https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 12 Apr 2026 21:36:34 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxUSF and By Light Professional IT Services LLC have formalized a strategic partnership to advance trusted artificial intelligence for national security. Researchers will collaborate on AI assurance, simulation and autonomous systems, combining real-world defense applications with rigorous mathematical verification to ensure AI systems operate safely, reliably and transparently in high-stakes environments.External ArticleThu, 09 Apr 2026 14:16:20 USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national securityUSF and By Light Professional IT Services LLC have formalized a strategic partnership to advance trusted artificial intelligence for national security. Researchers will collaborate on AI assurance, simulation and autonomous systems, combining real-world defense applications with rigorous mathematical verification to ensure AI systems operate safely, reliably and transparently in high-stakes environments.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxCybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usfs-bellini-college-launches-ai-and-cyber-living-learning-community-this-fall.aspxIncoming first-year students at USF's Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing can now live and learn together in a new AI and Cyber Living Learning Community launching this fall in Pinnacle Hall. With limited beds remaining, the program offers networking, industry engagement, advising and collaborative experiences designed to support student success today.Jeremy MareadyWed, 08 Apr 2026 16:31:54 USF’s Bellini College launches AI & Cyber Living Learning Community this fallIncoming first-year students at USF's Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing can now live and learn together in a new AI and Cyber Living Learning Community launching this fall in Pinnacle Hall. With limited beds remaining, the program offers networking, industry engagement, advising and collaborative experiences designed to support student success today.Parents and incoming students tour the new living learning community at the Bellini College.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usfs-bellini-college-launches-ai-and-cyber-living-learning-community-this-fall.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurityhttps://www.tampafp.com/tampa-bays-tech-evolution-why-digital-infrastructure-is-the-new-sunshine-state-gold/A new Tampa Free Press article highlights how the University of South Florida’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing is helping drive Tampa Bay’s tech evolution. Through research, partnerships and talent development in AI and cybersecurity, the college is strengthening the region’s digital infrastructure and preparing the workforce needed to support a rapidly growing innovation economy.External ArticleTue, 07 Apr 2026 16:51:40 Tampa Bay’s Tech Evolution: Why Digital Infrastructure Is The New Sunshine State GoldA new Tampa Free Press article highlights how the University of South Florida’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing is helping drive Tampa Bay’s tech evolution. Through research, partnerships and talent development in AI and cybersecurity, the college is strengthening the region’s digital infrastructure and preparing the workforce needed to support a rapidly growing innovation economy.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampafp.com/tampa-bays-tech-evolution-why-digital-infrastructure-is-the-new-sunshine-state-gold/Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/from-robotics-competitions-to-microsoft-internship-usf-student-builds-path-in-cybersecurity.aspxUSF student Fagan Afandiyev turned an early passion for robotics competitions into a path toward a career in cybersecurity. After gaining experience through student competitions and industry consulting, he will spend the summer as a penetration testing intern at Microsoft, where he will help identify system vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.Jeremy MareadyMon, 06 Apr 2026 07:39:40 From robotics competitions to Microsoft internship, USF student builds path in cybersecurityUSF student Fagan Afandiyev turned an early passion for robotics competitions into a path toward a career in cybersecurity. After gaining experience through student competitions and industry consulting, he will spend the summer as a penetration testing intern at Microsoft, where he will help identify system vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them.USF student Fagan Afandiyev, center, works with his CyberHerd team members at a competition.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/from-robotics-competitions-to-microsoft-internship-usf-student-builds-path-in-cybersecurity.aspxCyberherd,Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxUniversity of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2026 15:22:51 Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater ScholarsUniversity of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Researchhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2026/03/26/ai-artificial-intelligence/Leaders across Florida’s university system are debating how artificial intelligence should shape higher education. At the University of South Florida, Provost Prasant Mohapatra highlighted the university’s commitment through the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, which integrates AI education, research and workforce development to prepare students for rapidly evolving technology-driven careers.External ArticleThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:10:14 How should Florida universities use AI? Provosts and experts have thoughtsLeaders across Florida’s university system are debating how artificial intelligence should shape higher education. At the University of South Florida, Provost Prasant Mohapatra highlighted the university’s commitment through the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, which integrates AI education, research and workforce development to prepare students for rapidly evolving technology-driven careers.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2026/03/26/ai-artificial-intelligence/Artificial Intelligence,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxNew research from the University of South Florida highlights growing momentum among colleges to integrate work-based learning into cybersecurity programs. The study finds hands-on experiences, industry partnerships and internships help bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce needs. Efforts at USF’s Bellini College demonstrate how experiential learning prepares students for rapidly evolving cybersecurity careers in today’s digital economy worldwide.External ArticleWed, 25 Mar 2026 09:30:45 New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gapNew research from the University of South Florida highlights growing momentum among colleges to integrate work-based learning into cybersecurity programs. The study finds hands-on experiences, industry partnerships and internships help bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce needs. Efforts at USF’s Bellini College demonstrate how experiential learning prepares students for rapidly evolving cybersecurity careers in today’s digital economy worldwide.