News Feed

Filter By

Submit

Viewing items with Category: All Categories, Year: All Years

Karen Holbrook at the State of the Campus

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

Ambulance outside of a building

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

DNA damage testing machine

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

American flag next to a picture of the U.S. Capitol and a

91ÊÓÆµresearchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress

Findings from University of 91ÊÓÆµ 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.

October 28, 2024Research and Innovation

Researcher holds beaker

91ÊÓÆµHealth awarded $3.75 million NIH grant to study link between long COVID and Alzheimer’s disease

The funding allows a multidisciplinary team of 91ÊÓÆµHealth researchers to study long COVID’s potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and explore possible interventions.

October 28, 2024COVID-19, Research and Innovation, 91ÊÓÆµHealth

The estate gift from alum Valerie Riddle and her husband, David Reader, willÌýsupport the 91ÊÓÆµHealth Morsani College of Medicine, 91ÊÓÆµWomen in Leadership & Philanthropy and 91ÊÓÆµAthletics’ Stampede for Women.

October 28, 202491ÊÓÆµFoundation

MacDill Air Force Base

91ÊÓÆµand defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement

The University of 91ÊÓÆµ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.

October 24, 2024Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, University News

Logos for 91ÊÓÆµand Compass Group

University of 91ÊÓÆµ selects Compass Group as new dining and facilities services partner

The partnership will result in efficiencies and advancements for the university and provide new internship and experiential learning opportunities for students.

October 23, 2024University News

Three jackolanterns graphic

91ÊÓÆµfaculty experts available for interviews on Halloween topics

With the season of costumes and trick-or-treating in full swing, the University of 91ÊÓÆµ is offering an array of experts to discuss Halloween topics – from staying safe on the streets, to mental health concerns, to the consumer spending that’s driving the billion-dollar business of Halloween.

October 23, 2024Research and Innovation

How new 91ÊÓÆµfaculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts

How new 91ÊÓÆµfaculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts

91ÊÓÆµresearchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.

October 23, 2024Research and Innovation

91ÊÓÆµrallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts

91ÊÓÆµrallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts

91ÊÓÆµis stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the 91ÊÓÆµMedical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, 91ÊÓÆµis helping residents recover and rebuild.

October 22, 2024University News

Story Ideas

The 91ÊÓÆµNewsroom is dedicated to sharing USF's story beyond Tampa Bay. We are looking for impactful projects that interest a broad audience outside academia. Stories with compelling imagery are preferred. If you have a story to tell, let the 91ÊÓÆµNews team know by filling out the .

News Archive

Learn more about USF's journey to Preeminence by viewing Newsroom articles from past years.