https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usFri, 09 Oct 2026 06:45:46 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://giving.usf.edu/impact/florida-surplus-lines-service-office-invests-1-million-advance-usf-risk-management-and-insurance-programThe endowment will support The Baldwin Group School’s growth by expanding educational and experiential learning opportunities in risk management and insurance, with a particular focus on excess and surplus lines insurance, helping students develop the skills and knowledge needed for various career paths.External ArticleThu, 30 Jul 2026 13:19:42 USF receives $1 million gift from Florida Surplus Lines Service Office to advance Risk Management and Insurance ProgramThe endowment will support The Baldwin Group School’s growth by expanding educational and experiential learning opportunities in risk management and insurance, with a particular focus on excess and surplus lines insurance, helping students develop the skills and knowledge needed for various career paths.Representatives from the Florida Surplus Lines Service Officehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/florida-surplus-lines-service-office-invests-1-million-advance-usf-risk-management-and-insurance-programUSF FoundationMuma College of Business,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/3m-gift-recognizes-neurosurgical-excellence-usf-health?fbclid=IwY2xjawRTI5NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJsSlRMTHo2d3BOTEFzMGZLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHubfTejtVxd89Ec845s7r0b31UALIYN4xcDuiqt0gjf5I7QwYVSh9s5PtsXF_aem_lHrMaBCbj_sQu61VGHU4RgThe president emerita and her husband’s gift establishes the Genshaft and Greenbaum Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery – helping keep USF at the forefront of neurosurgical care, discovery and training.External ArticleMon, 20 Apr 2026 14:31:21 $3M gift from Judy Genshaft and Steve Greenbaum establishes endowed chair in neurosurgery at USF HealthThe president emerita and her husband’s gift establishes the Genshaft and Greenbaum Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery – helping keep USF at the forefront of neurosurgical care, discovery and training.Judy Genshaft and Steve Greenbaumhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/3m-gift-recognizes-neurosurgical-excellence-usf-health?fbclid=IwY2xjawRTI5NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJsSlRMTHo2d3BOTEFzMGZLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHubfTejtVxd89Ec845s7r0b31UALIYN4xcDuiqt0gjf5I7QwYVSh9s5PtsXF_aem_lHrMaBCbj_sQu61VGHU4RgUSF FoundationUSF Foundation,USF Healthhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/love-story-legacyThe estate gift from USF alums Andy and Eileen Hafer will establish a new program that will provide seed funding, coaching and educational resources.External ArticleWed, 25 Mar 2026 08:53:14 USF receives $1.75 million gift to support student entrepreneursThe estate gift from USF alums Andy and Eileen Hafer will establish a new program that will provide seed funding, coaching and educational resources.Andy and Eileen Haferhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/love-story-legacyUSF FoundationMuma College of Business,Nault Center for Entrepreneurship,USF Foundationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/simulated-cyberattack-national-security-highlight-inaugural-cyberbay-conference.aspxMore than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of Florida, to explore Tampa Bay’s emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:51:15 Simulated cyberattack, national security highlight inaugural CyberBay conferenceMore than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of Florida, to explore Tampa Bay’s emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.Laser show during CyberBay conferencehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/simulated-cyberattack-national-security-highlight-inaugural-cyberbay-conference.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AIBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Tina Meketa,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/cyberbay-new-philanthropic-support-bellini-collegeThe announcements were made at the CyberBay conference, a new initiative to combine technology, academic, government and military sectors in a shared mission to drive Tampa Bay’s evolution as the nation’s leader in the convergence of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.External ArticleTue, 14 Oct 2025 10:59:14 USF announces $2.3 million in new philanthropic support for the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and ComputingThe announcements were made at the CyberBay conference, a new initiative to combine technology, academic, government and military sectors in a shared mission to drive Tampa Bay’s evolution as the nation’s leader in the convergence of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.President Rhea Law speaks at CyberBayhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/cyberbay-new-philanthropic-support-bellini-collegeUSF FoundationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/fourth-consecutive-year-usf-receives-record-breaking-philanthropic-supportThe University of South Florida set new fundraising records for the fourth straight year in the fiscal year, receiving more than $184 million in philanthropic support from more than 59,700 donors – both all-time highs for the university.External ArticleTue, 22 Jul 2025 09:11:15 USF sets