https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 08 Oct 2026 12:40:34 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/tracking-giants-how-department-of-integrative-biology-professors-research-is-rooted-in-conservation-and-community.aspxLucas Griffin, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is dedicating his research to uncovering how marine life navigate their habitats, overcoming both natural and human-induced challenges. His goal is to contribute to sustainability initiatives that protect marine ecosystems while supporting the communities that rely on them.External ArticleSat, 29 Mar 2025 08:29:11 Tracking Giants: How a Department of Integrative Biology professor’s research is rooted in conservation and communityLucas Griffin, an assistant professor in the Department of Integrative Biology, is dedicating his research to uncovering how marine life navigate their habitats, overcoming both natural and human-induced challenges. His goal is to contribute to sustainability initiatives that protect marine ecosystems while supporting the communities that rely on them.USF Integrative Biology Professor Lucas Griffin sits on a boathttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/tracking-giants-how-department-of-integrative-biology-professors-research-is-rooted-in-conservation-and-community.aspxResearch and InnovationBe Bold,College of Arts and Scienceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/from-first-generation-student-to-future-pediatrician-meet-usfs-julio-blanco.aspxJulio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining USF was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:15:20 From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF’s Julio Blanco IIIJulio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining USF was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. Julio Blancohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/from-first-generation-student-to-future-pediatrician-meet-usfs-julio-blanco.aspxStudent SuccessBe Bold,College of Arts and Sciences,Dave Scheiberhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/patience-pays-off-for-usf-walk-on-turned-record-breaking-wide-receiver-sean-atkins.aspxSean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:06:41 Patience pays off for USF walk-on turned record-breaking wide receiver Sean AtkinsSean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.USF wide receiver Sean Atkinshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/patience-pays-off-for-usf-walk-on-turned-record-breaking-wide-receiver-sean-atkins.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsBe Bold,USF Athletics,USF Footballhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/how-dr-yael-bensoussan-uses-ai-and-the-human-voice-at-to-detect-disease.aspxDr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:27:55 How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at USF to detect diseaseDr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.Dr. Yael Bensoussan from USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/how-dr-yael-bensoussan-uses-ai-and-the-human-voice-at-to-detect-disease.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthBe Bold,Dave Scheiber,Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxUSF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:54:33 What sparked USF student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlinesUSF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.Libby Royerhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxStudent SuccessBe Bold,College of Arts and Sciences,Dave Scheiberhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxJohn Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:11:58 John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USFJohn Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the University of South Florida, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. John Licato in his labhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationAI,Be Bold,College of Engineering