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How social media is shifting the spread of hurricane information

It wasn’t 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’s reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.

June 5, 2025Research and Innovation

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USF is helping bring AI to Pre-K-12 classrooms

To prepare students for an AI-driven world, USF is helping teachers in Tampa Bay and across the country integrate AI into their classrooms.

May 15, 2025Cyber/AI

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Could 'The Last of Us' really happen? USF mycology expert breaks down the fungus behind the fiction

HBO’s The Last of Us might be a dystopian thrill ride, but how real is its core concept that a fungus could hijack the human brain? A USF microbiology professor explains what’s fact and what’s fiction.

May 1, 2025Research and Innovation

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USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talent

Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond.Ìý

April 28, 2025Cyber/AI

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USF study finds opioid control policies may reduce domestic violence

The research suggests a correlation between opioid misuse and domestic violence, offering broader public health implications beyond addiction.

April 23, 2025Research and Innovation

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What rattlesnake venom can teach us about evolution

USF researchers find that island snakes adapt their venom in surprising ways, offering new clues about how animals evolve in changing environments.

April 23, 2025Research and Innovation

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USF hosts hundreds of young inventors from across the state

The ɫɫÑо¿Ëù is building a powerful pipeline of young talent and empowering the next generation of innovators through Invention Convention Florida, a statewide competition where K–12 students turn real-world problems into impactful solutions.

April 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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How employee cohorts influence newcomer retention, especially among Gen Z

Job hunting is contagious, according to a new study led by USF. When a workplace cohort starts looking for new opportunities, newcomers often follow suit.

April 9, 2025Research and Innovation

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Demand for biomedical engineers drives USF to expand department

Renovations are underway to expand USF’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.

March 6, 2025Research and Innovation

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Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realize

Habitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.

February 24, 2025Research and Innovation

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From classroom to discovery:ÌýUSF students make waves with transformative research

ɫɫÑо¿Ëù students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.

February 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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USF partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water

The ɫɫÑо¿Ëù is collaborating with the University Area Community Development Corp. to bring transformative changes, including workforce development and clean water, to the underserved University Area neighborhood.

January 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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