https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usTue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/what-to-know-about-hantavirus.aspxReports of a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic have led to questions about travel safety. Sten Vermund, dean of the USF Health College of Public Health and chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, explains the risk of the rodent-borne virus.External ArticleFri, 08 May 2026 07:57:24 What to know about hantavirus after cruise ship outbreakReports of a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic have led to questions about travel safety. Sten Vermund, dean of the USF Health College of Public Health and chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, explains the risk of the rodent-borne virus.Lab technician holds vial of blood that says, "hantavirus"https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/what-to-know-about-hantavirus.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthCollege of Public Health,Global Virus Networkhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxUSF Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:40:00 USF research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulantsUSF Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Joey Garciahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/president-rhea-law-presides-over-her-final-commencement-ceremonies-as-usf-confers-more-than-4100-degrees.aspxThe class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:22:57 USF confers more than 4,100 degrees as President Rhea Law presided over her final commencement ceremoniesThe class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Three students stand on the USF Tampa campushttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/president-rhea-law-presides-over-her-final-commencement-ceremonies-as-usf-confers-more-than-4100-degrees.aspxStudent SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo,Ryan Hughes,St. Petersburg,USF Sarasota-Manatee,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communicationshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-student-overcomes-cancer-to-pursue-dream-of-helping-alzheimers-patients.aspxEdnecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to USF. Inspired by her grandfather’s Alzheimer’s battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:14:07 USF student overcomes cancer to pursue dream of helping Alzheimer’s patientsEdnecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to USF. Inspired by her grandfather’s Alzheimer’s battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-student-overcomes-cancer-to-pursue-dream-of-helping-alzheimers-patients.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Public Health,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/red-tide.aspxThe smell, stinging eyes and countless dead fish on the beach warn residents to stay away from the beach during a red tide outbreak. But what about people who reside nearby, especially pregnant women?External ArticleThu, 30 Oct 2025 09:05:56 USF researcher studying link between red tide and risk of gestational hypertensionThe smell, stinging eyes and countless dead fish on the beach warn residents to stay away from the beach during a red tide outbreak. But what about people who reside nearby, especially pregnant women?Dead fish in the waterhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/red-tide.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Public Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-launches-undergraduate-healthcare-simulation.aspxThe University of South Florida is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.External ArticleWed, 06 Aug 2025 00:08:19 University of South Florida launches groundbreaking undergraduate concentration in health care simulationThe University of South Florida is launching the world’s first university-based undergraduate concentration in Health Care Simulation Operations — a rapidly growing discipline aimed at advancing patient safety and care quality using cutting-edge simulation technologies.Students stand around simulation dummyhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/usf-launches-undergraduate-healthcare-simulation.aspxStudent Success,USF HealthCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/lisa-patterson.aspxA former high school dropout, Lisa Patterson overcame self-doubt to achieve her goal of earning a college degree.Fri, 02 May 2025 09:04:12 Lisa PattersonA former high school dropout, Lisa Patterson overcame self-doubt to achieve her goal of earning a college degree.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/lisa-patterson.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Public Health,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxThe University of South Florida has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, USF continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:31:26 U.S. News & World Report ranks USF a national leader for dozens of graduate programsThe University of South Florida has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, USF continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.Student crosses stage at USF commencementhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/dozens-of-usf-graduate-programs-stand-among-the-nations-best-in-new-us-news-and-world-report-rankings.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,U.S. News and World Reporthttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:46:35 USF graduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencementNearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are USF alumni.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/student-speakers-shine-at-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Aging Studies,School of Architecture and Community Design,School of Art & Art History,School of Geosciences,School of Goesciences,School of Hospitality and Tourism Management,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,School of Music,School of Public Affairs,School of Theatre & Dancehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new erahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,USF Athletics,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-forum.aspxWith hurricane season officially over, the University of South Florida hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:15:58 USF brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recoveryWith hurricane season officially over, the University of South Florida hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.Elizabeth Dunn speaks to a conference room during the Tampa Bay hurricane sessionshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/hurricane-forum.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCassidy Delamarter,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,Office of University Community Partnerships,Paul Guzzohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxA groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.External ArticleThu, 14 Nov 2024 16:45:29 USF researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media useA groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.Four kids sit on couch looking at their cell phoneshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-researchers-begin-first-lifespan-study-on-the-effects-of-digital-media-use.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,MyUSF,USF St. Petersburg