/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 00:15:18 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’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.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’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.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,USF Athletics,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:20:14 USF sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,USF Health,USF St. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxThe 911������ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:37:00 USF and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreementThe 911������ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.MacDill Air Force Base/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspx911������ researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.911������d, 02 Oct 2024 08:48:20 How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors911������ researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.Two older adults play the piano/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxMore than 340 students are members of USF's Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band's first performance at a Bucs game in several years.Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:47:49 USF HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season openerMore than 340 students are members of USF's Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band's first performance at a Bucs game in several years.HOT Band performs at the Bucs gam/news/2024/usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of The Arts,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, USF researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to USF.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:03:08 USF moves full steam ahead on its first-ever grant from the Federal Railroad AdministrationWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, USF researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to USF.Amit Bose, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Dean Sanjukta Bhanja, interim dean of the USF College of Engineering and Fred Mannering, executive director of CUTR/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:26:07 NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with USF-invented mapping technologyAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.Rocket tested at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/headlines-from-the-first-half-of-2024.aspxAs a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF's dynamic labs and groundbreaking fieldwork have solidified its status as a leading research university. In just the past six months, USF has broken records, united the community in support of its athletics programs and established numerous innovative partnerships.Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:50:41 USF's highlights from the first half of 2024As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF's dynamic labs and groundbreaking fieldwork have solidified its status as a leading research university. In just the past six months, USF has broken records, united the community in support of its athletics programs and established numerous innovative partnerships.Entrance to the 911������/news/2024/headlines-from-the-first-half-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsMyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,USF Athletics/news/2024/aau-membership-helping-accelerate-usfs-impact.aspxThroughout the last year, USF’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits. From the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university – AAU membership is fueling USF’s momentum in significant ways.Tue, 28 May 2024 07:30:14 AAU membership helping accelerate USF’s impactThroughout the last year, USF’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits. From the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university – AAU membership is fueling USF’s momentum in significant ways.Graphic says "USF celebrates one year AAU"/news/2024/aau-membership-helping-accelerate-usfs-impact.aspxUniversity NewsAAU,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-and-teco-celebrate-decades-of-collaboration-and-innovation.aspxUSF’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.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:57:49 USF and TECO celebrate decades of collaboration and innovationUSF’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.President Rhea Law and TECO CEO Archie Collins/news/2024/usf-and-teco-celebrate-decades-of-collaboration-and-innovation.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Engineering,TECO,Tina Meketa/news/2024/special-operations-forces-brain-injuries.aspxThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the USF Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:34:09 Brain injuries in U.S. Special Operations Forces aren’t easy to detect, USF helping develop a solutionThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the USF Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.Maj. Kevin Tromly/news/2024/special-operations-forces-brain-injuries.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Research,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxUSF was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:30:23 USF to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionalsUSF was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.College of Behavioral and Community Sciences buildin/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-football-spring-game-sold-out-as-enthusiasm-intensifies-for-on-campus-stadium.aspxIt's USF 911������ek and the excitement over the new on-campus stadium is especially apparent as USF football’s Spring Game at Corbett Stadium on Saturday is a sellout.