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Colleges and universities are helping US military veterans gear up for a new mission: fighting cyber criminals

Microsoft spotlighted veteran and recent cybersecurity grad Ben Price in its magazine, pointing out that veterans like Ben are particularly well-suited for this field. The military equips them with technical, project management and leadership skills that transfer well, they write. Transitioning vets often have backgrounds in intelligence gathering and security clearances cybersecurity employers value.

November 10, 2025Cybersecurity

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USF graduate builds cybersecurity career rooted in service

USF graduate Paul Rispoli turned a chance encounter with a cybersecurity flyer into a rewarding career rooted in service. Now senior manager at ReliaQuest, he mentors students through the firm’s ReliaQuest Labs program.

November 7, 2025Cybersecurity

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Margaret Barnett: Poised to tackle digital threats

Margaret Barnett built a career helping patients regain strength through physical therapy. Now, she’s shifting her focus from healing bodies to protecting data.

November 4, 2025Cybersecurity

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USF launches free online AI course for beginners

The University of South Florida is offering a new, free microcourse focused on helping people build confidence around artificial intelligence and incorporate it into their daily lives.

November 3, 2025Artificial Intelligence

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New USF College of Cybersecurity and AI draws thousands of students

The Bellini College of Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Computing doesn’t have a building yet, but it has 3,000 students in its first year with forecasts of 5,000 students two years from now.

November 3, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

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USF’s CyberHerd team dominates in CyberHawk CTF win

After missing a flight due to bad weather and arriving in an Uber just hours before their competition began, USF’s CyberHerd team won first place at the University of North Dakota CyberHawks National Capture the Flag competition this week.

November 3, 2025Cyberherd, Cybersecurity

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USF cybersecurity, computing study abroad programs are growing

Student participation has increased 36% year-over-year from the 2023-2024 school year to the 2024-2025 year. And now a new program in Barranquilla, Colombia and hosted at the Universidad del Norte, is slated for the summer semester in 2026 and will focus on computer science and information security.

October 30, 2025Cybersecurity

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Student Spotlight: Jody Mustafa

Jody Mustafa once dreamed of seeing the world as a flight attendant — or traveling the globe as an international actress. But after an aunt introduced her to coding, the phrase, “The sky is the limit,” took on a new meaning.

October 29, 2025Computing

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AI and citizen science reveal potential first detection of invasive malaria mosquito in Madagascar

Researchers from the University of South Florida have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles Stephensi — an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito — ever detected in Madagascar.

October 28, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research

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TENEX.AI Secures Funding from Florida Opportunity Fund & DeepWork Capital, Sets World HQ in Sarasota FL

The Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at University of South Florida is proud to be spotlighted as part of the emerging CyberBay cybersecurity-ecosystem alongside TENEX.AI, which has chosen Sarasota for its global headquarters.

October 28, 2025Artificial Intelligence

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Don’t wait for perfect: A USF student’s advice on pitching big ideas

USF student Jackson Poyner shares practical, confidence-boosting advice for fellow Bulls ready to pitch their ideas.

October 28, 2025Computing

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CBCS faculty participate in panel on technology and aging at statewide summit

Hosted with the Florida Senior Living Association, the summit drew leaders from across the state for a day of learning and collaboration focused on advancing care for older adults.

October 27, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing

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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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