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Arnie Bellini receives President’s Fellow Medallion at graduation exercises

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Arnie Bellini was honored with USF’s President’s Fellow Medallion during graduation exercises, recognizing his lasting impact on the university and Tampa Bay. Bellini’s leadership and philanthropy have helped expand student opportunities, launch the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, and strengthen the region’s technology and conservation efforts.

December 19, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

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TechX Florida 2025 conference attracts top companies and students

More than 350 students and professionals gathered at USF for the student-led TechX Florida Artificial Intelligence Conference, organized by the IEEE Computer Society. Planned entirely by students, the event featured industry speakers from leading companies, hands-on workshops, panel discussions and a career fair that connected students with major employers.

December 18, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

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USF’s Bellini College marks milestone with inaugural induction ceremonies

Students in USF’s Bellini College participated in the college’s inaugural professional inductions that celebrated their transition into the engineering and computer science fields. Engineering students took part in the Order of the Engineer ceremony, while computer science students received pins symbolizing their professional commitment.

December 12, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

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USF’s Bellini College creates dedicated career advising team to support students entering a high-tech workforce

USF’s Bellini College has a new career advising team to help students navigate the fast-moving tech job market. The new team offers tailored support in resume building, technical interviews, internships and long-term career planning.

December 12, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

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USF cybersecurity student overcomes surprise cancer diagnosis

USF cybersecurity student Angelin Benny discovered she had thyroid cancer after a back injury led to unexpected scans. Despite months of uncertainty and treatment, she pushed forward, took on leadership roles and found strength in her support system. Now recovered, she’s preparing to graduate and begin her cybersecurity career.

December 8, 2025Cybersecurity

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Bellini College symposium highlights undergraduate research opportunities

About 75 undergraduate students attended the college's first REU Symposium, an event designed to introduce students to research opportunities early in their collegiate careers.

December 5, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

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Lime green tassel to debut at Bellini College’s inaugural commencement

USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will debut the new lime green tassel at this month’s fall commencement, marking the graduation of its inaugural class. The new color now represents the college’s technology-focused disciplines and joins USF’s long-standing academic regalia tradition.

December 5, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cyberherd, Cybersecurity, Research

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AI experts warn parents about risks hidden in AI-powered toys

In this Fox 13 Tampa Bay story about Black Friday shopping, faculty member Karni Chagal-Feferkorn warns people to be mindful of the risks that come with AI-powered toys, pointing out that while many have great educational purposes, some have shown worrisome behavior and parents should exercise caution and monitor their children’s use of the toys.

December 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity

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A chat with a celebrity imposter started with a photo — and ended with a woman losing $200

A Florida woman lost $200 after chatting with a fake “celebrity,” highlighting how deceptive imposter scams can be. Associate Dean Larry Hall spoke with a WTSP reporter about rising online fraud, urging vigilance and suggesting cues that might help people determine that a video might not be real.

December 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity

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USF doctoral student is creating an AI tool to turn complex cancer reports into clarity

Inspired by a guest speaker to make an impact with research, Rushitha Mamidala is developing an AI tool to support patients and their doctors by making cancer diagnoses more accurate and understandable.

November 18, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

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Hao Zheng receives NSF grant, a Best Paper Award for system-on-chip design validation

USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing Associate Professor Hao Zheng has received an NSF grant and a Best Paper Award from ISQED 2025 for developing a new framework for System-on-Chip (SoC) design validation with a focus on analyzing cross-block communications within SoC designs to reduce validation complexity.

November 13, 2025Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

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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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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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