USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 03 Apr 2025 22:48:02 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Bay News 9: New Joint Effort From TGH and USF Could Bring Cutting Edge Clinical Research to Tampa Bayhttps://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/12/28/new-joint-effort-from-tgh-and-usf-could-bring-cutting-edge-clinical-research-to-tampa-bayLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Bay News 9: New Joint Effort From TGH and USF Could Bring Cutting Edge Clinical Research to Tampa BayLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/12/28/new-joint-effort-from-tgh-and-usf-could-bring-cutting-edge-clinical-research-to-tampa-bayUSF in the NewsFond Farewell to Joe Hice, VP for University Communications and Marketing/news/2020/12-23-fond-farewell-joe-hice.aspxI wish to thank Joe for his service to USF and congratulate him on an impressive career in marketing and communications that spans numerous national organizations over the past 40 years.Rocky D. BullWed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Fond Farewell to Joe Hice, VP for University Communications and MarketingI wish to thank Joe for his service to USF and congratulate him on an impressive career in marketing and communications that spans numerous national organizations over the past 40 years.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/12-23-fond-farewell-joe-hice.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve CurrallCelebrating the life and work of Skip Gandyhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-the-life-and-work-of-skip-gandy/The USF Libraries celebrate the life and work of George “Skip” Gandy IV, 1942-2020. A Florida native, Gandy’s childhood on Davis Islands shaped him into becoming an avid outdoorsman, environmental activist, and an honored donor to USF.External ArticleWed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Celebrating the life and work of Skip GandyThe USF Libraries celebrate the life and work of George “Skip” Gandy IV, 1942-2020. A Florida native, Gandy’s childhood on Davis Islands shaped him into becoming an avid outdoorsman, environmental activist, and an honored donor to USF.A portrait of Skip Gandy. Credit, Skip Gandyhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-the-life-and-work-of-skip-gandy/University NewsUSF Foundation,USF LibrariesWashington Post: Scientists descended into Greenland’s perilous ice caverns — and came back with a worrying messagehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/12/23/climate-moulins-greenland/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Washington Post: Scientists descended into Greenland’s perilous ice caverns — and came back with a worrying messageLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/12/23/climate-moulins-greenland/USF in the NewsCampus Food Waste Recovery Project earns USF Student Success Team Collaboration awardhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/campus-food-waste-recovery-project-co-led-by-cophers-earns-usf-student-success-team-collaboration-award/Up to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. goes to waste and it’s impacting our health, according to USF College of Public Health doctoral candidate Whitney Fung Uy.External ArticleMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Campus Food Waste Recovery Project earns USF Student Success Team Collaboration awardUp to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. goes to waste and it’s impacting our health, according to USF College of Public Health doctoral candidate Whitney Fung Uy.Finished biodigesters. Photo courtesy of Whitney Fung Uyhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/campus-food-waste-recovery-project-co-led-by-cophers-earns-usf-student-success-team-collaboration-award/Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Student SuccessInvasive in the U.S., lifesaver Down Under/news/2020/invasive-in-the-us-lifesaver-down-under.aspxTen years of research led by the ݮƵ has revealed that a monitor lizard should be regarded as an “ecosystem engineer,” a rarity for reptiles.Rocky D. BullMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Invasive in the U.S., lifesaver Down UnderTen years of research led by the ݮƵ has revealed that a monitor lizard should be regarded as an “ecosystem engineer,” a rarity for reptiles.Sean Doody, assistant professor and graduate director of integrative biology at the USF St. Petersburg campus, studies the nesting biology of monitor lizards in Australia./news/2020/invasive-in-the-us-lifesaver-down-under.aspxResearch and InnovationIntegrative Animal Biology,USF St. PetersburgUSF Libraries creates digital dashboard to track COVID-19 vaccination distribution in Floridahttps://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dfb8c5b907e64075a7a4717a1016c285New dashboard monitors the number of vaccine recipients, their location and demographic.External ArticleMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF Libraries creates digital dashboard to track COVID-19 vaccination distribution