USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSat, 21 Dec 2024 23:23:51 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Bay News 9: New Joint Effort From TGH and USF Could Bring Cutting Edge Clinical Research to Tampa Bayhttps://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/12/28/new-joint-effort-from-tgh-and-usf-could-bring-cutting-edge-clinical-research-to-tampa-bayLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 28 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Bay News 9: New Joint Effort From TGH and USF Could Bring Cutting Edge Clinical Research to Tampa BayLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/12/28/new-joint-effort-from-tgh-and-usf-could-bring-cutting-edge-clinical-research-to-tampa-bayUSF in the NewsFond Farewell to Joe Hice, VP for University Communications and Marketing/news/2020/12-23-fond-farewell-joe-hice.aspxI wish to thank Joe for his service to USF and congratulate him on an impressive career in marketing and communications that spans numerous national organizations over the past 40 years.Rocky D. BullWed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Fond Farewell to Joe Hice, VP for University Communications and MarketingI wish to thank Joe for his service to USF and congratulate him on an impressive career in marketing and communications that spans numerous national organizations over the past 40 years.51: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/12-23-fond-farewell-joe-hice.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve CurrallCelebrating the life and work of Skip Gandyhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-the-life-and-work-of-skip-gandy/The USF Libraries celebrate the life and work of George “Skip” Gandy IV, 1942-2020. A 51 native, Gandy’s childhood on Davis Islands shaped him into becoming an avid outdoorsman, environmental activist, and an honored donor to USF.External ArticleWed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Celebrating the life and work of Skip GandyThe USF Libraries celebrate the life and work of George “Skip” Gandy IV, 1942-2020. A 51 native, Gandy’s childhood on Davis Islands shaped him into becoming an avid outdoorsman, environmental activist, and an honored donor to USF.A portrait of Skip Gandy. Credit, Skip Gandyhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-the-life-and-work-of-skip-gandy/University NewsUSF Foundation,USF LibrariesWashington Post: Scientists descended into Greenland’s perilous ice caverns — and came back with a worrying messagehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/12/23/climate-moulins-greenland/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Washington Post: Scientists descended into Greenland’s perilous ice caverns — and came back with a worrying messageLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/12/23/climate-moulins-greenland/USF in the NewsResearch project to recover, engage public on lost history of African American burial grounds in Tampa Bayhttps://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2020/12/21/research-project-to-recover-engage-public-on-lost-history-of-african-american-burial-grounds-in-tampa-bay/In Tampa Bay and across the nation, a number of African American burial grounds and cemeteries have been lost to history, neglected, abandoned, even paved over and developed on. A research project funded by a 51 anti-racism initiative is seeking to recover and reimagine the forgotten history of these sacred places.External ArticleMon, 21 Dec 2020 09:00:00 Research project to recover, engage public on lost history of African American burial grounds in Tampa BayIn Tampa Bay and across the nation, a number of African American burial grounds and cemeteries have been lost to history, neglected, abandoned, even paved over and developed on. A research project funded by a 51 anti-racism initiative is seeking to recover and reimagine the forgotten history of these sacred places.The research team’s focus will center on Zion Cemetery, one of the first African American cemeteries in Tampa Bay, and St. Petersburg’s Oaklawn Cemetery complex near Tropicana Field. Photo by Antoinette Jackson.https://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2020/12/21/research-project-to-recover-engage-public-on-lost-history-of-african-american-burial-grounds-in-tampa-bay/Research and InnovationAnthropologyAnnouncing Strategic Planning Advisory Task Force/news/2020/12-21-announcing-strategic-planning-advisory-task-force.aspxGuided by our shared Principles of Community, the charge of the Task Force is to help craft a strategic plan for the university that will be submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration in June 2021, and subsequently to the Board of Governors.Rocky D. BullMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Announcing Strategic Planning Advisory Task ForceGuided by our shared Principles of Community, the charge of the Task Force is to help craft a strategic plan for the university that will be submitted to the Board of Trustees for consideration in June 2021, and subsequently to the Board of Governors.51: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/12-21-announcing-strategic-planning-advisory-task-force.