https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usTue, 21 Apr 2026 13:14:21 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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.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/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,Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-students-exceed-expectations-earn-full-time-offers-from-reliaquest.aspxTwo Bellini College students arrived hoping to earn competitive ReliaQuest Labs internships but left with full-time job offers instead. Ramy Attia and Michael Piatnicia’s success highlights the college’s hands-on curriculum, industry partnerships and focus on real-world cybersecurity skills that prepares graduates to transition directly from the classroom into in-demand careers with leading companies like ReliaQuest.Jeremy MareadyTue, 24 Feb 2026 15:06:52 Bellini College students exceed expectations, earn full-time offers from ReliaQuestTwo Bellini College students arrived hoping to earn competitive ReliaQuest Labs internships but left with full-time job offers instead. Ramy Attia and Michael Piatnicia’s success highlights the college’s hands-on curriculum, industry partnerships and focus on real-world cybersecurity skills that prepares graduates to transition directly from the classroom into in-demand careers with leading companies like ReliaQuest.Ramy Attia, seated right, was one of two students to land a job with ReliaQuest following graduation.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-students-exceed-expectations-earn-full-time-offers-from-reliaquest.aspxComputing,Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-bellini-student-builds-computing-career-after-immigrating-from-cuba.aspxFrom coding games in PowerPoint without internet in Cuba to contributing to real-world research projects at USF, Bellini College senior Cristian Hernandez is turning curiosity into a computing career. After immigrating to Florida with no English skills, he persevered through school, discovered his passion for technology and now applies classroom learning through a hands-on internship shaping his future in innovation.Jeremy MareadyThu, 19 Feb 2026 09:42:03 USF Bellini student builds computing career after immigrating from CubaFrom coding games in PowerPoint without internet in Cuba to contributing to real-world research projects at USF, Bellini College senior Cristian Hernandez is turning curiosity into a computing career. After immigrating to Florida with no English skills, he persevered through school, discovered his passion for technology and now applies classroom learning through a hands-on internship shaping his future in innovation.Cristian Hernandez stands in the hallway of the Engineering Building on the USF campus.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-bellini-student-builds-computing-career-after-immigrating-from-cuba.aspxComputing,Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/career-fair-brings-employers-face-to-face-with-next-generation-of-ai-and-cybersecurity-talent.aspxUSF students connected face-to-face with employers at the AI, Cybersecurity & Computing Career Fair, where they were able to explore internships, full-time jobs and graduate opportunities. From big data to cybersecurity, participants gained real-world interview experience while building professional connections. The event brought together tech firms, analytics recruiters and graduate programs eager to meet the next generation of talent.Jeremy MareadyFri, 13 Feb 2026 16:02:39 Career fair brings employers face-to-face with next generation of AI and cybersecurity talentUSF students connected face-to-face with employers at the AI, Cybersecurity & Computing Career Fair, where they were able to explore internships, full-time jobs and graduate opportunities. From big data to cybersecurity, participants gained real-world interview experience while building professional connections. The event brought together tech firms, analytics recruiters and graduate programs eager to meet the next generation of talent.Ahvner Vazquez is a 19-year-old senior who plans to graduate with a degree in information technology from USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing in the fall.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/career-fair-brings-employers-face-to-face-with-next-generation-of-ai-and-cybersecurity-talent.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-student-balances-national-guard-deployments-and-cyberherd-competitions.aspxJackson Liveringhouse turned a competitive challenge into a path toward cyber defense leadership. As USF computer science student, he leads the CyberHerd competition team and serves in the National Guard, balancing national-level cyber competitions, hurricane response deployments and preparation for a future career in military cyber operations.Jeremy MareadyWed, 11 Feb 2026 09:08:20 Bellini student balances National Guard deployments and CyberHerd competitionsJackson Liveringhouse turned a competitive challenge into a path toward cyber defense leadership. As USF computer science student, he leads the CyberHerd competition team and serves in the National Guard, balancing national-level cyber competitions, hurricane response deployments and preparation for a future career in military cyber operations.Jackson Liveringhouse sitting on a table inside the cyberherd room.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-student-balances-national-guard-deployments-and-cyberherd-competitions.aspxComputing,Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of USF.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future. What began as a simple experiment evolved into critical infrastructure and laid the groundwork for the Bellini College, preparing today’s students to lead in AI, cybersecurity and computing.Jeremy MareadyTue, 03 Feb 2026 14:52:37 How USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini CollegeAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of USF.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future. What began as a simple experiment evolved into critical infrastructure and laid the groundwork for the Bellini College, preparing today’s students to lead in AI, cybersecurity and computing.Associate Professor Richard Rauscher holds one of the original USF ethernet tranceivers. Rauscher built the University of South Florida’s first version of www.usf.edu in 1994, which ultimately reshaped the university’s future.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/bellinis-new-joint-program-with-cas-promises-better-programmers.aspxStarting this fall, USF students can earn a new bachelor’s degree combining computer science with interdisciplinary social sciences through the Bellini College. The joint program blends technical skills with social and cultural insight, preparing graduates to design technology that better reflects how people and communities actually live, work and interact in the world.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 13:28:01 Bellini’s New Joint Program With CAS Promises Better ProgrammersStarting this fall, USF students can earn a new bachelor’s degree combining computer science with interdisciplinary social sciences through the Bellini College. The joint program blends technical skills with social and cultural insight, preparing graduates to design technology that better reflects how people and communities actually live, work and interact in the world.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/bellinis-new-joint-program-with-cas-promises-better-programmers.aspxComputingBSCShttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/the-elective-that-changed-everything-for-a-future-space-force-officer.aspxA single elective at the University of South Florida changed Jacob Sotel-Jackson’s career path. What began as a hesitant decision to take a quantum computing class sparked a passion that led him from USF ROTC to the U.S. Space Force, shaping his graduate research and preparing him for a future at the forefront of emerging technology.Jeremy MareadyWed, 28 Jan 2026 09:25:46 The elective that changed everything for a future U.S. Space Force officerA single elective at the University of South Florida changed Jacob Sotel-Jackson’s career path. What began as a hesitant decision to take a quantum computing class sparked a passion that led him from USF ROTC to the U.S. Space Force, shaping his graduate research and preparing him for a future at the forefront of emerging technology.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/the-elective-that-changed-everything-for-a-future-space-force-officer.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computinghttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-student-athlete-navigates-her-own-path-in-professional-soccer-and-computing.aspxUSF student-athlete Sadie Sider-Echenberg is charting a dual path in professional soccer and computing. A standout midfielder and Outstanding Graduate from the Bellini College, she balanced elite athletics with a computer science degree. Now preparing to play professionally in Sweden, she’s pursuing her professional athletic dreams while keeping a future in tech firmly in sight.Jeremy MareadyMon, 26 Jan 2026 15:19:56 USF student-athlete navigates her own path in professional soccer and computingUSF student-athlete Sadie Sider-Echenberg is charting a dual path in professional soccer and computing. A standout midfielder and Outstanding Graduate from the Bellini College, she balanced elite athletics with a computer science degree. Now preparing to play professionally in Sweden, she’s pursuing her professional athletic dreams while keeping a future in tech firmly in sight.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-student-athlete-navigates-her-own-path-in-professional-soccer-and-computing.aspxComputing