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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

The Atlantic: The Tiny Poisonous Toads Taking Over Florida Yards

The toads can end up in research labs, on biology-class dissection tables, or as pets in Europe, where it’s generally too cold for the toads to survive in the wild.

March 27, 2019USF in the News

Research professor Kathleen Moore displaying her innovative lockbox.

New Lockbox Helping Curb Opioid Addiction

Addiction treatment centers have long had trouble retaining patients in medication assisted treatment. However, medication-assisted treatment is an approach used for addiction recovery that utilizes medications like Suboxone, Vivitral, and Methadone to reduce opioid cravings, withdrawals and illicit drug use.

March 26, 2019Research and Innovation

Lab tech Zachary Graham and Dr. Dishaw look over culture plates of bacterial biofilms stained with crystal violet. The bacteria were recovered from the gut of the sea squirts.

Sea Squirt’s Microbiome Offers Clues to Frontline Immune Defense, Gut Health

National Science Foundation research by USF Health’s Larry Dishaw has relevance for debilitating digestive disorders like inflammatory bowel disease.

March 26, 2019Research and Innovation, USF Health

Dr. Steve Currall at the Florida Board of Governors meeting.

Steve Currall Named University of South Florida President-Elect

The University of South Florida Board of Trustees (BOT) today voted to name Dr. Steve Currall as the university’s president-elect.

March 22, 2019University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Tampa Bay Times: Steven Currall Selected as USF’s Seventh President

Before being picked as the University of South Florida’s next president Friday, Steven Currall made a bold statement to close his interview with school officials: “I want the job.”

March 22, 2019USF in the News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

WFLA-TV: USF Selects New President

The University of South Florida has appointed Dr. Steve Currall to be its next president.

March 22, 2019USF in the News

A graphic logo from the Peace Corps.

USF Among Peace Corps’ 2019 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Institutions

Peace Corps announced today that the University of South Florida (USF) ranked No. 3 among graduate schools on the agency’s list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2019.

March 21, 2019Honors and Awards, University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Meet the USF Presidential Finalists

Learn more about the USF Presidential Search Finalists.

March 20, 2019University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Get International Terminal on Board with Rest of Airport

“Airports and airlines are thinking a lot about how to improve the customer experience and to make everything as seamless as possible,” said Robert Bertini, director of the Center for Urban Transportation Research at USF.

March 20, 2019USF in the News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF Libraries Copyright and Intellectual Property Librarian Awarded Prestigious Publication Award

LeEtta Schmidt has been awarded the first-ever RUSA STARS Publication Recognition Award for her co-authorship about sharing digital collections and content.

March 18, 2019Honors and Awards

Graphic with all four of the USF President finalists

USF Presidential Search Committee Selects Four Finalists

The 15-member University of South Florida presidential search committee today selected four finalists, who will advance in the process to become the University’s seventh president.

March 18, 2019University News

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