/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSat, 13 Dec 2025 07:06:30 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/usf-graduate-overcomes-brain-injury-to-earn-degree.aspxAfter a severe car accident in 2018 left him with a traumatic brain injury and aphasia, doctors doubted Murren would ever live independently. Through relentless physical and mental rehabilitation, he regained his abilities and returned to college, eventually transferring to USF. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:03:39 USF graduate overcomes brain injury to earn degreeAfter a severe car accident in 2018 left him with a traumatic brain injury and aphasia, doctors doubted Murren would ever live independently. Through relentless physical and mental rehabilitation, he regained his abilities and returned to college, eventually transferring to USF. He excelled academically, joined honor societies and volunteered with special needs children.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-graduate-overcomes-brain-injury-to-earn-degree.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/president-rhea-law-presides-over-her-final-commencement-ceremonies-as-usf-confers-more-than-4100-degrees.aspxThe class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:22:57 USF to confer more than 4,100 degrees as President Rhea Law presides over her final commencement ceremoniesThe class includes a student who overcame stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, along with the first group of graduates from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Three students stand on the USF Tampa campus/news/2025/president-rhea-law-presides-over-her-final-commencement-ceremonies-as-usf-confers-more-than-4100-degrees.aspxStudent SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Public Health,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo,Ryan Hughes,St. Petersburg,USF Sarasota-Manatee,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2025/teen-moms-20-year-journey-from-the-military-to-graduating-from-usf.aspxPassionette Jacobs’ path to graduation was anything but easy. A mother at 15, she left high school to support her son. She later earned a GED through Job Corps and certifications in medical office technology. She served 12 years in the National Guard, learned trades like welding and plumbing, and even authored a children’s book.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:18:40 Teen mom’s 20-year journey from the military to graduating from USFPassionette Jacobs’ path to graduation was anything but easy. A mother at 15, she left high school to support her son. She later earned a GED through Job Corps and certifications in medical office technology. She served 12 years in the National Guard, learned trades like welding and plumbing, and even authored a children’s book.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/teen-moms-20-year-journey-from-the-military-to-graduating-from-usf.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2025/usf-student-overcomes-cancer-to-pursue-dream-of-helping-alzheimers-patients.aspxEdnecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to USF. Inspired by her grandfather’s Alzheimer’s battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:14:07 USF student overcomes cancer to pursue dream of helping Alzheimer’s patientsEdnecia Nelson was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma at age 21, forcing her to pause her education. After enduring surgery and chemotherapy, she entered remission in 2020 and resumed her studies, eventually transferring to USF. Inspired by her grandfather’s Alzheimer’s battle, Nelson plans to advocate for dementia patients and hopes to open her own memory care facility.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-student-overcomes-cancer-to-pursue-dream-of-helping-alzheimers-patients.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Public Health,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-program-gives-homeschoolers-a-place-to-play-and-future-teachers-real-experience.aspxUSF’s Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win‑win: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real‑world practice. It’s like recess meets career training—fun for the kids, and a hands‑on playground for the majors learning to lead.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:52:41 USF program gives homeschoolers a place to play and future teachers real experienceUSF’s Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win‑win: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real‑world practice. It’s like recess meets career training—fun for the kids, and a hands‑on playground for the majors learning to lead.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-program-gives-homeschoolers-a-place-to-play-and-future-teachers-real-experience.aspxCommunityCollege of Education,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-football-has-arrived-bulls-celebrate-breakout-football-season-on-espn.aspxESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus broadcast brought a surge of pride and validation to USF, with students, alumni and fans celebrating the Bulls’ rise into the national spotlight. The electric atmosphere came ahead of the team’s nationally televised home game – beating the University of Texas at San Antonio 55-23.