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxCybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-hosts-fz-zf-joint-workshop-bringing-together-leading-hpc-researchers.aspxThe University of South Florida hosted the two-day FZ–ZF Joint Workshop, bringing together leading researchers from universities and national laboratories to discuss advances in high-performance computing and scientific data compression. The event highlighted emerging technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration and USF’s growing investments in research computing to support data-intensive discovery across science, engineering and artificial intelligence.Jeremy MareadyTue, 24 Mar 2026 10:55:33 USF hosts FZ–ZF Joint Workshop bringing together leading HPC researchersThe University of South Florida hosted the two-day FZ–ZF Joint Workshop, bringing together leading researchers from universities and national laboratories to discuss advances in high-performance computing and scientific data compression. The event highlighted emerging technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration and USF’s growing investments in research computing to support data-intensive discovery across science, engineering and artificial intelligence.Jiajun Huang, on the right, is an assistant professor in USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, who brought together experts to explore emerging technologies that enable researchers to process, store and analyze massive scientific datasets more efficiently at the FZ-ZF Joint Workshop at USF.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-hosts-fz-zf-joint-workshop-bringing-together-leading-hpc-researchers.aspxComputinghttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/cyberbay-2026-summit-highlights-usfss-role-in-building-the-future-cybersecurity-workforce.aspxUniversity of South Florida President Moez Limayem joined nearly 60 students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at CyberBay 2026 Summit to highlight the growing demand for cybersecurity talent and showcase the college’s role in developing the workforce. Faculty and students presented research, competed in cybersecurity challenges and engaged with industry partners. Bellini College Associate Professor John Licato also won the conference’s $70,000 Innovation Challenge for his AI contract analysis platform.Jeremy MareadyFri, 13 Mar 2026 13:16:21 CyberBay 2026 Summit highlights USF’s role in building the future cybersecurity workforceUniversity of South Florida President Moez Limayem joined nearly 60 students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at CyberBay 2026 Summit to highlight the growing demand for cybersecurity talent and showcase the college’s role in developing the workforce. Faculty and students presented research, competed in cybersecurity challenges and engaged with industry partners. Bellini College Associate Professor John Licato also won the conference’s $70,000 Innovation Challenge for his AI contract analysis platform.University of South Florida President Moez Limayem joined nearly 60 students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at CyberBay 2026 Summit.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/cyberbay-2026-summit-highlights-usfss-role-in-building-the-future-cybersecurity-workforce.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Cyberherd,Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/connectsecure-invests-in-usfs-cybersecurity-apprenticeship-program.aspxA $100,000 gift from Tampa-based ConnectSecure will expand the Security Operations Center Apprenticeship Program at Cyber Florida at USF, adding five new student positions. Announced during CyberBay 2026, the donation will provide more University of South Florida students with paid, hands-on cybersecurity experience protecting university and public sector networks.Jeremy MareadyFri, 13 Mar 2026 00:24:51 ConnectSecure invests in USF’s cybersecurity apprenticeship programA $100,000 gift from Tampa-based ConnectSecure will expand the Security Operations Center Apprenticeship Program at Cyber Florida at USF, adding five new student positions. Announced during CyberBay 2026, the donation will provide more University of South Florida students with paid, hands-on cybersecurity experience protecting university and public sector networks.University of South Florida students and the university president accept an oversized check from Peter Bellini of connect secure.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/connectsecure-invests-in-usfs-cybersecurity-apprenticeship-program.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-students-capture-top-prize-at-georgia-tech-hackathon.aspxUSF’s Google Developer Group won the top prize at Georgia Tech’s Hacklytics 2026 after submitting their project with just seconds to spare. The team created Alleaf, an anxiety-reducing wearable and companion app that uses bilateral stimulation and AI features to support mental health, competing against more than 1,200 students from over 200 universities.Jeremy MareadyThu, 12 Mar 2026 08:47:57 USF students capture top prize at Georgia Tech hackathonUSF’s Google Developer Group won the top prize at Georgia Tech’s Hacklytics 2026 after submitting their project with just seconds to spare. The team created Alleaf, an anxiety-reducing wearable and companion app that uses bilateral stimulation and AI features to support mental health, competing against more than 1,200 students from over 200 universities.USF’s Google Developer Group members at the competition at Georgia Techhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-students-capture-top-prize-at-georgia-tech-hackathon.aspxComputinghttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-computer-science-senior-turns-early-coding-hobby-into-doordash-career.aspxTesga Teshome was teaching himself to code and experimenting with Bitcoin before finishing high school in Ethiopia. Now a senior in USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, his curiosity has led to internships with Amazon and a full-time software engineering job at DoorDash after graduation. His journey shows how an early hobby can become a career path.Jeremy MareadyWed, 11 Mar 2026 15:53:33 Bellini College computer science senior turns early coding hobby into DoorDash careerTesga Teshome was teaching himself to code and experimenting with Bitcoin before finishing high school in Ethiopia. Now a senior in USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, his curiosity has led to internships with Amazon and a full-time software engineering job at DoorDash after graduation. His journey shows how an early hobby can become a career path.A portrait of Tesga Teshome sitting next to a computer under shade from treeshttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-computer-science-senior-turns-early-coding-hobby-into-doordash-career.aspxComputing,Cybersecurity