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USF recognized in top 50 for several prestigious national and international rankings
Newly released rankings place the University of South Florida among the nation’s top 50 public universities, further solidifying USF’s position as a leader in academic excellence and world-class research.
September 8, 2020Honors and Awards, University News
USF Health was among top U.S. medical centers to test new ALS treatment shown to significantly benefit patients
Despite two approved medications and at least 100 clinical trials later, an urgent need for new treatments to improve the lives of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a relentlessly progressive and fatal disease, continues to exist.
September 3, 2020Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF criminology professor to provide oversight of implementation of new Tampa Police policies designed to improve community relations
The University of South Florida is assisting the Tampa Police Department’s efforts to build strong relationships between officers and the community. The city of Tampa and USF Criminology Professor Bryanna Fox have agreed to a formal 18-month partnership following her leadership on Mayor Jane Castor’s Community Task Force on Policing.
September 2, 2020Research and Innovation, University News
USF supports COVID-19 research partnerships with new seed grants
The University of South Florida will provide seed funding to 14 new research projects designed to address the medical, technological and societal issues of COVID-19. This brings the total of institutional resources invested into pandemic research to more than $1 million.
September 2, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
USF hosts Gov. DeSantis for a panel discussion about COVID-19’s impact on education
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis met with USF President Steve Currall and members of his leadership team for a panel discussion on the impact COVID-19 has had on the reopening of Florida schools.
September 1, 2020COVID-19, University News
USF researchers study the effectiveness of innovative pooled testing method for COVID-19
More than 300 University of South Florida student-athletes and USF Athletics staff members are participating in a feasibility study of the effectiveness of pooled testing for COVID-19, led by researchers from USF Health.
August 31, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
A Patent for Humanity
Created by a team of USF engineers led by Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Daniel Yeh, human wastewater converter NEWgenerator will be recognized as a winner of the 2020 Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
August 28, 2020Research and Innovation
UMatter program to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity for a college education and experience
A new program will provide a population of students who aren’t typically represented on college campuses the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life.
August 26, 2020University News
Fall classes begin with new health safety measures
USF students, faculty and staff returning to campus this fall will be required to follow a number of safety guidelines to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
August 21, 2020COVID-19, University News
In Perfect Isolation
There’s no such thing as a short expedition to Antarctica, so it was already going to be a long time away from home. But Alastair Graham, PhD, associate professor in USF’s College of Marine Science, had done this eight times before.
August 14, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
Environmental scientists: new federal rule is a watershed moment for U.S. water quality
USF School of Geosciences Director Mark Rains is among group of leading water scientists who decry a new federal rule removing protection of some vital streams and wetlands.
August 13, 2020Research and Innovation
The accurate American history starter pack
Historic and civic education are powerful tools that shape our worldview and provide insight into the understanding of current events, as well as our current socio-political climate.
August 13, 2020University News