https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usWed, 22 Jul 2026 12:57:37 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2022/mitigating-volcano-hazards-usf-students-and-alumni-travel-to-hawaii-to-study-mauna-loa-eruption.aspxWith a rare instrument, the USF team is analyzing data from the Mauna Loa eruption to better understand lava flows to help mitigate dangers.Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Mitigating volcano hazards: USF students and alumna travel to Hawaii to study Mauna Loa eruptionWith a rare instrument, the USF team is analyzing data from the Mauna Loa eruption to better understand lava flows to help mitigate dangers.Students setting up radar at volcanohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/mitigating-volcano-hazards-usf-students-and-alumni-travel-to-hawaii-to-study-mauna-loa-eruption.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,School of Geoscienceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-helps-reduce-non-emergency-ambulance-calls-through-new-partnership-with-the-salvation-army.aspxUSF’s College of Nursing launched a respite care program to provide The Salvation Army clients with free care coordination, health education, assessments and resources.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 USF helps reduce non-emergency ambulance calls through new partnership with The Salvation ArmyUSF’s College of Nursing launched a respite care program to provide The Salvation Army clients with free care coordination, health education, assessments and resources.Salvation Army red kettle campaign with USFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-helps-reduce-non-emergency-ambulance-calls-through-new-partnership-with-the-salvation-army.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCassidy Delamarter,College of Nursing,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/lifelong-learning-program-at-usf-to-expand-community-engagement-under-new-leadership.aspxVeronica Maxwell has been named director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USF. Maxwell comes from Hillsborough County Aging Services, where she spent seven years working with the county’s senior centers as senior program coordinator for nutrition and wellness.Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Lifelong learning program at USF to expand community engagement under new leadershipVeronica Maxwell has been named director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at USF. Maxwell comes from Hillsborough County Aging Services, where she spent seven years working with the county’s senior centers as senior program coordinator for nutrition and wellness.Veronica Maxwellhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/lifelong-learning-program-at-usf-to-expand-community-engagement-under-new-leadership.aspxUniversity NewsInnovative Education,OLLI-USFhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/highlight-career-legacy-future-doctorsThe Marion B. Ridley Endowed Resident Fund supports residents in the Otolaryngology Residency Program at the Morsani College of Medicine. Residents can use the fund to pay for special training experiences and equipment.External ArticleTue, 13 Dec 2022 10:00:00 Husband of late USF physician gifts the university $1 million to benefit medical school residentsThe Marion B. Ridley Endowed Resident Fund supports residents in the Otolaryngology Residency Program at the Morsani College of Medicine. Residents can use the fund to pay for special training experiences and equipment.Photo of Marion Ridley and Mark Lundyhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/highlight-career-legacy-future-doctorsUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2022/two-usf-faculty-2022-fellows-nai.aspxDr. Barry Bercu and Sylvia Thomas are recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in the diagnosis and treatment of challenging diseases.External ArticleThu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Two USF faculty members receive honors from National Academy of InventorsDr. Barry Bercu and Sylvia Thomas are recognized for their breakthrough discoveries and inventions in the diagnosis and treatment of challenging diseases.Dr. Barry Bercu and Sylvia Thomashttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2022/two-usf-faculty-2022-fellows-nai.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,National Academy of Inventors,Research and Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2022/12-6-chatbot-study-denny-yin.aspxAI chatbots that show positive feelings — such as adding an “I am excited to do so!” or a few exclamation marks — do not necessarily translate into positive reactions or contribute to higher customer satisfaction, the study revealed.External ArticleWed, 07 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Bots with feelings: Study explores deploying AI chatbots with emotions in customer serviceAI chatbots that show positive feelings — such as adding an “I am excited to do so!” or a few exclamation marks — do not necessarily translate into positive reactions or contribute to higher customer satisfaction, the study revealed.Bots with feelingshttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2022/12-6-chatbot-study-denny-yin.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of Businesshttps://gousfbulls.com/news/2022/12/4/alex-golesh-named-sixth-head-coach-of-usf-footballUniversity of South Florida Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly announced his selection of 2022 Broyles Award finalist Alex Golesh as the sixth head coach in USF football history.External ArticleMon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Alex Golesh named sixth head coach of USF FootballUniversity of South Florida Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly announced his selection of 2022 Broyles Award finalist Alex Golesh as the sixth head coach in USF football history.Text reads Alex Golesh, head coach, south florida football. A picture of Alex Golesh to the right.https://gousfbulls.com/news/2022/12/4/alex-golesh-named-sixth-head-coach-of-usf-footballUSF Athletics,University NewsMyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-fall-2022-graduates-include-a-ukranian-student-whose-family-was-displaced-by-war.aspxUSF fall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian student whose family was displaced by war and a student impacted by Hurricane Ian.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:00:00 University of South Florida celebrates more than 4,500 new graduates during fall commencementUSF fall 2022 graduates include a Ukrainian student whose family was displaced by war and a student impacted by Hurricane Ian.Graphic that says 128th commencement convocationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-fall-2022-graduates-include-a-ukranian-student-whose-family-was-displaced-by-war.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/how-the-college-of-marine-science-responded-to-hurricane-ian.aspxIn the wake of Hurricane Ian, researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science have been hard at work studying the storm’s impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, here's a snapshot at how USF teams were hard at work.External ArticleThu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 How the USF College of Marine Science responded to Hurricane IanIn the wake of Hurricane Ian, researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science have been hard at work studying the storm’s impacts on the state. From high-resolution modeling to satellite imagery, here's a snapshot at how USF teams were hard at work.Hurricane satellite imageryhttps://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2022/how-the-college-of-marine-science-responded-to-hurricane-ian.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine Science,Hurricane Ianhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/too-many-or-too-few-job-demands-can-spoil-a-good-nights-sleep.aspxA new study by researchers at the University of South Florida reveals that the relationship between work demands and a good night’s rest is nuanced. Conventional wisdom that suggests that people with the most demanding jobs would have the most trouble sleeping isn't necessarily true.Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Too many – or too few – job demands can spoil a good night’s sleepA new study by researchers at the University of South Florida reveals that the relationship between work demands and a good night’s rest is nuanced. Conventional wisdom that suggests that people with the most demanding jobs would have the most trouble sleeping isn't necessarily true.Colleagues at workhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/too-many-or-too-few-job-demands-can-spoil-a-good-nights-sleep.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,School of Aging Studieshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2022/fhtc-usf-reseach-innovation-undergrad-research.aspxThrough the newly formed Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 150 students will receive paid research engagements, training and opportunities to present their work.External ArticleMon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:00 USF Research & Innovation, Florida High Tech Corridor invest in undergraduate research across USFThrough the newly formed Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 150 students will receive paid research engagements, training and opportunities to present their work.Lab scenehttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2022/fhtc-usf-reseach-innovation-undergrad-research.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessFlorida High Tech Corridor,MyUSF,Research and Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-faculty-experts-say-inflation-changes-in-shopping-behavior-make-holiday-spending-tough-to-predict.aspxThis week traditionally kicks off the holiday shopping season, including Black Friday sales followed by Cyber Monday specials that drive some of the busiest retail activity of the year. But faculty experts from the University of South Florida say it could be difficult to predict what might happen.Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:00 USF faculty experts say inflation, changes in shopping behavior make holiday spending tough to predictThis week traditionally kicks off the holiday shopping season, including Black Friday sales followed by Cyber Monday specials that drive some of the busiest retail activity of the year. But faculty experts from the University of South Florida say it could be difficult to predict what might happen.present near computerhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-faculty-experts-say-inflation-changes-in-shopping-behavior-make-holiday-spending-tough-to-predict.aspxResearch and InnovationMuma College of Business,MyUSF