/news/Recent posts from ����Vlog Newsen-usWed, 29 Apr 2026 04:53:22 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxA powerful partnership between the ����Vlog and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:13:40 ����Vlog-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technologyA powerful partnership between the ����Vlog and Jabil is turning student ideas into real-world medical innovations – from classroom concepts to patent-pending technologies with the potential to improve patient care.Sophia Alonso/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa,����Vlog Health/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxThe agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across the full spectrum of modern conflict and technology – ensuring that emerging AI technologies are not only powerful, but also trustworthy.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:48:12 ����Vlog and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national securityThe agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across the full spectrum of modern conflict and technology – ensuring that emerging AI technologies are not only powerful, but also trustworthy.Two men sit at simulation monitors/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and InnovationBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Global and National Security Institute,Institute of Applied Engineering,Tina Meketa/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the ����Vlog is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:19:32 ����Vlog engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnershipThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the ����Vlog is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.����Vlog student and IAE engineer work on Army device/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2026/rising-nuclear-risks-usf-conference-brings-top-national-security-leaders-to-tampa.aspxHosted by the ����Vlog Global and National Security Institute, the Tampa Summit will explore the future of nuclear deterrence, escalation risks and emerging defense technologies, such as the proposed Golden Dome missile shield.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:19:55 Rising nuclear risks: ����Vlog conference brings top national security leaders to TampaHosted by the ����Vlog Global and National Security Institute, the Tampa Summit will explore the future of nuclear deterrence, escalation risks and emerging defense technologies, such as the proposed Golden Dome missile shield.Gen. Frank McKenzie/news/2026/rising-nuclear-risks-usf-conference-brings-top-national-security-leaders-to-tampa.aspxCommunity PartnershipsGlobal and National Security Institute,Tina Meketa/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of ����Vlog’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:02:24 ����Vlog research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standingResearch funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of ����Vlog’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.Two men work on a rocket/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Nursing,Institute of Applied Engineering,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-week-in-photos.aspxMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as ����Vlog’s ninth president with a week spent engaging with the ����Vlog community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:23:14 Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photosMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as ����Vlog’s ninth president with a week spent engaging with the ����Vlog community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.President Moez Limayem meets with students on campus/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-week-in-photos.aspxUniversity NewsMy����Vlog,President Moez Limayem,Tina Meketa/news/2026/usf-rises-in-new-research-rankings-outpacing-many-peer-institutions-in-growth.aspxWith $522 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2024, ����Vlog ranks No. 47 among the nation’s public universities – and a growth rate higher than 90% of members of the Association of American Universities.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:12:05 ����Vlog rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growthWith $522 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2024, ����Vlog ranks No. 47 among the nation’s public universities – and a growth rate higher than 90% of members of the Association of American Universities.Physician looks at screen of baby in the NICU/news/2026/usf-rises-in-new-research-rankings-outpacing-many-peer-institutions-in-growth.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsMy����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2026/usf-debuts-new-homepage-enhancing-user-experience.aspxThe redesign was informed by a yearlong research effort that included surveys, focus groups and in-depth analysis of website data – examining how multiple audiences use the ����Vlog homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:29:11 ����Vlog debuts new homepage, enhancing user experienceThe redesign was informed by a yearlong research effort that included surveys, focus groups and in-depth analysis of website data – examining how multiple audiences use the ����Vlog homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.new ����Vlog homepage/news/2026/usf-debuts-new-homepage-enhancing-user-experience.