https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 20 Jul 2026 17:25:35 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2023/andrew-devendorf-advocates-for-mental-health-literacy-following-personal-tragedy.aspxSince an early age, Andrew Devendorf noticed the stigmas and lack of open dialogue about mental health, particularly depression. Now he’s working to find new ways to normalize conversations about mental health, especially with clinical psychologists, who tend to distance their own mental health from their work.Thu, 11 May 2023 13:37:29 Andrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedySince an early age, Andrew Devendorf noticed the stigmas and lack of open dialogue about mental health, particularly depression. Now he’s working to find new ways to normalize conversations about mental health, especially with clinical psychologists, who tend to distance their own mental health from their work.Andrew Devendorf advocates for mental health literacy following personal tragedyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/andrew-devendorf-advocates-for-mental-health-literacy-following-personal-tragedy.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Sandra C. Roahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-7100-degrees-during-spring-commencement-ceremonies-may-5-7.aspxGraduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a USF football player making a major impact in the communityMon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 USF conferred more than 7,100 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates include a 74-year-old grandmother, a trailblazing military veteran and a USF football player making a major impact in the communityFemale students give the "Go Bulls" sign with the words, 128th commencement convocation spring 2023 in text abovehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-to-confer-more-than-7100-degrees-during-spring-commencement-ceremonies-may-5-7.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,MyUSF,Sandra C. Roa,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/strong-academics-top-list-of-priorities-for-usf-quarterback.aspxAs a quarterback for the Bulls football team, Gerry Bohanon Jr. is enthusiastic about academics and playing for USF. His goals are to complete his studies, play for the NFL and later switch his position from on the field to the sidelines as a coach.Mon, 10 Apr 2023 00:52:39 Strong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterbackAs a quarterback for the Bulls football team, Gerry Bohanon Jr. is enthusiastic about academics and playing for USF. His goals are to complete his studies, play for the NFL and later switch his position from on the field to the sidelines as a coach.Strong academics top list of priorities for USF quarterbackhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/strong-academics-top-list-of-priorities-for-usf-quarterback.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-anthropologists-improve-access-to-fresh-produce.aspxPinellas County fifth-graders are participating in the 15th Street Farm-Nutritional Education Program, a new, USF-led initiative that brings gardening to local schools and communities.Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:30:00 USF anthropologists improve access to fresh produce by teaching local K-12 students how to grow it themselvesPinellas County fifth-graders are participating in the 15th Street Farm-Nutritional Education Program, a new, USF-led initiative that brings gardening to local schools and communities.A 10-year-old student harvest squash from a gardening workshop at the Academy Prep Center for Education in St. Petersburghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-anthropologists-improve-access-to-fresh-produce.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,David Himmelgreen,Department of Anthropology,Pinellas County,Sandra C. Roa,USF Center for the Advancement of Food Security and Healthy Familieshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxTwo-time alum Dr. Asa Oxner is working to train the next generation of physicians. As a young student, Oxner was inspired by the Indiana Jones adventure movies and wanted to be an archaeologist.External ArticleMon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 From emergency response to helping the homeless, Dr. Asa Oxner takes a holistic approach to practicing medicineTwo-time alum Dr. Asa Oxner is working to train the next generation of physicians. As a young student, Oxner was inspired by the Indiana Jones adventure movies and wanted to be an archaeologist.Portrait of Dr. Asa Oxner in a patient roomhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-alumna-blends-medicine-adventure-and-global-service-in-her-work-at-usf-health.aspxUniversity NewsSandra C. Roa,USF Health Morsani College of Medicinehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-associate-professor-embraces-ai-to-create-art.aspxFrom drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire students to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 13:53:59 USF associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realitiesFrom drawing to sculpting, to photography, video, animation and 3D printing, McArthur Freeman’s artwork explores the Black diaspora. His diverse methods inspire students to pursue careers in the fine arts and entertainment fields.USF associate professor embraces AI to create art that explores alternate realitieshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-associate-professor-embraces-ai-to-create-art.aspxCommunity PartnershipsBoundless Bulls,College of The Arts,Sandra C. Roa,School of Art & Art Historyhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:42:26 Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, AfricaInspired by the tragic death of his aunt who died while seeking emergency medical care during a power outage in Cameroon, USF Sarasota-Manatee graduate student Freeman Talla is determined to help expand the African nation’s solar power sector.Freeman Talla strives to help prevent power outages in Cameroon, Africahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/freeman-talla-strives-to-help-prevent-power-outages-in-cameroon-africa.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Muma College of Business,Sandra C. Roa,USF Sarasota-Manateehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/founder-of-stampede-of-services-legacy-continues-at-usf.aspxA lightning strike in high school jolted Maxon Victor to pursue his passion for helping the community. The founder of Stampede of Service reflects on how his legacy continues at USF and across the region.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:32:13 Founder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at USFA lightning strike in high school jolted Maxon Victor to pursue his passion for helping the community. The founder of Stampede of Service reflects on how his legacy continues at USF and across the region.Founder of Stampede of Service’s legacy continues at USFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/founder-of-stampede-of-services-legacy-continues-at-usf.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roa,Stampede of Servicehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/xiomara-montes-gil-first-in-family-to-graduate-college-lands-job-offer.aspxUSF was Xiomara Montes Gil’s top choice for college. She wanted to stay near her family in Orlando and enjoy USF’s diverse student community. Born in Lima, Peru, Montes Gil is focused on becoming the first in her family to graduate college and work in finance.Sun, 01 Jan 2023 15:47:29 Xiomara Montes Gil to become first in her family to graduate college, lands job offer from JP Morgan ChaseUSF was Xiomara Montes Gil’s top choice for college. She wanted to stay near her family in Orlando and enjoy USF’s diverse student community. Born in Lima, Peru, Montes Gil is focused on becoming the first in her family to graduate college and work in finance.Xiomara Montes Gil to become first in her family to graduate college, lands job offer from JP Morgan Chasehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2023/xiomara-montes-gil-first-in-family-to-graduate-college-lands-job-offer.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Sandra C. Roahttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/student-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research.aspxU.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:19:39 Student veteran continues his service through researchU.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate was awarded the 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation for his commitment to service work through research. Since high school, Tate was set on earning his higher education degrees and learning more about how the brain works.Student veteran continues his service through researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/student-veteran-continues-his-service-through-research.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa,School of Aging Studieshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/providing-mind-body-balance-for-usf-students.aspxHeather Walders approaches mental health and well-being holistically. As a mental health outreach clinician at the USF Counseling Center, Walders uses her background in social work, public health and yoga to consider how social pressures and current events impact her student clients.Fri, 28 Oct 2022 16:44:02 Providing mind-body balance for USF studentsHeather Walders approaches mental health and well-being holistically. As a mental health outreach clinician at the USF Counseling Center, Walders uses her background in social work, public health and yoga to consider how social pressures and current events impact her student clients.Providing mind-body balance for USF studentshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/providing-mind-body-balance-for-usf-students.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,Sandra C. Roa,USF Counseling Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxManley Jaquiss is one of USF’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left USF since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also USF alumnae.Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:49:16 Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagiousManley Jaquiss is one of USF’s most actively involved alums. In a sense, Jaquiss never really left USF since the first time he stepped onto the Tampa campus 40 years ago. He attends almost all the football games and alumni events with his wife and daughter, who are also USF alumnae.Manley Jaquiss’s Bulls spirit is contagioushttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/manley-jaquiss-bulls-spirit-is-contagious.aspxStudent SuccessAlumni,Boundless Bulls,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Sandra C. Roa