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Five years strong: USF students improving health outcomes and reducing isolation among older adults

At the height of the pandemic, two programs launched to connect people across generations. Five years later, Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with USF students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.

April 29, 2025Community Partnerships

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USF-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird flu

The Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.

April 29, 2025Research and Innovation

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Trustees approve updated USF stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forward

Check out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.

April 29, 2025USF Athletics, University News

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USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talent

Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond. 

April 28, 2025Cyber/AI

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USF study finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violence

The research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.

April 23, 2025Research and Innovation

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What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolution

USF researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.

April 23, 2025Research and Innovation

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USF composting initiative to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. Petersburg

A new partnership between USF and the city of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus, with the goal of reducing tons of food waste from landfills and creating compost for community gardens and urban farms.

April 21, 2025Community Partnerships

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Former USF football player’s harrowing survival at sea retold in documentary, feature film

Sixteen years ago, 2008 graduate Nick Schuyler was in a boating accident in the Gulf that killed his three friends. He was the sole survivor. Now, a documentary and Hollywood film will tell the tragic tale that made national headlines.

April 21, 2025USF Athletics, USF in the News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

A message from President Rhea Law

USF President Rhea Law issues a statement following the tragic events at Florida State University.

April 17, 2025University News

Dr. Charles J. Lockwood, executive vice president of USF Health and dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, Wendi Goodson-Celerin, executive vice president and chief nursing executive at Tampa General Hospital, USF President Rhea Law, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, College of Nursing Dean Usha Menon and USF nursing student Sydney Bauer

USF celebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing Florida’s nursing shortage

The USF Health College of Nursing’s new 34,000-square-foot facility is set to transform nursing education, reinforcing the university’s leadership in meeting the state of Florida’s growing demand for qualified nurses.

April 17, 2025USF Health, University News

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USF strengthens research into potential military brain injury with new federal funding

Results from a key study led by the University of South Florida about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.

April 16, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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Students gain important experience, advocate for USF during Day at the Capitol

With less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 USF students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.

April 15, 2025University News

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