ��ý offers faculty experts who can discuss a variety of topics, such as the use of AI in gift giving and travel plans, consumer spending trends this year, and how to include healthy habits throughout the season.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:22:06 USF experts available to share insights on 2025 holiday trends, including AI use in gift giving and travel planningWith the holidays fast approaching, the ��ý offers faculty experts who can discuss a variety of topics, such as the use of AI in gift giving and travel plans, consumer spending trends this year, and how to include healthy habits throughout the season.Gifts under a tree/news/2025/usf-experts-available-to-share-insights-on-2025-holiday-trends-including-ai-use-in-gift-giving-and-travel-planning.aspxExperts