https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSat, 09 May 2026 09:42:10 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2024/long-covid-grant.aspxThe funding allows a multidisciplinary team of USF Health researchers to study long COVID’s potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and explore possible interventions.External ArticleMon, 28 Oct 2024 08:18:01 USF Health awarded $3.75 million NIH grant to study link between long COVID and Alzheimer’s diseaseThe funding allows a multidisciplinary team of USF Health researchers to study long COVID’s potential connection to serious neurological impacts that can ultimately lead to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and explore possible interventions.Researcher holds beakerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2024/long-covid-grant.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthCOVID-19,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/new-student-health-and-wellness-center-provides-students-hands-on-training-improved-campus-services.aspxIt’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USF’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the USF Tampa bookstore since 1980.Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:00:00 New Student Health and Wellness Center provides students hands-on training, improved campus servicesIt’s one of the most modern buildings on campus, and its design is reflective of a post-COVID-19 era. USF’s new three-story, 47,000-square-foot Student Health and Wellness Center is nearly four times the size of the old Student Health Center, which had been located near the USF Tampa bookstore since 1980.The new Student Health and Wellness Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/new-student-health-and-wellness-center-provides-students-hands-on-training-improved-campus-services.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessCOVID-19,Donna Smith,Medical Response Unit,Student Health Services,Student Health and Wellness Center,Student Success,experiential learninghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/as-covid-19-pandemic-marks-3-year-anniversary-usf-researchers-release-key-findings-from-natl-public-survey.aspxResearchers at the University of South Florida have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to the COVD-19 pandemic. The findings include opinions about vaccines, concerns about potential future outbreaks and the role political affiliations play in these results. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:00:00 As COVID-19 pandemic marks three-year anniversary, USF researchers release key findings from national public opinion surveyResearchers at the University of South Florida have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to the COVD-19 pandemic. The findings include opinions about vaccines, concerns about potential future outbreaks and the role political affiliations play in these results. A graphic depiction of COVID-19 cellshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/as-covid-19-pandemic-marks-3-year-anniversary-usf-researchers-release-key-findings-from-natl-public-survey.aspxUniversity NewsAlthea Johnson,COVID-19,Coronavirus,Research and Innovationhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/01/12/usf-health-northwell-health-tampa-general-and-formlabs-earn-national-recognition-for-3d-printed-nasal-swab-used-in-pandemic/USF has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its creation of the 3D-printed nasal swab, created in the early part of the pandemic as a solution to the disrupted commercial production of standard swabs that were critical in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.External ArticleFri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 USF Health earns national recognition for 3D-printed nasal swab used in pandemicUSF has been awarded the Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its creation of the 3D-printed nasal swab, created in the early part of the pandemic as a solution to the disrupted commercial production of standard swabs that were critical in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.Researcher shows 3D printed nasal swabhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2023/01/12/usf-health-northwell-health-tampa-general-and-formlabs-earn-national-recognition-for-3d-printed-nasal-swab-used-in-pandemic/Honors and AwardsCOVID-19,MyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-invention-addresses-worldwide-mask-shortage-and-pollution-concerns.aspxTechnology created at USF could be the key to safely reusing disposable face masks. Researchers have figured out a way to rapidly disinfect and electrostatically recharge N95 respirators, recovering their original filtration efficiency and protection capability against COVID-19 and other airborne diseases.Rocky D. BullWed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 USF invention addresses worldwide mask shortage and pollution concernsTechnology created at USF could be the key to safely reusing disposable face masks. Researchers have figured out a way to rapidly disinfect and electrostatically recharge N95 respirators, recovering their original filtration efficiency and protection capability against COVID-19 and other airborne diseases.Graphic that shows corona discharge's impact on N95 face maskshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-invention-addresses-worldwide-mask-shortage-and-pollution-concerns.aspxResearch and InnovationCOVID-19,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,MyUSF,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-statewide-covid19-opinion-survey-regarding-vaccine-hesitancy-policy.aspxResearchers with the University of South Florida School of Public Affairs have released results from a