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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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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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USF cybersecurity student advocates for expanding women’s representation in field

Mackenzie Freel says the Bellini College gave her the confidence to leader in the cybersecurity major. Now, she’s determined to help other women find that same sense of belonging in cybersecurity. “That’s what keeps me motivated — knowing that every woman who joins this field makes it stronger,” she said.

October 22, 2025Cybersecurity

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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

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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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