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ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ engineering student takes top prize in Department of Defense national cyber competition

The U.S. Department of Defense challenged the country’s top cybersecurity minds in a skills competition. CyberHerd team captain and computer science and engineering student Waseem Albaba came out on top, defeating 3,000 competitors.

May 20, 2024Cyber/AI, Student Success

More than 100 anti-trafficking professionals have come together to officially launch the BRIGHT Network, an online platform that helps victims of human trafficking escape their situations by connecting them with organizations and resources in their community.

May 17, 2024Community Partnerships

National survey by ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ researchers shows voter opinions on immigration and border security, impact of politics on mental health and election distrust

Researchers at the University of South Florida have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ, addresses how Americans feel about topics including immigration and border security, election distrust, the impact of politics on voters’ mental health and social media usage.

May 15, 2024Research and Innovation

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Innovative Education helping revolutionize courses through generative AI

With artificial intelligence technology rapidly advancing, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ students will soon see some changes in their courses and how they participate in assignments. ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Innovative Education is helping faculty integrate it into online courses – serving as a test case for broader course instruction.

May 15, 2024Cyber/AI, Student Success

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ names new Muma College of Business dean

The University of South Florida today announced the appointment of David Blackwell as the new Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business. Blackwell comes to ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ after serving as associate dean for professional graduate programs at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics.

May 14, 2024University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health and Tampa General Hospital partner to launch one of Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospitals

The new TGH Behavioral Health Hospital and the recent announcement that ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ will create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce – funded by a new state law – demonstrate the university’s leadership in addressing the critical need for mental health services.

May 13, 2024ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health

On top of the overall men's championship, six program records were set during the three-day meet. The Bulls were also awarded Freshman of the Year, Most Valuable Performance and Coaching Staff of the Year.

May 13, 2024ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Athletics

The gift from Honey Rand, a ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ alumna, local public relations practitioner and author, will establish a creative writing retreat in the college’s Humanities Institute and support students who are studying writing and communication.

May 8, 2024ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Foundation

Hurricane preparedness takes many forms - ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ providing support on all fronts

When a hurricane makes its way into the Gulf of Mexico, it has the potential to impact the entire Tampa Bay region. That’s why ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ researchers across all three campuses are involved in a number of innovative endeavors and public initiatives to better prepare communities for the next storm.

May 6, 2024Research and Innovation

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ graduates, families embrace long-awaited commencement traditions

Friends and families filled ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Yuengling Center to watch their 2024 graduates walk across the stage – fulfilling a long-awaited dream for many after the pandemic canceled their high school graduation ceremonies.

May 5, 2024University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ honors community leaders at commencement ceremonies

Commencement is the time for ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ to bestow some of its highest honors to outstanding individuals who have made essential contributions to the university and the community. This spring, the individuals selected represent the university’s many collaborations in health care and economic development.

May 1, 2024University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ and TECO celebrate decades of collaboration and innovation

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s ongoing efforts to develop clean-energy solutions and strengthen the environmental engineering workforce are helping build upon the university’s longstanding partnership with Tampa Electric by announcing the Clean Energy Research Center will be named for TECO.

April 30, 2024Community Partnerships