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President Rhea Law speaks at Stetson Law commencement ceremony

USF President Rhea Law receives honorary degree, delivers keynote address at Stetson Law Commencement

President Rhea Law is a Stetson alumna whose legal career spans several decades. Her advice to the graduating class centered on three main themes: the importance of believing in oneself, remaining open to new opportunities and maintaining one’s credibility in practicing law.

May 22, 2024Honors and Awards

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USF names new dean for the College of Arts and Sciences

Elizabeth Spiller has more than 10 years of experience as an academic leader, having served most recently as the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

May 21, 2024University News

Waseem Albaba

USF 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, 2024Student Success

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USF helping connect human trafficking victims to critical resources in the community

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

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National survey by USF 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 USF, 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

USF’s Innovative Education helping revolutionize courses through generative AI

USF’s Innovative Education helping revolutionize courses through generative AI

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

May 15, 2024Student Success

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USF 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 USF 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

Group stands near beam of new hospital

USF 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 USF 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, 2024USF Health

Men's track and field team hold up championship trophy

USF men’s track and field sweep indoor and outdoor conference championships

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, 2024USF Athletics

Honey Rand sits at a conference table

USF to receive $3 million gift to support writing and communication students

The gift from Honey Rand, a USF 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, 2024USF Foundation

Hurricane Ian in 2022 approaching Florida.

Hurricane preparedness takes many forms - USF 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 USF 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

USF graduates, families embrace long-awaited commencement traditions

USF graduates, families embrace long-awaited commencement traditions

Friends and families filled USF’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

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