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Tina Meketa,University Communications and Marketing/news/2026/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement.aspxThe 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement recognizes ����Vlog’s deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:52:49 ����Vlog earns national recognition for community engagementThe 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement recognizes ����Vlog’s deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health.����Vlog students and Tampa Bay Lightning community members joined forces at UACDC Harvest Hope Park for the ����Vlog Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement Volunteer in the Garden event./news/2026/usf-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement.aspxCommunity PartnershipsMy����Vlog,Office of University Community Partnerships,Tina Meketa/news/2025/top-stories-of-2025.aspxFrom launching the nation’s first college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to celebrating an historic football season, 2025 was defined by bold moments and impactful leadership. As we turn the page to the second half of the decade, here are some of the year’s top stories.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:24:59 Top stories of 2025From launching the nation’s first college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to celebrating an historic football season, 2025 was defined by bold moments and impactful leadership. As we turn the page to the second half of the decade, here are some of the year’s top stories.Graphic says, "A Year of Bold" with photo montage/news/2025/top-stories-of-2025.aspxUniversity NewsMy����Vlog,Tina Meketa,Top Stories/news/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-honors-president-rhea-law-during-final-in-person-meeting-of-2025.aspxPresident Rhea Law’s lifelong commitment to the ����Vlog – as a student, employee, founding member of the ����Vlog Board of Trustees and the institution’s first alum to serve as president – will leave a lasting legacy that continues well beyond her tenure.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:47:08 ����Vlog Board of Trustees celebrates President Rhea Law with special honors and planned recognitions on campusPresident Rhea Law’s lifelong commitment to the ����Vlog – as a student, employee, founding member of the ����Vlog Board of Trustees and the institution’s first alum to serve as president – will leave a lasting legacy that continues well beyond her tenure.Mike Griffin, Rhea Law, Will Weatherford/news/2025/usf-board-of-trustees-honors-president-rhea-law-during-final-in-person-meeting-of-2025.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Trustees,My����Vlog,Rhea Law,Tina Meketa/news/2025/florida-employers-gain-competitive-edge-as-usf-expands-federally-funded-cybersecurity-program.aspxDue to its success, the university is nearly doubling enrollment of the InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst program, offering it for free to 400 military veterans, first responders and public-sector professionals.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:58:33 Florida employers gain competitive edge as ����Vlog expands federally funded cybersecurity programDue to its success, the university is nearly doubling enrollment of the InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst program, offering it for free to 400 military veterans, first responders and public-sector professionals.Man sits at computer screens/news/2025/florida-employers-gain-competitive-edge-as-usf-expands-federally-funded-cybersecurity-program.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AICorporate Training and Professional Development,Office of University Community Partnerships,Tina Meketa/news/2025/how-gut-health-and-food-can-transform-diabetes-management-and-prevent-disease.aspx����Vlog researcher Hariom Yadav is uncovering how strengthening gut health through nutrient-rich foods could help prevent chronic diseases – transforming the way we think about medicine.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:29:27 How gut health and food can transform diabetes management and prevent disease����Vlog researcher Hariom Yadav is uncovering how strengthening gut health through nutrient-rich foods could help prevent chronic diseases – transforming the way we think about medicine.Yogurt with fruit/news/2025/how-gut-health-and-food-can-transform-diabetes-management-and-prevent-disease.aspxResearch and Innovation,����Vlog HealthBold Research. Real Impact.,Morsani College of Medicine,Tina Meketa,����Vlog Health/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxIndustry partnerships have propelled the ����Vlog to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions ����Vlog closer to its $1 billion goal.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:46:53 ����Vlog research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyondIndustry partnerships have propelled the ����Vlog to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions ����Vlog closer to its $1 billion goal.Two women in a lab/news/2025/usf-research-funding-surges-to-record-750-million-increasing-impact-across-florida-and-beyond.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,My����Vlog,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,����Vlog Health/news/2025/simulated-cyberattack-national-security-highlight-inaugural-cyberbay-conference.aspxMore than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of Florida, to explore Tampa Bay’s emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:51:15 Simulated cyberattack, national security highlight inaugural CyberBay conferenceMore than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of Florida, to explore Tampa Bay’s emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.Laser show during CyberBay conference/news/2025/simulated-cyberattack-national-security-highlight-inaugural-cyberbay-conference.