in FloridaNew dashboard monitors the number of vaccine recipients, their location and demographic.A screenshot showing the digital dashboard created to monitor vaccination distribution across Floridahttps://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dfb8c5b907e64075a7a4717a1016c285COVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Digital Heritage & Humanities Collection,USF LibrariesNBC News: The COVID-19 vaccine is here, but 5 public health concerns lingerhttps://www.today.com/health/covid-vaccine-concerns-experts-urge-people-not-let-their-guard-t204267Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 NBC News: The COVID-19 vaccine is here, but 5 public health concerns lingerLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.today.com/health/covid-vaccine-concerns-experts-urge-people-not-let-their-guard-t204267USF in the NewsReport: Vaccination rollout won’t prevent third wave of COVID-19/news/2020/vaccination-rollout-wont-prevent-third-wave-of-covid19.aspxTampa Bay is beginning to feel the effects of the third wave of coronavirus, and the vaccine won’t be able to stop it in time. The Pfizer vaccine started being administered to health professionals Dec. 14; however, mass distribution likely won’t begin until the spring. In the meantime, social distancing measures will be vital in stopping the spread of COVID-19.Rocky D. BullWed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Report: Vaccination rollout won’t prevent third wave of COVID-19Tampa Bay is beginning to feel the effects of the third wave of coronavirus, and the vaccine won’t be able to stop it in time. The Pfizer vaccine started being administered to health professionals Dec. 14; however, mass distribution likely won’t begin until the spring. In the meantime, social distancing measures will be vital in stopping the spread of COVID-19.A chart showing the number of projected infectious cases based on various social conditions./news/2020/vaccination-rollout-wont-prevent-third-wave-of-covid19.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,CoronavirusScience Magazine: Fossilized lightning bolts reveal when ancient storms struckhttps://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/12/fossilized-lightning-bolts-reveal-when-ancient-storms-struckLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Science Magazine: Fossilized lightning bolts reveal when ancient storms struckLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/12/fossilized-lightning-bolts-reveal-when-ancient-storms-struckUSF in the NewsCOVID-19 prompts more end-of-life discussions among USF students/news/2020/covid19-prompts-more-end-of-life-discussions-among-usf-students.aspxIt’s a subject that families often find too emotional to discuss. But experts say it’s an essential one to have in order to make more informed decisions on one’s final wishes.Rocky D. BullMon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 COVID-19 prompts more end-of-life discussions among USF studentsIt’s a subject that families often find too emotional to discuss. But experts say it’s an essential one to have in order to make more informed decisions on one’s final wishes.A graphic rendering of the COVID-19 virus/news/2020/covid19-prompts-more-end-of-life-discussions-among-usf-students.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Judy Genshaft Honors CollegeUSA Today: First COVID-19 vaccinations raise hopes on historic dayhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/12/14/first-covid-vaccinations-highlight-historic-somber-day-300-k-deaths/6544070002/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USA Today: First COVID-19 vaccinations raise hopes on historic dayLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/12/14/first-covid-vaccinations-highlight-historic-somber-day-300-k-deaths/6544070002/USF in the NewsThree USF Faculty Members Elected New National Academy of Inventors Fellows/research-innovation/news/2020/3-usf-faculty-members-new-nai-fellows.aspxThree ݮƵ faculty members whose career achievements in developing new technologies to improve the well-being of people and the planet have been elected as new Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.External ArticleTue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Three USF Faculty Members Elected New National Academy of Inventors FellowsThree ݮƵ faculty members whose career achievements in developing new technologies to improve the well-being of people and the planet have been elected as new Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.A graphic showing 3 USF faculty members that are new NAI fellow/research-innovation/news/2020/3-usf-faculty-members-new-nai-fellows.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsNational Academy of InventorsUSF to confer more than 5,000 degrees virtually on Dec. 12/news/2020/usf-to-confer-more-than-5000-degrees-virtually-on-dec-12.aspxThe fall class includes a graduate making university history, a husband and wife graduating together and a 19 year old only one year removed from high school.Rocky D. BullMon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF to confer more than 5,000 degrees virtually on Dec. 12The fall class includes a graduate making university history, a husband and wife graduating together and a 19 year old only one year removed from high school.A graphic stating 'Fall 2020, Virtual Commencement'/news/2020/usf-to-confer-more-than-5000-degrees-virtually-on-dec-12.aspxUniversity NewsBelieve in Bulls,CommencementReport: Social distancing and face masks will help crush COVID-19 pandemic by late April/news/2020/report-social-distancing-and-face-masks-will-help-crush-covid-19-pandemic-by-late-april.aspxUSF-developed computer model projects social mitigation measures will have a dramatic effect on how quickly Tampa Bay recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.Rocky D. BullFri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Report: Social distancing and face masks will help crush COVID-19 pandemic by late AprilUSF-developed computer model projects social mitigation measures will have a dramatic effect on how quickly Tampa Bay recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.Forecast predictions on the number of COVID-19 cases given varying social conditions/news/2020/report-social-distancing-and-face-masks-will-help-crush-covid-19-pandemic-by-late-april.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,CoronavirusTampa Bay Times: USF receives grant to help recruit more Black studentshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2020/12/04/usf-receives-grant-to-help-recruit-more-black-students/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Times: USF receives grant to help recruit more Black studentsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2020/12/04/usf-receives-grant-to-help-recruit-more-black-students/USF in the NewsUSF research team uncovers significant reason older adults are at increased risk of suffering a heart attack/news/2020/research-team-uncovers-significant-reason-older-adults-are-at-increased-risk-of-suffering-heart-attack.aspxA team of researchers in the USF Department of Surgery has made a key discovery as to why we become more susceptible to heart disease as we age. The human body, especially the heart, is dependent on the mitochondria, the part of the cell responsible for producing energy to maintain organ function. The protein, Sesn2, is located inside the mitochondria and plays a pivotal role in protecting the heart from stress.Rocky D. BullThu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF research team uncovers significant reason older adults are at increased risk of suffering a heart attackA team of researchers in the USF Department of Surgery has made a key discovery as to why we become more susceptible to heart disease as we age. The human body, especially the heart, is dependent on the mitochondria, the part of the cell responsible for producing energy to maintain organ function. The protein, Sesn2, is located inside the mitochondria and plays a pivotal role in protecting the heart from stress.A stock image of a heart rate monitor /news/2020/research-team-uncovers-significant-reason-older-adults-are-at-increased-risk-of-suffering-heart-attack.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthDepartment of SurgeryUSF Health and Tampa General Hospital selected to participate in the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine Phase 3 clinical trialhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/12/02/usf-health-and-tampa-general-hospital-selected-to-participate-in-the-novavax-covid-19-caccine-phase-3-clinical-trial/USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Novavax NVX-CoV2373 vaccine for COVID-19. They join over 100 research sites expecting to enroll more than 30,000 adult participants as part of the global search for a safe and effective vaccine to prevent COVID-19.External ArticleThu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF Health and Tampa General Hospital selected to participate in the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine Phase 3 clinical trialUSF Health and Tampa General Hospital have been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Novavax NVX-CoV2373 vaccine for COVID-19. They join over 100 research sites expecting to enroll more than 30,000 adult participants as part of the global search for a safe and effective vaccine to prevent COVID-19.Tampa General Hospitalhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/12/02/usf-health-and-tampa-general-hospital-selected-to-participate-in-the-novavax-covid-19-caccine-phase-3-clinical-trial/COVID-19,USF HealthCoronavirus,Tampa General HospitalScientists discover new way to measure turbulence of large planets and exoplanets/marine-science/news/2020/scientists-discover-new-way-to-measure-turbulence-of-large-planets-and-exoplanets.aspxThe swirls, eddies, and wavy bands of Jupiter and Saturn may remind us of a soothing, starry, starry night - but they reveal these two gas giants to be stormy, turbulent places. The turbulence produces energy cascades, a non-linear transfer of energy between different scales of motion. These are as fundamental to understanding planetary dynamics as the cardiovascular system is to understanding the human body.External ArticleWed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Scientists discover new way to measure turbulence of large planets and exoplanetsThe swirls, eddies, and wavy bands of Jupiter and Saturn may remind us of a soothing, starry, starry night - but they reveal these two gas giants to be stormy, turbulent places. The turbulence produces energy cascades, a non-linear transfer of energy between different scales of motion. These are as fundamental to understanding planetary dynamics as the cardiovascular system is to understanding the human body.An image of the planet Jupiter. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Gerald Eichstadt/Sean Doran/marine-science/news/2020/scientists-discover-new-way-to-measure-turbulence-of-large-planets-and-exoplanets.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine ScienceDaily Mail: 'Trench fever' found in teeth of ancient Roman civilians reveals the disease began 2,000 years agohttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9011115/Trench-fever-teeth-ancient-Romans-reveals-disease-began-2-000-years-ago.htmlLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Daily Mail: 'Trench fever' found in teeth of ancient Roman civilians reveals the disease began 2,000 years agoLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9011115/Trench-fever-teeth-ancient-Romans-reveals-disease-began-2-000-years-ago.htmlUSF in the NewsUSF breaks ground on innovative Judy Genshaft Honors College/news/2020/usf-breaks-ground-on-innovative-judy-genshaft-honors-college.aspxThe ݮƵ broke ground today on the new home of the Judy Genshaft Honors College, a five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility that will strengthen USF’s position to attract the best students in Florida, nationally and internationally.Rocky D. BullTue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF breaks ground on innovative Judy Genshaft Honors CollegeThe ݮƵ broke ground today on the new home of the Judy Genshaft Honors College, a five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility that will strengthen USF’s position to attract the best students in Florida, nationally and internationally.A rendering of the Judy Genshaft Honors College/news/2020/usf-breaks-ground-on-innovative-judy-genshaft-honors-college.aspxUniversity NewsJudy Genshaft Honors College,USF FoundationWhat’s driving infant mortality rates in rural areas? Hint: It’s more than access to health carehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/whats-driving-infant-mortality-rates-in-rural-areas-hint-its-more-than-access-to-health-care/New study explores why rural counties have higher infant mortality rates than more urban areas.External ArticleTue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 What’s driving infant mortality rates in rural areas? Hint: It’s more than access to health careNew study explores why rural counties have higher infant mortality rates than more urban areas.Infant holding parent's handhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/whats-driving-infant-mortality-rates-in-rural-areas-hint-its-more-than-access-to-health-care/Research and InnovationCollege of Public HealthTampa Bay Times: USF honors college named for Judy Genshaft will get new building soonhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2020/11/30/usf-honors-college-named-for-judy-genshaft-will-get-new-building-soon/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Times: USF honors college named for Judy Genshaft will get new building soonLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2020/11/30/usf-honors-college-named-for-judy-genshaft-will-get-new-building-soon/USF in the NewsEight USF faculty members named new AAAS Fellows/research-innovation/news/2020/eight-usf-faculty-members-aaas-fellows.aspxEight USF faculty members who have led their disciplines in research, innovation and scholarship have been named new Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of higher education’s highest honors bestowed by peers.External ArticleTue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Eight USF faculty members named new AAAS FellowsEight USF faculty members who have led their disciplines in research, innovation and scholarship have been named new Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of higher education’s highest honors bestowed by peers.The AAAS logo/research-innovation/news/2020/eight-usf-faculty-members-aaas-fellows.