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:50:14 Bulls celebrate breakout football season on ESPN ahead of thrilling victory over UTSAESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus broadcast brought a surge of pride and validation to USF, with students, alumni and fans celebrating the Bulls’ rise into the national spotlight. The electric atmosphere came ahead of the team’s nationally televised home game – beating the University of Texas at San Antonio 55-23.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-football-has-arrived-bulls-celebrate-breakout-football-season-on-espn.aspxUSF AthleticsPaul Guzzo,USF Football/news/2025/celebrated-choreographer-brings-k-pop-to-usf-dance-program.aspxRenowned choreographer Jennifer Archibald is bringing the global energy of K-Pop to the ��ݮ��Ƶ, infusing her commercial dance classes and choreography with the genre’s signature style. Her latest work will debut at USF’s Fall Dance Concert, which runs Oct. 23-26.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:01:38 Celebrated choreographer brings K-Pop to USF dance programRenowned choreographer Jennifer Archibald is bringing the global energy of K-Pop to the ��ݮ��Ƶ, infusing her commercial dance classes and choreography with the genre’s signature style. Her latest work will debut at USF’s Fall Dance Concert, which runs Oct. 23-26.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/celebrated-choreographer-brings-k-pop-to-usf-dance-program.aspxStudent SuccessPaul Guzzo,School of Theatre & Dance/news/2025/from-overwhelmed-freshmen-to-peer-mentors-usf-students-support-fellow-bulls-through-heat.aspxUSF’s Health Education Action Team (HEAT) is a peer-led program that helps students navigate college life by promoting mental and sexual health, stress management, substance safety and overall wellness.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:55:33 From overwhelmed freshmen to peer mentors: USF students support fellow Bulls through HEATUSF’s Health Education Action Team (HEAT) is a peer-led program that helps students navigate college life by promoting mental and sexual health, stress management, substance safety and overall wellness.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-overwhelmed-freshmen-to-peer-mentors-usf-students-support-fellow-bulls-through-heat.aspxStudent SuccessPaul Guzzo,Student Health and Wellness Center/news/2025/they-moved-to-florida-for-usf-now-theyre-the-2025-family-of-the-year.aspxClaudia and Francisco Vazquez relocated their family from New Jersey to Tampa so their sons could attend the ��ݮ��Ƶ, a school they instantly fell in love with. Their unwavering support and pride in being Bulls has now earned them the honor of being named USF’s 2025 Family of the Year.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:06:11 They moved to Florida for USF – now they’re the 2025 Family of the YearClaudia and Francisco Vazquez relocated their family from New Jersey to Tampa so their sons could attend the ��ݮ��Ƶ, a school they instantly fell in love with. Their unwavering support and pride in being Bulls has now earned them the honor of being named USF’s 2025 Family of the Year.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/they-moved-to-florida-for-usf-now-theyre-the-2025-family-of-the-year.aspxStudent SuccessHomecoming,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/a-family-of-automaticas-hear-from-the-gramaticas-about-the-story-behind-usf-footballs-top-kicker.aspxFormer Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion Martin “Automatica” Gramatica is now channeling his trademark passion into fatherhood, nervously watching his son, ��ݮ��Ƶ kicker Nico Gramatica, follow in his legendary footsteps.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:19:25 A family of ‘Automaticas:’ Hear from the Gramaticas about the story behind USF football’s top kickerFormer Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion Martin “Automatica” Gramatica is now channeling his trademark passion into fatherhood, nervously watching his son, ��ݮ��Ƶ kicker Nico Gramatica, follow in his legendary footsteps.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/a-family-of-automaticas-hear-from-the-gramaticas-about-the-story-behind-usf-footballs-top-kicker.aspxUSF AthleticsHomecoming,Paul Guzzo,USF Football/news/2025/from-classroom-to-command-center-usf-students-test-ai-in-real-world-cybersecurity.aspxUSF researchers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts’ focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:48:48 From classroom to command center: USF students test AI in real-world cybersecurityUSF researchers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts’ focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-classroom-to-command-center-usf-students-test-ai-in-real-world-cybersecurity.aspxStudent SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Paul Guzzo,Research and Innovation/news/2025/usf-expands-risk-management-program-as-demand-and-impact-grow-especially-during-hurricane-season.aspxUSF’s Baldwin School of Risk Management and Insurance has expanded to all three campuses, fueling record enrollment as Florida’s growing economy drives demand for risk professionals. The program’s growth reflects a statewide need for experts who can address risks ranging from hurricanes to cybersecurity across diverse industries.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:22:42 USF expands risk management program as demand and impact grow, especially during hurricane seasonUSF’s Baldwin School of Risk Management and Insurance has expanded to all three campuses, fueling record enrollment as Florida’s growing economy drives demand for risk professionals. The program’s growth reflects a statewide need for experts who can address risks ranging from hurricanes to cybersecurity across diverse industries.