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As an expression of their excitement about the on-campus stadium, which will break ground on Friday, Nov. 8, Oscar and Miriam Horton made a significant financial investment in the project of $1 million through their foundation, The Horton Family Foundation.
November 4, 2024аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Foundation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢provost, research vice president and faculty honored by ASEMFL for professional accomplishments
Five аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ faculty members were recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
November 1, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢welcomes community to Homecoming events Nov. 4-9
After being postponed due to Hurricane Milton, the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ is ready to welcome the community to celebrate Homecoming – one of USF’s oldest and most treasured traditions. Dozens of events are scheduled, including a carnival, comedy show, parade and the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢football game as the Bulls take on the Navy Midshipmen.
November 1, 2024Campus Life, University News
Karen Holbrook to retire as аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Sarasota-Manatee campus regional chancellor
Since her appointment in 2018, Karen Holbrook has successfully led the campus through a period of transformation and growth, including becoming a residential campus for the first time, receiving the largest gift in campus history and developing many important partnerships across the community.Ìý
October 31, 2024University News
Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away suddenly on Oct. 24. He was the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year this past season and led the Bulls to their first regular-season conference championship. Men’s basketball associate head coach Ben Fletcher has been named the team’s interim head coach.
October 29, 2024аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Athletics, University News
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health awarded $10 million to establish the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services
Based at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa, the state-funded center helps strengthen USF’s presence in the growing Tampa Medical and Research District.
October 29, 2024Community Partnerships, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers awarded $2 million to create device for simplifying DNA damage testing
Dr. Marcus Cooke has been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to develop a novel device for automating the comet assay — essentially making it easier and faster to test cells for DNA damage.
October 29, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress
Findings from аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ researchers show most American voters agree the upcoming presidential election will significantly impact the economy moving forward and that political stress has remained consistent during this election cycle.
October 28, 2024Research and Innovation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health awarded $3.75 million NIH grant to study link between long COVID and Alzheimer’s disease
The funding allows a multidisciplinary team of аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health researchers to study long COVID’s potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and explore possible interventions.
October 28, 2024COVID-19, Research and Innovation, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health
The estate gift from alum Valerie Riddle and her husband, David Reader, willÌýsupport the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Health Morsani College of Medicine, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Women in Leadership & Philanthropy and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Athletics’ Stampede for Women.
October 28, 2024аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Foundation
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreement
The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.
October 24, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, University News
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ selects Compass Group as new dining and facilities services partner
The partnership will result in efficiencies and advancements for the university and provide new internship and experiential learning opportunities for students.
October 23, 2024University News