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Critics fall in love with romance novels penned by USF alumna
Alicia Thompson, full-time writer and bestselling author, studied her craft in USF’s College of Arts and Sciences.
February 24, 2025Alumni

Two USF faculty members elected fellows of American Academy of Microbiology
University of South Ƶ Professors Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, and Lindsey Shaw, PhD, have been elected fellows of the 2025 class of the American Academy of Microbiology.
February 24, 2025Accomplishments, Research

Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realize
Habitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.
February 24, 2025Research

School of Information’s Amelia Anderson honored for research excellence in public library services for adults
Amelia Anderson, School of Information assistant professor, earned the prestigious Association for Library and Information Science Education Connie Van Fleet Award for her success in research about public library services for adults.
February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research

Exposing the molecular damage of alcohol on the brain
Dr. Stanley Stevens, professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is leading a first-of-its-kind study examining the cellular and molecular impact of alcohol consumption on the brain.
February 20, 2025Research

Undergraduate Humanities Conference encourages professional and personal growth
Nearly 100 students participated in this year’s Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.
February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Events, Research

Nine USF faculty named senior members of National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors has named nine University of South Ƶ faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.
February 20, 2025Accomplishments

Professor of communication explores connection between perceived and personal identity
Aisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.
February 18, 2025Research

Seeing beyond sight: A USF blind student’s journey into broadcasting
A senior at USF majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.
February 17, 2025Alumni

National Science Foundation names two USF faculty ‘Ocean Decade Champions’
The award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called “Strong Coasts,” which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction.
February 12, 2025Community Engagement, Research
A book on the geology, history and current state of Ƶ springs and a biography on the civil rights icon John Lewis were awarded top honors by the Ƶ Book Awards.
February 12, 2025Accomplishments
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USF women’s lacrosse makes Ƶ debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more
USF women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.
February 10, 2025Community Engagement