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USF receives $17M federal grant to help boost railroad workforce
Designed to address the stability and growth of the railroad workforce, the federally-funded project will be led by USF’s Center for Urban Transportation Research and its partners from the Center for Surface Transportation Testing and Academic Research, a consortium of universities and academic research centers focused on the transportation field.
September 27, 2023Research and Innovation
USF Center for Career and Professional Development enhances student access to internship and career readiness opportunities
The center provides services on all three USF campuses to help Bulls choose careers, find work experiences in their fields, secure jobs after graduation and take care of all the details in between.
September 21, 2023Student Success
USF researchers secure $1.5 million federal grant to improve water quality and reduce runoff into Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico
An interdisciplinary team of researchers will install novel bio-infiltration systems around Aaran’s Pond to reduce harmful runoff water from contaminating the pond and cascading into the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay.
September 20, 2023Research and Innovation
Students conduct science at sea
Education and research combined for students aboard a five-day cruise on the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s R/V Weatherbird II – providing them the opportunity to apply skills they’ve learned in the classroom to hands-on field studies at sea.
September 20, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF’s success securing defense contracts prompts new partnership to broaden nation’s research expertise
USF has become the first university in Florida and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.
September 19, 2023Research and Innovation, University News
USF ranks among top 50 public universities for fifth year in a row, reaches highest overall ranking ever from U.S. News
Over the past 10 years, USF has risen an impressive 43 spots among public universities from No. 88 to No. 45, and 72 spots among all universities, from No. 161 to No. 89.
September 18, 2023University News
USF celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15- Oct. 15. USF is hosting several events, ranging from dance lessons to panel discussions.
September 18, 2023Campus Life
USF, Florida College System partners renew guaranteed admissions program
USF is celebrating the renewal of the Fuse program, a transfer agreement that provides efficient academic pathways for students who begin their studies at one of eight participating Florida state colleges and wish to complete a bachelor’s degree at USF.
September 14, 2023Student Success
University of South Florida, Total NIL team up to launch Name, Image and Likeness certificate program
Foundations of NIL is a non-credit certificate program that provides current and future student-athletes, parents and administrators the training they need to build, develop, activate and monetize NIL and land deals.
September 14, 2023Student Success, USF Athletics
Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Accelerator
Tampa Bay Wave, Inc. and the University of South Florida Muma College of Business have selected 15 high-growth fintech startups from across the United States and abroad to take part in its second FinTech|X Accelerator program on the St. Petersburg campus.
September 14, 2023Community Partnerships
‘The perfect storm:’ Idalia leaves Florida beaches vulnerable to future inclement weather
USF geoscientist uncovers desperate need for beach nourishment following Hurricane Idalia.
September 13, 2023Research and Innovation
Innovation Scholars Program celebrates five years of matching first-year college students with professional mentors for career exploration
For the fifth year, a job-shadowing program is offering first-year students a head start in exploring their interests and career path by giving them a sneak peek into the day-to-day activities of the professional world.
September 13, 2023Student Success