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Two USF-based centers team up to tackle K-12 cybersecurity education across Florida
Two state centers based at the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ have announced an ambitious partnership to help Florida public schools provide classes on cybersecurity skills to their K-12 students.
May 14, 2020University News

Esports growing in popularity, becomes official recreational program at USF
The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ has officially launched an electronic sports (esports) program, providing video gamers from all three USF campuses the opportunity to connect with one another and compete in both intramural and intercollegiate tournaments in a digital space.
May 13, 2020University News

USF Heroes
USF recognizes faculty, staff and students for their contributions to the community in helping those impacted by COVID-19.
May 13, 2020COVID-19, University News

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ-Nielsen survey measures public opinion on COVID-19 response
The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ and Nielsen today announced the results of a statewide survey of Floridians to assess public opinion related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 13, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation

Tampa Bay area landmarks lit up in green and gold to honor USF graduates
While the coronavirus epidemic may have halted the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµâ€™s traditional commencement ceremonies, supporters from throughout the Tampa Bay region found creative ways to honor the spring graduating class of 2020.
May 11, 2020COVID-19, University News

2020 USF Virtual Commencement Ceremonies
USF President Steven Currall presides over ceremonies for campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee that includes the conferring of nearly 7,500 degrees. The spring 2020 class features 43 students who hold a perfect 4.0 GPA, 272 student veterans and graduates from 50 states and more than 100 nations. Of the degrees to be awarded, approximately 6,617 are from USF in Tampa, 544 from USF St. Petersburg and 280 from USF Sarasota-Manatee.
May 9, 2020COVID-19, University News

USF researchers find human-driven pollution alters the environment even underground
The Monte Conca cave system on the island of Sicily is a vast system of springs and pools, sitting below a nature preserve. It might be presumed to be one of the few places untouched by human-driven pollution.
May 7, 2020Research and Innovation

Muma College of Business to offer free certificate program in 'Post-Crisis Leadership'
The world of business is largely locked down right now to stem the spread of COVID-19. Small businesses along with larger corporations are eager to jump back into the game and get revenues moving again.
May 6, 2020COVID-19, University News
The Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections create new ways to explore the world around us without leaving home.
May 4, 2020Research and Innovation

First-year students have a PAL on campus
When the alarm clock goes off on Monday morning, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ junior Kayla Miner enthusiastically gets moving -- she is headed to a job she loves.
May 4, 2020University News

Clinical trials show effectiveness of new approach to treating childhood trauma
Therapists at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay conducted more than 2,000 counseling sessions last year with children who had experienced some kind of trauma – what Meredith Grau, director of clinical services, describes as “anything that’s bad, sad or scary.â€
May 1, 2020Research and Innovation
Across the U.S., the seafood, restaurant and tourism industries are estimated to suffer millions of dollars in economic losses from harmful algal blooms — losses played out in communities from California to New England, and Ohio to Florida. But the true economic losses caused by these toxic blooms, commonly referred to as red tide, are unknown.
April 30, 2020Research and Innovation