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve CurrallCampus Food Waste Recovery Project earns USF Student Success Team Collaboration awardhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/campus-food-waste-recovery-project-co-led-by-cophers-earns-usf-student-success-team-collaboration-award/Up to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. goes to waste and it’s impacting our health, according to USF College of Public Health doctoral candidate Whitney Fung Uy.External ArticleMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Campus Food Waste Recovery Project earns USF Student Success Team Collaboration awardUp to 40 percent of food that is produced in the U.S. goes to waste and it’s impacting our health, according to USF College of Public Health doctoral candidate Whitney Fung Uy.Finished biodigesters. Photo courtesy of Whitney Fung Uyhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/campus-food-waste-recovery-project-co-led-by-cophers-earns-usf-student-success-team-collaboration-award/Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,Student SuccessInvasive in the U.S., lifesaver Down Under/news/2020/invasive-in-the-us-lifesaver-down-under.aspxTen years of research led by the 51 has revealed that a monitor lizard should be regarded as an “ecosystem engineer,” a rarity for reptiles.Rocky D. BullMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Invasive in the U.S., lifesaver Down UnderTen years of research led by the 51 has revealed that a monitor lizard should be regarded as an “ecosystem engineer,” a rarity for reptiles.Sean Doody, assistant professor and graduate director of integrative biology at the USF St. Petersburg campus, studies the nesting biology of monitor lizards in Australia./news/2020/invasive-in-the-us-lifesaver-down-under.aspxResearch and InnovationIntegrative Animal Biology,USF St. PetersburgUSF Libraries creates digital dashboard to track COVID-19 vaccination distribution in 51https://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dfb8c5b907e64075a7a4717a1016c285New dashboard monitors the number of vaccine recipients, their location and demographic.External ArticleMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF Libraries creates digital dashboard to track COVID-19 vaccination distribution in 51New dashboard monitors the number of vaccine recipients, their location and demographic.A screenshot showing the digital dashboard created to monitor vaccination distribution across 51https://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dfb8c5b907e64075a7a4717a1016c285COVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Digital Heritage & Humanities Collection,USF LibrariesReflecting on 2020 with Hope for the New Year/news/2020/12-18-reflecting-2020-hope-new-year.aspxAmong the unexpected consequences of 2020 has been the challenge of finding words to adequately describe it. In so many ways it’s been a year like no other.Rocky D. BullFri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Reflecting on 2020 with Hope for the New YearAmong the unexpected consequences of 2020 has been the challenge of finding words to adequately describe it. In so many ways it’s been a year like no other.51: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/12-18-reflecting-2020-hope-new-year.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve CurrallNBC News: The COVID-19 vaccine is here, but 5 public health concerns lingerhttps://www.today.com/health/covid-vaccine-concerns-experts-urge-people-not-let-their-guard-t204267Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 NBC News: The COVID-19 vaccine is here, but 5 public health concerns lingerLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.today.com/health/covid-vaccine-concerns-experts-urge-people-not-let-their-guard-t204267USF in the NewsReport: Vaccination rollout won’t prevent third wave of COVID-19/news/2020/vaccination-rollout-wont-prevent-third-wave-of-covid19.aspxTampa Bay is beginning to feel the effects of the third wave of coronavirus, and the vaccine won’t be able to stop it in time. The Pfizer vaccine started being administered to health professionals Dec. 14; however, mass distribution likely won’t begin until the spring. In the meantime, social distancing measures will be vital in stopping the spread of COVID-19.Rocky D. BullWed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Report: Vaccination rollout won’t prevent third wave of COVID-19Tampa Bay is beginning to feel the effects of the third wave of coronavirus, and the vaccine won’t be able to stop it in time. The Pfizer vaccine started being administered to health professionals Dec. 14; however, mass distribution likely won’t begin until the spring. In the meantime, social distancing measures will be vital in stopping the spread of COVID-19.A chart showing the number of projected infectious cases based on various social conditions./news/2020/vaccination-rollout-wont-prevent-third-wave-of-covid19.