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<rss xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>USF News Feed</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/</link><description>Recent posts from USF News</description><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:59:14 -04:00</lastBuildDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>OmniUpdate (OU Publish)</generator><item><title>USF advances national security research, becoming first in Florida to implement new secure cloud infrastructure powered by Amazon Web Services</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-advances-national-security-research-new-secure-cloud-infrastructure-powered-by-amazon-web-services.aspx</link><description>The new secure cloud infrastructure will expand defense and aerospace-focused research, accelerate technology development and prepare students for careers supporting national security.</description><author></author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:09:35 </pubDate><media:content 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Florida</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-advances-national-security-research-new-secure-cloud-infrastructure-powered-by-amazon-web-services.aspx</guid><categories>Community Partnerships,Cyber/AI,University News</categories><tags>Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa</tags></item><item><title>USF’s soccer stadium has a direct link to the Declaration of Independence</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usfs-soccer-stadium-has-a-direct-link-to-the-declaration-of-independence.aspx</link><description>A $1.5 million gift from Dick and Cornelia Corbett not only reshaped USF’s soccer stadium but also tied the university to a legacy of American patriotism rooted in a Declaration of Independence signer.</description><author></author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:48:11 </pubDate><media:content 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dean for the College of Education</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-education.aspx</link><description>Jenifer Jasinski Schneider brings a distinguished record of leadership, research and service focused on literacy, creativity and student success.</description><author></author><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:35:42 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-education/listing.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF names new dean for the College of Education</media:title><media:description>Jenifer Jasinski Schneider brings a distinguished record of leadership, research and service focused on literacy, creativity and student success.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-education/listing.jpg" /><media:keywords>Jenifer Jasinski Schneider in a classroom</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-education.aspx</guid><categories>University News</categories><tags>College of Education,MyUSF</tags></item><item><title>After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/after-devastating-fire-usf-marine-scientists-race-to-keep-ocean-monitoring-on-track.aspx</link><description>A devastating fire displaced researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.</description><author>External Article</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:18:54 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/bold-research-june/hurricane-listing.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track</media:title><media:description>A devastating fire displaced researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/bold-research-june/hurricane-listing.jpg" /><media:keywords>USF marine scientists monitor for hurricanes</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/marine-science/news/2026/after-devastating-fire-usf-marine-scientists-race-to-keep-ocean-monitoring-on-track.aspx</guid><categories>Community Partnerships,Research and Innovation</categories><tags>College of Marine Science,MyUSF</tags></item><item><title>USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-invention-aims-to-reduce-30000-glaucoma-test-with-a-42-at-home-alternative.aspx</link><description>A USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.</description><author></author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:14:02 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-invention-aims-to-reduce-30000-glaucoma-test-with-a-42-at-home-alternative/ayyala-listing.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative</media:title><media:description>A USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-invention-aims-to-reduce-30000-glaucoma-test-with-a-42-at-home-alternative/ayyala-listing.jpg" /><media:keywords>John Storms and Ramesh Ayyala</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-invention-aims-to-reduce-30000-glaucoma-test-with-a-42-at-home-alternative.aspx</guid><categories>Research and Innovation,USF Health</categories><tags>Anna Mayor,MyUSF,USF Health,USF Health Morsani College of Medicine</tags></item><item><title>Three pioneering USF faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspx</link><description>Their work has transformed modern life, advanced critical industries, improved patient care, strengthened national resilience and exemplified the power of innovation to address society’s most pressing challenges.</description><author></author><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:18:26 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame/listing.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>Three pioneering USF faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame</media:title><media:description>Their work has transformed modern life, advanced critical industries, improved patient care, strengthened national resilience and exemplified the power of innovation to address society’s most pressing challenges.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame/listing.jpg" /><media:keywords>Florida Inventors Hall of Fame</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspx</guid><categories>Honors and Awards,Research and Innovation</categories><tags>Althea Johnson,Moffitt Cancer Center,Morsani College of Medicine,MyUSF,Research</tags></item><item><title>USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-8000-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-may-7-10.aspx</link><description>President Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.