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-expands-risk-management-program-as-demand-and-impact-grow-especially-during-hurricane-season.aspxStudent SuccessMuma College of Business,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usfs-cyberherd-hackers-become-movie-stars-in-documentary-on-collegiate-cybersecurity.aspxUSF’s CyberHerd team—musicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitors—takes center stage in the 75-minute documentary The Making of a Defender, chronicling their rise through the 2024–25 national cyber defense season. The movie premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center’s Oval Theater on the Tampa campus.Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:37:55 USF's CyberHerd: Hackers become movie stars in documentary on collegiate cybersecurityUSF’s CyberHerd team—musicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitors—takes center stage in the 75-minute documentary The Making of a Defender, chronicling their rise through the 2024–25 national cyber defense season. The movie premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center’s Oval Theater on the Tampa campus.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usfs-cyberherd-hackers-become-movie-stars-in-documentary-on-collegiate-cybersecurity.aspxCyber/AI,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Cyber Florida,Cybersecurity,Global and National Security Institute,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/murals-by-bulls-for-bulls-usf-showcases-student-talent.aspxUSF students turned campus walls into vibrant showcases of school spirit, designing four new murals that celebrate everything from local wildlife to Bulls pride. Created by student interns using their own artistic flair, the colorful works highlight campus life while proving that no one knows USF better than its own students.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:37:10 Murals by Bulls, for Bulls: USF showcases student talentUSF students turned campus walls into vibrant showcases of school spirit, designing four new murals that celebrate everything from local wildlife to Bulls pride. Created by student interns using their own artistic flair, the colorful works highlight campus life while proving that no one knows USF better than its own students.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/murals-by-bulls-for-bulls-usf-showcases-student-talent.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessPaul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-welcomes-record-breaking-class-sees-increase-in-student-engagement.aspxUSF is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:01:11 USF welcomes record-breaking class, sees increase in student engagementUSF is welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-welcomes-record-breaking-class-sees-increase-in-student-engagement.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Morsani College of Medicine,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-iterns-capture-historic-florida-upset-through-photos-video-and-memes.aspxUSF Athletics interns helped capture one of the program’s biggest wins — the Bulls’ 18–16 upset over then-No. 13 Florida — through viral photos, videos and memes that spread nationwide. From an iconic celebration shot to unexpected Nintendo 3DS sideline footage, their work preserved the emotion of the moment while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:49:59 USF interns capture historic Florida upset through photos, video and memesUSF Athletics interns helped capture one of the program’s biggest wins — the Bulls’ 18–16 upset over then-No. 13 Florida — through viral photos, videos and memes that spread nationwide. From an iconic celebration shot to unexpected Nintendo 3DS sideline footage, their work preserved the emotion of the moment while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.USF Football at UF game/news/2025/usf-iterns-capture-historic-florida-upset-through-photos-video-and-memes.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsPaul Guzzo,USF Athletics,USF Football/news/2025/usf-student-athletes-trade-jerseys-for-hard-hats-to-help-build-new-stadium.aspxAs USF football gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university’s future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:36:19 USF student-athletes trade jerseys for hard hats to help build new on-campus stadiumAs USF football gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university’s future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.Students walk the construction site of the on-campus stadium/news/2025/usf-student-athletes-trade-jerseys-for-hard-hats-to-help-build-new-stadium.