https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usTue, 16 Jun 2026 08:36:36 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2019/top-stories-2019.aspxA look back at some of USF's biggest stories of the past year.Rocky D. BullFri, 20 Dec 2019 09:00:00 Top Stories of 2019A look back at some of USF's biggest stories of the past year.Top Stories 2019 Graphichttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/top-stories-2019.aspxUniversity NewsTop Storieshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/usfs-business-colleges-embracing-consolidations-opportunities.aspxThe shared vision that inspired us: The success of our students inside our classrooms and in the workforce after graduation. We saw that this vision of one university on three campuses provides untold opportunities to expand, improve, and strengthen our commitment to our students, faculty, and outside stakeholders.Rocky D. BullTue, 17 Dec 2019 09:30:00 USF’s Business Colleges: Embracing Consolidation’s OpportunitiesThe shared vision that inspired us: The success of our students inside our classrooms and in the workforce after graduation. We saw that this vision of one university on three campuses provides untold opportunities to expand, improve, and strengthen our commitment to our students, faculty, and outside stakeholders.Consolidation Graphichttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/usfs-business-colleges-embracing-consolidations-opportunities.aspxUniversity NewsConsolidationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Rocky D. BullMon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Personalized Approach Helps Students Cross the Finish LineGraduation ceremonies not only mark the successful completion of what is sometimes very intense and challenging journeys, but they also stand as a point of pride for the university who employs many strategies to ensure that students have what they need to succeed.Graduation Ceremony, Class of 2019https://www.usf.edu/news/2019/students-cross-the-finish-line.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/amazon-alexa-transit-skill-upgraded-by-usf-engineer.aspxAn engineer with the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with Amazon to upgrade its voice personalization feature for public transit.Rocky D. BullWed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Amazon Alexa Transit Skill Upgraded by USF EngineerAn engineer with the USF Center for Urban Transportation Research is working with Amazon to upgrade its voice personalization feature for public transit.Amazon Alexahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/amazon-alexa-transit-skill-upgraded-by-usf-engineer.aspxResearch and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineeringhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2019/12/9/scott-named-fifth-head-coach-in-usf-football-history.aspxUSF Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly announced his selection of Jeff Scott to lead USF football as the fifth head coach in program history.External ArticleMon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 USF Hires New Head Football CoachUSF Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly announced his selection of Jeff Scott to lead USF football as the fifth head coach in program history.New USF Head Football Coach Jeff Scott poses for photo with familyhttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2019/12/9/scott-named-fifth-head-coach-in-usf-football-history.aspxUSF AthleticsUSF Footballhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/usf-fall-2019-graduates-include-two-grandfathers-in-their-80s.aspxThe University of South Florida System will confer approximately 5,000 degrees during its 119th commencement convocation.Rocky D. BullMon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:00 USF to Confer More Than 5,000 Degrees in Fall CommencementThe University of South Florida System will confer approximately 5,000 degrees during its 119th commencement convocation.USF graduation ceremonyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/usf-fall-2019-graduates-include-two-grandfathers-in-their-80s.aspxUniversity NewsCommencementhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/two-usf-faculty-members-named-new-national-academy-of-inventors-fellows.aspxThe National Academy of Inventors announced Tuesday that University of South Florida faculty members Dr. Samuel Wickline, a pioneer in nanotechnology targeting heart disease and other disorders, and Dr. Fred Leonberger, whose discoveries in fiber optics drove the development of the modern communications industry, are new 2019 Fellows.Rocky D. BullThu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Two USF Faculty Members Named New National Academy of Inventors FellowsThe National Academy of Inventors announced Tuesday that University of South Florida faculty members Dr. Samuel Wickline, a pioneer in nanotechnology targeting heart disease and other disorders, and Dr. Fred Leonberger, whose discoveries in fiber optics drove the development of the modern communications industry, are new 2019 Fellows.National Academy of Inventors Logohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/two-usf-faculty-members-named-new-national-academy-of-inventors-fellows.aspxHonors and AwardsNational Academy of Inventorshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/12/02/unexpected-viral-behavior-linked-to-type-1-diabetes-in-high-risk-children/New results from The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study show an association between prolonged enterovirus infection and the development of autoimmunity to the insulin-producing pancreatic beta-cells that precedes type 1 diabetes.External ArticleMon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Unexpected Viral Behavior Linked to Type 1 Diabetes in High-Risk ChildrenNew results from The Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in the Young (TEDDY) study show an association between prolonged enterovirus infection and the development of autoimmunity to the insulin-producing pancreatic beta-cells that precedes type 1 diabetes.A stock photo of a child doing blood sugar testinghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2019/12/02/unexpected-viral-behavior-linked-to-type-1-diabetes-in-high-risk-children/Research and Innovation,USF HealthMorsani College of Medicine,TEDDYhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/support-usf-alumni-this-small-business-saturday.aspxThe Belleair Market is just one of many local businesses owned by USF alumni that you can support this Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.Rocky D. BullWed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Support USF Alumni this Small Business SaturdayThe Belleair Market is just one of many local businesses owned by USF alumni that you can support this Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.Chris Scott and Bruce Van Fleet, Owners of the Belleiar Markethttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/support-usf-alumni-this-small-business-saturday.aspxUniversity NewsAlumnihttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/nine-usf-faculty-members-earn-prestigious-national-scientific-honor.aspxUSF leads the state of Florida with the most researchers selected in this year’s class of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows.Rocky D. BullTue, 26 Nov 2019 10:57:00 Nine USF Faculty Members Earn Prestigious National Scientific HonorUSF leads the state of Florida with the most researchers selected in this year’s class of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows.AAAS Logohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/nine-usf-faculty-members-earn-prestigious-national-scientific-honor.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usfsp.edu/home/2019/11/25/bettering-the-community-and-environment-through-food/A number of groups and initiatives at the university are devoted to improving lives and the environment through food. From donating to those in need to growing sustainably, reducing waste to helping the hungry, USF St. Petersburg and its student body is using food – something we all have in common – to enrich our community.External ArticleTue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Bettering the Community and Environment through FoodA number of groups and initiatives at the university are devoted to improving lives and the environment through food. From donating to those in need to growing sustainably, reducing waste to helping the hungry, USF St. Petersburg and its student body is using food – something we all have in common – to enrich our community.USF Support-a-Bull Markethttps://www.usfsp.edu/home/2019/11/25/bettering-the-community-and-environment-through-food/University NewsSt. Petersburghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/exclusive-organization-invites-usf-president-steve-currall-to-join-commission-tasked-with-strengthening-national-innovation.aspxUSF President Steve Currall to join exclusive U.S. Council on CompetitivenessRocky D. BullMon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Exclusive organization invites USF President Steve Currall to join commission tasked with strengthening national innovationUSF President Steve Currall to join exclusive U.S. Council on CompetitivenessUSF President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/exclusive-organization-invites-usf-president-steve-currall-to-join-commission-tasked-with-strengthening-national-innovation.aspxUniversity NewsPresident Steve Currall,U.S. Council on Competitiveness