University of South Florida News
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Currall Shares Vision for USF’s Future in Presidential Inauguration Speech
November 14, 2019University News
Celebrating USF’s Student Veterans: Transforming Military Experiences into Academic Success
There are nearly two-thousand student veterans thriving within the University of South Florida’s veteran-centered programs. The Office of Veteran Success fosters a strong sense of community, keeping USF at the top of the list of the Military Times annual “Best for Vets” ranking.
November 8, 2019Campus Life
Gut Microbiome of Premature Babies is Associated with Stunted Growth
The more abnormal the microbiome in NICU infants, the more likely they are to experience stunted growth even at 4 years of age.
November 4, 2019Research and Innovation, USF Health
University of South Florida Wins APLU’s 2019 Institutional Award for Global Learning, Research & Engagement
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), the national association for the leading 237 research universities in the United States, announced that the University of South Florida is the top winner of its 2019 Institutional Award for Global Learning, Research & Engagement.
November 11, 2019Honors and Awards
Malaria Could Be Felled by an Antarctic Sea Sponge
The frigid waters of the Antarctic may yield a treatment for a deadly tropical disease that affects populations in some of the hottest places on earth. Current medications for that scourge — malaria — are becoming less effective as drug resistance spreads.
September 18, 2019Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF Unites Scientists and Political Leaders to Address Tampa Bay’s Resiliency to Climate Change
Severe weather has caused nearly $1 billion in damages to Tampa Bay over the last five years. The staggering reality is part of an ongoing discussion on how leaders in the region can better work together to combat the effects of climate change.
November 5, 2019University News
USF In The News
Tampa Bay Times: At USF, a formal welcome for the new president
November 14, 2019
CNN: Red tide is back off the coast of Florida
November 13, 2019
Tampa Bay Business Journal: USF, Saint Leo University among best colleges for veterans
November 11, 2019
USA Today: Federal officials unveil ratings for health plans, but they're irrelevant for some
November 4, 2019
Tampa Bay Times: USF and Jabil launching Innovation Institute
October 24, 2019
USF Magazine
The Fall 2019 issue has been designed with two covers to highlight two special stories. One celebrates a very distinctive occasion: the 50th anniversary of the USF Alumni Association. The other offers a detailed look at the mental health concerns of students and how the university is addressing their needs.