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student Success,USF AthleticsPaul Guzzo,USF Athletics,USF Football/news/2025/usf-professor-leads-push-for-hurricane-scale-to-include-storm-surge-flood-risk.aspxA new study by USF's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:47:54 USF professor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood riskA new study by USF's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-professor-leads-push-for-hurricane-scale-to-include-storm-surge-flood-risk.aspxResearch and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/whats-new-at-usf-college-launch-lululemon-apparel-beach-volleyball-dining-and-more.aspxThe ��ݮ��Ƶ launches the 2025–26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:37:45 What’s new at USF: College launch, Lululemon apparel, beach volleyball, dining and moreThe ��ݮ��Ƶ launches the 2025–26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.Three students stand with Rocky the Bull /news/2025/whats-new-at-usf-college-launch-lululemon-apparel-beach-volleyball-dining-and-more.aspxCampus LifeBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Dining Services/news/2025/the-cuban-sandwich-story-how-usf-played-a-surprising-role-in-its-rise-to-fame.aspxThe ��ݮ��Ƶ has played a major role in shaping the Cuban sandwich's legacy — from researching its history and refining Cuban bread baking methods to inspiring the creation of National Cuban Sandwich Day, now celebrated worldwide every August 23.Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:18:36 The Cuban sandwich story: How USF played a surprising role in its rise to fameThe ��ݮ��Ƶ has played a major role in shaping the Cuban sandwich's legacy — from researching its history and refining Cuban bread baking methods to inspiring the creation of National Cuban Sandwich Day, now celebrated worldwide every August 23.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/the-cuban-sandwich-story-how-usf-played-a-surprising-role-in-its-rise-to-fame.aspxCommunityCollege of Arts and Sciences,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-to-confer-nearly-2700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-9.aspxGraduates included a student who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.Sun, 10 Aug 2025 02:25:47 USF confers nearly 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a student who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.Two students celebrate taking a selfie at USF commencement/news/2025/usf-to-confer-nearly-2700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonies-on-aug-9.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,Commencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Ryan Hughes/news/2025/aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxLike most future doctors, Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose his career path out of a desire to save lives. But Jaskolka-Brown didn’t wait until he became a doctor to save lives. In 2023, he donated a segment of his left liver to a 5-month-old baby.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:14:14 Aiden Jaskolka-BrownLike most future doctors, Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose his career path out of a desire to save lives. But Jaskolka-Brown didn’t wait until he became a doctor to save lives. In 2023, he donated a segment of his left liver to a 5-month-old baby.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/aiden-jaskolka-brown.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-students-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxAs a mass communications major, with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:21:39 Seeing beyond sight: A USF blind student’s journey into broadcastingAs a mass communications major, with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/seeing-beyond-sight-a-usf-blind-students-journey-into-broadcasting.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications/news/2025/yash-patel.aspxHis interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. Yash Patel then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:05:04 Yash PatelHis interest in accounting was born as a high schooler helping his grandmother run her Clearwater motel. Yash Patel then started a vending machine business that funded his education, gaining real-world experience along the way.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/yash-patel.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Muma College of Business,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:48:22 How a USF student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AIFarhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/how-a-usf-students-personal-battle-with-dengue-helped-develop-mosquito-fighting-ai.aspxCyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo,computer science/news/2025/usf-doctoral-student-army-veteran-named-2025-tillman-scholar.aspxU.S. Army veteran Nathaniel Hays, a ��ݮ��Ƶ doctoral student in cellular and molecular biology, has been named a 2025 Tillman Scholar by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Selected from more than 1,700 applicants, Hays is pursuing cancer research inspired by a family history of the disease.Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:46:41 USF doctoral student, Army veteran named 2025 Tillman ScholarU.S. Army veteran Nathaniel Hays, a ��ݮ��Ƶ doctoral student in cellular and molecular biology, has been named a 2025 Tillman Scholar by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Selected from more than 1,700 applicants, Hays is pursuing cancer research inspired by a family history of the disease.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-doctoral-student-army-veteran-named-2025-tillman-scholar.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Arts and Sciences,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/tampa-union-station-gets-6-million-restoration-and-usf-is-driving-it-forward.aspxThe restoration of the historic Tampa Union Station is being shaped by USF from every angle — led by School of Architecture and Community Design alumnus architect Jerel McCants, who developed his love of preservation while a student at the university, and guided by 3D scans produced by USF’s Access 3D Lab.