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AIBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,Tina Meketa,����Vlog Foundation/news/2025/usf-secures-contract-with-usf-army-strengthening-collaboration-with-department-of-defense.aspxThe ����Vlog has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens ����Vlog’s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:53:21 ����Vlog secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of DefenseThe ����Vlog has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens ����Vlog’s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities. IAE President and CEO Darren Schumacher; ����Vlog President Rhea Law; Eric Moore, deputy to the commanding general, U.S. Army DEVCOM; Adam Rawlett, senior scientist, U.S. Army Research Lab; Norma Alcantar, engineering professor and associate dean of research/news/2025/usf-secures-contract-with-usf-army-strengthening-collaboration-with-department-of-defense.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student Success,University NewsCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,MacDill Air Force Base,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2025/usf-invention-helps-u-s-military-counter-deadly-improvised-explosive-device-attacks.aspxWhat started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at ����Vlog is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:16:00 ����Vlog invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devicesWhat started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at ����Vlog is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.Tony Lattanze works on the JCREW with a service member/news/2025/usf-invention-helps-u-s-military-counter-deadly-improvised-explosive-device-attacks.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Tina Meketa/news/2025/top-stories-of-usfs-summer-semester.aspx����Vlog’s campuses remained vibrant throughout the summer – breaking multiple records. From lifesaving research, to philanthropic giving and thousands of K-12 students connecting at summer camp, the ����Vlog community embodies what it means to be bold. Read more about some of the summer semester's biggest moments.Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:02:29 Top stories of ����Vlog's summer semester����Vlog’s campuses remained vibrant throughout the summer – breaking multiple records. From lifesaving research, to philanthropic giving and thousands of K-12 students connecting at summer camp, the ����Vlog community embodies what it means to be bold. Read more about some of the summer semester's biggest moments.Exterior signage of the ����Vlog/news/2025/top-stories-of-usfs-summer-semester.aspxUniversity NewsMy����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2025/florida-military-veteran-improves-mobility-comfort-with-medical-device-invented-by-usf-engineering-students.aspxA group of ����Vlog engineering students turned their class project into something truly life-changing: a custom-designed mobility device for a Marine Corps veteran with a spinal cord injury. Their innovative solution not only transformed her quality of life – it shows how hands-on learning and compassion can shape the future of health care.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:01:17 Florida military veteran improves mobility, comfort with medical device invented by ����Vlog engineering studentsA group of ����Vlog engineering students turned their class project into something truly life-changing: a custom-designed mobility device for a Marine Corps veteran with a spinal cord injury. Their innovative solution not only transformed her quality of life – it shows how hands-on learning and compassion can shape the future of health care.����Vlog student examines medical device/news/2025/florida-military-veteran-improves-mobility-comfort-with-medical-device-invented-by-usf-engineering-students.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and Innovation,Student SuccessBold Research. Real Impact.,College of Engineering,Tina Meketa/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxThe Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at ����Vlog 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.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:14:58 ����Vlog to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl RousonThe Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at ����Vlog 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.President Rhea Law looks at a photo with Sen. Darryl Rouson/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2025/usf-wins-prestigious-gold-telly-award-for-be-bold-campaign.aspxThe 30-second commercial – part of the university’s brand campaign that aired on television, streaming and digital platforms – showcases ����Vlog students and faculty who represent the heart of ����Vlog.Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:19:52 ����Vlog wins prestigious gold Telly Award for Be Bold campaignThe 30-second commercial – part of the university’s brand campaign that aired on television, streaming and digital platforms – showcases ����Vlog students and faculty who represent the heart of ����Vlog.Five faculty and students from ����Vlog and the words, Be Bold/news/2025/usf-wins-prestigious-gold-telly-award-for-be-bold-campaign.aspxUniversity NewsTina Meketa,Vince Slomsky/news/2025/how-usf-hurricane-experts-are-helping-improve-evacuation-procedures-across-tampa-ba.aspxAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the ����Vlog 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.Mon, 19 May 2025 07:46:48 How ����Vlog hurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa BayAs hurricane season approaches, researchers at the ����Vlog 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.beach homes destroyed by Hurricane Milton/news/2025/how-usf-hurricane-experts-are-helping-improve-evacuation-procedures-across-tampa-ba.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,Hurricane,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2025/top-stories-of-usfs-spring-semester.aspxAs ����Vlog shifts into summer, thousands of new graduates are entering the workforce prepared to meet industry demand and elevate the talent pipeline across Tampa Bay, the state and nation. Their final semester at ����Vlog was packed with milestone moments: a record-setting donation, multiple national championships and top-tier rankings that affirm the value of a ����Vlog degree.Mon, 12 May 2025 13:48:11 Top stories of ����Vlog's spring semesterAs ����Vlog shifts into summer, thousands of new graduates are entering the workforce prepared to meet industry demand and elevate the talent pipeline across Tampa Bay, the state and nation. Their final semester at ����Vlog was packed with milestone moments: a record-setting donation, multiple national championships and top-tier rankings that affirm the value of a ����Vlog degree.����Vlog signage/news/2025/top-stories-of-usfs-spring-semester.aspxUniversity NewsMy����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2025/usf-strengthens-research-into-potential-military-brain-injury-with-new-federal-funding.aspxResults from a key study led by the ����Vlog about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:22:38 ����Vlog strengthens research into potential military brain injury with new federal fundingResults from a key study led by the ����Vlog about potential brain injuries in members of the military are driving significant new investment from the U.S. Department of Defense – reinforcing the vital role of academic research in solving some of the nation’s most critical challenges.Drawing of a soldier showing how the face is impacted by exposure to repeated blast/news/2025/usf-strengthens-research-into-potential-military-brain-injury-with-new-federal-funding.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,Tina Meketa/news/2025/students-gain-important-experience-advocate-for-usf-during-day-at-the-capitol.aspxWith less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 ����Vlog students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:20:04 Students gain important experience, advocate for ����Vlog during Day at the CapitolWith less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 ����Vlog students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.����Vlog student poses with Rocky at the Florida Senate chamber/news/2025/students-gain-important-experience-advocate-for-usf-during-day-at-the-capitol.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2025/usf-intramural-teams-take-the-field-at-new-complex.aspxThe ����Vlog has officially opened the Research Park Field Complex. Located on the southwest portion of the Tampa campus along Fowler Avenue, the complex includes four multipurpose fields and a walking trail.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:10:30 ����Vlog intramural teams take the field at new complexThe ����Vlog has officially opened the Research Park Field Complex. Located on the southwest portion of the Tampa campus along Fowler Avenue, the complex includes four multipurpose fields and a walking trail.soccer player/news/2025/usf-intramural-teams-take-the-field-at-new-complex.aspxCampus LifeStudent Success,Tina Meketa/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, ����Vlog is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:22:56 ����Vlog’s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovationFrom improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, ����Vlog is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.Christian Wells at community conversation event/news/2025/how-usfs-commitment-to-the-community-is-paying-off-with-new-partnerships.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,����Vlog Health,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,Institute of Applied Engineering,My����Vlog,Office of University Community Partnerships,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,����Vlog Health/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ����Vlog’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ����Vlog’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,My����Vlog,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,����Vlog Athletics,����Vlog Health,����Vlog Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxThe milestone comes during ����Vlog’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:20:14 ����Vlog sets new record with $738 million in research fundingThe milestone comes during ����Vlog’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab/news/2024/usf-sets-new-record-with-738-million-in-research-funding.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Institute of Applied Engineering,Morsani College of Medicine,My����Vlog,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,����Vlog Health,����Vlog St. Petersburg/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxThe ����Vlog has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:37:00 ����Vlog and defense agencies headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base sign landmark agreementThe ����Vlog has signed two of its largest defense contracts with U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command, bringing together interdisciplinary faculty experts from across the university.MacDill Air Force Base/news/2024/usf-and-defense-agencies-headquartered-at-macdill-air-force-base-sign-landmark-agreement.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Cyber/AI,Research and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspx����Vlog researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:48:20 How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors����Vlog researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy and improve respiration in adults who’ve suffered breathing difficulties following COVID-19.Two older adults play the piano/news/2024/how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-survivors.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of The Arts,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxMore than 340 students are members of ����Vlog's Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band's first performance at a Bucs game in several years.Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:47:49 ����Vlog HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season openerMore than 340 students are members of ����Vlog's Herd of Thunder, which is part of the School of Music. This is the marching band's first performance at a Bucs game in several years.HOT Band performs at the Bucs gam/news/2024/usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of The Arts,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, ����Vlog researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to ����Vlog.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:03:08 ����Vlog moves full steam ahead on its first-ever grant from the Federal Railroad AdministrationWith railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, ����Vlog researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to ����Vlog.Amit Bose, administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, Dean Sanjukta Bhanja, interim dean of the ����Vlog College of Engineering and Fred Mannering, executive director of CUTR/news/2024/usf-moves-full-steam-ahead-on-its-first-ever-grant-from-the-federal-railroad-administration.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, ����Vlog engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:26:07 NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with ����Vlog-invented mapping technologyAs NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, ����Vlog engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.Rocket tested at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California/news/2024/nasas-permanent-presence-on-the-moon-could-begin-with-usf-invented-mapping-technology.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2024/headlines-from-the-first-half-of-2024.aspxAs a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, ����Vlog's dynamic labs and groundbreaking fieldwork have solidified its status as a leading research university. In just the past six months, ����Vlog has broken records, united the community in support of its athletics programs and established numerous innovative partnerships.Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:50:41 ����Vlog's highlights from the first half of 2024As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, ����Vlog's dynamic labs and groundbreaking fieldwork have solidified its status as a leading research university. In just the past six months, ����Vlog has broken records, united the community in support of its athletics programs and established numerous innovative partnerships.Entrance to the ����Vlog/news/2024/headlines-from-the-first-half-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsMy����Vlog,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa,����Vlog Athletics/news/2024/aau-membership-helping-accelerate-usfs-impact.aspxThroughout the last year, ����Vlog’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits. From the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university – AAU membership is fueling ����Vlog’s momentum in significant ways.Tue, 28 May 2024 07:30:14 AAU membership helping accelerate ����Vlog’s impactThroughout the last year, ����Vlog’s membership in the Association of American Universities has become a springboard to an array of benefits. From the successful recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and students to more corporations and community organizations inquiring and establishing new partnerships with the university – AAU membership is fueling ����Vlog’s momentum in significant ways.Graphic says "����Vlog celebrates one year AAU"/news/2024/aau-membership-helping-accelerate-usfs-impact.aspxUniversity NewsAAU,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-and-teco-celebrate-decades-of-collaboration-and-innovation.aspx����Vlog’s ongoing efforts to develop clean-energy solutions and strengthen the environmental engineering workforce are helping build upon the university’s longstanding partnership with Tampa Electric by announcing the Clean Energy Research Center will be named for TECO.Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:57:49 ����Vlog and TECO celebrate decades of collaboration and innovation����Vlog’s ongoing efforts to develop clean-energy solutions and strengthen the environmental engineering workforce are helping build upon the university’s longstanding partnership with Tampa Electric by announcing the Clean Energy Research Center will be named for TECO.President Rhea Law and TECO CEO Archie Collins/news/2024/usf-and-teco-celebrate-decades-of-collaboration-and-innovation.