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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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