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:18:08 Tampa Union Station gets $6 million restoration — and USF is driving it forwardThe restoration of the historic Tampa Union Station is being shaped by USF from every angle — led by School of Architecture and Community Design alumnus architect Jerel McCants, who developed his love of preservation while a student at the university, and guided by 3D scans produced by USF’s Access 3D Lab.Tampa Union Station surrounded by students scanning the building/news/2025/tampa-union-station-gets-6-million-restoration-and-usf-is-driving-it-forward.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessAccess 3D Lab,Paul Guzzo,School of Architecture and Community Design/news/2025/usf-hosts-college-bound-teens-supported-by-special-operations-warrior-foundation.aspxThe ��ݮ��Ƶ is hosting nearly 30 high school students who’ve lost a military parent in the line of duty to explore the college application process — all while forming bonds with peers who have experienced similar loss.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:35:06 Children of fallen heroes prepare for college at USF, supported by Special Operations Warrior FoundationThe ��ݮ��Ƶ is hosting nearly 30 high school students who’ve lost a military parent in the line of duty to explore the college application process — all while forming bonds with peers who have experienced similar loss.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-hosts-college-bound-teens-supported-by-special-operations-warrior-foundation.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMilitary,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/how-usf-helped-kickstart-skateboarding-in-tampa-bay.aspxUSF’s impact on Tampa Bay skateboarding is undeniable. Students embedded skateboarding into the area’s cultural DNA, designed the region’s first nationally known skatepark and helped the public recognize the sport’s historical value.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:29:04 How USF helped kickstart skateboarding in Tampa BayUSF’s impact on Tampa Bay skateboarding is undeniable. Students embedded skateboarding into the area’s cultural DNA, designed the region’s first nationally known skatepark and helped the public recognize the sport’s historical value.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/how-usf-helped-kickstart-skateboarding-in-tampa-bay.aspxCampus LifeMyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-student-rocket-team-soars-in-national-nasa-competition.aspxThe ��ݮ��Ƶ's Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry team completed a NASA Student Launch Competition and brought home an award for successfully designing and then sending a model rocket over 4,000 feet while transmitting data.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:06:59 USF student rocket team soars in national NASA competitionThe ��ݮ��Ƶ's Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry team completed a NASA Student Launch Competition and brought home an award for successfully designing and then sending a model rocket over 4,000 feet while transmitting data.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-student-rocket-team-soars-in-national-nasa-competition.aspxStudent SuccessCollege of Engineering,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/from-orange-groves-to-alma-mater-usf-and-temple-terraces-shared-history.aspxTemple Terrace turned 100 years old on May 28. As USF approaches its 70th anniversary, the two neighbors are more connected than ever, with shared projects, planning efforts and a vision for what the future holds.Wed, 28 May 2025 08:07:06 From orange groves to alma mater: USF and Temple Terrace's shared historyTemple Terrace turned 100 years old on May 28. As USF approaches its 70th anniversary, the two neighbors are more connected than ever, with shared projects, planning efforts and a vision for what the future holds.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-orange-groves-to-alma-mater-usf-and-temple-terraces-shared-history.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/zombies-robots-and-dorm-life-usf-set-to-welcome-record-number-of-summer-campers.aspxUSF’s record-breaking lineup of 56 week-long educational summer camps provides hands-on experiences in robotics, culinary arts, archaeology, LEGO engineering, Esports, filmmaking, hospitality and emergency response.Mon, 19 May 2025 07:08:22 Spies, robots and dorm life: USF set to welcome record number of summer campersUSF’s record-breaking lineup of 56 week-long educational summer camps provides hands-on experiences in robotics, culinary arts, archaeology, LEGO engineering, Esports, filmmaking, hospitality and emergency response.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/zombies-robots-and-dorm-life-usf-set-to-welcome-record-number-of-summer-campers.aspxCommunity PartnershipsEsports,Paul Guzzo,USF Sarasota-Manatee campus,summer camps/news/2025/behind-the-horns-meet-the-uef-students-who-were-rocky-d-bull.aspxFor years, they hid in plain sight, lifting spirits and energizing crowds as the university’s beloved mascot, Rocky D. Bull. Now that they’ve graduated, three Rockys are allowed to take off the mask and share what it’s really like to be the face of USF.Mon, 12 May 2025 11:10:49 Behind the horns: Meet the USF students who were Rocky D. BullFor years, they hid in plain sight, lifting spirits and energizing crowds as the university’s beloved mascot, Rocky D. Bull. Now that they’ve graduated, three Rockys are allowed to take off the mask and share what it’s really like to be the face of USF.