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,CoronavirusScience Magazine: Fossilized lightning bolts reveal when ancient storms struckhttps://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/12/fossilized-lightning-bolts-reveal-when-ancient-storms-struckLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Science Magazine: Fossilized lightning bolts reveal when ancient storms struckLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/12/fossilized-lightning-bolts-reveal-when-ancient-storms-struckUSF in the NewsTop stories of 2020/news/2020/2020-an-unprecedented-year.aspxThe new decade posed a number of challenges related to COVID-19. However, it helped capture the true spirit of USF, strengthening interdisciplinary collaborations, spurring innovation and research and boosting efforts to support frontline workers and those in need. Read more about the top stories of the year.Rocky D. BullMon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Top stories of 2020The new decade posed a number of challenges related to COVID-19. However, it helped capture the true spirit of USF, strengthening interdisciplinary collaborations, spurring innovation and research and boosting efforts to support frontline workers and those in need. Read more about the top stories of the year.Graphic for the 2020 Year in Review at USF/news/2020/2020-an-unprecedented-year.aspxUniversity NewsTop StoriesCOVID-19 prompts more end-of-life discussions among USF students/news/2020/covid19-prompts-more-end-of-life-discussions-among-usf-students.aspxIt’s a subject that families often find too emotional to discuss. But experts say it’s an essential one to have in order to make more informed decisions on one’s final wishes.Rocky D. BullMon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 COVID-19 prompts more end-of-life discussions among USF studentsIt’s a subject that families often find too emotional to discuss. But experts say it’s an essential one to have in order to make more informed decisions on one’s final wishes.A graphic rendering of the COVID-19 virus/news/2020/covid19-prompts-more-end-of-life-discussions-among-usf-students.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Judy Genshaft Honors CollegeUSA Today: First COVID-19 vaccinations raise hopes on historic dayhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/12/14/first-covid-vaccinations-highlight-historic-somber-day-300-k-deaths/6544070002/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USA Today: First COVID-19 vaccinations raise hopes on historic dayLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/12/14/first-covid-vaccinations-highlight-historic-somber-day-300-k-deaths/6544070002/USF in the NewsNew course dedicated to promoting race consciousness wraps up first semester at USF/news/2020/promoting-race-consciousness.aspxA new course called, “Prejudice, Stigma and Race Consciousness” was offered for the first time this semester in response to a petition signed by thousands of students over the summer that requested the university implement a course that specifically addresses discrimination.Rocky D. BullThu, 10 Dec 2020 11:00:00 New course dedicated to promoting race consciousness wraps up first semester at USFA new course called, “Prejudice, Stigma and Race Consciousness” was offered for the first time this semester in response to a petition signed by thousands of students over the summer that requested the university implement a course that specifically addresses discrimination.Dr. Alexis Mootoo instructs a new course called "Prejudice, Stigma and Race Consciousness" in a hybrid class during the Fall 2020 semester./news/2020/promoting-race-consciousness.aspxUniversity NewsAnthropology,College of Arts and Sciences,Diversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,SociologyUSF receives $2 million gift from local entrepreneur to benefit the College of Engineering/news/2020/usf-receives-2-million-gift-from-local-entrepreneur-to-benefit-the-college-of-engineering.aspxThe 51 today announced a $2 million gift to the USF Foundation that will benefit students and faculty in the College of Engineering. The estate gift from David Miga, owner and president of Electronic Design Specialists, will establish the David Miga Endowed Scholarship for Electrical Engineering and create the David T. Miga Innovation Facility Fund.Rocky D. BullWed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF receives $2 million gift from local entrepreneur to benefit the College of EngineeringThe 51 today announced a $2 million gift to the USF Foundation that will benefit students and faculty in the College of Engineering. The estate gift from David Miga, owner and president of Electronic Design Specialists, will establish the David Miga Endowed Scholarship for Electrical Engineering and create the David T. Miga Innovation Facility Fund.David Miga/news/2020/usf-receives-2-million-gift-from-local-entrepreneur-to-benefit-the-college-of-engineering.