USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 10 Mar 2025 07:20:05 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF’s Julio Blanco III/news/2025/from-first-generation-student-to-future-pediatrician-meet-usfs-julio-blanco.aspxJulio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining USF was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:15:20 From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF’s Julio Blanco IIIJulio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining USF was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. Julio Blanco/news/2025/from-first-generation-student-to-future-pediatrician-meet-usfs-julio-blanco.aspxStudent SuccessBe Bold,College of Arts and Sciences,Dave ScheiberPatience pays off for USF walk-on turned record-breaking wide receiver Sean Atkins/news/2025/patience-pays-off-for-usf-walk-on-turned-record-breaking-wide-receiver-sean-atkins.aspxSean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:06:41 Patience pays off for USF walk-on turned record-breaking wide receiver Sean AtkinsSean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.USF wide receiver Sean Atkins/news/2025/patience-pays-off-for-usf-walk-on-turned-record-breaking-wide-receiver-sean-atkins.aspxStudent Success,USF AthleticsBe Bold,USF Athletics,USF FootballHow Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at USF to detect disease/news/2025/how-dr-yael-bensoussan-uses-ai-and-the-human-voice-at-to-detect-disease.aspxDr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:27:55 How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at USF to detect diseaseDr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.Dr. Yael Bensoussan from USF Health/news/2025/how-dr-yael-bensoussan-uses-ai-and-the-human-voice-at-to-detect-disease.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthBe Bold,Dave Scheiber,Morsani College of MedicineWhat sparked USF student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlines/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxUSF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:54:33 What sparked USF student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlinesUSF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.Libby Royer/news/2025/what-sparked-usf-student-libby-royers-passion-for-storm-proofing-coastlines.aspxStudent SuccessBe Bold,College of Arts and Sciences,Dave ScheiberJohn Licato helping bring 51’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USF/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxJohn Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the 51, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:11:58 John Licato helping bring 51’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USFJohn Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the 51, he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow. John Licato in his lab/news/2025/john-licato-helping-bring-floridas-first-ai-and-cybersecurity-college-to-life-at-usf.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationAI,Be Bold,College of Engineering