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Three University of 91ÊÓÆµ faculty win Tampa Bay Tech Awards
Andy Hafer was presented with the Community Dedication and Leadership Award, Shannon Bailey was named Tech Educator of the Year andÌýUnal Zafer was recognized with the Tech Project of the Year.
November 4, 2024Honors and Awards

Despite democracy concerns, researchers find Americans very interested in election
According to the survey, heightened political interest and general faith in the integrity of American elections is mixed with persistent worries about whether democracy is working in the United States and the extent of social media’s influence on democratic institutions and processes.
November 4, 2024Research and Innovation

91ÊÓÆµto accelerate innovation through new NSF designation
The University of 91ÊÓÆµ has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on USF's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.
November 4, 2024Research and Innovation

From love story to campus legacy: Perez family named USF’s Family of the Year
Nelson and Tiffany Perez met and fell in love as students at the University of 91ÊÓÆµ. With their twin daughters now students at 91ÊÓÆµtoo, the Perez's are the 2024 91ÊÓÆµFamily of the Year.
November 4, 202491ÊÓÆµ
During this past weekend's Celebration of Life for Amir Abdur-Rahim, 91ÊÓÆµAthletics announced multiple planned tributes for the late men's head basketball coach who unexpectedly passed away in late October.
November 4, 202491ÊÓÆµAthletics
As an expression of their excitement about the on-campus stadium, which will break ground on Friday, Nov. 8, Oscar and Miriam Horton made a significant financial investment in the project of $1 million through their foundation, The Horton Family Foundation.
November 4, 202491ÊÓÆµFoundation

91ÊÓÆµprovost, research vice president and faculty honored by ASEMFL for professional accomplishments
Five University of 91ÊÓÆµ faculty members were recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
November 1, 2024Research and Innovation

91ÊÓÆµwelcomes community to Homecoming events Nov. 4-9
After being postponed due to Hurricane Milton, the University of 91ÊÓÆµ is ready to welcome the community to celebrate Homecoming – one of USF’s oldest and most treasured traditions. Dozens of events are scheduled, including a carnival, comedy show, parade and the 91ÊÓÆµfootball game as the Bulls take on the Navy Midshipmen.
November 1, 202491ÊÓÆµ, University News

Karen Holbrook to retire as 91ÊÓÆµSarasota-Manatee campus regional chancellor
Since her appointment in 2018, Karen Holbrook has successfully led the campus through a period of transformation and growth, including becoming a residential campus for the first time, receiving the largest gift in campus history and developing many important partnerships across the community.Ìý
October 31, 2024University News
Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away suddenly on Oct. 24. He was the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year this past season and led the Bulls to their first regular-season conference championship. Men’s basketball associate head coach Ben Fletcher has been named the team’s interim head coach.
October 29, 202491ÊÓÆµAthletics, University News

91ÊÓÆµHealth awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services
Based at the 91ÊÓÆµHealth Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa, the state-funded center helps strengthen USF’s presence in the growing Tampa Medical and Research District.
October 29, 2024Community Partnerships, 91ÊÓÆµHealth

91ÊÓÆµresearchers awarded $2 million to create device for simplifying DNA damage testing
Dr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.
October 29, 2024Research and Innovation