https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/Recent posts from News Storiesen-usSun, 17 May 2026 05:19:40 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxThe 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.Mon, 04 May 2026 08:25:34 USF-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage fundingThe 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.EverGait devicehttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxHonors and Awards,Innovationhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/research-devlopment-institute-fellow-russell-wyland-to-write-field-guide-to-humanities-grant-writing.aspxAfter a 35-year career at the National Endowment for Humanities, Russell M. Wyland joins the USF Research Development Institute as its inaugural Senior Fellow.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:45:19 Research Development Institute Senior Fellow Russell Wyland to write field guide to humanities grant writingAfter a 35-year career at the National Endowment for Humanities, Russell M. Wyland joins the USF Research Development Institute as its inaugural Senior Fellow.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/research-devlopment-institute-fellow-russell-wyland-to-write-field-guide-to-humanities-grant-writing.aspxHonors and Awards,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-honors-eleven-faculty-with-research-and-innovation-awards.aspxRecipients represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:00:00 USF honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awardsRecipients represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.Faculty award winnershttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-honors-eleven-faculty-with-research-and-innovation-awards.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspxUSF 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.External ArticleTue, 07 Apr 2026 10:09:13 U.S. News & World Report ranks more than 40 USF graduate programs among the nation’s bestUSF 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.Graduate programs ranked inside the top 100https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxUniversity of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2026 11:10:47 Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater ScholarsUniversity of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.University of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyayahttps://www.usf.edu/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-doctoral-student-receives-guy-harvey-fellowship-for-marine-science-research.aspxKylee Rullo-Soletti is one of eight recipients of the $5,000 fellowship provided jointly by the Guy Harvey Foundation and Florida Sea Grant to support research inititiatives and promote efforts to protect coastal and marine habitats and species.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:58:20 USF doctoral student receives Guy Harvey Fellowship for marine science researchKylee Rullo-Soletti is one of eight recipients of the $5,000 fellowship provided jointly by the Guy Harvey Foundation and Florida Sea Grant to support research inititiatives and promote efforts to protect coastal and marine habitats and species.Kyleehttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-doctoral-student-receives-guy-harvey-fellowship-for-marine-science-research.aspxHonors and Awards,Student Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxUniversity of South Florida faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:39:32 Five USF faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceUniversity of South Florida faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.2025 AAAS Class of Fellowshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/florida-semiconductor-institute-recognizes-usf-engineering.aspxAshok Kumar awarded for sustained leadership in advancing semiconductor research, education, and workforce development across the state.External ArticleWed, 04 Mar 2026 10:31:33 Florida Semiconductor Institute recognizes USF engineering program and professorAshok Kumar awarded for sustained leadership in advancing semiconductor research, education, and workforce development across the state.USF College of Engineering’s NSF Research Traineeship programhttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news/2026/florida-semiconductor-institute-recognizes-usf-engineering.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxNAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:50 National Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior membersNAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.NAI Senior Members Class of 2026https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-mcom-top-10-blue-ridge-rankings.aspxTwo USF Health Morsani College of Medicine departments now rank among the Top 10 nationally for NIH funding, with nine programs among the Top 50 in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings.External ArticleFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:22:50 USF Health Morsani College of Medicine claims two national Top 10 rankings in NIH fundingTwo USF Health Morsani College of Medicine departments now rank among the Top 10 nationally for NIH funding, with nine programs among the Top 50 in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings.USF Health Morsani College of Medicine https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/usf-mcom-top-10-blue-ridge-rankings.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxUSF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.External ArticleWed, 04 Feb 2026 13:09:03 USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright ScholarsUSF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.Fulbright Scholarshttps://www.usf.edu/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2025/national-academy-of-inventors-welcomes-three-usf-inventors-into-its-2025-class-of-fellows.aspxThe provost and two faculty members at University of South Florida have been selected as 2025 Fellows to the National Academy of Inventors.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:01:59 National Academy of Inventors welcomes three USF inventors into its 2025 class of fellowsThe provost and two faculty members at University of South Florida have been selected as 2025 Fellows to the National Academy of Inventors.2025 NAI Fellowshttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2025/national-academy-of-inventors-welcomes-three-usf-inventors-into-its-2025-class-of-fellows.aspxHonors and Awards