https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 19 Jul 2026 14:34:16 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/grandfathers-vietnam-heroism-led-grandson-to-usf-and-an-interest-in-national-security.aspxInspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, a University of South Florida student is shaping his own commitment to freedom through USF’s Global and National Security Institute.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:50:44 Grandfather’s Vietnam heroism led grandson to USF and an interest in national securityInspired by his grandfather’s last‑days‑of‑Saigon escape, a University of South Florida student is shaping his own commitment to freedom through USF’s Global and National Security Institute.Calvin Pham and Pham Quang Khiêmhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/grandfathers-vietnam-heroism-led-grandson-to-usf-and-an-interest-in-national-security.aspxStudent SuccessGlobal and National Security Institute,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxThe agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across the full spectrum of modern conflict and technology – ensuring that emerging AI technologies are not only powerful, but also trustworthy.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:48:12 USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national securityThe agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across the full spectrum of modern conflict and technology – ensuring that emerging AI technologies are not only powerful, but also trustworthy.Two men sit at simulation monitorshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Global and National Security Institute,Institute of Applied Engineering,Tina Meketahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/rising-nuclear-risks-usf-conference-brings-top-national-security-leaders-to-tampa.aspxHosted by the USF Global and National Security Institute, the Tampa Summit will explore the future of nuclear deterrence, escalation risks and emerging defense technologies, such as the proposed Golden Dome missile shield.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:19:55 Rising nuclear risks: USF conference brings top national security leaders to TampaHosted by the USF Global and National Security Institute, the Tampa Summit will explore the future of nuclear deterrence, escalation risks and emerging defense technologies, such as the proposed Golden Dome missile shield.Gen. Frank McKenziehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/rising-nuclear-risks-usf-conference-brings-top-national-security-leaders-to-tampa.aspxCommunity PartnershipsGlobal and National Security Institute,Tina Meketahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usfs-cyberherd-hackers-become-movie-stars-in-documentary-on-collegiate-cybersecurity.aspxUSF’s CyberHerd team—musicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitors—takes center stage in the 75-minute documentary The Making of a Defender, chronicling their rise through the 2024–25 national cyber defense season. The movie premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center’s Oval Theater on the Tampa campus.Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:37:55 USF's CyberHerd: Hackers become movie stars in documentary on collegiate cybersecurityUSF’s CyberHerd team—musicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitors—takes center stage in the 75-minute documentary The Making of a Defender, chronicling their rise through the 2024–25 national cyber defense season. The movie premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center’s Oval Theater on the Tampa campus.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usfs-cyberherd-hackers-become-movie-stars-in-documentary-on-collegiate-cybersecurity.aspxCyber/AI,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Global and National Security Institute,Paul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-builds-national-security-talent-pipeline-through-rare-program.aspxAs global security needs continue to rise, USF is preparing to meet the demand with a transformative program that offers students hands-on national security training, certifications and career opportunities.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:51:16 USF builds national security talent pipeline through innovative programAs global security needs continue to rise, USF is preparing to meet the demand with a transformative program that offers students hands-on national security training, certifications and career opportunities.Interns in a meeting with leaders in conference roomhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-builds-national-security-talent-pipeline-through-rare-program.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessCassidy Delamarter,Cyber Florida,Global and National Security Institute,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-student-helping-shape-the-future-of-national-security.aspxFor May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:00:00 From classroom to command: USF student helping shape the future of national securityFor May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.A photo of student May Birch showing the 'go bulls' hand gesture. Graphic text says, Boundless Bulls.https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-student-helping-shape-the-future-of-national-security.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Global and National Security Institute,Judy Genshaft Honors College,MyUSF,Torie Dollhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-launches-program-to-inspire-next-generation-of-national-security-leaders.aspxThe Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program will help meet the demand for the next generation of national security leaders, offering students unparalleled opportunities to jumpstart impactful careers in this critical field.Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:23:43 USF launches program to inspire next generation of national security leadersThe Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program will help meet the demand for the next generation of national security leaders, offering students unparalleled opportunities to jumpstart impactful careers in this critical field.USF launches program to inspire next generation of national security leadershttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-launches-program-to-inspire-next-generation-of-national-security-leaders.aspxStudent SuccessCassidy Delamarter,Global and National Security Institutehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-an-industry-leader-in-generative-ai.aspxMicrosoft selected USF to be one of the first institutions to test new AI software, helping the university expedite a variety of processes. Its nimble approach inspired the tech company to prominently feature USF as educators and leaders from across the globe advance workforce readiness in the era of AI.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:39:01 USF an industry leader in generative AIMicrosoft selected USF to be one of the first institutions to test new AI software, helping the university expedite a variety of processes. Its nimble approach inspired the tech company to prominently feature USF as educators and leaders from across the globe advance workforce readiness in the era of AI.Screen shows Microsoft CoPilothttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-an-industry-leader-in-generative-ai.aspxCyber/AI,University NewsGlobal and National Security Institute,MyUSF,Tina Meketa,USF Information Technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/ai-and-the-military-gen-frank-mckenzie-shares-insights-ahead-of-national-security-conference-at-usf.aspxIn partnership with U.S. Central Command, USF is hosting “AI in the Era of Strategic Competition,” an interdisciplinary conference March 5-7 that brings together senior military officials, private industry and USF’s leading AI faculty experts.  Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:20:17 Top military leaders, cybersecurity experts address AI during national security conference at USFIn partnership with U.S. Central Command, USF is hosting “AI in the Era of Strategic Competition,” an interdisciplinary conference March 5-7 that brings together senior military officials, private industry and USF’s leading AI faculty experts.  Top military leaders, cybersecurity experts address AI during national security conference at USFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/ai-and-the-military-gen-frank-mckenzie-shares-insights-ahead-of-national-security-conference-at-usf.aspxCyber/AI,University NewsGlobal and National Security Institute,MyUSF,Tina Meketahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/synapse-showcases-usfs-leadership-in-the-tech-industry.aspxWith USF’s largest presence yet, the conference highlighted the university’s endeavors and collaborative initiatives that are shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:00:10 Synapse showcases USF’s leadership in the tech industryWith USF’s largest presence yet, the conference highlighted the university’s endeavors and collaborative initiatives that are shaping the future of technology in Tampa Bay. Synapse showcases USF’s leadership in the tech industry https://www.usf.edu/news/2024/synapse-showcases-usfs-leadership-in-the-tech-industry.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,College of Engineering,FinTech X Accelerator,Global and National Security Institute,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-helping-the-us-department-of-defense-strengthen-its-communication-leadership-skills.aspxThe series of trainings is the first order to be placed by USCENTCOM under the USF Institute of Applied Engineering’s five-year, $10 million blanket purchase agreement. USF researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel, helping improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military.Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:00 USF helping the U.S. Department of Defense strengthen its communication, leadership skillsThe series of trainings is the first order to be placed by USCENTCOM under the USF Institute of Applied Engineering’s five-year, $10 million blanket purchase agreement. USF researchers have been working with military officers and civil service personnel, helping improve operations and coordination in nearly every branch of the military.Soldier stands in front of flag holding bookshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-helping-the-us-department-of-defense-strengthen-its-communication-leadership-skills.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Global and National Security Institute,MacDill Air Force Base