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/behind-the-horns-meet-the-uef-students-who-were-rocky-d-bull.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Athletics/news/2025/usf-to-confer-more-than-7700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonie-may-8-11.aspxGraduates included a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.Mon, 12 May 2025 09:14:21 USF confers more than 7,700 degrees during spring commencement ceremoniesGraduates included a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.Group of students give the "Go Bulls" hand signal/news/2025/usf-to-confer-more-than-7700-degrees-during-commencement-ceremonie-may-8-11.aspxStudent Success,University NewsBoundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo,Ryan Hughes/news/2025/usf-siblings-bring-tedx-back-to-tampa-inspire-with-lift-as-you-climb-theme.aspxUSF siblings Harikrishna and Krishna Patel curated a TEDx Talk at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Their effort, shaped in part by unexpected leadership roles on a global stage, received support from a team of 50, half of whom were USF students and alumni.Mon, 05 May 2025 08:52:07 USF siblings bring TEDx back to Tampa, inspire with ‘Lift As You Climb’ themeUSF siblings Harikrishna and Krishna Patel curated a TEDx Talk at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Their effort, shaped in part by unexpected leadership roles on a global stage, received support from a team of 50, half of whom were USF students and alumni.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-siblings-bring-tedx-back-to-tampa-inspire-with-lift-as-you-climb-theme.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student Success,USF in the NewsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Arts and Sciences,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/rozeth-aquino.aspxBefore she ever held a blueprint, Rozeth Aquino held Legos and a dream of becoming a dentist. But the hands-on creativity she loved led her to architecture.Fri, 02 May 2025 09:28:25 Rozeth AquinoBefore she ever held a blueprint, Rozeth Aquino held Legos and a dream of becoming a dentist. But the hands-on creativity she loved led her to architecture.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/rozeth-aquino.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,Paul Guzzo,School of Architecture and Community Design/news/2025/lisa-patterson.aspxA former high school dropout, Lisa Patterson overcame self-doubt to achieve her goal of earning a college degree.Fri, 02 May 2025 09:04:12 Lisa PattersonA former high school dropout, Lisa Patterson overcame self-doubt to achieve her goal of earning a college degree.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/lisa-patterson.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Public Health,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/tammy-and-bennett-moscato.aspxMother and son Tammy and Bennett Moscato attended USF together. Now, they are both graduating this spring.Fri, 02 May 2025 08:41:37 Tammy and Bennett MoscatoMother and son Tammy and Bennett Moscato attended USF together. Now, they are both graduating this spring.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/tammy-and-bennett-moscato.aspxStudent SuccessBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Education,Department of Psychology,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/waseem-albaba.aspxA passion for video games, combined with a skateboarding accident, guided Waseem Albaba toward a career in cybersecurity.Fri, 02 May 2025 07:48:31 Waseem AlbabaA passion for video games, combined with a skateboarding accident, guided Waseem Albaba toward a career in cybersecurity.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/waseem-albaba.aspxCyber/AI,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Boundless Bulls,College of Engineering,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/humor-embarrassment-and-joy-meet-the-name-readers-of-usfs-commencement-ceremonies.aspxFor those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:28:27 Humor, embarrassment and joy: Meet the name readers of USF’s commencement ceremoniesFor those in attendance, the conferring of thousands of degrees each semester seems to run smoothly. But for the commencement readers, getting those names right takes preparation, care and a bit of courage.Travis Bell and Rocky the Bull/news/2025/humor-embarrassment-and-joy-meet-the-name-readers-of-usfs-commencement-ceremonies.aspxUniversity NewsCommencement,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications,wusf/news/2025/former-usf-football-players-harrowing-survival-at-sea-retold-in-documentary-feature-film.aspxSixteen years ago, 2008 graduate Nick Schuyler was in a boating accident in the Gulf that killed his three friends. He was the sole survivor. Now, a documentary and Hollywood film will tell the tragic tale that made national headlines.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:12:43 Former USF football player’s harrowing survival at sea retold in documentary, feature filmSixteen years ago, 2008 graduate Nick Schuyler was in a boating accident in the Gulf that killed his three friends. He was the sole survivor. Now, a documentary and Hollywood film will tell the tragic tale that made national headlines.