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USF Food Insecurity Study Prompts Changes to Local School Lunch Program

Low-income teenagers were more likely to eat cheese sandwiches during school lunch and be bullied because of it according to a recent study conducted by USF researchers. The study was designed to learn about the ways in which teens face food scarcity and on what changes they would like to see.

March 9, 2020Research and Innovation

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Coronavirus Updates

The University of South Florida continues to closely monitor the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff is our highest priority as university leaders work closely with local, state and federal agencies to share the most updated information. The following information is intended to help inform travel plans in the coming weeks and provide important health guidance from our USF Health experts.

March 6, 2020University News

Graduating Senior Becomes First USF Student to Earn Prestigious Award for Fully Funded PhD at Stanford University

Graduating Senior Becomes First USF Student to Earn Prestigious Award for Fully Funded PhD at Stanford University

University of South Florida Judy Genshaft Honors College senior and Pure Mathematics major, Keller Blackwell, has been named a 2020 Knight-Hennessy Scholar.

March 6, 2020Honors and Awards, University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Announcing new leadership for the USF Foundation

I have appointed Jay Stroman as senior vice president of advancement and alumni affairs and CEO of the USF Foundation, effective June 1.

March 2, 2020University News

A graphic announcing the new USF Foundation CEO, Jay Stroman.

USF Names Jay Stroman Senior VP of Advancement and Alumni Affairs and CEO of the USF Foundation

University of South Florida President Steven C. Currall today announced the appointment of Jay Stroman as senior vice president of advancement and alumni affairs and CEO of the USF Foundation. Stroman, currently senior associate vice president for development and alumni relations at the University of Georgia, brings 20 years of highly successful institutional advancement experience to USF. His appointment is effective June 1.

March 2, 2020University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

National Geographic: Scientists studying why a volcanic eruption sparked a weeklong thunderstorm

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February 28, 2020USF in the News

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University of South Florida Among Top Schools for Producing Peace Corps Volunteers

The University of South Florida is one of the nation’s top institutions for producing Peace Corps volunteers, according to new rankings. USF is ranked No. 2 for total graduate volunteers and No. 25 among undergraduate volunteers for large schools, according to the Peace Corps.

February 26, 2020Honors and Awards, University News

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New Method Gives Glaucoma Researchers Control Over Eye Pressure

Neuroscientists at the University of South Florida have become the first to definitively prove pressure in the eye is sufficient to cause and explain glaucoma. They come to this conclusion following the development of a method that permits continuous regulation of pressure without damaging the eye.

February 24, 2020Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

ABC News: Experts say sunscreen pollution accelerating demise of coral reefs

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February 22, 2020USF in the News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Tampa Bay Business Journal: USF St. Pete gets $10 million grant to lead mental health training

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February 21, 2020USF in the News

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USF Collects Biometric Data to Measure Impressions of Democratic Presidential Debate

Thirty-five University of South Florida students and faculty members participated in a first-of-its-kind experiment during Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential debate.

February 20, 2020Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Fox 13 News: USF, SOCOM partner for $85-million deal that may benefit Americans on battlefield

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February 20, 2020USF in the News

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