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How gift giving boosts your health and well-being
A USF Health expert explains how the simple act of giving can do more than spread holiday cheer and why it is the best gift you can give yourself this season.
December 19, 2024Research and Innovation
HowÌýultra-processed foods may drive colorectal cancer risk
The interdisciplinary research led by ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Health and Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute highlights the need to reevaluate the core components of the Western diet and paves the way for a new therapy called resolution medicine.
December 10, 2024Research and Innovation
USF brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recovery
With hurricane season officially over, the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.
December 3, 2024Community Partnerships
How volcanic cave research is advancing the search for life on Mars
An international research team led by ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ professor Bogdan P. Onac has uncovered preserved biosignatures in Spain’s lava tubes, providing insights into Earth’s ancient environments that could guide the search for past microbial life on Mars.
November 18, 2024Research and Innovation
USF professor confirms Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals
Through advanced chemical analyses on an Egyptian vase at the Tampa Museum of Art, Davide Tanasi confirmed the vase last held a cocktail of psychedelic drugs, likely for a magical ritual.
November 14, 2024Research and Innovation
USF to accelerate innovation through new NSF designation
The ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been selected as a partner in the new NSF Southeast I-Corps Hub, receiving $1.6 million to further innovation and entrepreneurship. This funding builds on USF's legacy of success in the I-Corps program, equipping researchers, faculty and students with resources to commercialize groundbreaking technologies.
November 4, 2024Research and Innovation
How new USF faculty research is expanding our understanding of hurricane impacts
USF researchers are stepping up, launching critical initiatives to strengthen hurricane preparedness and insights following historical Milton and Helene.
October 23, 2024Research and Innovation
USF rallies to support community through Hurricane Milton recovery efforts
×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is stepping up to support the Tampa Bay community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Through initiatives such as the Tampa Bay Strong campaign, the USF Medical Response Unit and the Community Emergency Response Team, ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is helping residents recover and rebuild.
October 22, 2024University News
USF community mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery
In the wake of the hurricane, the ×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.
October 3, 2024Campus Life, Community Partnerships, University News
USF launches program to inspire next generation of national security leaders
The Global and National Security Institute’s Future Strategist Program will help meet the demand for the next generation of national security leaders, offering students unparalleled opportunities to jumpstart impactful careers in this critical field.
September 30, 2024Student Success
USF cybersecurity program gives students a competitive edge in career readiness
USF has become a leader in cybersecurity education by uniquely equipping its students with advanced, hands-on training that gives them a competitive advantage in the field.
September 17, 2024Student Success
New study finds working while sick actually harms productivity and retention
×îÐÂÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is examining how an organization’s expectations and workplace culture can drive employees to work while unwell. The team found working while sick actually does more harm to the company than taking a sick day would.
September 13, 2024Research and Innovation