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/former-usf-football-players-harrowing-survival-at-sea-retold-in-documentary-feature-film.aspxUSF Athletics,USF in the NewsAlumni,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Football/news/2025/usf-alumni-drive-ai-classroom-innovation-with-virtual-assistants-for-k-12-teachers.aspxWith support from USF alumni, a USF graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:43:03 USF alumni drive AI classroom innovation with virtual assistants for K-12 teachersWith support from USF alumni, a USF graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-alumni-drive-ai-classroom-innovation-with-virtual-assistants-for-k-12-teachers.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Education,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usfs-student-green-energy-fund-projects-make-a-lasting-impact-on-campus-sustainability.aspxSince its launch, the USF program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:07:46 USF’s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainabilitySince its launch, the USF program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usfs-student-green-energy-fund-projects-make-a-lasting-impact-on-campus-sustainability.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,Student Success/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxThrough a dynamic partnership between the ��ݮ��Ƶ and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:08:53 From classroom to kickoff: How USF’s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readinessThrough a dynamic partnership between the ��ݮ��Ƶ and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-classroom-to-kickoff-how-usfs-partnership-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-is-boosting-career-readiness.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Student SuccessMuma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,Vinik Sports and Entertainment Management Program/news/2025/how-a-simple-chair-in-the-1980s-led-to-usfs-global-leadership-in-ai.aspxIn the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at USF joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:30:41 How a simple chair in the 1980s led to USF’s global leadership in AIIn the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at USF joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/how-a-simple-chair-in-the-1980s-led-to-usfs-global-leadership-in-ai.aspxCyber/AI,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/usf-is-digitally-preserving-egmont-keys-historic-harbor-pilot-village.aspxDue to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But USF’s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:29:03 USF is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot villageDue to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But USF’s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.Expert sitting on the computer/news/2025/usf-is-digitally-preserving-egmont-keys-historic-harbor-pilot-village.aspxCommunity PartnershipsAccess 3D Lab,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxUSF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all USF colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:24:44 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborationsUSF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all USF colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.Graphic shows a hub and spoke wheel demonstrating the USF College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Cybersecurity,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Information Technology/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxUSF women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:44:00 USF women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and moreUSF women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.USF women's lacrosse game/news/2025/usf-womens-lacrosse-to-make-historic-debut-with-student-athletes-studying-to-become-lawyers-chemists-and-more.aspxUSF Athletics,University NewsAAU,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Nursing,Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering,Department of Criminology,Judy Genshaft Honors College,Muma College of Business,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Athletics,USF Health,Zimmerman School of Advertising and Communications/news/2025/from-ballet-to-brain-injury-advocacy-meet-usf-student-and-miss-tampa-alexandra-de-roos.aspxAfter a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at USF as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:21:13 From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet USF student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de RoosAfter a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at USF as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-ballet-to-brain-injury-advocacy-meet-usf-student-and-miss-tampa-alexandra-de-roos.aspxUniversity NewsBoundless Bulls,College of Arts and Sciences,Department of Psychology,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,President Judy Genshaft/news/2025/usf-historians-bring-tampas-lunch-counter-sit-ins-to-the-stage.aspxUSF has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:49:46 USF historians bring Tampa’s lunch counter sit-ins to the stageUSF has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.��ݮ��Ƶ: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-historians-bring-tampas-lunch-counter-sit-ins-to-the-stage.aspxCommunity Partnerships,University NewsDepartment of English,Department of History,Paul Guzzo,USF Libraries