University of South Florida News
Preserving USF St. Petersburg’s Historic Homes
With all the shiny new buildings going up around campus, it can be easy to overlook the historical ones right next door. Tucked behind oak trees on 2nd Street South are two houses that are each well over 100 years old.
October 16, 2019University News
USF Enters Top 50 in U.S. News Rankings for the First Time
The University of South Florida is rapidly rising on the list of best public universities in America, now No. 44, according to new rankings released today by U.S. News and World Report. The No. 44 ranking is 14 spots higher than last year and represents USF’s highest position ever on the U.S. News list of best universities.
September 9, 2019University News
Developing Digital Tools to Help Hurricane Dorian Recovery Efforts
Just days after Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, researchers at the University of South Florida were working to develop digital tools to aid in the recovery efforts across some of the hardest hit areas.
September 25, 2019Research and Innovation
USF Sarasota-Manatee Regional Chancellor Karen Holbrook Honored at Reception
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Regional Chancellor Karen A. Holbrook, PhD, was honored at a special reception Monday evening by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, the Manatee Education Foundation and the Manatee Arts Education Council for being named the national recipient of the Arts Schools Network (ASN) Higher Education Award.
October 11, 2019Honors and Awards, University News
Turning Passion into Edible Purpose; Religious Studies Instructor Promotes Food Sovereignty
Locally grown food holds a special meaning for Dell deChant, associate chair and master instructor in the USF Department of Religious Studies, whose life-long research has led him from studying religious culture to contemporary issues around food and community, specifically food sovereignty.
October 16, 2019Campus Life
USF In The News
New York Times: Should Pregnant Women Avoid Zantac?
October 1, 2019
Times Higher Ed: Does performance-based funding work?
September 25, 2019
Reuters: Adverse health effects from hurricanes may be long-lasting
September 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.