new records for philanthropic giving and number of donors in a single yearThe University of South Florida set new fundraising records for the fourth straight year in the fiscal year, receiving more than $184 million in philanthropic support from more than 59,700 donors – both all-time highs for the university.Bull statue outside Marshall Student Center on the USF Tampa campushttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/fourth-consecutive-year-usf-receives-record-breaking-philanthropic-supportUSF FoundationUSF Foundationhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2025/medimirror-quantum-silicon-clock-and-early-stroke-detection-awarded-brag-grants.aspxThe University of South Florida Foundation and the USF Research Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.External ArticleMon, 09 Jun 2025 14:14:24 USF awards funding for early stroke detection device, skin diagnostic tool and silicon atomic clock innovationsThe University of South Florida Foundation and the USF Research Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.Special mirror to detect skin cancerhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2025/medimirror-quantum-silicon-clock-and-early-stroke-detection-awarded-brag-grants.aspxResearch and InnovationResearch and Innovation,Technology Transfer Office,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/grateful-engineering-grads-generous-paybackThe estate gift, from alum Mike Crew, will support an already-established scholarship along with a new professorship and lecture series.External ArticleWed, 14 May 2025 08:39:14 USF receives $3 million gift from alum to support engineering studentsThe estate gift, from alum Mike Crew, will support an already-established scholarship along with a new professorship and lecture series.Mike Crewhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/grateful-engineering-grads-generous-paybackUSF FoundationCollege of Engineering,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/theres-perfect-harmony-usf-concert-halls-new-nameSince opening in 2011, the School of Music's Concert Hall has become a musical gem for both USF and the Tampa Bay region. The only thing it was missing was an identity. Now, thanks to the generosity of Pete and Cynthia Zinober, it has one.External ArticleThu, 20 Mar 2025 10:27:13 USF receives its largest gift ever for the College of Design, Art and PerformanceSince opening in 2011, the School of Music's Concert Hall has become a musical gem for both USF and the Tampa Bay region. The only thing it was missing was an identity. Now, thanks to the generosity of Pete and Cynthia Zinober, it has one.President Law with the couple who donatedhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/theres-perfect-harmony-usf-concert-halls-new-nameUniversity NewsUSF Foundationhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxThe nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:31:58 Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”The nation’s first named college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will drive workforce development, national security and economic growth.Group poses infront of new USF Bellini College backdrophttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxCyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student Success,USF Foundation,University NewsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,MyUSF,USF Foundationhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/dedicated-benefactor-final-giftThe estate gift will go toward the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute – one of the world's largest stand-alone diagnostic facilities offering comprehensive memory care services under one roof. It comes from a recently deceased anonymous benefactor who had regularly donated to the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center in smaller increments since 2002.External ArticleMon, 18 Nov 2024 13:24:44 USF receives surprise $6.5 million gift to support Alzheimer’s researchThe estate gift will go toward the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute – one of the world's largest stand-alone diagnostic facilities offering comprehensive memory care services under one roof. It comes from a recently deceased anonymous benefactor who had regularly donated to the Byrd Alzheimer’s Center in smaller increments since 2002.Doctor puts patient in MRI machinehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/dedicated-benefactor-final-giftUSF Foundation,USF HealthByrd Alzheimer’s Center,USF Foundation,USF Healthhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/horton-family-foundation-gives-1-million-support-usf-campus-stadiumAs an expression of their excitement about the on-campus stadium, which will break ground on Friday, Nov. 8, Oscar and Miriam Horton made a significant financial investment in the project of $1 million through their foundation, The Horton Family Foundation.External ArticleMon, 04 Nov 2024 00:17:48 Horton Family Foundation gives $1 million to support USF’s on-campus stadiumAs an expression of their excitement about the on-campus stadium, which will break ground on Friday, Nov. 8, Oscar and Miriam Horton made a significant financial investment in the project of $1 million through their foundation, The Horton Family Foundation.Miriam and Oscar Hortonhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/horton-family-foundation-gives-1-million-support-usf-campus-stadiumUSF FoundationStadium,USF Athletics,USF Football,USF Foundation