https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 20 Jul 2026 18:51:41 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/what-floridians-need-to-know-about-the-growing-cyclosporiasis-outbreak.aspx?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeDr. Kami Kim breaks down what cyclosporiasis is, how to recognize its symptoms, who is at risk and what else Floridians need to know.External ArticleMon, 20 Jul 2026 14:07:40 What Floridians need to know about the growing cyclosporiasis outbreakDr. Kami Kim breaks down what cyclosporiasis is, how to recognize its symptoms, who is at risk and what else Floridians need to know.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/what-floridians-need-to-know-about-the-growing-cyclosporiasis-outbreak.aspx?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeUSF HealthMorsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/the-mark-of-a-university-the-designer-behind-generations-of-usf-academic-logos.aspxAnne Scott helped shape and standardize the University of South Florida’s visual brand over a 41-year career, guiding its evolution from fragmented designs to a cohesive identity as the university grew in recognition.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:16:18 The mark of a university: The designer behind generations of USF’s academic logosAnne Scott helped shape and standardize the University of South Florida’s visual brand over a 41-year career, guiding its evolution from fragmented designs to a cohesive identity as the university grew in recognition.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/the-mark-of-a-university-the-designer-behind-generations-of-usf-academic-logos.aspx70th Anniversary,FeaturesPaul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-health-researchers-find-experimental-drug-may-protect-the-heart-in-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy.aspx?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeUSF Health researchers uncovered a potential new therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy-related heart disease, a leading cause of death in patients with the condition.External ArticleThu, 16 Jul 2026 18:27:43 USF Health researchers find experimental drug may protect the heart in muscular dystrophyUSF Health researchers uncovered a potential new therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy-related heart disease, a leading cause of death in patients with the condition.Illustration of a human heart and major blood vessels within the chest.https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-health-researchers-find-experimental-drug-may-protect-the-heart-in-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy.aspx?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeResearch and Innovation,USF HealthResearch and Innovation,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/uncovering-the-hidden-impacts-of-a-hurricane-on-food-supply.aspx?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeUSF Health researcher Elizabeth Dunn shares how hurricanes disrupt food access and what communities can do to strengthen food system resilience before disaster strikes.External ArticleTue, 14 Jul 2026 15:43:22 Uncovering the hidden impacts of a hurricane on food supplyUSF Health researcher Elizabeth Dunn shares how hurricanes disrupt food access and what communities can do to strengthen food system resilience before disaster strikes.Volunteers and community members gathering around a table with food. https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/uncovering-the-hidden-impacts-of-a-hurricane-on-food-supply.aspx?utm_source=usfhealth_home%26utm_medium=image-link%26utm_content=small_image%26utm_campaign=health%20homeResearch and Innovation,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/brag-awards-advance-usf-technologies-in-mosquito-detection-optometry-and-womens-health.aspxThe University of South Florida Foundation and USF Research Foundation have awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to Digitomy, GlaucHome and Panthea – three early-stage start-ups seeking to commercialize inventions developed by USF faculty and research teams.External ArticleThu, 09 Jul 2026 13:12:35 USF advances commercialization of new technologies in mosquito detection, optometry and women’s healthThe University of South Florida Foundation and USF Research Foundation have awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to Digitomy, GlaucHome and Panthea – three early-stage start-ups seeking to commercialize inventions developed by USF faculty and research teams.Exterior of USF Research park buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/brag-awards-advance-usf-technologies-in-mosquito-detection-optometry-and-womens-health.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Research,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/national-geographic-museum-showcases-usf-professors-bronze-dinosaur-sculpture.aspxAfter more than 20 years of research, USF Associate Professor Ryan Carney unveiled the world's most scientifically accurate 3D reconstruction of Archaeopteryx at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration. The project helped answer longstanding questions about the iconic fossil species that links dinosaurs and birds.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:47:04 National Geographic Museum of Exploration showcases USF professor’s bronze reconstruction of iconic 'first bird' dinosaurAfter more than 20 years of research, USF Associate Professor Ryan Carney unveiled the world's most scientifically accurate 3D reconstruction of Archaeopteryx at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration. The project helped answer longstanding questions about the iconic fossil species that links dinosaurs and birds.Archaeopteryx on displayhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/national-geographic-museum-showcases-usf-professors-bronze-dinosaur-sculpture.