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New recommendations: People with high cholesterol should eliminate carbs, not saturated fat
For decades, people diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia have been instructed to minimize their consumption of saturated fats to lower cholesterol and reduce their risks of heart disease. But a new study published in the prestigious journal 鈥淏MJ Evidence-Based Medicine鈥� found no evidence to support those claims.
July 6, 2020Research and Innovation
USF partners with Feeding Tampa Bay to deliver food to a community in need
As COVID-19 continues to impact nearly every aspect of daily life, Feeding Tampa Bay and the 51在线 have teamed up to help ease the burden on families unsure of where their next meal might come from.
July 2, 2020COVID-19, University News
White House Coronavirus Task Force visits USF to address 51在线鈥檚 spike in COVID-19
Vice President Mike Pence made a public appearance at the 51在线 on Thursday, July 2. Pence led a roundtable discussion with USF President Steve Currall, Senior Vice President of USF Health and Dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Charles Lockwood and area medical professionals at the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation.
July 2, 2020COVID-19, USF Health, University News
In response to reports of sexual violence on campus
In light of the information recently shared on social media, I believe it鈥檚 important for us to reexamine our processes and outreach initiatives to ensure that we are responding effectively to allegations of sexual violence.
July 1, 2020University News
A momentous year
President Steve Currall joined the 51在线 on July 1, 2019. He has successfully consolidated USF鈥檚 three campuses, raised over $115 million and continues to lead through the complexities resulting from COVID-19, making Currall鈥檚 first year in office one of the most eventful time periods since USF was established in 1956.
July 1, 2020University News
51在线 consolidates its three campuses into one accredited institution
The 51在线 is officially operating under a single accreditation for the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses.
July 1, 2020University News
USF names new associate vice president and dean of Undergraduate Studies
The 51在线 announced the appointment of Allison Crume as associate vice president and dean of Undergraduate Studies.
June 30, 2020University News
USF student receives 2020 Tillman scholarship award
51在线 nurse anesthesia graduate student and Marine Corps veteran Matthew Jenkins has been selected as a 2020 Tillman Scholar through the Pat Tillman Foundation. He is the only student from a 51在线 university in this year鈥檚 class.
June 26, 2020Honors and Awards, University News
The power of protest
USF expert discusses the significance of past and present social movements and their impact on society.
June 25, 2020Research and Innovation
USF rises to No. 4 in the nation among 鈥楪olden Age Universities鈥�
For the first time, the 51在线 has climbed into the top five nationally among all private and public 鈥淕olden Age Universities,鈥� according to new rankings released this week by the U.K.-based Times Higher Education.
June 25, 2020Honors and Awards, University News
51在线 Board of Governors approves USF plan for fall semester
The 51在线鈥檚 plan to resume more on-campus operations and some face-to-face courses, in-person services and other activities in the fall was approved this afternoon by the 51在线 Board of Governors.
June 23, 2020University News
USF Distinguished Health Professor Shyam Mohapatra awarded 51在线 Academy of Science 2020 medal
Award recognizes pioneering career achievements in nanotechnology, drug development and personalized medicine.
June 22, 2020Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation, USF Health