https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSat, 05 Sep 2026 04:35:40 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://giving.usf.edu/impact/versea-gifts-covid-test-kitsTampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the University of South Florida for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.External ArticleFri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Tampa health care startup Verséa gifts COVID-19 test kits to the University of South FloridaTampa-based health care startup Verséa has given thousands of diagnostic COVID-19 test kits to the University of South Florida for use by students on all three campuses. This gift – valued at over $1.1 million – aligns with Verséa's and USF's shared commitment to supporting the development and health of the Tampa Bay community.Student tabling event with COVID-19 testshttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/versea-gifts-covid-test-kitsCOVID-19,Community Partnerships,USF FoundationMyUSF,Student Health Services,USF Foundationhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/religious-service-participants-faced-less-isolation-related-anxiety-during-covid-19.aspxUSF researchers have published a study that shows religiously observant people coped better with periods of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic because of a sense of belonging derived from their religious belief.External ArticleTue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Religious service participants faced less isolation-related anxiety during COVID-19USF researchers have published a study that shows religiously observant people coped better with periods of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic because of a sense of belonging derived from their religious belief.Jay Michaels stands in front of a screen projected bar graph while pointing at a circle in a belt-like object held by another personhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2022/religious-service-participants-faced-less-isolation-related-anxiety-during-covid-19.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationMyUSF,Research,USF Sarasota-Manateehttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/efforts-under-way-to-assist-the-critical-local-nursing-shortage-through-usf-health-college-of-nursing.aspxThe USF Health College of Nursing, in collaboration with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will soon launch a program to address the critical workforce shortage due to nurses leaving the profession in record numbers.External ArticleWed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Efforts under way to assist the critical local nursing shortage through USF Health College of Nursing and Sarasota Memorial Hospital collaborationThe USF Health College of Nursing, in collaboration with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, will soon launch a program to address the critical workforce shortage due to nurses leaving the profession in record numbers.A Sarasota Memorial Hospital nurse performs an ultrasound on a patient's armhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2021/efforts-under-way-to-assist-the-critical-local-nursing-shortage-through-usf-health-college-of-nursing.aspxCOVID-19,USF Health,University NewsCollege of Nursing,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/summer-2021-commencement.aspxThe University of South Florida conferred approximately 3,000 degrees during summer commencement as ceremonies returned to the Yuengling Center in Tampa after being held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg in the spring.Rocky D. BullWed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 USF honors summer 2021 class, along with graduates whose ceremonies were impacted by COVID-19, during Aug. 21-22 commencementThe University of South Florida conferred approximately 3,000 degrees during summer commencement as ceremonies returned to the Yuengling Center in Tampa after being held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg in the spring.A graphic showing students in their caps and gowns with the text '123rd Commencement Convocation Summer 2021'https://www.usf.edu/news/2021/summer-2021-commencement.aspxCOVID-19,Student Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSFhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/08/11/usf-health-a-site-for-clinical-trial-testing-moderna-covid-vaccine-for-children-age-6-months-to-11-years/The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to less than 11 years.External ArticleThu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 USF Health a clinical trial testing site for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for younger childrenThe USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to less than 11 years.Vial of Moderna vaccinehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2021/08/11/usf-health-a-site-for-clinical-trial-testing-moderna-covid-vaccine-for-children-age-6-months-to-11-years/COVID-19,Research and Innovation,USF HealthMyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/university-of-south-florida-researchers-statewide-public-opinion-survey-on-covid-19-biden-desantis-approval-ratings.aspxResearchers with the University of South Florida have released results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion on a variety of current policy issues. These results address COVID-19, presidential/gubernatorial job approval, infrastructure and education.Rocky D. BullTue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 University of South Florida researchers release findings from statewide public opinion survey on COVID-19, Biden/DeSantis approval ratings and other policy issuesResearchers with the University of South Florida have released results from a statewide survey that measures public opinion on a variety of current policy issues. These results address COVID-19, presidential/gubernatorial job approval, infrastructure and education.Medical practitioner holding COVID-19 testhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/university-of-south-florida-researchers-statewide-public-opinion-survey-on-covid-19-biden-desantis-approval-ratings.