University of South Florida News
USF Board of Trustees selects Rhea Law as interim president
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Rhea Law to serve as the university’s interim president. Law will begin her term effective immediately with the appointment subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors at its next meeting on Aug. 31.
August 2, 2021University News
USF epidemiologist: Vaccination rate must double to slow transmission of COVID-19
The slackening of vaccinations is leading to a large resurgence of COVID-19 infections in Florida. New data shows that there’s been a 70 percent drop in the rate of people getting vaccinated in Hillsborough County since April.
July 23, 2021COVID-19, Research and Innovation
University of South Florida raises more than $100 million in private gifts for the third straight year
Even in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the University of South Florida community rallied together during fiscal year 2021 to support students, faculty and staff by raising in excess of $110 million.
August 3, 2021University News
USF researchers release findings from statewide environmental opinion survey, topics include red tide and carbon taxes
Researchers with the University of South Florida have released the results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion and attitudes regarding conservation and environmental policy issues.
August 3, 2021Research and Innovation
USF research team receives NSF grant to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity
A University of South Florida research team was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the public’s understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and to teach people how to identify deceptive uses of these technologies online.
July 28, 2021Research and Innovation
USF Magazine
National Security: USF and its partners focus on a variety of threats facing U.S.