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When the ‘stars’ don’t align: study finds top reviews, not average ratings, sway consumer decision-making

New USF research debunks a widely held notion that online consumers buy products based on rating.

April 11, 2022Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

New York Times: Descending Into Florida’s Underwater Caves

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April 11, 2022USF in the News

USF St. Petersburg Alumn, Dante Tornello, poses in front of his racing vehicle.

Dante Tornello

Tornello was born and grew up in St. Petersburg and attended USF’s St. Petersburg campus, which is next to where the race takes place. Graduating with a bachelor's degree in Business Management, he credits his college education with preparing him for the business side of professional sports.

April 6, 2022University News

Florida Horse Conch

Florida's state shell at higher risk of extinction than previously thought

The Florida horse conch – one of the world’s largest invertebrate animals – has become symbolic of Florida’s natural resources and widely used in advertising for the state’s tourism industry. But unregulated commercial harvesting and recreational live collection are pushing populations closer to collapse.

April 6, 2022Research and Innovation

Jeff and Penny Vinik

USF receives $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik to support an on-campus stadium

The University of South Florida’s plan to build an on-campus football stadium received a significant vote of confidence and generous philanthropic support with the announcement of a $5 million gift from Jeff and Penny Vinik – longtime supporters of USF.

April 6, 2022USF Athletics, University News

Group of individuals surround U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor

USF STEM Teacher Preparation Initiative awarded $1 million in funding from House Appropriations Committee

A community project proposed by the USF College of Education was awarded $1 million by the House Appropriations Committee to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teacher preparation across the Tampa Bay region.

April 6, 2022University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Tampa Bay Times: Jeff and Penny Vinik donate $5 million to USF’s on-campus stadium

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April 6, 2022USF in the News

A family of five seen wakling in a park as they hold hands.

Mental Health Law and Policy researcher receives $1.3 million to break the cycle of intergenerational addiction

Nearly 92,000 Americans died of a drug overdose in 2020, according to numbers recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and opioids are the main driver of overdose deaths.

April 5, 2022Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Tampa Bay Business Journal: USF gets $1M to boost STEM education

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April 4, 2022USF in the News

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USF selected to host first Florida chapter of Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Schools Program

The University of South Florida (USF) was selected to host a chapter of the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Schools Program, an academic program that supports underserved students and helps them excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

April 1, 2022Honors and Awards, Student Success

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

CNN: After years of debilitating social anxiety, a special tool changed my life

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April 1, 2022USF in the News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Tampa Bay Times: What a great time for USF and its future

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April 1, 2022USF in the News

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