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation,University NewsUSF Health names Dr. Usha Menon Dean of College of Nursinghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/11/24/usf-health-names-dr-usha-menon-dean-of-college-of-nursing/Dr. Menon brings a wealth of nursing leadership experience and academic achievement to her new role.External ArticleTue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 USF Health names Dr. Usha Menon Dean of College of NursingDr. Menon brings a wealth of nursing leadership experience and academic achievement to her new role.College of Nursinghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/11/24/usf-health-names-dr-usha-menon-dean-of-college-of-nursing/USF HealthCollege of NursingUSF Computer Science and Engineering receives grant to attract and retain more women computer scientists/engineering/news-room/11-18-2020-women-in-cse-grant.aspxThe Department of Computer Science and Engineering received a three-year, $579,737 grant from the Center for Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University for funding evidence-based approaches to attract and retain more women computer science, information technology, and cybersecurity students.External ArticleMon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 USF Computer Science and Engineering receives grant to attract and retain more women computer scientistsThe Department of Computer Science and Engineering received a three-year, $579,737 grant from the Center for Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University for funding evidence-based approaches to attract and retain more women computer science, information technology, and cybersecurity students. More than 30 women USF Computer Science and Engineering students attended the 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration./engineering/news-room/11-18-2020-women-in-cse-grant.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of EngineeringBay News 9: Pandemic Spurring Interest In Public Health Programshttps://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/11/23/education-officials--pandemic-spurring-interest-in-public-health-programs-Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Bay News 9: Pandemic Spurring Interest In Public Health ProgramsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/11/23/education-officials--pandemic-spurring-interest-in-public-health-programs-USF in the NewsThe Atlantic: Christmas Dies Hardhttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/12/pandemic-christmas/616925/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 The Atlantic: Christmas Dies HardLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/12/pandemic-christmas/616925/USF in the NewsStatement on the USF College of Education from President Steve Currall, Provost Ralph Wilcox and Interim Dean Judith Ponticell/news/2020/11-20-statement-college-ed-from-currall-wilcox-ponticell.aspxAs our university-wide process of strategic realignment moves forward, USF remains committed to our responsibility of meeting the needs of the surrounding communities while continuing to be responsible stewards of the university’s financial resources.Rocky D. BullFri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Statement on the USF College of Education from President Steve Currall, Provost Ralph Wilcox and Interim Dean Judith PonticellAs our university-wide process of strategic realignment moves forward, USF remains committed to our responsibility of meeting the needs of the surrounding communities while continuing to be responsible stewards of the university’s financial resources.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/11-20-statement-college-ed-from-currall-wilcox-ponticell.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve CurrallWishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving/news/2020/11-20-wishing-you-happy-safe-thanksgiving.aspxWith thanks and gratitude for all you do, I wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving and holiday break.Rocky D. BullFri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Wishing you a happy and safe ThanksgivingWith thanks and gratitude for all you do, I wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving and holiday break.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/11-20-wishing-you-happy-safe-thanksgiving.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve CurrallThe Conversation: Amid a raging pandemic, the US faces a nursing shortage. Can we close the gap?https://theconversation.com/amid-a-raging-pandemic-the-us-faces-a-nursing-shortage-can-we-close-the-gap-149030Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 The Conversation: Amid a raging pandemic, the US faces a nursing shortage. Can we close the gap?Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://theconversation.com/amid-a-raging-pandemic-the-us-faces-a-nursing-shortage-can-we-close-the-gap-149030USF in the NewsBBC News: The seaweed swamping the Atlantic Oceanhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201119-atlantic-ocean-the-largest-seaweed-bloom-in-historyLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 BBC News: The seaweed swamping the Atlantic OceanLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201119-atlantic-ocean-the-largest-seaweed-bloom-in-historyUSF in the NewsUSF-led geosciences team discovers Ancestral Puebloans survived from ice melt in New Mexico lava tubes/news/2020/usf-led-geosciences-team-discovers-ancestral-puebloans-survived-from-ice-melt-in-new-mexico-lava-tubes.aspxA lava tube in the El Malpais National Monument yields centuries-old insights of survival in the face of harsh climate change.Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 USF-led geosciences team discovers Ancestral Puebloans survived from ice melt in New Mexico lava tubesA lava tube in the El Malpais National Monument yields centuries-old insights of survival in the face of harsh climate change.Ice deposit at the El Malpais National Monument in New Mexico/news/2020/usf-led-geosciences-team-discovers-ancestral-puebloans-survived-from-ice-melt-in-new-mexico-lava-tubes.aspxResearch and InnovationBogdan Onac,College of Arts and Sciences,National Park Service,National Science FoundationUSF forensic anthropologist leads renewed effort to help solve Hillsborough County cold case homicides/news/2020/forensic-anthropologist-renewed-efforts.aspxErin Kimmerle, associate professor of forensic anthropology and executive director of the Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology and Applied Science at USF, is collaborating with the Hillsborough County Sheriff and Medical Examiner’s offices to help solve several cold case homicides.Rocky D. BullTue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 USF forensic anthropologist leads renewed effort to help solve Hillsborough County cold case homicidesErin Kimmerle, associate professor of forensic anthropology and executive director of the Florida Institute for Forensic Anthropology and Applied Science at USF, is collaborating with the Hillsborough County Sheriff and Medical Examiner’s offices to help solve several cold case homicides.Erin Kimmerle, associate professor of forensic anthropology, assists a body exhumation at the Rest Haven Cemetery in Tampa./news/2020/forensic-anthropologist-renewed-efforts.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Anthropology,Forensic AnthropologyNBC News: Should you get a coronavirus test before seeing friends and family?https://www.today.com/health/should-i-get-coronavirus-test-visiting-family-friends-t183695Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 NBC News: Should you get a coronavirus test before seeing friends and family?Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.today.com/health/should-i-get-coronavirus-test-visiting-family-friends-t183695USF in the NewsEta Updates/news/2020/eta-update.aspxUSF is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Eta and the impacts to our region. At this time, there are no changes to class schedules. Information about changes to normal business operations is available here.Rocky D. BullWed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Eta UpdatesUSF is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Eta and the impacts to our region. At this time, there are no changes to class schedules. Information about changes to normal business operations is available here.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/eta-update.aspxUniversity NewsEmergency Management,Storm UpdatesBusiness Insider: The U.S. could be on track to hit 1 million daily coronavirus cases by the end of 2020, a new report findshttps://www.businessinsider.com/us-1-million-daily-coronavirus-cases-end-of-2020-report-2020-11Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Business Insider: The U.S. could be on track to hit 1 million daily coronavirus cases by the end of 2020, a new report findsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.businessinsider.com/us-1-million-daily-coronavirus-cases-end-of-2020-report-2020-11USF in the News83 Degrees Media: Black Leadership Network at USF champions professional development, builds communityhttps://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/black-leadership-network-enhances-opportunities-for-minority-students-111020.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleTue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 83 Degrees Media: Black Leadership Network at USF champions professional development, builds communityLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/black-leadership-network-enhances-opportunities-for-minority-students-111020.aspxUSF in the NewsMedium: Artificial and Human Intelligence Improve Student Success at the ݮƵhttps://medium.com/the-innovation/artificial-and-human-intelligence-improve-student-success-at-the-university-of-south-florida-4dee273ca3aeLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleTue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Medium: Artificial and Human Intelligence Improve Student Success at the ݮƵLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://medium.com/the-innovation/artificial-and-human-intelligence-improve-student-success-at-the-university-of-south-florida-4dee273ca3aeUSF in the NewsFlorida Blue supports USF epidemiologist’s innovative efforts to track COVID-19/research-innovation/news/2020/usf-flblue.aspxݮƵ College of Public Health Professor Edwin Michael’s arrival on campus coincided with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, giving an innovative system he’d built to track and predict disease outbreaks its debut amid a global crisis with severe statewide implications.External ArticleMon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Florida Blue supports USF epidemiologist’s innovative efforts to track COVID-19ݮƵ College of Public Health Professor Edwin Michael’s arrival on campus coincided with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, giving an innovative system he’d built to track and predict disease outbreaks its debut amid a global crisis with severe statewide implications.A illustration depicting a globe, COVID-19 and technology/research-innovation/news/2020/usf-flblue.