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USF graphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brand

A senior research course is giving graphic arts students at the University of South Florida the opportunity to produce real-world design work and develop brand identities for clients in Tampa Bay.

December 2, 2024Community Partnerships, Student Success

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USF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use

A groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.

November 14, 2024Research and Innovation

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USF-developed app tracks coastal flooding during Hurricane Helene

A team of researchers led by USF St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.

October 4, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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Tampa Bay Wave and USF announce new class of startups for FinTech|X Accelerator

Tampa Bay Wave and USF Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.

October 3, 2024Community Partnerships

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USF’s partnership with Poynter Institute to deepen hands-on learning and community involvement for journalism students

USF students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.

September 12, 2024Student Success

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Great-grandmother inspires USF student to conduct dementia research

While Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a USF student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.

September 10, 2024Student Success

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University of South Florida extends recruitment for ground-breaking dementia prevention study

The Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.

August 21, 2024Research and Innovation

New This Year

Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year

As the University of South Florida embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.

August 13, 2024Campus Life, University News

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Students wrap up summer at USF conducting ocean and weather research

More than 40 students from across the country participated in the USF Research Experience for Undergraduates. The program provided experience in developing research skills required for graduate school and future careers.

July 26, 2024Student Success

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New paid internship program provides brewing arts students industry experience

In partnership with the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, the USF Brewing Arts program is launching a paid internship program designed for students to learn core skills in the art of brewing and understand business operations.

July 3, 2024Community Partnerships, Student Success

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USF research excursion features hurricane hunters preparing for historic Hurricane Beryl mission

Undergraduate students visiting USF as part of a summer research program got an unexpected and rare glimpse of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters as they prepared to go on their first reconnaissance mission of the season.

July 2, 2024Student Success

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USF student secures prestigious summer internship at national marine sanctuary

Audrey Brandt is interning with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in California, one of the largest federally protected marine sanctuaries in the United States.

June 26, 2024Student Success

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