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Engineering,TECO,Tina Meketa/news/2024/special-operations-forces-brain-injuries.aspxThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the ����Vlog Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:34:09 Brain injuries in U.S. Special Operations Forces aren’t easy to detect, ����Vlog helping develop a solutionThrough its partnership with U.S. Special Operations Command, the ����Vlog Institute of Applied Engineering has co-led an illuminating study that found repeated exposure to low-level blasts is associated with signs of brain injury in Special Operations Forces. Such exposure is common throughout many military careers, including in training and operational environments.Maj. Kevin Tromly/news/2024/special-operations-forces-brain-injuries.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,My����Vlog,Research,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspx����Vlog was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:30:23 ����Vlog to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionals����Vlog was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.College of Behavioral and Community Sciences buildin/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-football-spring-game-sold-out-as-enthusiasm-intensifies-for-on-campus-stadium.aspxIt's ����Vlog Week and the excitement over the new on-campus stadium is especially apparent as ����Vlog football’s Spring Game at Corbett Stadium on Saturday is a sellout.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:27:56 ����Vlog football Spring Game sold-out as enthusiasm builds for on-campus stadiumIt's ����Vlog Week and the excitement over the new on-campus stadium is especially apparent as ����Vlog football’s Spring Game at Corbett Stadium on Saturday is a sellout.Students in stands at ����Vlog Football game/news/2024/usf-football-spring-game-sold-out-as-enthusiasm-intensifies-for-on-campus-stadium.aspx����Vlog AthleticsStadium,Tina Meketa,����Vlog Football/news/2024/usf-an-industry-leader-in-generative-ai.aspxMicrosoft selected ����Vlog to be one of the first institutions to test new AI software, helping the university expedite a variety of processes. Its nimble approach inspired the tech company to prominently feature ����Vlog as educators and leaders from across the globe advance workforce readiness in the era of AI.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 03:39:01 ����Vlog an industry leader in generative AIMicrosoft selected ����Vlog to be one of the first institutions to test new AI software, helping the university expedite a variety of processes. Its nimble approach inspired the tech company to prominently feature ����Vlog as educators and leaders from across the globe advance workforce readiness in the era of AI.Screen shows Microsoft CoPilot/news/2024/usf-an-industry-leader-in-generative-ai.aspxCyber/AI,University NewsGlobal and National Security Institute,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa,����Vlog Information Technology/news/2024/usf-to-advance-us-army-innovation-bolster-talent-pipeline.aspxThe ����Vlog is broadening its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense through a formalized agreement with the U.S. Army. The five-year educational partnership agreement coalesces faculty from throughout the university to conduct critical defense research and provides student internships – helping broaden the talent pipeline for future military needs.Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:27:24 New partnership will allow ����Vlog to advance U.S. Army innovation, bolster talent pipelineThe ����Vlog is broadening its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense through a formalized agreement with the U.S. Army. The five-year educational partnership agreement coalesces faculty from throughout the university to conduct critical defense research and provides student internships – helping broaden the talent pipeline for future military needs.Jing Wang, professor of electrical engineering, and Ugur Guneroglu, graduate student, working on micromachined on-chip microwave acoustic resonators and filters for integrated RF and microwave front end systems./news/2024/usf-to-advance-us-army-innovation-bolster-talent-pipeline.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-research-funding-reaches-record-high-692-million.aspxResearch funding awarded to ����Vlog reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating ����Vlog’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 ����Vlog research funding reaches record high of $692 millionResearch funding awarded to ����Vlog reached an all-time high of $692 million in fiscal year 2023, representing an increase of nearly 27% from the previous year and elevating ����Vlog’s stature as one of the nation’s most research-intensive universities.����Vlog research funding reaches record high of $692 million/news/2024/usf-research-funding-reaches-record-high-692-million.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,College of Nursing,My����Vlog,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa/news/2024/ai-and-the-military-gen-frank-mckenzie-shares-insights-ahead-of-national-security-conference-at-usf.aspxIn partnership with U.S. Central Command, ����Vlog is hosting “AI in the Era of Strategic Competition,” an interdisciplinary conference March 5-7 that brings together senior military officials, private industry and ����Vlog’s leading AI faculty experts.  Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:20:17 Top military leaders, cybersecurity experts address AI during national security conference at ����VlogIn partnership with U.S. Central Command, ����Vlog is hosting “AI in the Era of Strategic Competition,” an interdisciplinary conference March 5-7 that brings together senior military officials, private industry and ����Vlog’s leading AI faculty experts.  Top military leaders, cybersecurity experts address AI during national security conference at ����Vlog/news/2024/ai-and-the-military-gen-frank-mckenzie-shares-insights-ahead-of-national-security-conference-at-usf.aspxCyber/AI,University NewsGlobal and National Security Institute,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-to-tackle-environmental-challenges-through-new-initiative-with-tampa-bay-wave-and-the-st-petersburg-innovation-district.aspxThe BlueTech|X Accelerator brings together small businesses and entrepreneurs who are pioneering ocean, coastal and Great Lakes-based solutions through observation technologies, products and services that address climate resiliency needs.Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:49:30 ����Vlog to tackle environmental challenges through new initiative with Tampa Bay Wave and the St. Petersburg Innovation DistrictThe BlueTech|X Accelerator brings together small businesses and entrepreneurs who are pioneering ocean, coastal and Great Lakes-based solutions through observation technologies, products and services that address climate resiliency needs.Ballast Point/news/2024/usf-to-tackle-environmental-challenges-through-new-initiative-with-tampa-bay-wave-and-the-st-petersburg-innovation-district.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Marine Science,My����Vlog,St. Petersburg Innovation District,Tampa Bay Wave,Tina Meketa/news/2024/usf-research-expenditures-up-14-surging-to-more-than-461-million.aspxFrom advancements in health care to cybersecurity to K-12 education, the ����Vlog’s research enterprise continues to achieve tremendous growth, including funding from federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:58:35 ����Vlog research expenditures up 14%, surging to more than $461 millionFrom advancements in health care to cybersecurity to K-12 education, the ����Vlog’s research enterprise continues to achieve tremendous growth, including funding from federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.Researcher in lab/news/2024/usf-research-expenditures-up-14-surging-to-more-than-461-million.aspxResearch and InnovationMy����Vlog,National Science Foundation,Research and Innovation,Tina Meketa/news/2024/stroke-therapy-shoe-invented-at-empowers-patients-recovery.aspxNew research finds the iStride device improves gait speed and symmetry within one week of use. Its success inspired a stroke patient to fly in from Mexico for therapy. She’s now climbing stairs, dancing and taking walks with friends.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 Stroke therapy shoe invented at ����Vlog empowers patients’ recoveryNew research finds the iStride device improves gait speed and symmetry within one week of use. Its success inspired a stroke patient to fly in from Mexico for therapy. She’s now climbing stairs, dancing and taking walks with friends.����Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/stroke-therapy-shoe-invented-at-empowers-patients-recovery.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxFrom being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for ����Vlog.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Top stories of 2023From being invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities to breaking fundraising records and even a faculty member making it into the Guinness Book of World Records, this has been a momentous year for ����Vlog.Graphic that says, "a momentous year. 2023, a limitless future"/news/2023/top-stories-of-2023.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Public Health,College of The Arts,My����Vlog,President Rhea Law,Stadium,Student Success,Tina Meketa,����Vlog Athletics/news/2023/students-at-the-helm-usf-an-american-athletic-conference-leader-in-streaming-productions-for-espn.aspx����Vlog is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing ����Vlog’s exposure across the world.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:00:00 Students at the helm, ����Vlog an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+����Vlog is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing ����Vlog’s exposure across the world.student shoots video of women's basketball game/news/2023/students-at-the-helm-usf-an-american-athletic-conference-leader-in-streaming-productions-for-espn.aspxStudent Success,����Vlog AthleticsMy����Vlog,Stadium,Tina Meketa,����Vlog Athletics,����Vlog Basketball,����Vlog Football/news/2023/usfs-success-securing-defense-contracts-prompts-new-partnership-to-broaden-nations-research-expertise.aspx����Vlog has become the first university in Florida and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:00:00 ����Vlog’s success securing defense contracts prompts new partnership to broaden nation’s research expertise����Vlog has become the first university in Florida and one of just a handful of universities in the nation to join a new network that connects research institutions with historically black colleges or universities.Computers line up on a desk with monitors on the wall above/news/2023/usfs-success-securing-defense-contracts-prompts-new-partnership-to-broaden-nations-research-expertise.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Engineering,Institute of Applied Engineering,My����Vlog,Tina Meketa