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:27:56 USF football Spring Game sold-out as enthusiasm builds for on-campus stadiumIt's USF 911������ek and the excitement over the new on-campus stadium is especially apparent as USF football’s Spring Game at Corbett Stadium on Saturday is a sellout.911������ in stands at USF Football game/news/2024/usf-football-spring-game-sold-out-as-enthusiasm-intensifies-for-on-campus-stadium.aspxUSF AthleticsStadium,Tina Meketa,USF Football/news/2024/usf-an-industry-leader-in-generative-ai.aspxMicrosoft selected USF to be one of the first institutions to test new AI software, helping the university expedite a variety of processes. Its nimble approach inspired the tech company to prominently feature USF as educators and leaders from across the globe advance workforce readiness in the era of AI.911������d, 10 Apr 2024 03:39:01 USF an industry leader in generative AIMicrosoft selected USF to be one of the first institutions to test new AI software, helping the university expedite a variety of processes. Its nimble approach inspired the tech company to prominently feature USF as educators and leaders from across the globe advance workforce readiness in the era of AI.Screen shows Microsoft CoPilot/news/2024/usf-an-industry-leader-in-generative-ai.aspxUniversity NewsGlobal and National Security Institute,MyUSF,Tina Meketa,USF Information Technology/news/2024/usf-to-advance-us-army-innovation-bolster-talent-pipeline.aspxThe 911������ is broadening its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense through a formalized agreement with the U.S. Army. The five-year educational partnership agreement coalesces faculty from throughout the university to conduct critical defense research and provides student internships – helping broaden the talent pipeline for future military needs.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:27:24 New partnership will allow USF to advance U.S. Army innovation, bolster talent pipelineThe 911������ is broadening its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense through a formalized agreement with the U.S. Army. The five-year educational partnership agreement coalesces faculty from throughout the university to conduct critical defense research and provides student internships – helping broaden the talent pipeline for future military needs.Jing Wang, professor of electrical engineering, and Ugur Guneroglu, graduate student, working on micromachined on-chip microwave acoustic resonators and filters for integrated RF and microwave front end systems./news/2024/usf-to-advance-us-army-innovation-bolster-talent-pipeline.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-research-funding-reaches-record-high-692-million.aspxResearch funding awarded to USF reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating USF’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 USF research funding reaches record high of $692 millionResearch funding awarded to USF reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating USF’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.USF research funding reaches record high of $692 million/news/2024/usf-research-funding-reaches-record-high-692-million.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,College of Nursing,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa/news/2024/ai-and-the-military-gen-frank-mckenzie-shares-insights-ahead-of-national-security-conference-at-usf.aspxIn partnership with U.S. Central Command, USF is hosting “AI in the Era of Strategic Competition,” an interdisciplinary conference March 5-7 that brings together senior military officials, private industry and USF’s leading AI faculty experts.  Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:20:17 Top military leaders, cybersecurity experts address AI during national security conference at USFIn partnership with U.S. Central Command, USF is hosting “AI in the Era of Strategic Competition,” an interdisciplinary conference March 5-7 that brings together senior military officials, private industry and USF’s leading AI faculty experts.  Top military leaders, cybersecurity experts address AI during national security conference at USF/news/2024/ai-and-the-military-gen-frank-mckenzie-shares-insights-ahead-of-national-security-conference-at-usf.aspxUniversity NewsGlobal and National Security Institute,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-to-tackle-environmental-challenges-through-new-initiative-with-tampa-bay-wave-and-the-st-petersburg-innovation-district.aspxThe BlueTech|X Accelerator brings together small businesses and entrepreneurs who are pioneering ocean, coastal and Great Lakes-based solutions through observation technologies, products and services that address climate resiliency needs.911������d, 21 Feb 2024 08:49:30 USF to tackle environmental challenges through new initiative with Tampa Bay Wave and the St. Petersburg Innovation DistrictThe BlueTech|X Accelerator brings together small businesses and entrepreneurs who are pioneering ocean, coastal and Great Lakes-based solutions through observation technologies, products and services that address climate resiliency needs.Ballast Point/news/2024/usf-to-tackle-environmental-challenges-through-new-initiative-with-tampa-bay-wave-and-the-st-petersburg-innovation-district.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Marine Science,MyUSF,St. Petersburg Innovation District,Tampa Bay Wave,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-research-expenditures-up-14-surging-to-more-than-461-million.aspxFrom advancements in health care to cybersecurity to K-12 education, the 911������’s research enterprise continues to achieve tremendous growth, including funding from federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:58:35 USF research expenditures up 14%, surging to more than $461 millionFrom advancements in health care to cybersecurity to K-12 education, the 911������’s research enterprise continues to achieve tremendous growth, including funding from federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.Researcher in lab/news/2024/usf-research-expenditures-up-14-surging-to-more-than-461-million.aspxResearch and InnovationMyUSF,National Science Foundation,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa/news/2024/stroke-therapy-shoe-invented-at-empowers-patients-recovery.aspxNew research finds the iStride device improves gait speed and symmetry within one week of use. Its success inspired a stroke patient to fly in from Mexico for therapy. She’s now climbing stairs, dancing and taking walks with friends.911������d, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 Stroke therapy shoe invented at USF empowers patients’ recoveryNew research finds the iStride device improves gait speed and symmetry within one week of use. Its success inspired a stroke patient to fly in from Mexico for therapy. She’s now climbing stairs, dancing and taking walks with friends.911������: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/stroke-therapy-shoe-invented-at-empowers-patients-recovery.