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Engineering,USF FoundationABC Action News: USF to launch Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Equity Dashboardhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/university-of-south-florida-to-launch-diversity-anti-racism-and-equity-dashboard-to-make-progressLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 ABC Action News: USF to launch Diversity, Anti-Racism, and Equity DashboardLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/university-of-south-florida-to-launch-diversity-anti-racism-and-equity-dashboard-to-make-progressUSF in the NewsThree USF Faculty Members Elected New National Academy of Inventors Fellows/research-innovation/news/2020/3-usf-faculty-members-new-nai-fellows.aspxThree 51 faculty members whose career achievements in developing new technologies to improve the well-being of people and the planet have been elected as new Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.External ArticleTue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Three USF Faculty Members Elected New National Academy of Inventors FellowsThree 51 faculty members whose career achievements in developing new technologies to improve the well-being of people and the planet have been elected as new Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors.A graphic showing 3 USF faculty members that are new NAI fellow/research-innovation/news/2020/3-usf-faculty-members-new-nai-fellows.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsNational Academy of InventorsUSF to confer more than 5,000 degrees virtually on Dec. 12/news/2020/usf-to-confer-more-than-5000-degrees-virtually-on-dec-12.aspxThe fall class includes a graduate making university history, a husband and wife graduating together and a 19 year old only one year removed from high school.Rocky D. BullMon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF to confer more than 5,000 degrees virtually on Dec. 12The fall class includes a graduate making university history, a husband and wife graduating together and a 19 year old only one year removed from high school.A graphic stating 'Fall 2020, Virtual Commencement'/news/2020/usf-to-confer-more-than-5000-degrees-virtually-on-dec-12.aspxUniversity NewsBelieve in Bulls,CommencementUSF Launches Comprehensive Anti-Racism Website/news/2020/12-04-usf-launches-comprehensive-anti-racism-website.aspxLaunching today is a comprehensive university-wide anti-racism website that will serve as a collective resource and information warehouse for content related to USF’s commitment to anti-racism.Rocky D. BullFri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF Launches Comprehensive Anti-Racism WebsiteLaunching today is a comprehensive university-wide anti-racism website that will serve as a collective resource and information warehouse for content related to USF’s commitment to anti-racism.51: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/12-04-usf-launches-comprehensive-anti-racism-website.aspxUniversity NewsMessage from the President,President Steve CurrallReport: Social distancing and face masks will help crush COVID-19 pandemic by late April/news/2020/report-social-distancing-and-face-masks-will-help-crush-covid-19-pandemic-by-late-april.aspxUSF-developed computer model projects social mitigation measures will have a dramatic effect on how quickly Tampa Bay recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.Rocky D. BullFri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Report: Social distancing and face masks will help crush COVID-19 pandemic by late AprilUSF-developed computer model projects social mitigation measures will have a dramatic effect on how quickly Tampa Bay recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.Forecast predictions on the number of COVID-19 cases given varying social conditions/news/2020/report-social-distancing-and-face-masks-will-help-crush-covid-19-pandemic-by-late-april.aspxCOVID-19,Research and InnovationCollege of Public Health,CoronavirusTampa Bay Times: USF receives grant to help recruit more Black studentshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2020/12/04/usf-receives-grant-to-help-recruit-more-black-students/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Times: USF receives grant to help recruit more Black studentsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2020/12/04/usf-receives-grant-to-help-recruit-more-black-students/USF in the NewsUSF research team uncovers significant reason older adults are at increased risk of suffering a heart attack/news/2020/research-team-uncovers-significant-reason-older-adults-are-at-increased-risk-of-suffering-heart-attack.aspxA team of researchers in the USF Department of Surgery has made a key discovery as to why we become more susceptible to heart disease as we age. The human body, especially the heart, is dependent on the mitochondria, the part of the cell responsible for producing energy to maintain organ function. The protein, Sesn2, is located inside the mitochondria and plays a pivotal role in protecting the heart from stress.Rocky D. BullThu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF research team uncovers significant reason older adults are at increased risk of suffering a heart attackA team of researchers in the USF Department of Surgery has made a key discovery as to why we become more susceptible to heart disease as we age. The human body, especially the heart, is dependent on the mitochondria, the part of the cell responsible for producing