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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Corridor partnership expands undergraduate research and advances experiential learning at USF

The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research & Innovation are expanding opportunities for undergraduate research across the University of South Florida, funding programs in all 14 colleges, USF St. Petersburg, and Undergraduate Studies for 2025–26. Through the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on, faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability, and the arts.

November 18, 2025College News

Husena standing in front of an archway with trees.

Converting an internship to fellowship

Rajkotwala graduated from the COPH in May with a bachelor of science in public health, a concentration in global health and minors in environmental health and infection control. She credits faculty at the COPH with nurturing her interests. It was also at COPH where she first heard about the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) internship.

November 20, 2025Alumni and Development

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

ASEM-FL recognizes USF president emeritus, deans and faculty for professional accomplishments

A president emeritus, two deans and 12 professors from University of South Florida will be recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 7, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Distinguished University Professor Yogi Goswami, Ph.D., will begin his term as president of ASEM-FL on the same day.

November 18, 2025Awards and Honors

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