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USF awarded NSF grant to build platform for hands-on cybersecurity education

The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $268,000 to the University of South ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ for a collaborative research project led by Robert Karam, an associate professor in USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.

July 8, 2025Research and Innovation

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USF, TGH successfully perform world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery

Transplant surgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery.

July 7, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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Crying isn’t the only clue: USF researchers using AI to detect silent pain in newborns

Newborns in the NICU can’t tell us when they’re in pain, so a team of USF researchers is developing AI technology that can find out. The collaboration between medicine and engineering could change the future of neonatal care.

July 7, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

USF St. Petersburg was host to around 500 Pinellas County middle and high schoolers for a one-day youth conference that sparked interest in science and art fields while introducing many to the college experience.Ìý

July 3, 2025Community Partnerships

University of South ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

USF Board of Trustees to consider out-of-state fee increase proposal

The University of South ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase out-of-state student fees. If approved, the increase will be effective beginning Fall 2025.

July 3, 2025University News

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USF’s University Communications and Marketing team recognized with platinum Hermes Award

The University of South ÐßÐßÊÓÆµâ€™s Be Bold campaign earned the prestigious platinum award in the 2025 Hermes Creative Awards. Selected from more than 6,000 global entries, the campaign showcases authentic stories of USF students, faculty and staff to highlight the university’s bold spirit.

July 2, 2025University News

A team of professors, musicians and students at USF is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ.

July 2, 2025Research and Innovation

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Opportunities to get involved in USF’s presidential search

The USF Presidential Search Committee will hold a virtual listening session and launch a digital survey to develop the draft position profile.

July 1, 2025University News

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From USF to the pros: Meet grad student and soccer star Vivianne Bessette

While pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science at USF, Vivianne Bessette helped lead Tampa Bay Sun FC to a championship title as a standout defender in the team’s inaugural season.

July 1, 2025Student Success

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Important funding for USF in final state budget

The University of South ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ will receive significant funding in ÐßÐßÊÓÆµâ€™s 2025-26 state budget, supporting major initiatives in research, student success and campus development across all three campuses.

June 30, 2025University News

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From classmates to soulmates: Three years, two degrees and one happily ever after

Jacqueline Benavides and Kyle Kelly met in 2022, the first year the online DBA program was offered at USF. The program gave them a path toward academic growth and, unexpectedly, toward each other.

June 30, 2025Campus Life

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New USF Health study recognizes the burden of tremor for Parkinson’s disease patients

USF Health's Dr. Robert Hauser surveyed hundreds of patients with Parkinson's disease and found that tremors pose a greater burden on their quality of life than previously reported.

June 30, 2025Research and Innovation

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