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University of South Florida invests $20 million to promote academic progress for student success
The University of South Florida, a national leader in student success, will make an unprecedented investment of $20 million to help students who are experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic remain on a path to timely graduation. The university has begun awarding the We Got U-SF Scholarship and Waiver to nearly 22,000 eligible undergraduate and graduate students to encourage full-time enrollment in the fall semester.
June 16, 2020COVID-19, University News
Developing a wearable device to detect COVID-19 progression in at-risk patients
A new study from researchers at the University of South Florida is shedding light on the human body’s physiological response to COVID-19, insight scientists say could help them develop an early warning system for those most at risk of severe infection.
June 12, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
USF medical students create new ways to reach patients
When COVID-19 restrictions kept USF medical students from all direct contact with patients, many refused to stay away completely. Instead, they used online tools to build new services and resources to reaffirm their commitment to the field. From making calls to check on patients, to creating multilingual resource guides for underserved communities, to creating online cooking clubs or even assisting health care workers with their own personal duties, students found ways to do what they most love – to help others.
June 5, 2020COVID-19, University News
USF COVID-19 rapid response research effort funds second round of pandemic projects
The University of South Florida’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants program is investing in 14 additional faculty research projects that would advance new medical interventions to detect and stop infections, develop innovations in personal protective equipment, and address fear and confusion in communities particularly vulnerable to the virus.
May 29, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
USF World launches support fund to aid international students affected by COVID-19
USF has recognized that international students face unique challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. International students are not eligible for financial assistance that U.S. students receive from the federal CARES Act. In order to support these students and help them fulfill their dreams of completing their degree at USF, the USF World International Student Support Fund was created.
May 27, 2020COVID-19, University News
USF engineer and biologist unite to fight coronavirus with corona discharge
An interdisciplinary team of scientists from the University of South Florida has advanced efforts to establish a novel technology that can rapidly sterilize and electrostatically recharge N95 respiratory masks to restore their original filtration efficiency.
May 26, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
USF engineers awarded NSF grant to fight COVID-19 using big data
A team of researchers from the University of South Florida College of Engineering is developing a digital tool to give government agencies, researchers and health professionals unparalleled insight into COVID-19.
May 20, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
USF-Nielsen survey measures public opinion of Floridians on COVID-19 social and economic impacts
The University of South Florida and Nielsen today announced the results of a statewide survey of Floridians to analyze public opinion related to the social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 20, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation
Truist establishes USF Libraries COVID-19 Research and Information Fund with $25,000 grant
The University of South Florida Libraries announced today it received a $25,000 grant from Truist Financial Corp. to establish the USF Libraries COVID-19 Research and Information Fund.
May 18, 2020COVID-19, University News
USF engineers create ‘ear savers,’ providing relief to health professionals treating coronavirus patients
Medical professionals are required to wear face masks, often continuously during 14-hour shifts. The elastic bands can be painful, and cause sores and headaches. In order to improve their comfort, engineers at the USF College of Engineering have manufactured a special plastic strip that’s lined with hooks, making the straps adjustable.
May 18, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation, University News
USF Heroes
USF recognizes faculty, staff and students for their contributions to the community in helping those impacted by COVID-19.
May 13, 2020COVID-19, University News
University of South Florida-Nielsen survey measures public opinion on COVID-19 response
The University of South Florida and Nielsen today announced the results of a statewide survey of Floridians to assess public opinion related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 13, 2020COVID-19, Research and Innovation