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ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSD

Technology developed at the University of South Florida offers a promising, privacy-preserving tool to help clinicians diagnose and track trauma in kids, especially those too young to express it.

June 30, 2025Research and Innovation

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl Rouson

The Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.

June 25, 2025University News

U.S. News & World Report ranks ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ a national leader for dozens of graduate programs

The University of South Florida has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.

April 8, 2025Student Success, University News

How ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s 'Autism Friendly' business initiative is transforming Tampa

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of South Florida's initiative provides education and training to help businesses accommodate individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

April 4, 2025Community Partnerships

Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ-wide collaborations

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.

March 3, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

TIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.

February 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.

February 10, 2025ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Athletics, University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.

February 4, 2025Research and Innovation

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ social work program builds confidence through immersive home visit simulation

The simulation is designed by experts to represent real-life scenarios, such as de-escalation techniques to manage tense situations. By practicing responses to harsh comments or threats, students gain the confidence to handle unpredictable environments before graduation.Ìý

December 18, 2024Student Success

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencement

Nearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ alumni.

December 16, 2024Student Success, University News

Top stories of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.

December 16, 2024University News

ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ researchers awarded nearly $10 million to enhance employment services for individuals with disabilities

The project will integrate virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies into LAUNCH ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ's employment and transition programs to address the critical shortage of skilled labor and promote inclusivity in the workplace.

September 23, 2024Research and Innovation