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Bellini College students exceed expectations, earn full-time offers from ReliaQuest
Two Bellini College students arrived hoping to earn competitive ReliaQuest Labs internships but left with full-time job offers instead. Ramy Attia and Michael Piatnicia’s success highlights the college’s hands-on curriculum, industry partnerships and focus on real-world cybersecurity skills that prepares graduates to transition directly from the classroom into in-demand careers with leading companies like ReliaQuest.
February 24, 2026Computing, Cybersecurity
USF Bellini student builds computing career after immigrating from Cuba
From coding games in PowerPoint without internet in Cuba to contributing to real-world research projects at USF, Bellini College senior Cristian Hernandez is turning curiosity into a computing career. After immigrating to Florida with no English skills, he persevered through school, discovered his passion for technology and now applies classroom learning through a hands-on internship shaping his future in innovation.
February 19, 2026Computing, Cybersecurity
Career fair brings employers face-to-face with next generation of AI and cybersecurity talent
USF students connected face-to-face with employers at the AI, Cybersecurity & Computing Career Fair, where they were able to explore internships, full-time jobs and graduate opportunities. From big data to cybersecurity, participants gained real-world interview experience while building professional connections. The event brought together tech firms, analytics recruiters and graduate programs eager to meet the next generation of talent.
February 13, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
Bellini student balances National Guard deployments and CyberHerd competitions
Jackson Liveringhouse turned a competitive challenge into a path toward cyber defense leadership. As USF computer science student, he leads the CyberHerd competition team and serves in the National Guard, balancing national-level cyber competitions, hurricane response deployments and preparation for a future career in military cyber operations.
February 11, 2026Computing, Cybersecurity
How USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini College
As USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of USF.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future. What began as a simple experiment evolved into critical infrastructure and laid the groundwork for the Bellini College, preparing today’s students to lead in AI, cybersecurity and computing.
February 3, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
Bellini’s New Joint Program With CAS Promises Better Programmers
Starting this fall, USF students can earn a new bachelor’s degree combining computer science with interdisciplinary social sciences through the Bellini College. The joint program blends technical skills with social and cultural insight, preparing graduates to design technology that better reflects how people and communities actually live, work and interact in the world.
January 29, 2026Computing
The elective that changed everything for a future U.S. Space Force officer
A single elective at the University of South Florida changed Jacob Sotel-Jackson’s career path. What began as a hesitant decision to take a quantum computing class sparked a passion that led him from USF ROTC to the U.S. Space Force, shaping his graduate research and preparing him for a future at the forefront of emerging technology.
January 28, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing
USF student-athlete navigates her own path in professional soccer and computing
USF student-athlete Sadie Sider-Echenberg is charting a dual path in professional soccer and computing. A standout midfielder and Outstanding Graduate from the Bellini College, she balanced elite athletics with a computer science degree. Now preparing to play professionally in Sweden, she’s pursuing her professional athletic dreams while keeping a future in tech firmly in sight.
January 26, 2026Computing
Bellini College partnership to offer three interdisciplinary computing majors in 2026
Beginning Fall 2026, USF’s Bellini College will launch three interdisciplinary computing majors that blend computer science and AI with social sciences, business and criminology. Designed through cross-college partnerships, the programs prepare students for technology-driven careers by integrating technical skills with human, strategic and ethical perspectives. Registration opens March 30.
January 20, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
Anthropological perspective assists USF cybersecurity researcher in addressing SOC burnout
Cybersecurity researcher Simon Ou is bridging the gap between academic theory and industry practice through a cross-disciplinary approach that unites computer science and anthropology. His work examines human behavior, burnout and decision-making inside security operations centers, using real-world insights and emerging AI tools to improve workflows, boost productivity and create cybersecurity solutions professionals will actually use.
January 8, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research
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
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