https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 20 Jul 2026 18:11:11 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-engage-with-lawmakers-at-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxNearly 100 USF students gathered in Tallahassee to meet with state lawmakers – gaining hands-on experience with government and learning about the legislative process.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:03:02 USF students engage with lawmakers at USF Day at the CapitolNearly 100 USF students gathered in Tallahassee to meet with state lawmakers – gaining hands-on experience with government and learning about the legislative process.Emma Goodwin and David Hugheshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-students-engage-with-lawmakers-at-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxStudent SuccessFlorida Legislature,Government Relations,Savannah Ruizhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxThe Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at USF will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:14:58 USF to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl RousonThe Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at USF will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.President Rhea Law looks at a photo with Sen. Darryl Rousonhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,MyUSF,Tina Meketahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/key-support-for-usf-included-in-this-years-state-budget.aspxFunding for the University of South Florida’s institutional priorities and support for other important university projects is included in the 2025-26 fiscal year state budget. It will soon be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his review, approval and line-item veto consideration. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:34:32 Key support for USF included in this year’s state budgetFunding for the University of South Florida’s institutional priorities and support for other important university projects is included in the 2025-26 fiscal year state budget. It will soon be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his review, approval and line-item veto consideration. USF students and President Rhea Law at USF Day at the Capitolhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/key-support-for-usf-included-in-this-years-state-budget.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,President Rhea Lawhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/students-gain-important-experience-advocate-for-usf-during-day-at-the-capitol.aspxWith less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 USF students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:20:04 Students gain important experience, advocate for USF during Day at the CapitolWith less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 USF students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.USF student poses with Rocky at the Florida Senate chamberhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/students-gain-important-experience-advocate-for-usf-during-day-at-the-capitol.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,MyUSF,Tina Meketahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 15:07:04 USF to assist Florida law enforcement, organizations with new tool to combat human trafficking and support victimsTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.Police officer sits in patrol car with computer monitor showing state of Floridahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,USF St. Petersburghttps://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/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxThe University of South Florida will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:25:40 Final state budget includes funding to support key USF initiativesThe University of South Florida will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.Group photo at the Day at the Capitol event in Tallahasseehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Florida Legislature,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2024/behavioral_health_hospital_topping_off_celebration.aspxThe new TGH Behavioral Health Hospital and the recent announcement that USF will create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce – funded by a new state law – demonstrate the university’s leadership in addressing the critical need for mental health services.External ArticleMon, 13 May 2024 18:25:23 USF Health and Tampa General Hospital partner to launch one of Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospitalsThe new TGH Behavioral Health Hospital and the recent announcement that USF will create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce – funded by a new state law – demonstrate the university’s leadership in addressing the critical need for mental health services.Group stands near beam of new hospitalhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2024/behavioral_health_hospital_topping_off_celebration.aspxUSF HealthFlorida Legislature,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Tampa General Hospitalhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxUSF was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:30:23 USF to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionalsUSF was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.College of Behavioral and Community Sciences buildinhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,MyUSF,Tina Meketahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/new-state-budget-includes-operational-funding-increases-significant-support-for-usf-projects.aspxThe proposed investments include a $50 million recurring increase to USF’s operational budget to support the work of each campus and USF Health, as well as funding to expand cybersecurity research and the cyber workforce.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:19:08 New state budget includes operational funding increases, significant support for USF projectsThe proposed investments include a $50 million recurring increase to USF’s operational budget to support the work of each campus and USF Health, as well as funding to expand cybersecurity research and the cyber workforce.Florida state capitol buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/new-state-budget-includes-operational-funding-increases-significant-support-for-usf-projects.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-day-at-the-capitol-highlights-aau-achievement-emphasizes-priorities-for-ongoing-success.aspxTallahassee was glistening in green and gold as more than 100 students, alumni and leaders from USF’s three campuses convened for USF Day at the Capitol. The annual gathering coincides with the current legislative session and allows Bulls to rally support for university priorities while lawmakers provide a glimpse into the democratic process.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:00:00 USF Day at the Capitol highlights AAU achievement, emphasizes priorities for ongoing successTallahassee was glistening in green and gold as more than 100 students, alumni and leaders from USF’s three campuses convened for USF Day at the Capitol. The annual gathering coincides with the current legislative session and allows Bulls to rally support for university priorities while lawmakers provide a glimpse into the democratic process.USF President Rhea Law stands with students in front of House of Representativeshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-day-at-the-capitol-highlights-aau-achievement-emphasizes-priorities-for-ongoing-success.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,MyUSF,Student Government,experiential learninghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students.aspxThe University of South Florida seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three USF campuses, benefitting thousands of students.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:07:25 Key legislative priority would make USF a model for supporting veteran and military-connected studentsThe University of South Florida seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three USF campuses, benefitting thousands of students.Student veterans stand in a rowhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students.aspxStudent SuccessFlorida Legislature,MyUSF,Office of Veteran Success