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New state budget includes operational funding increases, significant support for USF projects
The proposed investments include a $50 million recurring increase to USF’s operational budget to support the work of each campus and USF Health, as well as funding to expand cybersecurity research and the cyber workforce.
March 5, 2024University News
Top military leaders, cybersecurity experts address AI during national security conference at USF
In partnership with U.S. Central Command, USF is hosting “AI in the Era of Strategic Competition,” an interdisciplinary conference March 5-7 that brings together senior military officials, private industry and USF’s leading AI faculty experts.
March 5, 2024University News
USF student receives highest non-combat award from U.S. Marine Corps following response to mass shooting
U.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroism. The USF exercise science major put himself in the line of fire to save lives when gunshots erupted inside a packed restaurant.
March 5, 2024Honors and Awards
USF men’s basketball coach fuels unprecedented fan engagement
Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim's winning streak, combined with grassroot efforts, has fans packing the Yuengling Center for basketball games.
March 4, 2024USF Athletics
Three USF start-ups receive grants to commercialize new inventions and antibiotics
An AI-driven technology that can improve communication abilities for individuals with speech or language impairments, a new surface coating that reduces heat retention to cool surfaces during hot weather and a novel medicine to combat antibiotic resistance are the products of three start-up companies that have recently received Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants.
March 4, 2024Research and Innovation
USF welcomes families to first-ever community festival
From educational and cultural activities, to sports and entertainment, the free event provided a taste of the many opportunities available at USF and within the local community. In addition to Bulls Family Fest, hundreds of runners hit the pavement for the inaugural Rocky’s Run 5k.
March 4, 2024Community Partnerships
USF men’s basketball wins first regular season conference title in program history
The Bulls defeated Charlotte 76-61, extending their winning streak to 14 conference games – the longest streak in program history. The AAC champs play their final home game Tuesday against Tulane at Yuengling Center.
March 3, 2024USF Athletics
Synapse showcases USF’s leadership in the tech industry
With USF’s largest presence yet, the conference highlighted the university’s endeavors and collaborative initiatives that are shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay.
February 28, 2024Research and Innovation
City of Tampa honors USF-led African American Burial Ground Project
The interdisciplinary project includes community partners from anthropology, business and the arts to identify and preserve the stories of those associated with neglected and abandoned cemeteries in Tampa Bay.
February 28, 2024Community Partnerships
Law joins fellow university presidents at national conference to highlight the value of higher education
USF President Rhea Law shared how the university is addressing challenges during a panel session hosted this week at a National Student Success Conference in Orlando.
February 28, 2024University News
USF faculty and students turn environmental impact data into music
USF anthropologist Heather O’Leary turned her coastal impact data into music that people could understand and enjoy. The project, CRESCENDO, is an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students working together to create and disseminate moving music about the environment.
February 26, 2024Research and Innovation
Men’s basketball winning streak becomes longest in program history
In front of back-to-back sellout crowds at Yuengling Center, USF’s 13-game winning streak is the second-longest active streak in the NCAA.
February 26, 2024USF Athletics