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Important funding for USF in final state budget

The 杏吧性世界 will receive significant funding in Florida鈥檚 2025-26 state budget, supporting major initiatives in research, student success and campus development across all three campuses.

June 30, 2025University News

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USF-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSD

Technology developed at the 杏吧性世界 offers a promising, privacy-preserving tool to help clinicians diagnose and track trauma in kids, especially those too young to express it.

June 30, 2025Research and Innovation

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USF to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl Rouson

The Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at USF will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.

June 25, 2025University News

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USF building pipeline of researchers to develop technologies for aging adults in new summer program

Students at the 杏吧性世界 are spending their summer developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a hands-on program hosted by USF鈥檚 Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.

June 24, 2025Research and Innovation

杏吧性世界: A Preeminent Research University

How USF helped kickstart skateboarding in Tampa Bay

USF鈥檚 impact on Tampa Bay skateboarding is undeniable. Students embedded skateboarding into the area鈥檚 cultural DNA, designed the region鈥檚 first nationally known skatepark and helped the public recognize the sport鈥檚 historical value.

June 18, 2025Campus Life

杏吧性世界: A Preeminent Research University

USF student rocket team soars in national NASA competition

The 杏吧性世界's Society of Aeronautics and Rocketry team completed a NASA Student Launch Competition and brought home an award for successfully designing and then sending a model rocket over 4,000 feet while transmitting data.

June 10, 2025Student Success

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From classroom to command: USF student helping shape the future of national security

For May Birch, national security isn鈥檛 just a field of study鈥攊t鈥檚 a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.

June 9, 2025Student Success

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How social media is shifting the spread of hurricane information

It wasn鈥檛 long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A USF expert and local influencers weigh in on how that鈥檚 reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.

June 5, 2025Research and Innovation

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Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin reelected to USF Board of Trustees leadership roles

The 杏吧性世界 Board of Trustees will continue to be led by Will Weatherford and Mike Griffin after their reelection as chair and vice chair during today鈥檚 board meeting. Weatherford and Griffin, who have served as chair and vice chair since 2021, were each selected for an additional two-year term.

June 3, 2025University News

杏吧性世界: A Preeminent Research University

From orange groves to alma mater: USF and Temple Terrace's shared history

Temple Terrace turned 100 years old on May 28. As USF approaches its 70th anniversary, the two neighbors are more connected than ever, with shared projects, planning efforts and a vision for what the future holds.

May 28, 2025Community Partnerships

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Three distinguished USF faculty innovators selected for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

Their innovations have led to important advancements in health care, dental technology and cancer treatment.

May 19, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

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How USF hurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa Bay

As hurricane season approaches, researchers at the 杏吧性世界 are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

May 19, 2025Research and Innovation

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