energy to maintain organ function. The protein, Sesn2, is located inside the mitochondria and plays a pivotal role in protecting the heart from stress.A stock image of a heart rate monitor /news/2020/research-team-uncovers-significant-reason-older-adults-are-at-increased-risk-of-suffering-heart-attack.aspxResearch and Innovation,USF HealthDepartment of SurgeryUSF Health and Tampa General Hospital selected to participate in the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine Phase 3 clinical trialhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/12/02/usf-health-and-tampa-general-hospital-selected-to-participate-in-the-novavax-covid-19-caccine-phase-3-clinical-trial/USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Novavax NVX-CoV2373 vaccine for COVID-19. They join over 100 research sites expecting to enroll more than 30,000 adult participants as part of the global search for a safe and effective vaccine to prevent COVID-19.External ArticleThu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF Health and Tampa General Hospital selected to participate in the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine Phase 3 clinical trialUSF Health and Tampa General Hospital have been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Novavax NVX-CoV2373 vaccine for COVID-19. They join over 100 research sites expecting to enroll more than 30,000 adult participants as part of the global search for a safe and effective vaccine to prevent COVID-19.Tampa General Hospitalhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/12/02/usf-health-and-tampa-general-hospital-selected-to-participate-in-the-novavax-covid-19-caccine-phase-3-clinical-trial/COVID-19,USF HealthCoronavirus,Tampa General HospitalHelios Education Foundation awards grant to USF to help grow Black student enrollment/news/2020/helios-education-foundation-awards-grant-to-usf-to-help-grow-black-student-enrollment.aspxThe 51 announced today that it has received a grant from Helios Education Foundation to further the university’s long-standing commitment to student success for underrepresented populations.Rocky D. BullWed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Helios Education Foundation awards grant to USF to help grow Black student enrollmentThe 51 announced today that it has received a grant from Helios Education Foundation to further the university’s long-standing commitment to student success for underrepresented populations.Helios Education Foundation logo/news/2020/helios-education-foundation-awards-grant-to-usf-to-help-grow-black-student-enrollment.aspxUniversity NewsBlack Leadership Network,Helios Education Foundation,USF FoundationScientists discover new way to measure turbulence of large planets and exoplanets/marine-science/news/2020/scientists-discover-new-way-to-measure-turbulence-of-large-planets-and-exoplanets.aspxThe swirls, eddies, and wavy bands of Jupiter and Saturn may remind us of a soothing, starry, starry night - but they reveal these two gas giants to be stormy, turbulent places. The turbulence produces energy cascades, a non-linear transfer of energy between different scales of motion. These are as fundamental to understanding planetary dynamics as the cardiovascular system is to understanding the human body.External ArticleWed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Scientists discover new way to measure turbulence of large planets and exoplanetsThe swirls, eddies, and wavy bands of Jupiter and Saturn may remind us of a soothing, starry, starry night - but they reveal these two gas giants to be stormy, turbulent places. The turbulence produces energy cascades, a non-linear transfer of energy between different scales of motion. These are as fundamental to understanding planetary dynamics as the cardiovascular system is to understanding the human body.An image of the planet Jupiter. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Gerald Eichstadt/Sean Doran/marine-science/news/2020/scientists-discover-new-way-to-measure-turbulence-of-large-planets-and-exoplanets.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Marine ScienceDaily Mail: 'Trench fever' found in teeth of ancient Roman civilians reveals the disease began 2,000 years agohttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9011115/Trench-fever-teeth-ancient-Romans-reveals-disease-began-2-000-years-ago.htmlLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Daily Mail: 'Trench fever' found in teeth of ancient Roman civilians reveals the disease began 2,000 years agoLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9011115/Trench-fever-teeth-ancient-Romans-reveals-disease-began-2-000-years-ago.htmlUSF in the NewsUSF breaks ground on innovative Judy Genshaft Honors College/news/2020/usf-breaks-ground-on-innovative-judy-genshaft-honors-college.aspxThe 51 broke ground today on the new home of the Judy Genshaft Honors College, a five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility that will strengthen USF’s position to attract the best students in 51, nationally and internationally.Rocky D. BullTue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF breaks ground on innovative Judy Genshaft Honors CollegeThe 51 broke ground today on the new home of the Judy Genshaft Honors College, a five-story, 85,000-square-foot facility that will strengthen USF’s position to attract the best students in 51, nationally and internationally.A rendering of the Judy Genshaft Honors College/news/2020/usf-breaks-ground-on-innovative-judy-genshaft-honors-college.aspxUniversity NewsJudy Genshaft Honors College,USF FoundationWhat’s driving infant mortality rates in rural areas? Hint: It’s more than access to health carehttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/whats-driving-infant-mortality-rates-in-rural-areas-hint-its-more-than-access-to-health-care/New study explores why rural counties have higher infant mortality rates than more urban areas.External ArticleTue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 What’s driving infant mortality rates in rural areas? Hint: It’s more than access to health careNew study explores why rural counties have higher infant mortality rates than more urban areas.Infant holding parent's handhttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/health/publichealth/news/whats-driving-infant-mortality-rates-in-rural-areas-hint-its-more-than-access-to-health-care/Research and InnovationCollege of Public HealthTampa Bay Times: USF honors college named for Judy Genshaft will get new building soonhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2020/11/30/usf-honors-college-named-for-judy-genshaft-will-get-new-building-soon/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Times: USF honors college named for Judy Genshaft will get new building soonLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2020/11/30/usf-honors-college-named-for-judy-genshaft-will-get-new-building-soon/USF in the NewsEight USF faculty members named new AAAS Fellows/research-innovation/news/2020/eight-usf-faculty-members-aaas-fellows.aspxEight USF faculty members who have led their disciplines in research, innovation and scholarship have been named new Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of higher education’s highest honors bestowed by peers.External ArticleTue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Eight USF faculty members named new AAAS FellowsEight USF faculty members who have led their disciplines in research, innovation and scholarship have been named new Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of higher education’s highest honors bestowed by peers.The AAAS logo/research-innovation/news/2020/eight-usf-faculty-members-aaas-fellows.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation,University NewsUSF Health names Dr. Usha Menon Dean of College of Nursinghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/11/24/usf-health-names-dr-usha-menon-dean-of-college-of-nursing/Dr. Menon brings a wealth of nursing leadership experience and academic achievement to her new role.External ArticleTue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 USF Health names Dr. Usha Menon Dean of College of NursingDr. Menon brings a wealth of nursing leadership experience and academic achievement to her new role.College of Nursinghttps://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2020/11/24/usf-health-names-dr-usha-menon-dean-of-college-of-nursing/USF HealthCollege of NursingUSF Computer Science and Engineering receives grant to attract and retain more women computer scientists/engineering/news-room/11-18-2020-women-in-cse-grant.aspxThe Department of Computer Science and Engineering received a three-year, $579,737 grant from the Center for Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University for funding evidence-based approaches to attract and retain more women computer science, information technology, and cybersecurity students.External ArticleMon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 USF Computer Science and Engineering receives grant to attract and retain more women computer scientistsThe Department of Computer Science and Engineering received a three-year, $579,737 grant from the Center for Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University for funding evidence-based approaches to attract and retain more women computer science, information technology, and cybersecurity students. More than 30 women USF Computer Science and Engineering students attended the 2019 Grace Hopper Celebration./engineering/news-room/11-18-2020-women-in-cse-grant.