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCOVID-19,College of Public Health,CoronavirusPreschool for Creative Learning receives $1.3 million grant to support USF student parents/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-preschool-grant-supports-student-parents.aspxThe ݮƵ’s Preschool for Creative Learning received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide financial assistance and other resources to USF students who are parents of preschool-aged children.External ArticleMon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Preschool for Creative Learning receives $1.3 million grant to support USF student parentsThe ݮƵ’s Preschool for Creative Learning received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide financial assistance and other resources to USF students who are parents of preschool-aged children.A stock photo of a child sitting in a classroom/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-preschool-grant-supports-student-parents.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of EducationVirtual characters created at USF to teach emergent bilingual students English/news/2020/virtual-characters-created-at-usf-teach-emergent-bilingual-students-english.aspxA new research-based app developed at USF will soon be accessible to K-12 students and teachers in an effort to bolster a more multilingual society.Rocky D. BullMon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Virtual characters created at USF to teach emergent bilingual students EnglishA new research-based app developed at USF will soon be accessible to K-12 students and teachers in an effort to bolster a more multilingual society.A person using the USF-developed app designed to help bilingual students learn English/news/2020/virtual-characters-created-at-usf-teach-emergent-bilingual-students-english.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of EducationUSF students adapt to produce television news broadcasts from home/news/2020/usf-students-adapt-to-produce-television-news-broadcasts-from-home.aspxUSF students enrolled in the Florida Focus broadcast news class hoped to spend this fall producing daily news segments in the university’s on-campus studio, but COVID-19 changed those plans. Instead, they’ve been reporting from makeshift mini studios in their homes as they prepare to enter the workforce.Rocky D. BullFri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 USF students adapt to produce television news broadcasts from homeUSF students enrolled in the Florida Focus broadcast news class hoped to spend this fall producing daily news segments in the university’s on-campus studio, but COVID-19 changed those plans. Instead, they’ve been reporting from makeshift mini studios in their homes as they prepare to enter the workforce.USF student Caylee Cottrell reporting from her home/news/2020/usf-students-adapt-to-produce-television-news-broadcasts-from-home.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCOVID-19,Coronavirus,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass CommunicationsNew research traces the origins of trench fever/news/2020/new-research-traces-the-origins-of-trench-fever.aspxFirst observed among British Expeditionary Forces in 1915, trench fever sickened an estimated 500,000 soldiers during World War I. Since then, the disease has become synonymous with the battlefield. But now, new research from an international team of scientists has uncovered evidence challenging this long-held belief.Rocky D. BullWed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 New research traces the origins of trench feverFirst observed among British Expeditionary Forces in 1915, trench fever sickened an estimated 500,000 soldiers during World War I. Since then, the disease has become synonymous with the battlefield. But now, new research from an international team of scientists has uncovered evidence challenging this long-held belief.USF associate professor Davide Tanasi excavating remains from a Roman cemetery in Syracuse, Sicily./news/2020/new-research-traces-the-origins-of-trench-fever.aspxResearch and InnovationDepartment of History,Institute for the Advanced Study of Culture and the EnvironmentNew Florida Institute of Oceanography director selected/news/2020/florida-institute-of-oceanography-director-selected.aspxThe ݮƵ announced today the appointment of William Montrose Graham as the new director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography. Hosted