First graduates of USF's accelerated nursing degree program boost struggling workforce
There’s a fresh class of graduates joining the workforce in Florida, and dozens of them include nurses who hope to serve their communities and give a much-needed boost to a worker shortage.
Thousands of USF graduates come together for in-person commencement
Nearly 3,000 graduates from the University of South Florida came together for the 123rd commencement.
Teen to become youngest USF graduate
Four brothers from Apollo Beach became University of South Florida Bulls early. The youngest enrolled at age 14 after graduating early from high school. At ceremonies this Saturday, he’ll be the youngest graduate, at 17.
Brain training research participants needed for dementia-prevention study
For the last three years, researchers at the University of South Florida have been analyzing the effectiveness of computer games on the brains of older adults and now they need more participants for a study that aims to prove its effectiveness.
Survey: 1 in 4 workers plans to switch jobs, post-pandemic
A new Prudential survey of 2,000 people found one in four workers plans to switch jobs once the health crisis calms down, so companies may risk losing talented workers if they don’t change.
USF students protest proposed Bright Futures changes, university budget cuts
With Florida's legislative session wrapping up next Friday, lawmakers have some big decisions to make, including those impacting college education.
USF scientists begin searching for Piney Point environmental impacts in Tampa Bay, Port Manatee
Environmental experts remain concerned about the Piney Point leak and its lasting impact on marine life. A team of USF scientists will head out on a research vessel Wednesday to collect water samples.
Tampa Bay Street Medicine provides healthcare to underserved communities
By van and by foot, medical students from the University of South Florida are providing health care to vulnerable populations across the area.
Coronavirus boosts interest in public health education at USF
The pandemic may have slowed down campus life, but not applications for enrollment at the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health.
USF will hold in-person graduation ceremonies
In-person commencement ceremonies will return this spring for University of South Florida students.
USF plans full return to in-person classes; other schools may follow suit
The University of South Florida announced Wednesday the campus will move back to full in-person classes and other activities. Other schools are having those same conversations.
USF's Georgina Corrick taking advantage of team's return to action
On the surface, Georgina Corrick seems like your average, softball-hucking, apple pie-loving American, but she was actually born in the United Kingdom and her British tendencies that surface, on occasion.
USF studying public impact of media's coronavirus messaging
Public health messages share important information, and a group of University of South Florida researchers are looking into how people react to them during the pandemic.
Bay Area school districts begin announcing graduation plans
With graduations right around the corner, school districts in the Tampa Bay area are starting to solidify their commencement plans.
USF student-built satellites launched into orbit by SpaceX
A recent SpaceX launch took three satellites built by University of South Florida students to space on a communications mission.
USF launches diversity, equity, and inclusion reporting website
The University of South Florida has launched a new effort to push back against racism and make campuses more inclusive.
CDC reports spike in coronavirus cases near college campuses
In counties where large colleges and universities opened for in-person classes in the fall, COVID-19 cases rose by more than 50%. That is according to new research by the CDC.
USF begins offering COVID-19 vaccine to students, employees 65 and older
On Thursday, USF began vaccinating students, staff, and faculty who are 65 and older.
Healthcare officials warn of coming COVID-19 patient surge at Tampa Bay hospitals
As COVID-19 infections surge in Florida and hospitalizations are on the rise, doctors are warning about the coming strain on the healthcare system.
USF reverses course on College of Education closure
The University of South Florida is reversing course, announcing Wednesday that the College of Education will remain intact.