https://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 20 Sep 2026 04:22:19 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/how-one-student-found-his-direction-through-data-intelligence.aspxLoud sirens, flashing ambulance lights and the rumble of train engines are all signs that complex systems are in motion. Those systems, Mukesh Kakumani has learned, are enabled by data.Laura KneskiMon, 24 Aug 2026 14:20:02 From Uncertainty to Sirens, Train Tracks and Impact: One Student Found His Direction Through Data IntelligenceLoud sirens, flashing ambulance lights and the rumble of train engines are all signs that complex systems are in motion. Those systems, Mukesh Kakumani has learned, are enabled by data.master of science in data intelligence student spotlight- mukesh kakumanihttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/how-one-student-found-his-direction-through-data-intelligence.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/why-usf-ms-in-data-intelligence-stood-out.aspxGowtham Prakash Medikondla already knew how to build software. What he wanted was a master’s program that would help him move beyond maintaining existing systems and begin exploring the unanswered questions shaping artificial intelligence.Laura KneskiMon, 24 Aug 2026 08:20:42 Finding the Right Fit: Why USF’s M.S. in Data Intelligence Stood OutGowtham Prakash Medikondla already knew how to build software. What he wanted was a master’s program that would help him move beyond maintaining existing systems and begin exploring the unanswered questions shaping artificial intelligence.headshot of gowtham prakash medikondla- msdi alumni spotlighthttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/why-usf-ms-in-data-intelligence-stood-out.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/award-winning-online-fintech-course-gives-graduate-students-robust-practice-before-graduation.aspxWhat makes an online course exceptional enough to win an award? It might mean creating an experience where students move beyond simply learning about fintech industries to actually engaging with the people, challenges and opportunities shaping them.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:45:21 Award-Winning Online Fintech Course Builds Career Readiness Through Real-World ExperienceWhat makes an online course exceptional enough to win an award? It might mean creating an experience where students move beyond simply learning about fintech industries to actually engaging with the people, challenges and opportunities shaping them.headshot of priya dozier- innovation in online design and teaching award winnderhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/award-winning-online-fintech-course-gives-graduate-students-robust-practice-before-graduation.aspxAwards,Learning Designhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/how-one-psychology-major-followed-a-path-into-computer-science.aspxWhen Daniel Leniz first started learning to code, he wasn't sitting in a university classroom. Instead, he pieced together online courses, YouTube videos and coding tutorials while building projects and securing development internships through networking. Still, he felt something was missing.Laura KneskiFri, 14 Aug 2026 10:23:03 How One Psychology Major Followed a Path into Computer ScienceWhen Daniel Leniz first started learning to code, he wasn't sitting in a university classroom. Instead, he pieced together online courses, YouTube videos and coding tutorials while building projects and securing development internships through networking. Still, he felt something was missing.pathway to computing alumnus spotlight daniel lenizhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/how-one-psychology-major-followed-a-path-into-computer-science.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/how-megan-tran-blends-health-science-ai-and-gamification.aspxMegan Tran combines her background in psychology, biomedical sciences and music with her computer science education to make an impact on a range of human experiences from concussion recovery to learning the violin.Laura KneskiTue, 04 Aug 2026 09:11:48 Playing a Different Tune: How Megan Tran Blends Health Science, AI and GamificationMegan Tran combines her background in psychology, biomedical sciences and music with her computer science education to make an impact on a range of human experiences from concussion recovery to learning the violin.pathway to computing alumna spotlight megan tran - with a photo of a violinhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/how-megan-tran-blends-health-science-ai-and-gamification.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/usf-free-ai-prompting-microcourse-back-by-popular-demand.aspxAfter seeing engagement from more than 7,500 participants earlier this year, USF's popular microcourse is back just in time for summer and already proving popular once again.Laura KneskiWed, 08 Jul 2026 11:57:29 Back by Popular Demand: USF’s Free Online AI Prompting MicrocourseAfter seeing engagement from more than 7,500 participants earlier this year, USF's popular microcourse is back just in time for summer and already proving popular once again.ai whisperere a microcourse in crafting prompts is back. Free, online june 15 through september 30https://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/usf-free-ai-prompting-microcourse-back-by-popular-demand.aspxFaculty Resources,Newshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/the-force-is-strong-in-this-studio-usf-adopts-star-wars-production-tech.aspxAt USF’s Innovative Education Studios, it feels like Star Wars Day is celebrated year‑round, with Mandalorian‑inspired technology and a healthy dose of fandom powering the work.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 08:27:39 The Force is strong in this studio: USF adopts Star Wars production techAt USF’s Innovative Education Studios, it feels like Star Wars Day is celebrated year‑round, with Mandalorian‑inspired technology and a healthy dose of fandom powering the work.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/the-force-is-strong-in-this-studio-usf-adopts-star-wars-production-tech.aspxVideohttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/susana-lai-yuen-named-nai-senior-member-leading-usf-msdi-forward.aspxAt the heart of USF’s Master of Science in Data Intelligence program is a focus on turning ideas into impact, whether that be in improving the accuracy of diagnostics, giving large groups ways to make better collective decisions, or guiding students toward strong careers one hands-on project at a time.Jessica BrennanTue, 14 Apr 2026 13:43:20 Innovation in Action: Susana Lai-Yuen Named NAI Senior Member, Leading USF’s MSDI ForwardAt the heart of USF’s Master of Science in Data Intelligence program is a focus on turning ideas into impact, whether that be in improving the accuracy of diagnostics, giving large groups ways to make better collective decisions, or guiding students toward strong careers one hands-on project at a time.headshot of susana lai-yuen with nai logohttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2026/susana-lai-yuen-named-nai-senior-member-leading-usf-msdi-forward.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxUniversity of South Florida online graduate programs continue to place among the top in the country, with several making double-digit gains in rankings released today.External ArticleFri, 30 Jan 2026 15:45:03 USF online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankingsUniversity of South Florida online graduate programs continue to place among the top in the country, with several making double-digit gains in rankings released today.woman smiling on state at graduation with top 35 online graduate programs among public universities on tophttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxNews