USF will hold in-person graduation ceremonies
In-person commencement ceremonies will return this spring for University of South Florida students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The University of South Florida is reversing course, announcing Wednesday that the College of Education will remain intact.
USF, Tampa General Hospital need 250 volunteers for new COVID-19 vaccine trial
Novavax is now the fifth company in the U.S. to launch a large-scale trial of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Novavax is now the fifth company in the U.S. to launch a large-scale trial of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Lessons learned from employees working from home during pandemic
What works and doesn’t work is at the center of a study that a Tampa researcher put together for companies that want to keep staff working remotely beyond the pandemic.
What works and doesn’t work is at the center of a study that a Tampa researcher put together for companies that want to keep staff working remotely beyond the pandemic.
Vaccine still needed for recovered COVID-19 patients, doctors say
Most people who recover from COVID-19 likely have some amount of protection against getting the virus again, but it's nothing compared to having a vaccine, health experts say.
Most people who recover from COVID-19 likely have some amount of protection against getting the virus again, but it's nothing compared to having a vaccine, health experts say.
Doctors: Ending the pandemic requires masks, social distancing and a vaccine
The masks, the social distancing, the daily drumbeat of new infections; could this all be over by the end of April? One of the University of South Florida’s leading experts on the virus says it could, but it all depends on how everyone handles the next four months.
The masks, the social distancing, the daily drumbeat of new infections; could this all be over by the end of April? One of the University of South Florida’s leading experts on the virus says it could, but it all depends on how everyone handles the next four months.
Weighing the risks: Even college students should skip going home for holidays, health experts say
Medical experts are urging caution as college students prepare to travel home for Thanksgiving amid a nationwide rise in COVID-19 cases.
Medical experts are urging caution as college students prepare to travel home for Thanksgiving amid a nationwide rise in COVID-19 cases.
Coronavirus vaccine questions answered: Dosage, distribution, and more
Florida provided an outline of its distribution plan to the CDC about a month ago, which includes a priority for healthcare workers, first responders, those with health factors that could make them susceptible to severe illness, and people in long-term care facilities.
Florida provided an outline of its distribution plan to the CDC about a month ago, which includes a priority for healthcare workers, first responders, those with health factors that could make them susceptible to severe illness, and people in long-term care facilities.
Students warned to be COVID-conscious during Thanksgiving break
As students prepare to head home for Thanksgiving, universities are taking steps to keep young people from spreading COVID-19. Some schools are requiring mandatory exit tests while others are having students finish out the year online.
As students prepare to head home for Thanksgiving, universities are taking steps to keep young people from spreading COVID-19. Some schools are requiring mandatory exit tests while others are having students finish out the year online.
Experts explain videos showing election workers filling out ballots and other online misinformation
As vote counting continues, misinformation about election fraud continues spreading on social media.
As vote counting continues, misinformation about election fraud continues spreading on social media.
Elections and voting may never be the same after 2020, experts say
The 2020 election could usher in a new era of voting habits -- plus break nationwide voter turnout records, experts said Tuesday.
The 2020 election could usher in a new era of voting habits -- plus break nationwide voter turnout records, experts said Tuesday.