https://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 17 Jul 2026 04:02:57 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-ined-studios-big-winning-season.aspxThe University of South Florida’s Innovative Education Studios (InEd Studios), is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy® Awards from seven total nominations and securing two Gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics work.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:47:08 USF’s InEd Studios Celebrates Six Suncoast Emmy Wins and Two Gold Davey AwardsThe University of South Florida’s Innovative Education Studios (InEd Studios), is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy® Awards from seven total nominations and securing two Gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics work.InEd Studios team members stand in front of Emmy background in group smiling holding emmyshttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-ined-studios-big-winning-season.aspxVideohttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-expands-ai-microcourse-portfolio-to-meet-demand-for-flexability.aspxArtificial intelligence isn’t limited to just tech experts anymore, and the University of South Florida is making sure of it. USF has expanded its portfolio of AI-focused programs with two free online microcourses designed to help anyone master the use of AI in their everyday lives.Laura KneskiFri, 17 Oct 2025 10:56:53 USF Expands AI Microcourse Portfolio to Meet Demand for Flexibility, Practicality and Hands-On LearningArtificial intelligence isn’t limited to just tech experts anymore, and the University of South Florida is making sure of it. USF has expanded its portfolio of AI-focused programs with two free online microcourses designed to help anyone master the use of AI in their everyday lives.USF graphic promoting two free, self-paced online AI microcourses — GenAI in Action and AI Whisperer — featuring a human and robotic hand reaching toward each other.https://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-expands-ai-microcourse-portfolio-to-meet-demand-for-flexability.aspxFaculty Resources,Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/2025-innovation-in-online-design-and-teaching-award-highlights-transformative-faculty-approaches.aspxFew would assume that an online course in sustainability to include a live performance of a biodigester build using Oculus Quests and 3D imaging, but that’s exactly what students experienced in Sustainability Design Laboratory, a course created by Associate Professor of Instruction T.H. Culhane.Lorie BriggsWed, 30 Apr 2025 00:22:05 2025 Innovation in Online Design and Teaching Award Highlights Transformative Faculty ApproachesFew would assume that an online course in sustainability to include a live performance of a biodigester build using Oculus Quests and 3D imaging, but that’s exactly what students experienced in Sustainability Design Laboratory, a course created by Associate Professor of Instruction T.H. Culhane.TH Culhane stands with students dressed in white coats as they finish a music number for one of his course videoshttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/2025-innovation-in-online-design-and-teaching-award-highlights-transformative-faculty-approaches.aspxAwards,Learning Designhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/a-circus-stars-story-usf-film-series-turns-true-stories-into-lessons.aspxAs a child in Soviet-era Romania, Trien lived in the shadow of fear. Her father had been imprisoned in the gulags, forced labor camps during Stalin’s “reign of terror” that were notorious for their brutality. Her family lost their home and any sense of stability, left to navigate a world where hope was fleeting.Lorie BriggsMon, 28 Apr 2025 13:17:21 A Circus Star’s Story: USF Contributes to Series that Turns Oral Histories into LessonsAs a child in Soviet-era Romania, Trien lived in the shadow of fear. Her father had been imprisoned in the gulags, forced labor camps during Stalin’s “reign of terror” that were notorious for their brutality. Her family lost their home and any sense of stability, left to navigate a world where hope was fleeting.a woman circus performer stands with a bright spotlight behind her head and gold confetti all around herhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/a-circus-stars-story-usf-film-series-turns-true-stories-into-lessons.aspxAwards,Videohttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/from-teacher-to-district-leader-to-retiree-now-backt-the-classroom.aspxMary Anne Rafferty has taught nearly every grade from kindergarten through high school and in schools across America and overseas. She’s been a classroom teacher, a district literacy coach, and, for a short while, a retiree.Lorie BriggsTue, 22 Apr 2025 10:18:47 From Teacher to District Leader to Retiree -- and Now, Back to the ClassroomMary Anne Rafferty has taught nearly every grade from kindergarten through high school and in schools across America and overseas. She’s been a classroom teacher, a district literacy coach, and, for a short while, a retiree.a news paper article saying goodbye to Mrs. Raffertyhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/from-teacher-to-district-leader-to-retiree-now-backt-the-classroom.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/rewriting-the-equation-a-new-way-into-computing.aspxJing Wang doesn’t like to hear the phrase, “I’m not a math person.” “You can learn math at any stage, at any age,” she says. “If you decide to start now, you can be good at it.”Lorie BriggsMon, 21 Apr 2025 09:00:23 Rewriting the Equation: A New Way Into ComputingJing Wang doesn’t like to hear the phrase, “I’m not a math person.” “You can learn math at any stage, at any age,” she says. “If you decide to start now, you can be good at it.”headshot of jing wanghttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/rewriting-the-equation-a-new-way-into-computing.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/how-saying-yes-shaped-ken-christensens-career.aspxWhen Ken Christensen began his career, he wasn’t chasing a dream job — he was chasing opportunity. “You work hard, you don’t say no, and doors open,” he says, summing up the career philosophy that has carried him through decades of work in computing, research, and education.Lorie BriggsMon, 21 Apr 2025 08:57:07 How Saying Yes Shaped a Career in Research and TeachingWhen Ken Christensen began his career, he wasn’t chasing a dream job — he was chasing opportunity. “You work hard, you don’t say no, and doors open,” he says, summing up the career philosophy that has carried him through decades of work in computing, research, and education.headshot of ken christensenhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/how-saying-yes-shaped-ken-christensens-career.aspxNewshttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/teaching-adult-learners-about-the-impossible.aspxUniversity of South Florida faculty member Shaun Canavan begins his course by telling students that some problems can’t be solved — at least not yet.Lorie BriggsMon, 21 Apr 2025 08:50:59 Teaching Adult Learners About the Impossible. So They Can See What’s PossibleUniversity of South Florida faculty member Shaun Canavan begins his course by telling students that some problems can’t be solved — at least not yet.headshot of shaun canavanhttps://www.usf.edu/innovative-education/news/2025/teaching-adult-learners-about-the-impossible.aspxNews