</description><author></author><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:59:43 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/president-moez-limayem-to-preside-over-his-first-usf-commencement-ceremonies-more-than-8000-degrees-to-be-conferred-may-7-10/listing-2.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies</media:title><media:description>President Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/president-moez-limayem-to-preside-over-his-first-usf-commencement-ceremonies-more-than-8000-degrees-to-be-conferred-may-7-10/listing-2.jpg" /><media:keywords>Two USF graduates</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-to-confer-more-than-8000-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-may-7-10.aspx</guid><categories>Student Success,University News</categories><tags>Althea Johnson,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,President Moez Limayem</tags></item><item><title>USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspx</link><description>The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization.</description><author>External Article</author><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:47:24 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding/stroke.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage funding</media:title><media:description>The Florida High Tech Corridor and USF Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding/stroke.jpg" /><media:keywords>Stroke hoe</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspx</guid><categories>Research and Innovation</categories><tags>Florida High Tech Corridor,MyUSF,Research</tags></item><item><title>A message from USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/a-message-from-usf-board-of-trustees-chair-will-weatherford.aspx</link><description>Will Weatherford reflects on USF's recent achievements, a transition in board leadership and continued confidence in the university’s long-term momentum and impact on the Tampa Bay region.</description><author></author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:02:19 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/a-message-from-usf-board-of-trustees-chair-will-weatherford/weatherford-listing.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>A message from USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford</media:title><media:description>Will Weatherford reflects on USF's recent achievements, a transition in board leadership and continued confidence in the university’s long-term momentum and impact on the Tampa Bay region.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/a-message-from-usf-board-of-trustees-chair-will-weatherford/weatherford-listing.jpg" /><media:keywords>Will Weatherford</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/a-message-from-usf-board-of-trustees-chair-will-weatherford.aspx</guid><categories>University News</categories><tags>Board of Trustees,MyUSF</tags></item><item><title>USF-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technology</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspx</link><description>A powerful partnership between the University of South Florida and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.</description><author></author><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:13:40 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology/jabil-listing.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technology</media:title><media:description>A powerful partnership between the University of South Florida and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology/jabil-listing.jpg" /><media:keywords>Sophia Alonso</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspx</guid><categories>Community Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student Success</categories><tags>College of Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa,USF Health</tags></item><item><title>U.S. News &amp; World Report ranks more than 40 USF graduate programs among the nation’s best</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspx</link><description>USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranked in the nation’s highest tier for research for the second consecutive year, placing it among the top 16 institutions in the U.S.</description><author></author><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:29:19 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best/grad-programs-news-highlight-content-490x328.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>U.S. News &amp; World Report ranks more than 40 USF graduate programs among the nation’s best</media:title><media:description>USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranked in the nation’s highest tier for research for the second consecutive year, placing it among the top 16 institutions in the U.S.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best/grad-programs-news-highlight-content-490x328.jpg" /><media:keywords>Female student at USF commencement</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspx</guid><categories>Student Success,University News</categories><tags>MyUSF</tags></item><item><title>USF introduces new men’s head basketball coach Chris Mack</title><link>https://gousfbulls.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-basketball-usf-basketball-will-bring-it-every-day-under-chris-mack.aspx</link><description>Veteran head coach Chris Mack brings a proven track record of sustained success, compiling a 323–153 record across 15 seasons, including nine NCAA Tournament appearances.</description><author>External Article</author><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:15:56 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/womens-basketball-a-power-move-for-the-bulls-kristy-curry-brings-winning-pedigree-to-south-florida/macl.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF introduces new men’s head basketball coach Chris Mack</media:title><media:description>Veteran head coach Chris Mack brings a proven track record of sustained success, compiling a 323–153 record across 15 seasons, including nine NCAA Tournament appearances.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/womens-basketball-a-power-move-for-the-bulls-kristy-curry-brings-winning-pedigree-to-south-florida/macl.jpg" /><media:keywords>Chris Mack walks on campus with President Moez Limayem and Rob Higgins</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://gousfbulls.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-basketball-usf-basketball-will-bring-it-every-day-under-chris-mack.aspx</guid><categories>USF Athletics</categories><tags>MyUSF,USF Athletics,men's baseball</tags></item></channel></rss>