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Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year
As the University of 91ÊÓƵ embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.
August 13, 202491ÊÓƵ, University News

91ÊÓƵstudy 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 91ÊÓƵProfessor 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

91ÊÓƵnames new dean for the 91ÊÓƵHealth College of Public Health
Dr. Sten Vermund is the current president of the Global Virus Network, which recentlyÌýmoved its international headquarters to USF. He joins 91ÊÓƵafter 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, 202491ÊÓƵHealth

FDA approves new Parkinson’s treatment following clinical trial led by 91ÊÓƵHealth 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 theÌý91ÊÓƵHealth Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders CenterÌýat the 91ÊÓƵHealth Morsani College of Medicine.
August 8, 202491ÊÓƵHealth

Estuaries in 91ÊÓƵ are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global ocean
Using satellite data, researchers in the 91ÊÓƵCollege of Marine Science found that sea surface temperatures in four estuaries in 91ÊÓƵ have risen faster than sea surface temperatures globally and in the Gulf of Mexico.
August 7, 2024Research and Innovation

New 91ÊÓƵHealth partnership to combat severe health care shortage in Jamaica
91ÊÓƵHealth 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

91ÊÓƵresearcher’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 91ÊÓƵ Sarasota-Manatee has been postponed because of Tropical Storm Debby.
August 5, 2024University News

91ÊÓƵTropical Storm Debby update
The 91ÊÓƵSt. Petersburg campus will reopen and resume normal business operations on Tuesday, August 6. The 91ÊÓƵTampa campus (including 91ÊÓƵHealth downtown) and 91ÊÓƵSarasota-Manatee campuses will continue with normal business operations on Tuesday, August 6.
August 5, 2024University News

91ÊÓƵconfers more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies
Graduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.
August 3, 2024Student Success

91ÊÓƵsummer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects
Faculty at the University of 91ÊÓƵ traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.
August 1, 2024Research and Innovation