statewide survey that helps to better understand the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy and measures policy attitudes related to COVID-19 vaccines.Rocky D. BullWed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 USF researchers release findings from statewide COVID-19 opinion survey regarding vaccine hesitancy and policyResearchers with the University of South Florida School of Public Affairs have released results from a statewide survey that helps to better understand the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy and measures policy attitudes related to COVID-19 vaccines.A USF student receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on campus. https://www.usf.edu/news/2021/researchers-release-findings-from-statewide-covid19-opinion-survey-regarding-vaccine-hesitancy-policy.aspxResearch and InnovationCOVID-19,Coronavirus,School of Public Affairshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/dean-donna-petersen-receives-presidents-fellow-medallion-recognizing-meritorious-service/USF President Steven Currall honored USF College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen with the President’s Fellow Medallion at the Spring 2021 in-person commencement ceremony. It is the first time in Currall’s administration that the medallion, given at the president’s discretion, has been awarded.External ArticleWed, 19 May 2021 10:00:00 Dean Donna Petersen receives President’s Fellow Medallion recognizing meritorious serviceUSF President Steven Currall honored USF College of Public Health Dean Donna Petersen with the President’s Fellow Medallion at the Spring 2021 in-person commencement ceremony. It is the first time in Currall’s administration that the medallion, given at the president’s discretion, has been awarded.Dean Donna Petersen receives President’s Fellow Medallion recognizing meritorious servicehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/dean-donna-petersen-receives-presidents-fellow-medallion-recognizing-meritorious-service/Honors and AwardsCOVID-19,Coronavirushttps://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,MyUSFhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlH3oWIdu1UDonna Petersen, dean of USF's College of Public Health, sits down with USF President Steven C. Currall to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines.External ArticleMon, 05 Apr 2021 23:00:00 Q&A: COVID-19 VaccinesDonna Petersen, dean of USF's College of Public Health, sits down with USF President Steven C. Currall to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines.Donna Petersen, dean of USF's College of Public Health, sits down with USF President Steven C. Currall to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlH3oWIdu1UCOVID-19COVID-19,Coronavirus,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-yuengling-center-serves-as-vaccination-site-for-veterans-and-family-members.aspxThe University of South Florida is helping the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics (Tampa VA) and the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County’s (DOH-Hillsborough) expand their vaccination operations by hosting a drive through clinic at USF’s Yuengling Center.Rocky D. BullTue, 30 Mar 2021 16:00:00 USF’s Yuengling Center serves as vaccination site for veterans and family membersThe University of South Florida is helping the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital and Clinics (Tampa VA) and the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County’s (DOH-Hillsborough) expand their vaccination operations by hosting a drive through clinic at USF’s Yuengling Center.Tampa VA's COVID-19 vaccination clinic at USF's Yuengling Center.https://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-yuengling-center-serves-as-vaccination-site-for-veterans-and-family-members.aspxCOVID-19COVID-19,Coronavirus,veteranshttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/pandemic-spreads-surge-of-interest-in-public-health-programs/The USF College of Public Health has seen a record increase in student applications for many of its degree programs.External ArticleMon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Pandemic spreads surge of interest in public health programsThe USF College of Public Health has seen a record increase in student applications for many of its degree programs.USF College of Public Health buildinghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/pandemic-spreads-surge-of-interest-in-public-health-programs/COVID-19,University NewsCOVID-19,College of Public Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-community-demonstrates-critical-leadership-in-year-long-response-to-covid19.aspxThe leadership demonstrated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by the University of South Florida has become a true testament to the spirit of faculty, staff and students – a spirit of perseverance, collaboration and community partnership, despite the emotional and often taxing circumstances that have become part of many daily lives.Rocky D. BullFri, 12 Mar 2021 08:00:00 USF community demonstrates critical leadership in year-long response to COVID-19The leadership demonstrated throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by the University of South Florida has become a true testament to the spirit of faculty, staff and students – a spirit of perseverance, collaboration and community partnership, despite the emotional and often taxing circumstances that have become part of many daily lives.A graphic showing COVID-19 research with the text, "The COVID-19 Pandemic. Reflecting on a year of perseverance, collaboration and innovation."https://www.usf.edu/news/2021/usf-community-demonstrates-critical-leadership-in-year-long-response-to-covid19.aspxUSF Health,University NewsCOVID-19