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Scienceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/anthropologists-facilitate-covid19-vaccines.aspxAfter years of research with refugee and immigrant communities, USF anthropologists are now pivoting their efforts to ensure that Tampa’s hard-to-reach populations have access to free COVID-19 vaccinations.Rocky D. BullWed, 07 Jul 2021 10:30:00 USF anthropologists facilitate COVID-19 vaccinations for Tampa’s refugee and immigrant populationsAfter years of research with refugee and immigrant communities, USF anthropologists are now pivoting their efforts to ensure that Tampa’s hard-to-reach populations have access to free COVID-19 vaccinations.Dillon Mahoney, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology, surveys recipients about their vaccine experience.https://www.usf.edu/news/2021/anthropologists-facilitate-covid19-vaccines.aspxCOVID-19,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Anthropology,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-zimmerman-school-students-create-covid19-vaccination-campaign-being-implemented-by-professional-business-organization.aspxThe Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) is in the process of implementing a campaign created by students in the USF Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications that would assist in its efforts to encourage communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.Rocky D. BullTue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 USF Zimmerman School students create COVID-19 vaccination campaign being implemented by professional business organizationThe Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce (MBCC) is in the process of implementing a campaign created by students in the USF Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications that would assist in its efforts to encourage communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine."#VaxUpManasota" logohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-zimmerman-school-students-create-covid19-vaccination-campaign-being-implemented-by-professional-business-organization.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Communicationshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-statewide-opinion-survey-regarding-hurricane-preparedness.aspxResearchers with the University of South Florida School of Public Affairs have released results from a statewide survey that measures the preparedness of Floridians for disasters and the impact of COVID-19 on their household readiness.Rocky D. BullTue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 USF researchers release findings from statewide opinion survey regarding hurricane preparednessResearchers with the University of South Florida School of Public Affairs have released results from a statewide survey that measures the preparedness of Floridians for disasters and the impact of COVID-19 on their household readiness.A satellite image of a hurricane approaching the United Stateshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-statewide-opinion-survey-regarding-hurricane-preparedness.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,School of Public Affairshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/awardsblog/2021/06/16/hillsborough-county-commissioners-honor-usf-usf-health-for-work-across-pandemic/Faculty and staff from across USF Health and USF were honored by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.External ArticleWed, 16 Jun 2021 14:00:00 Hillsborough County commissioners honor USF, USF Health for work across pandemicFaculty and staff from across USF Health and USF were honored by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.Detail of coronavirus magnification, 3D illustrationhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/awardsblog/2021/06/16/hillsborough-county-commissioners-honor-usf-usf-health-for-work-across-pandemic/COVID-19university newshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/05-06-21-looking-ahead-to-our-safe-return.aspxWorking in consultation with the Florida Board of Governors, USF and the other 11 State University System institutions are planning to transition to pre-COVID operations and pre-COVID classroom capacity beginning at the start of the Summer B session on June 28. We will also return to full in-person participation in athletic and social activities on our campuses, including fan participation in stadiums and arenas.Rocky D. BullThu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 Looking ahead to our safe returnWorking in consultation with the Florida Board of Governors, USF and the other 11 State University System institutions are planning to transition to pre-COVID operations and pre-COVID classroom capacity beginning at the start of the Summer B session on June 28. We will also return to full in-person participation in athletic and social activities on our campuses, including fan participation in stadiums and arenas.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/05-06-21-looking-ahead-to-our-safe-return.aspxCOVID-19Message from the President,President Steve Currallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-launches-study-to-identify-impact-of-covid19-vaccinations-on-hurricane-evacuation-behaviors.aspxThe University of South Florida is helping prepare offices of emergency management across the nation for the upcoming hurricane season by determining how COVID-19 may impact evacuation behaviors.Rocky D. BullTue, 04 May 2021 09:45:00 USF launches study to identify impact of COVID-19 vaccinations on hurricane evacuation behaviorsThe University of South Florida is helping prepare offices of emergency management across the nation for the upcoming hurricane season by determining how COVID-19 may impact evacuation behaviors.Satellite image of a hurricane nearing Floridahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-launches-study-to-identify-impact-of-covid19-vaccinations-on-hurricane-evacuation-behaviors.aspxCOVID-19COVID-19,Coronavirus,Hurricane,MyUSF