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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
What a detour can teach You: Julia Kelly’s journey back to college and forward into IT
Kelly’s path to a new career wound through late-night shifts and 40-hour work weeks as an assistant manager at Wendy’s, course mix-ups, anxiety and unexpected opportunities. She now understands, those detours weren’t roadblocks--they were part of the route, and sometimes the best paths aren’t the straight ones.
November 13, 2025Computing
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
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
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
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
We found out which local AI models tech pros are using, and why
Cybernews talked to tech experts who’ve adapted small AI models to perform many tasks, such as agentic software testing and design feedback, healthcare data structuring, vulnerability orchestration, and even academic research.
October 27, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Research
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
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
USF students and faculty showcase AI and cybersecurity talent at inaugural CyberBay 2025
Research presentations, cyber debates podcasts and a capture the flag cybersecurity challenge were a just a few of the events students from USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing were able to experience at CyberBay 2025.
October 16, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research
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
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