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USF-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird flu
The Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.
April 29, 2025Health
USF study finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violence
The research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.
April 25, 2025Research
What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolution
USF researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.
April 23, 2025Research
Associate professor of communication makes history as USF’s first Carnegie Fellow
A distinguished panel of jurors selected Dr. Joshua Scacco, an associate professor of communication in the USF College of Arts and Sciences, for the 2025 Class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows, making him USF’s first faculty member to receive this recognition.
April 16, 2025Honors and Awards
USF hosts hundreds of young inventors from across the state
The University of South Florida is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention Florida, a statewide competition where K–12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.
April 15, 2025Innovation
Eleven USF faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awards
Their contributions span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.
April 15, 2025Honors and Awards
How employee cohorts influence newcomer retention, especially among Gen Z
Job hunting is contagious, according to a new study led by USF. When a workplace cohort starts looking for new opportunities, newcomers often follow suit.
April 10, 2025Research
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranked No. 1 in the state, among nation’s top tier by U.S. News & World Report
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida is the top-ranked medical school in Florida and has been named to the highest tier of medical schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
April 8, 2025Honors and Awards
Tra Williams to keynote 2025 Florida SBDC at USF Business Awards Luncheon
The 2025 Annual Business Awards will recognize Florida SBDC at USF and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) business award winners for their hard work and dedication during 2024.
April 8, 2025Honors and Awards
U.S. News & World Report ranks USF a national leader for dozens of graduate programs
The University of South Florida has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25.
April 8, 2025Honors and Awards
James Leahy inducted into 2025 class of the AIMBE College of Fellows
Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, comprised of the top two percent of engineers in these fields.
March 31, 2025Honors and Awards
Eleven USF faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 11 University of South Florida faculty members to its 2024 class of Fellows, the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.
March 27, 2025Honors and Awards
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