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How a USF-designed robot can aid future search and rescue efforts

USF is working to improve communication in emergencies and everyday life by teaching robots to project instructions onto piles of rubble, walls and even chairs.

October 21, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Research

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USF Offers Free Online AI Microcourse

USF’s free AI microcourse can help you select the right AI tools, craft effective prompts and generate high-quality visual content.

October 20, 2025Artificial Intelligence

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Herd of Thunder

When the USF Herd of Thunder Marching Band takes the field, fans hear the power of the music. Among the 350 musicians are future computer engineers, AI professionals and cybersecurity leaders who prove that technical rigor and creative passion can march in step. Whether performing under stadium lights or debugging code, these students serve as examples of the way precision, creativity, academic rigor and artistry can march in step.

October 16, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

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USF receives $2.3M for cybersecurity college

USF announced that it has received $2.3 million in private donations for its newest college, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The announcement came during the university’s inaugural CyberBay conference — a three-day event that aims to bring together leaders in the technology, academic, government and military sectors for conversations on cybersecurity, national security and artificial intelligence.

October 15, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

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Tampa Bay's leading cybersecurity experts gather for USF's inaugural 'CyberBay' event

CyberBay 2025 is paving the way to make Tampa a national leader in cybersecurity. “When you woke up this morning, it was just Tampa Bay,” says keynote speaker Arnie Bellini, founder and CEO of Bellini Capital. “But by the end of today, Tampa Bay becomes ‘CyberBay,’ and it’s because of all of you.”

October 15, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

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Simulated cyberattack, national security highlight inaugural CyberBay conference

More than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of Florida, to explore Tampa Bay’s emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.

October 15, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

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USF announces $2.3 million in new philanthropic support for the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing

The University of South Florida today announced $2.3 million in new private philanthropic gifts, all to support its newest college, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.

October 14, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

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From classroom to command center: USF students test AI in real-world cybersecurity

USF researchers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts’ focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.

October 9, 2025Cybersecurity

A group of four individuals collaborate around a desk with multiple computer monitors, intently reviewing information; one person is typing while another points at the screen, and a third looks on with a thoughtful expression, all in a modern, well-lit office setting.

From classroom to command center: USF students test AI in real-world cybersecurity

USF researchers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts’ focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.

October 9, 2025Cybersecurity

Three professionals, smiling and standing confidently, are positioned against a high-tech backdrop featuring network connections and a globe, with text highlighting the EMNLP 2025 conference and the USF Bellini College logo. The individuals wear a mix of formal and smart-casual attire, conveying a sense of collaboration in a technological setting.

From bias to creativity: USF labs to bring breakthrough AI research to EMNLP 2025

This year’s EMNLP follows a steady pattern of Bellini College research appearing in top-tier conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, and ACL. USF faculty members’ continued presence at EMNLP underscores the momentum of the college’s research agenda and affirms its impact. It also fosters new collaborations.

October 6, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Want to do disruptive science? Include more rookie researchers

What characteristics drive scientific discovery? Experience is often seen as key, with success coming from years of knowledge building and collaboration. Nature featured work from faculty member Raiyan Abdul Baten in this piece. He found that research teams with high fractions of beginners tend to be more disruptive and innovative.

October 2, 2025Research

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Inaugural Advisory Board Meeting

The inaugural meeting of the college's Academic Advisory Board was held in September, bringing together distinguished leaders from industry to help shape programs, highlight workforce needs, and strengthen partnerships.

October 1, 2025Research

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About Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing News

Established in 2024, the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing is the first of its kind in Florida and one of the pioneers in the nation to bring together the disciplines of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing into a dedicated college. We aim to position Florida as a global leader and economic engine in AI, cybersecurity and computing education and research. We foster interdisciplinary innovation and ethical technology development through strong industry and government partnerships.

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