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USF Nursing Earns 2025 National Center of Excellence Designation
The University of South Florida College of Nursing has been named a 2025 Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (NLN). This year, USF is one of only 21 nursing education programs nationwide to receive the NLN Center of Excellence™ (COE) designation, a prestigious recognition given to organizations that demonstrate sustained, evidence-based and substantive innovation in nursing education.
College of Nursing, Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine
Nicole Misner receives USF Health Culture Coin for advancing pediatric nutrition and community health
For her dedication to pediatric patient care, education and research, Misner was awarded a culture coin by Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM, dean of the Morsani College of Medicine and executive vice president of USF Health.
July 15, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine
Jesse Casanova receives USF Health Culture Coin for exemplary leadership during international delegation
Jesse Casanova, associate director of International Programs at USF Health International, was recognized with a Culture Coin for his exceptional coordination of a multi-sector delegation to Japan. His leadership resulted in new partnerships with six Japanese institutions, including agreements with Tokyo Women's Medical University and renewed collaboration with Gifu University. The first USF medical student has already begun research in Japan as a result of these partnerships.
CAMLS simulation specialist, future medical student recognized as USF Health Culture Champion
Jataya Jackson, simulation operations specialist at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation, was recently named a USF Health Culture Champion for her extraordinary journey from undergraduate student to medical student.
July 9, 2025Honors & Awards
USF Health Awards & Accolades - Spring 2025
USF Health faculty, staff and students earned prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions to research, education, patient care and community service.
June 20, 2025Honors & Awards
Quiet generosity, lasting impact: Dr. Jack Ross Medical Scholarship empowers future physicians
Jenny Chen, a first-year student at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, will forever remember the surreal moment she opened her email and saw the congratulatory subject line. Chen was unaware she was even being considered for the Dr. Jack F. Ross Medical Scholarship when she started classes in 2024, but a jaw-dropping message suddenly filled her screen.
June 5, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine
2025 USF Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff Practices Medicine With Purpose
Becoming a physician is commonly associated with years of rigorous training, sleepless nights, and relentless dedication. But what happens after the white coat ceremony and the letters "M.D." follow your name? For many, the challenge shifts from earning the title to enduring the daily grind.
June 5, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine
USF Health recognizes Dr. Elimarys Perez-Colon with culture coin for leading medical mission in Colombia
Elimarys Perez-Colon, MD, associate professor of Internal Medicine with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, was recently named a USF Health Culture Champion in recognition of her extraordinary commitment to global health, mentorship and service.
May 23, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine
Eleven USF faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awards
Their contributions span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.
April 15, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine, Research
Three USF Health faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
11 USF faculty were inducted, marking the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.
March 27, 2025Honors & Awards, Research
USF Health Awards & Accolades - Winter 2025
USF Health faculty, staff and students earned prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions to research, education, patient care and community service.
March 19, 2025Honors & Awards
USF Health virologist Dr. Christian Bréchot elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology
Christian Bréchot, MD, PhD, senior associate dean for Research for Global Affairs and AVP in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology.
March 13, 2025Honors & Awards, Morsani College of Medicine, Research