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Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year

As the University of South Florida embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.

August 13, 2024Campus Life, University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ study reveals voter opinions on AI, foreign election interference and political stress in the U.S.

Findings show about half of voters are concerned about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on this year’s election and believe the government has not done enough to deter foreign interference in the contest.

August 12, 2024Research and Innovation

A new online platform created by ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Professor Zafer Unal features hundreds of free AI tools designed to assist educators with planning, assessment, preparation, research and more.

August 12, 2024Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ names new dean for the ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health College of Public Health

Dr. Sten Vermund is the current president of the Global Virus Network, which recentlyÌýmoved its international headquarters to ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ. He joins ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ after serving as dean of the Yale School of Public Health and as professor in pediatrics and clinical professor in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine.

August 8, 2024ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health

FDA approves new Parkinson’s treatment following clinical trial led by ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health researcher

The new medication lasts longer and requires fewer doses for treating Parkinson’s disease, potentially offering patients significant relief from the disease’s debilitating symptoms. The FDA’s approval is based in part on findings of a study led by Dr. Robert A. Hauser, professor in the Department of Neurology and director of theÌýľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders CenterÌýat the ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health Morsani College of Medicine.

August 8, 2024ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health

Estuaries in South Florida are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global ocean

Using satellite data, researchers in the ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ College of Marine Science found that sea surface temperatures in four estuaries in South Florida have risen faster than sea surface temperatures globally and in the Gulf of Mexico.

August 7, 2024Research and Innovation

New ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health partnership to combat severe health care shortage in Jamaica

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health leaders are working with Jamaica’s largest hospital to address its serious shortage of health care professionals – helping optimize the efficiency of clinical operations and offer training for oncology nurses.

August 7, 2024Research and Innovation

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ 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

A ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Student Center and Atala Residence Hall at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee has been postponed because of Tropical Storm Debby.

August 5, 2024University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Tropical Storm Debby update

The ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ St. Petersburg campus will reopen and resume normal business operations on Tuesday, August 6. The ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Tampa campus (including ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Health downtown) and ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Sarasota-Manatee campuses will continue with normal business operations on Tuesday, August 6.

August 5, 2024University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ confers more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies

Graduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.

August 3, 2024Student Success

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects

Faculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.

August 1, 2024Research and Innovation