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of EngineeringBay News 9: Pandemic Spurring Interest In Public Health Programshttps://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/11/23/education-officials--pandemic-spurring-interest-in-public-health-programs-Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Bay News 9: Pandemic Spurring Interest In Public Health ProgramsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/11/23/education-officials--pandemic-spurring-interest-in-public-health-programs-USF in the NewsThe Atlantic: Christmas Dies Hardhttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/12/pandemic-christmas/616925/Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 The Atlantic: Christmas Dies HardLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/12/pandemic-christmas/616925/USF in the NewsUSF researchers use 3D technology to preserve the history of Tampa Bay’s civil rights era/news/2020/preserving-tampa-bays-civil-rights-era.aspxA USF researcher is partnering with the 51 Holocaust Museum to digitize several artifacts from its exhibit, “Beaches, Benches and Boycotts,” which highlights Tampa Bay’s troubled civil rights history. Online audiences will be able to interact virtually with the objects and learn about the region's racial and social disparities from the 1950s and 1960s.Rocky D. BullFri, 20 Nov 2020 09:00:00 USF researchers use 3D technology to preserve the history of Tampa Bay’s civil rights eraA USF researcher is partnering with the 51 Holocaust Museum to digitize several artifacts from its exhibit, “Beaches, Benches and Boycotts,” which highlights Tampa Bay’s troubled civil rights history. Online audiences will be able to interact virtually with the objects and learn about the region's racial and social disparities from the 1950s and 1960s.An old restaurant sign, which reads "Colored Served Here," is scanned for the 51 Holocaust Museum's online archive./news/2020/preserving-tampa-bays-civil-rights-era.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,IDExStatement on the USF College of Education from President Steve Currall, Provost Ralph Wilcox and Interim Dean Judith Ponticell/news/2020/11-20-statement-college-ed-from-currall-wilcox-ponticell.aspxAs our university-wide process of strategic realignment moves forward, USF remains committed to our responsibility of meeting the needs of the surrounding communities while continuing to be responsible stewards of the university’s financial resources.Rocky D. BullFri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Statement on the USF College of Education from President Steve Currall, Provost Ralph Wilcox and Interim Dean Judith PonticellAs our university-wide process of strategic realignment moves forward, USF remains committed to our responsibility of meeting the needs of the surrounding communities while continuing to be responsible stewards of the university’s financial resources.51: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/11-20-statement-college-ed-from-currall-wilcox-ponticell.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve CurrallWishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving/news/2020/11-20-wishing-you-happy-safe-thanksgiving.aspxWith thanks and gratitude for all you do, I wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving and holiday break.Rocky D. BullFri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Wishing you a happy and safe ThanksgivingWith thanks and gratitude for all you do, I wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving and holiday break.51: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/11-20-wishing-you-happy-safe-thanksgiving.aspxMessage from the President,President Steve CurrallThe Conversation: Amid a raging pandemic, the US faces a nursing shortage. Can we close the gap?https://theconversation.com/amid-a-raging-pandemic-the-us-faces-a-nursing-shortage-can-we-close-the-gap-149030Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 The Conversation: Amid a raging pandemic, the US faces a nursing shortage. Can we close the gap?Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://theconversation.com/amid-a-raging-pandemic-the-us-faces-a-nursing-shortage-can-we-close-the-gap-149030USF in the NewsBBC News: The seaweed swamping the Atlantic Oceanhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201119-atlantic-ocean-the-largest-seaweed-bloom-in-historyLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleThu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 BBC News: The seaweed swamping the Atlantic OceanLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201119-atlantic-ocean-the-largest-seaweed-bloom-in-historyUSF in the NewsUSF-led geosciences team discovers Ancestral Puebloans survived from ice melt in New Mexico lava tubes/news/2020/usf-led-geosciences-team-discovers-ancestral-puebloans-survived-from-ice-melt-in-new-mexico-lava-tubes.aspxA lava tube in the El Malpais National Monument yields centuries-old insights of survival in the face of harsh climate change.Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 USF-led geosciences team discovers Ancestral Puebloans survived from ice melt in New Mexico lava tubesA lava tube in the El Malpais National Monument yields centuries-old insights of survival in the face of harsh climate change.Ice deposit at the El Malpais National Monument in New Mexico/news/2020/usf-led-geosciences-team-discovers-ancestral-puebloans-survived-from-ice-melt-in-new-mexico-lava-tubes.aspxResearch and InnovationBogdan Onac,College of Arts and Sciences,National Park Service,National Science FoundationUSF St. Petersburg campus awarded a $25,000 grant from Ford Motor Company Fund to fight food insecurity through urban farminghttps://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2020/11/17/usf-st-petersburg-campus-awarded-a-25000-grant-from-ford-motor-company-fund-to-fight-food-insecurity-through-urban-farming/The USF