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for USF.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,USF Athletics/news/2023/students-at-the-helm-usf-an-american-athletic-conference-leader-in-streaming-productions-for-espn.aspxUSF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:00:00 911������ at the helm, USF an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+USF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.student shoots video of women's basketball game/news/2023/students-at-the-helm-usf-an-american-athletic-conference-leader-in-streaming-productions-for-espn.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsMyUSF,Stadium,Tina Meketa,USF Athletics,USF Basketball,USF Football/news/2023/usfs-success-securing-defense-contracts-prompts-new-partnership-to-broaden-nations-research-expertise.aspxUSF has become the first university in Florida and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:00:00 USF’s success securing defense contracts prompts new partnership to broaden nation’s research expertiseUSF has become the first university in Florida and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.Computers line up on a desk with monitors on the wall above/news/2023/usfs-success-securing-defense-contracts-prompts-new-partnership-to-broaden-nations-research-expertise.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/usf-and-rapid7-to-launch-cyber-training-initiative-through-1-5-million-federal-grant.aspxThe Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab at USF has secured its largest federal investment since its launch earlier this year. The Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation awarded USF and Rapid7, a leader in cloud risk and threat detection, a $1.5 million grant to conduct research into effective ways for training cyber operators.Fri, 08 Sep 2023 00:00:00 USF and Rapid7 to launch cyber training initiative through $1.5 million federal grantThe Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab at USF has secured its largest federal investment since its launch earlier this year. The Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation awarded USF and Rapid7, a leader in cloud risk and threat detection, a $1.5 million grant to conduct research into effective ways for training cyber operators.graphic with key that represents cybersecurity/news/2023/usf-and-rapid7-to-launch-cyber-training-initiative-through-1-5-million-federal-grant.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Cybersecurity,Tina Meketa/news/2023/following-commercialization-usf-tech-provides-sanitation-to-south-africa.aspxThe solar-powered NEWgenerator provides off-grid sanitation technology and generates nutrients, energy and water by safely recovering them from human wastewater. It’s the first unit to be manufactured since the USF Technology Transfer Office signed a licensing agreement in 2020.Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:00 Following commercialization, USF tech provides sanitation to South AfricaThe solar-powered NEWgenerator provides off-grid sanitation technology and generates nutrients, energy and water by safely recovering them from human wastewater. It’s the first unit to be manufactured since the USF Technology Transfer Office signed a licensing agreement in 2020.Daniel Yeh, Robert Bair and Ntwanano Mandlazi/news/2023/following-commercialization-usf-tech-provides-sanitation-to-south-africa.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Research and Innovation,Technology Transfer Office,Tina Meketa/news/2023/usf-to-rapidly-develop-technologies-for-the-military-with-new-cutting-edge-lab.aspxThe Rapid Experimentation Lab, managed by the USF Institute of Applied Engineering, puts engineers with different areas of expertise in the same room, dramatically reducing the amount of time it typically takes to build a prototype. It’s part of a five-year, $85 million contract with U.S. Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base.911������d, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 USF to rapidly develop technologies for the military with new cutting-edge labThe Rapid Experimentation Lab, managed by the USF Institute of Applied Engineering, puts engineers with different areas of expertise in the same room, dramatically reducing the amount of time it typically takes to build a prototype. It’s part of a five-year, $85 million contract with U.S. Special Operations Command, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base.Taylor Johnston and Darren Schumacher stand inside a lab in the Institute of Applied Engineering/news/2023/usf-to-rapidly-develop-technologies-for-the-military-with-new-cutting-edge-lab.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,SOCOM,Tina Meketa/news/2023/usf-to-enhance-skillset-of-soaring-tech-workforce-with-new-ai-certificate-program.aspxTampa Bay has become a magnet for tech start-ups – an industry growing more quickly than the talent pool, especially in artificial intelligence. In response to this demand, the 911������ has launched a graduate certificate program in AI for working professionals in the technology sector interested in enhancing their skillset.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:00:00 USF to enhance skillset of soaring tech workforce with new AI certificate programTampa Bay has become a magnet for tech start-ups – an industry growing more quickly than the talent pool, especially in artificial intelligence. In response to this demand, the 911������ has launched a graduate certificate program in AI for working professionals in the technology sector interested in enhancing their skillset.Graphic with AI in the middle surrounding by tech symbols/news/2023/usf-to-enhance-skillset-of-soaring-tech-workforce-with-new-ai-certificate-program.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student Success,University NewsCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/aau-membership-to-bring-extraordinary-benefits-to-usf-tampa-bay-and-state-of-florida.aspxThe historic invitation will provide new federal funding opportunities for USF research, strengthen its role in meeting workforce demands and attract the brightest faculty, staff and students to Tampa Bay.