by USF, FIO serves as the state of Florida's hub of oceanographic research and coastal stewardship and as an education and research resource for schools across the State University System.Rocky D. BullMon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 New Florida Institute of Oceanography director selectedThe ݮƵ announced today the appointment of William Montrose Graham as the new director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography. Hosted by USF, FIO serves as the state of Florida's hub of oceanographic research and coastal stewardship and as an education and research resource for schools across the State University System.The Florida Institute of Oceanography and the USF logos/news/2020/florida-institute-of-oceanography-director-selected.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Institute of OceanographyAssociated Press: In final blitz, campaigns storm through battleground Floridahttps://apnews.com/article/election-2020-joe-biden-donald-trump-florida-elections-27b94cecfd96b02537e0ddbea54882d6Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleSun, 01 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Associated Press: In final blitz, campaigns storm through battleground FloridaLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://apnews.com/article/election-2020-joe-biden-donald-trump-florida-elections-27b94cecfd96b02537e0ddbea54882d6USF in the NewsTampa Bay Business Journal: USF expands program that guarantees lower income students a spot in its next classhttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2020/10/29/usf-expands-program-helping-lower-income-high-scho.html?ana=e_me_set2%26j=90535216%26t=Morning%26mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTURSbVlXSXdNRFppWXpBNCIsInQiOiJlaUVoaGhOcmd6ak1KbmVIVU04d0dmaFRYZ1ZtVjJiblo1SDI1QkRhSHlQcFwvcWVyZGNGbFFyUDF5cFY0cTNPOVd1Zm1Va2FMWTdta3pWWDZ4UHZOSXBrR3pPZFJ0Y0RwK01lK3l2bFB5dERDWmN3cVBDNXpOVEFxaUEzdUNTSjZqZjJWOGMxWEZ1aUx4ZGNDa3RRdytnPT0ifQ%3D%3DLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Business Journal: USF expands program that guarantees lower income students a spot in its next classLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2020/10/29/usf-expands-program-helping-lower-income-high-scho.html?ana=e_me_set2%26j=90535216%26t=Morning%26mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTURSbVlXSXdNRFppWXpBNCIsInQiOiJlaUVoaGhOcmd6ak1KbmVIVU04d0dmaFRYZ1ZtVjJiblo1SDI1QkRhSHlQcFwvcWVyZGNGbFFyUDF5cFY0cTNPOVd1Zm1Va2FMWTdta3pWWDZ4UHZOSXBrR3pPZFJ0Y0RwK01lK3l2bFB5dERDWmN3cVBDNXpOVEFxaUEzdUNTSjZqZjJWOGMxWEZ1aUx4ZGNDa3RRdytnPT0ifQ%3D%3DUSF in the NewsWashington Post: How much bias is too much to become a police officer? Experts fear new law might backfire.https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/how-much-bias-is-too-much-to-become-a-police-officer-experts-fear-new-law-might-backfire/ar-BB1ar5LOLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Washington Post: How much bias is too much to become a police officer? Experts fear new law might backfire.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.ݮƵ: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/how-much-bias-is-too-much-to-become-a-police-officer-experts-fear-new-law-might-backfire/ar-BB1ar5LOUSF in the NewsUSF researchers release social media findings from statewide 2020 presidential election survey/news/2020/usf-researchers-release-social-media-findings-from-statewide-2020-presidential-election-survey.aspxResearchers with the ݮƵ have released the results from a statewide survey that measures Floridians’ use of Facebook to engage with the presidential election, as well as their attitudes regarding the political information they encounter online.Rocky D. BullTue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 USF researchers release social media findings from statewide 2020 presidential election surveyResearchers with the ݮƵ have released the results from a statewide survey that measures Floridians’ use of Facebook to engage with the presidential election, as well as their attitudes regarding the political information they encounter online.People voting at a polling place/news/2020/usf-researchers-release-social-media-findings-from-statewide-2020-presidential-election-survey.aspxResearch and InnovationSchool of Public AffairsHigh-profile homicide trial showcases evidence recreated at USF/news/2020/high-profile-homicide-trial-to-showcase-evidence-recreated-at-usf.aspxThe digital reconstructions of three human skulls created at the ݮƵ are being used as evidence in a high-profile murder trial in California.Rocky D. BullMon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 High-profile homicide trial showcases evidence recreated at USFThe digital reconstructions of three human skulls created at the ݮƵ are being used as evidence in a high-profile murder trial in California.USF Advanced Visualization Center Manager Howard Kaplan /news/2020/high-profile-homicide-trial-to-showcase-evidence-recreated-at-usf.aspxResearch and InnovationAdvanced Visualization Center