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Joey Garciahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-keys-marine-lab-prepares-for-historic-el-nino-threat.aspxRecord-breaking ocean temperatures triggered the most severe coral bleaching ever documented three summers ago. Now with an intense El Nino expected that could fuel exceptionally warm waters, USF researchers are taking action to ensure unprecedented impacts aren't repeated.External ArticleWed, 08 Jul 2026 09:27:53 USF’s Keys Marine Laboratory prepares for historic El Niño threat to Florida’s Coral ReefRecord-breaking ocean temperatures triggered the most severe coral bleaching ever documented three summers ago. Now with an intense El Nino expected that could fuel exceptionally warm waters, USF researchers are taking action to ensure unprecedented impacts aren't repeated.Coral in a research tablehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-keys-marine-lab-prepares-for-historic-el-nino-threat.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Keys Marine Laboratory,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-expedition-to-antarctica-advances-research-on-potential-melanoma-treatment.aspxA remote Antarctic expedition has brought USF researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists backed by a $2.5 million NIH grant, are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:51:30 USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatmentA remote Antarctic expedition has brought USF researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists backed by a $2.5 million NIH grant, are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.USF diver collecting sea squirts on the arctic floor https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-expedition-to-antarctica-advances-research-on-potential-melanoma-treatment.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Joey Garciahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-at-70-the-moments-that-turned-the-university-into-a-pop-culture-stage.aspxFrom pro wrestling’s iconic Hogan–Andre showdown to Beat poets, blockbuster films, Gallagher’s on-campus antics and WWE’s pandemic-era “Thunderdome,” USF’s first 70 years have repeatedly intersected with major cultural moments, cementing its role as an unlikely but enduring pop culture stage.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:15:04 USF at 70: The moments that turned the university into a pop culture stageFrom pro wrestling’s iconic Hogan–Andre showdown to Beat poets, blockbuster films, Gallagher’s on-campus antics and WWE’s pandemic-era “Thunderdome,” USF’s first 70 years have repeatedly intersected with major cultural moments, cementing its role as an unlikely but enduring pop culture stage.Ray Charles gets an honorary degreehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-at-70-the-moments-that-turned-the-university-into-a-pop-culture-stage.aspx70th AnniversaryPaul Guzzohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-florida-helped-shape-the-american-revolution.aspxAs the 13 colonies declared independence, Florida stayed loyal to Britain. But USF historian Erin Mauldin details how the state’s story impacted the outcome of the American Revolution.External ArticleThu, 02 Jul 2026 08:56:41 Not one of the original 13 colonies: How Florida helped shape the American RevolutionAs the 13 colonies declared independence, Florida stayed loyal to Britain. But USF historian Erin Mauldin details how the state’s story impacted the outcome of the American Revolution.Old map of the south easthttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-florida-helped-shape-the-american-revolution.aspxFeaturesCollege of Arts and Sciences,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-usf-libraries.aspxCarol Ann Borchert brings a distinguished record of advancing library operations to enhance the impact of research and scholarship across the university.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:47:43 USF names new dean for the USF LibrariesCarol Ann Borchert brings a distinguished record of advancing library operations to enhance the impact of research and scholarship across the university.Carol Ann Borcherthttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-usf-libraries.aspxUniversity NewsUSF Librarieshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-advances-national-security-research-new-secure-cloud-infrastructure-powered-by-amazon-web-services.aspxThe new secure cloud infrastructure will expand defense and aerospace-focused research, accelerate technology development and prepare students for careers supporting national security.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:09:35 USF advances national security research, becoming first in Florida to implement new secure cloud infrastructure powered by Amazon Web ServicesThe new secure cloud infrastructure will expand defense and aerospace-focused research, accelerate technology development and prepare students for careers supporting national security.Entrance to the University of South Floridahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-advances-national-security-research-new-secure-cloud-infrastructure-powered-by-amazon-web-services.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,University NewsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa