https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usFri, 17 Apr 2026 20:35:12 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2024/two-usf-faculty-innovators-selected-for-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxThe Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in Florida, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.Thu, 30 May 2024 18:06:06 Two USF faculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of FameThe Class of 2024 represents the best of innovation in Florida, and their achievements underscore the critical role that innovation plays in driving progress and improving the quality of life for people in our state, our nation and around the world.Two students walk underneath a walkway that says, Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.https://www.usf.edu/news/2024/two-usf-faculty-innovators-selected-for-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Florida Inventors Hall of Fame,Kevin Watler,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/spring-2024-commencement.aspxGraduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old student of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation USF student.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:45:04 USF to confer more than 7,000 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates in the May 2-5 ceremonies include a brain cancer survivor, a 17-year-old student of Ukrainian heritage and a third-generation USF student.Graphic says 132nd commencement convocation spring 2024https://www.usf.edu/news/2024/spring-2024-commencement.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watlerhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-experts-ready-to-contribute-to-hurricane-and-storm-related-coverage.aspxExperts around the world are predicting the 2024 hurricane season will be very active and the University of South Florida offers a variety of experts to discuss related topics and new trends. Their expertise includes storm surge, flooding, effects of sea-level rise, extreme heat, resiliency of bridges and other transportation structures, effects on power grids, and implications for older adults and those with health-related concerns.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:54:05 USF experts ready to contribute to hurricane- and storm-related coverageExperts around the world are predicting the 2024 hurricane season will be very active and the University of South Florida offers a variety of experts to discuss related topics and new trends. Their expertise includes storm surge, flooding, effects of sea-level rise, extreme heat, resiliency of bridges and other transportation structures, effects on power grids, and implications for older adults and those with health-related concerns.Sign says, "hurricane season" in front of lightning stormhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-experts-ready-to-contribute-to-hurricane-and-storm-related-coverage.aspxUniversity NewsHurricane,Kevin Watlerhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-opens-cutting-edge-lab-aimed-at-rapidly-providing-military-solutions.aspxManaged by USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering, the new Rapid Experimentation Lab provides a unique, collaborative space to rapidly test concepts for the U.S. Department of Defense.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:36:46 USF opens cutting-edge lab aimed at rapidly providing military solutionsManaged by USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering, the new Rapid Experimentation Lab provides a unique, collaborative space to rapidly test concepts for the U.S. Department of Defense.Group walks through Institute of Applied Engineering labhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-opens-cutting-edge-lab-aimed-at-rapidly-providing-military-solutions.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Kevin Watler,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxGraduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 4,400 degrees during fall commencementGraduates include student veterans, a mother-daughter earning their degrees at the same time and a future engineer with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder graduating with a near-perfect GPA.Graphic says "131st commencement convocation, fall 2023"https://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-4400-degrees-during-fall-commencement.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-researchers-to-play-key-role-in-making-tampa-roads-safer.aspxThrough a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, USF's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers to play key role in making Tampa roads saferThrough a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, USF's Center for Urban Transportation Research will collaborate with the city of Tampa to implement essential speed mitigation measures along select roadways in underserved Tampa communities.Selmon Expressway runs through downtown Tampahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-researchers-to-play-key-role-in-making-tampa-roads-safer.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCenter for Urban Transportation Research,College of Engineering,Kevin Watler,MyUSF,Tampahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-college-of-public-health-building-after-samuel-p-bell.aspxThe late Samuel P. Bell III, is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of USF and Florida residents. The former House leader and husband of USF President Emerita Betty Castor passed away on March 14.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 University of South Florida names College of Public Health building after Samuel P. Bell, IIIThe late Samuel P. Bell III, is considered the “father” of USF’s College of Public Health and was a longtime champion of USF and Florida residents. The former House leader and husband of USF President Emerita Betty Castor passed away on March 14.Group gives "Go Bulls" sign in front of buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/university-of-south-florida-names-college-of-public-health-building-after-samuel-p-bell.aspxUSF HealthCollege of Public Health,Kevin Watler,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/university-of-south-floridar-total-nil-team-up-to-launch-name-image-and-likeness-certificate-program.aspxFoundations of NIL is a non-credit certificate program that provides current and future student-athletes, parents and administrators the training they need to build, develop, activate and monetize NIL and land deals.Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:00:00 University of South Florida, Total NIL team up to launch Name, Image and Likeness certificate programFoundations of NIL is a non-credit certificate program that provides current and future student-athletes, parents and administrators the training they need to build, develop, activate and monetize NIL and land deals.Graphic that says, "Foundations of NIL"https://www.usf.edu/news/2023/university-of-south-floridar-total-nil-team-up-to-launch-name-image-and-likeness-certificate-program.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsCorporate Training and Professional Development,Innovative Education,Kevin Watler,USF Athleticshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-2400-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-5.aspxGraduates include a Ukrainian student who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a student who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:00:00 USF awards more than 2,400 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a Ukrainian student who relocated to the U.S., an 18 year old and a student who is pursuing a career in social work after growing up in the foster care system.Students at commencement give "Go Bulls" hand signalhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-2400-degrees-during-summer-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-5.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,Kevin Watler,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/six-usf-faculty-members-earn-national-recognition-for-research-achievements.aspxThe faculty span multiple colleges and disciplines, bringing the total number of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows at USF to 95.Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:00:00 Six USF faculty members earn national recognition for research achievementsThe faculty span multiple colleges and disciplines, bringing the total number of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows at USF to 95.Graphic includes headshots of six individual AAAS Fellowshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/six-usf-faculty-members-earn-national-recognition-for-research-achievements.aspxHonors and AwardsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Public Health,Kevin Watler,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/new-usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building-to-feature-the-work-of-highly-regarded-artist-elisabeth-condon.aspxElisabeth Condon is a former USF faculty member based in New York City and Tampa who creates vibrant, layered fields of colorful flora and fauna by manipulating pigment pours and brushwork on linen canvas to generate lush and expansive landscapes.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 09:00:00 New USF Judy Genshaft Honors College building to feature the work of highly regarded artist Elisabeth CondonElisabeth Condon is a former USF faculty member based in New York City and Tampa who creates vibrant, layered fields of colorful flora and fauna by manipulating pigment pours and brushwork on linen canvas to generate lush and expansive landscapes.Chuck Adams, Judy Genshaft and Elisabeth Condonhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/new-usf-judy-genshaft-honors-college-building-to-feature-the-work-of-highly-regarded-artist-elisabeth-condon.aspxUniversity NewsJudy Genshaft Honors College,Kevin Watler