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USF business professors develop statewide training to boost cyberattack preparedness
The free, online courses will train Florida’s public sector employees on how to spot phishing scams, counter ransomware attacks, and protect sensitive information from cybercriminals.
November 21, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Military couple soaring to new heights at USF
After spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at USF. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.
November 8, 2023Student Success
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
USF Muma College of Business sets record with over $1 million in student scholarships
The University of South Florida Muma College of Business kicked off the new school year by hitting a major milestone: more than $1 million dollars in scholarships awarded to students for the 2023-2024 academic year.
August 28, 2023Student Success, USF Foundation
USF awarded more than $8.5 million to train public health leaders in national collaborative leadership program
In an effort to strengthen the U.S. public health system, three national philanthropic nonprofits have awarded the University of South Florida more than $8.5 million in grants to train the nation’s public health leaders in collaboration and leadership skills.
June 29, 2023Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, University News
University of South Florida alumnus gives $10M to name the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship
This gift from James “Jay” Nault will name the center in his honor and enhance opportunities for the next generation of business builders.
June 9, 2023USF Foundation, University News
USF’s ReliaQuest Labs trains new crop of cybersecurity threat hunters
The lab is part of the cybersecurity firm’s $1 million dollar partnership with the Muma College of Business. It's an intensive training lab where industry experts from ReliaQuest teach students how to detect and neutralize cyber threats.
May 10, 2023Student Success
Enrollment in USF hospitality and tourism management program grows exponentially since expansion and integration with industry partners
The University of South Florida Muma College of Business is experiencing significant growth in its School of Hospitality and Tourism Management since expanding programming to all campuses and creating an internship program with industry partners.
April 6, 2023Community Partnerships, Student Success
Celebrating the women of USF
From their grandmothers, to Gloria Steinem and Jane Goodall, women across USF share who inspired their passion and careers.
March 1, 2023University News
Rapid7 and USF Partner to Establish the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab
A $1.5 million investment by The Rapid7 Cybersecurity Foundation will fund the joint endeavor, providing hands-on learning opportunities to the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
February 13, 2023Research and Innovation, Student Success
The Tampa Bay Partnership, USF researchers unveil data measuring the quality of work and life in the Tampa Bay region
The Tampa Bay Partnership and the University of South Florida Muma College of Business released two key economic competitiveness reports that benchmark where the area stacks up against similar metropolitan communities.
February 10, 2023University News
Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africa
Inspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.
February 2, 2023Student Success