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:02:00 AAU membership to bring extraordinary benefits to USF, Tampa Bay and state of FloridaThe historic invitation will provide new federal funding opportunities for USF research, strengthen its role in meeting workforce demands and attract the brightest faculty, staff and students to Tampa Bay.Entrance of the USF Tampa campus/news/2023/aau-membership-to-bring-extraordinary-benefits-to-usf-tampa-bay-and-state-of-florida.aspxUniversity NewsAAU,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/usf-to-offer-free-course-to-the-public-that-addresses-mental-health-in-the-workplace.aspxIn partnership with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is offering a free, online course designed to help managers and employees become more well-versed in addressing mental health and its impact on their organizations.Mon, 22 May 2023 08:00:00 USF to offer free course to the public that addresses mental health in the workplaceIn partnership with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is offering a free, online course designed to help managers and employees become more well-versed in addressing mental health and its impact on their organizations.Graphic says "Mental Health and 911������llness in the Workplace Course"/news/2023/usf-to-offer-free-course-to-the-public-that-addresses-mental-health-in-the-workplace.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/alumni-and-diverse-business-owners-star-in-the-construction-of-the-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building.aspxSince its groundbreaking in late 2020, nearly 80 businesses have worked on the five story, 85,000-square-foot building – about half are diverse-owned with an estimated spend on contracts exceeding $11 million.Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 Alumni and diverse business owners star in the construction of the Judy Genshaft Honors College buildingSince its groundbreaking in late 2020, nearly 80 businesses have worked on the five story, 85,000-square-foot building – about half are diverse-owned with an estimated spend on contracts exceeding $11 million.Hosea Simon, Don and Stephanie Schoenberg/news/2023/alumni-and-diverse-business-owners-star-in-the-construction-of-the-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building.aspxUniversity NewsJudy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,Supplier Diversity,Tina Meketa/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxTwo separate projects led by faculty in the USF College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:00 U.S. Department of Education awards USF researchers $8 million to enhance school-based mental health programsTwo separate projects led by faculty in the USF College of Education and College of Behavioral and Community Sciences are being funded by a combined $8 million from the U.S. Department of Education to address mental health in Tampa Bay K-12 students.Blurred photo of students on a playground/news/2023/us-department-of-education-awards-usf-researchers-8-million-to-enhance-school-based-mental-health-programs.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Education,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/dozens-of-maintenance-projects-to-begin-across-campuses-to-help-strengthen-usfs-infrastructure.aspxUSF’s iconic water tower is getting repaired and painted as part of an investment of nearly $73 million allotted in last year’s state budget to support USF’s Capital Renewal Program, which addresses a portion of the university’s deferred maintenance needs.Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:00:00 Dozens of maintenance projects to begin across campuses to help strengthen USF’s infrastructureUSF’s iconic water tower is getting repaired and painted as part of an investment of nearly $73 million allotted in last year’s state budget to support USF’s Capital Renewal Program, which addresses a portion of the university’s deferred maintenance needs.Water tower located on the Tampa campus/news/2023/dozens-of-maintenance-projects-to-begin-across-campuses-to-help-strengthen-usfs-infrastructure.aspxUniversity NewsAdministrative Services,Florida Legislature,MyUSF,Tina Meketa/news/2023/following-historic-legislative-year-usf-students-leaders-and-alumni-show-their-appreciation-during-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxMore than 100 students and alumni joined USF leadership in Tallahassee on 911������dnesday for USF Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.911������d, 08 Feb 2023 17:35:00 Looking to build on USF’s historic legislative year, students, alumni and university leaders participate in USF Day at the CapitolMore than 100 students and alumni joined USF leadership in Tallahassee on 911������dnesday for USF Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.Group gathers on the senate floor/news/2023/following-historic-legislative-year-usf-students-leaders-and-alumni-show-their-appreciation-during-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Nursing,Florida Legislature,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Tina Meketa,USF Health,USF St. Petersburg/news/2023/usf-student-organization-helping-inspire-the-next-generation-of-black-engineers.aspxA nationwide effort to inspire more Black individuals to enter the field of engineering is growing at USF. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students are members of the National Society of Black Engineers – up nearly 400 percent since 2017.911������d, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 USF student organization helping inspire the next generation of Black engineersA nationwide effort to inspire more Black individuals to enter the field of engineering is growing at USF. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students are members of the National Society of Black Engineers – up nearly 400 percent since 2017.NSBE students gather outside NSBE convention/news/2023/usf-student-organization-helping-inspire-the-next-generation-of-black-engineers.aspxStudent SuccessBlack Heritage Month,College of Engineering,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,Tina Meketa