St. Petersburg campus has received a grant through the 2020 Ford College Community Challenge to promote food security in South St. Petersburg by producing up to 150 pounds of fresh vegetables for the community each month.External ArticleWed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 USF St. Petersburg campus awarded a $25,000 grant from Ford Motor Company Fund to fight food insecurity through urban farmingThe USF St. Petersburg campus has received a grant through the 2020 Ford College Community Challenge to promote food security in South St. Petersburg by producing up to 150 pounds of fresh vegetables for the community each month.The Fresh and Local Greenhouse could help address food inequality in South St. Petersburg.https://spcampus.usf.edu/home/2020/11/17/usf-st-petersburg-campus-awarded-a-25000-grant-from-ford-motor-company-fund-to-fight-food-insecurity-through-urban-farming/University NewsSt. PetersburgUSF forensic anthropologist leads renewed effort to help solve Hillsborough County cold case homicides/news/2020/forensic-anthropologist-renewed-efforts.aspxErin Kimmerle, associate professor of forensic anthropology and executive director of the 51 Institute for Forensic Anthropology and Applied Science at USF, is collaborating with the Hillsborough County Sheriff and Medical Examiner’s offices to help solve several cold case homicides.Rocky D. BullTue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 USF forensic anthropologist leads renewed effort to help solve Hillsborough County cold case homicidesErin Kimmerle, associate professor of forensic anthropology and executive director of the 51 Institute for Forensic Anthropology and Applied Science at USF, is collaborating with the Hillsborough County Sheriff and Medical Examiner’s offices to help solve several cold case homicides.Erin Kimmerle, associate professor of forensic anthropology, assists a body exhumation at the Rest Haven Cemetery in Tampa./news/2020/forensic-anthropologist-renewed-efforts.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Department of Anthropology,Forensic AnthropologyABC Action News: USF to launch new program to help nurses during pandemichttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/coronavirus/usf-health-college-of-nursing-to-launch-new-program-to-help-nurses-during-pandemicLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleMon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 ABC Action News: USF to launch new program to help nurses during pandemicLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/coronavirus/usf-health-college-of-nursing-to-launch-new-program-to-help-nurses-during-pandemicUSF in the NewsNBC News: Should you get a coronavirus test before seeing friends and family?https://www.today.com/health/should-i-get-coronavirus-test-visiting-family-friends-t183695Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleFri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 NBC News: Should you get a coronavirus test before seeing friends and family?Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.today.com/health/should-i-get-coronavirus-test-visiting-family-friends-t183695USF in the NewsEta Updates/news/2020/eta-update.aspxUSF is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Eta and the impacts to our region. At this time, there are no changes to class schedules. Information about changes to normal business operations is available here.Rocky D. BullWed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Eta UpdatesUSF is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Eta and the impacts to our region. At this time, there are no changes to class schedules. Information about changes to normal business operations is available here.51: A Preeminent Research University/news/2020/eta-update.aspxUniversity NewsEmergency Management,Storm UpdatesBusiness Insider: The U.S. could be on track to hit 1 million daily coronavirus cases by the end of 2020, a new report findshttps://www.businessinsider.com/us-1-million-daily-coronavirus-cases-end-of-2020-report-2020-11Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleWed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Business Insider: The U.S. could be on track to hit 1 million daily coronavirus cases by the end of 2020, a new report findsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.businessinsider.com/us-1-million-daily-coronavirus-cases-end-of-2020-report-2020-11USF in the News83 Degrees Media: Black Leadership Network at USF champions professional development, builds communityhttps://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/black-leadership-network-enhances-opportunities-for-minority-students-111020.aspxLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.External ArticleTue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 83 Degrees Media: Black Leadership Network at USF champions professional development, builds communityLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elementum lacus lorem, ac pellentesque odio volutpat a.51: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/black-leadership-network-enhances-opportunities-for-minority-students-111020.aspxUSF in the News