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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>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:01:06 -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-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 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Health</tags></item><item><title>USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national security</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspx</link><description>The 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.</description><author></author><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:48:12 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security/bylight-listing2.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national security</media:title><media:description>The 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.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security/bylight-listing2.jpg" /><media:keywords>Two men sit at simulation monitors</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspx</guid><categories>Community Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation</categories><tags>Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Global and National Security Institute,Institute of Applied Engineering,Tina Meketa</tags></item><item><title>USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnership</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspx</link><description>Thousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the University of South Florida is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.</description><author></author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:19:32 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership/military-listing.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnership</media:title><media:description>Thousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the University of South Florida is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership/military-listing.jpg" /><media:keywords>USF student and IAE engineer work on Army device</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspx</guid><categories>Community Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student Success</categories><tags>Bold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa</tags></item><item><title>Rising nuclear risks: USF conference brings top national security leaders to Tampa</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/rising-nuclear-risks-usf-conference-brings-top-national-security-leaders-to-tampa.aspx</link><description>Hosted 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.</description><author></author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:19:55 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/rising-nuclear-risks-usf-conference-brings-top-national-security-leaders-to-tampa/mckenzie-listing.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>Rising nuclear risks: USF conference brings top national security leaders to Tampa</media:title><media:description>Hosted 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.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/rising-nuclear-risks-usf-conference-brings-top-national-security-leaders-to-tampa/mckenzie-listing.jpg" /><media:keywords>Gen. Frank McKenzie</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/rising-nuclear-risks-usf-conference-brings-top-national-security-leaders-to-tampa.aspx</guid><categories>Community Partnerships</categories><tags>Global and National Security Institute,Tina Meketa</tags></item><item><title>USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspx</link><description>Research funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.</description><author></author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:02:24 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing/listing.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing</media:title><media:description>Research funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing/listing.jpg" /><media:keywords>Two men work on a rocket</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspx</guid><categories>Research and Innovation,University News</categories><tags>College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursing,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyUSF,Tina Meketa</tags></item><item><title>Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photos</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-week-in-photos.aspx</link><description>Moez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a week spent engaging with the USF community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.</description><author></author><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:23:14 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos/limayem-listing.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photos</media:title><media:description>Moez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a week spent engaging with the USF community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos/limayem-listing.jpg" /><media:keywords>President Moez Limayem meets with students on campus</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-week-in-photos.aspx</guid><categories>University News</categories><tags>MyUSF,President Moez Limayem,Tina Meketa</tags></item><item><title>USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-rises-in-new-research-rankings-outpacing-many-peer-institutions-in-growth.aspx</link><description>With $522 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2024, USF ranks No. 47 among the nation’s public universities – and a growth rate higher than 90% of members of the Association of American Universities.</description><author></author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:12:05 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-rises-in-new-research-rankings-outpacing-many-peer-institutions-in-growth/2-herd-listing.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth</media:title><media:description>With $522 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2024, USF ranks No. 47 among the nation’s public universities – and a growth rate higher than 90% of members of the Association of American Universities.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-rises-in-new-research-rankings-outpacing-many-peer-institutions-in-growth/2-herd-listing.jpg" /><media:keywords>Physician looks at screen of baby in the NICU</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-rises-in-new-research-rankings-outpacing-many-peer-institutions-in-growth.aspx</guid><categories>Research and Innovation,University News</categories><tags>MyUSF,Tina Meketa</tags></item><item><title>USF debuts new homepage, enhancing user experience</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-debuts-new-homepage-enhancing-user-experience.aspx</link><description>The redesign was informed by a yearlong research effort that included surveys, focus groups and in-depth analysis of website data – examining how multiple audiences use the USF homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.</description><author></author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:29:11 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-debuts-new-homepage-enhancing-user-experience/new-listing-2.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF debuts new homepage, enhancing user experience</media:title><media:description>The redesign was informed by a yearlong research effort that included surveys, focus groups and in-depth analysis of website data – examining how multiple audiences use the USF homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-debuts-new-homepage-enhancing-user-experience/new-listing-2.jpg" /><media:keywords>new USF homepage</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-debuts-new-homepage-enhancing-user-experience.aspx</guid><categories>70th Anniversary,University News</categories><tags>70th anniversary,Tina Meketa,University Communications and Marketing</tags></item><item><title>USF earns national recognition for community engagement</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement.aspx</link><description>The 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement recognizes USF’s deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health.</description><author></author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:52:49 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement/listing-carnegie.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF earns national recognition for community engagement</media:title><media:description>The 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement recognizes USF’s deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2026/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement/listing-carnegie.jpg" /><media:keywords>USF students and Tampa Bay Lightning community members joined forces at UACDC Harvest Hope Park for the USF Center for Leadership &amp; Civic Engagement Volunteer in the Garden event.</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement.aspx</guid><categories>Community Partnerships</categories><tags>MyUSF,Office of University Community Partnerships,Tina Meketa</tags></item><item><title>Top stories of 2025</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/top-stories-of-2025.aspx</link><description>From launching the nation’s first college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to celebrating an historic football season, 2025 was defined by bold moments and impactful leadership. As we turn the page to the second half of the decade, here are some of the year’s top stories.</description><author></author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:24:59 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2025/top-stories-of-2025/2025-top-stories-news-listing-490x328.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>Top stories of 2025</media:title><media:description>From launching the nation’s first college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to celebrating an historic football season, 2025 was defined by bold moments and impactful leadership. As we turn the page to the second half of the decade, here are some of the year’s top stories.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2025/top-stories-of-2025/2025-top-stories-news-listing-490x328.jpg" /><media:keywords>Graphic says, "A Year of Bold" with photo montage</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/top-stories-of-2025.aspx</guid><categories>University News</categories><tags>MyUSF,Tina Meketa,Top Stories</tags></item><item><title>USF Board of Trustees celebrates President Rhea Law with special honors and planned recognitions on campus</title><link>https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-honors-president-rhea-law-during-final-in-person-meeting-of-2025.aspx</link><description>President Rhea Law’s lifelong commitment to the University of South Florida – as a student, employee, founding member of the USF Board of Trustees and the institution’s first alum to serve as president – will leave a lasting legacy that continues well beyond her tenure.</description><author></author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:47:08 </pubDate><media:content url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-honors-president-rhea-law-during-final-in-person-meeting-of-2025/rhea-listin.jpg" type="image/jpg"><media:title>USF Board of Trustees celebrates President Rhea Law with special honors and planned recognitions on campus</media:title><media:description>President Rhea Law’s lifelong commitment to the University of South Florida – as a student, employee, founding member of the USF Board of Trustees and the institution’s first alum to serve as president – will leave a lasting legacy that continues well beyond her tenure.</media:description><media:thumbnail url="https://www.usf.edu/news/images/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-honors-president-rhea-law-during-final-in-person-meeting-of-2025/rhea-listin.jpg" /><media:keywords>Mike Griffin, Rhea Law, Will Weatherford</media:keywords></media:content><guid>https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-honors-president-rhea-law-during-final-in-person-meeting-of-2025.aspx</guid><categories>University News</categories><tags>Board of Trustees,MyUSF,Rhea Law,Tina Meketa</tags></item></channel></rss>