/provost/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 14 Mar 2026 12:37:08 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxThe 色色研究所 increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 鈥� a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years 鈥� reinforcing the university鈥檚 upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment.External ArticleTue, 10 Mar 2026 10:20:15 USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standingThe 色色研究所 increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 鈥� a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years 鈥� reinforcing the university鈥檚 upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment.Two men work on a rocket/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch and Innovation/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxThe Global Virus Network (GVN) marked the opening of its International Headquarters on March 5 at the 色色研究所 Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (ITVI), a GVN Center of Excellence.External ArticleMon, 09 Mar 2026 11:02:44 Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at 色色研究所The Global Virus Network (GVN) marked the opening of its International Headquarters on March 5 at the 色色研究所 Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (ITVI), a GVN Center of Excellence.Leaders of USF and the Global Virus Network cutting the ceremonial ribbon for the new international headquarters/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine adapted a fluorescent imaging system typically used to study human cells to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that infects humans and animals, in real time鈥攑aving the way for future treatments.External ArticleThu, 05 Mar 2026 00:33:16 Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatmentInfectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine adapted a fluorescent imaging system typically used to study human cells to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that infects humans and animals, in real time鈥攑aving the way for future treatments.Fluorescent microscopy image of Toxoplasma gondii. /news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxThe National Academy of Inventors has named six 色色研究所 faculty members to its Class of 2026 Senior Members. NAI鈥檚 Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.External ArticleThu, 26 Feb 2026 10:57:34 National Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior membersThe National Academy of Inventors has named six 色色研究所 faculty members to its Class of 2026 Senior Members. NAI鈥檚 Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.headshots of six new members of NAI/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspxMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF鈥檚 ninth president with a day spent engaging with the university community.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:40:09 Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photosMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF鈥檚 ninth president with a day spent engaging with the university community.President Moez Limayem meets with students on campus/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspx/engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxAs Florida鈥檚 space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the 色色研究所 is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state鈥檚 growing space economy.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 11:05:59 USF expands its footprint in space researchAs Florida鈥檚 space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the 色色研究所 is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state鈥檚 growing space economy.Engineering faculty, Andrea D'Ambrosio, Xiaoyu Liu, and Ahmadreza Vaselbehagh /engineering/news/2026/usf-expands-footprint-in-space-research.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/forbes-ranks-usf-best-large-employers-2026.aspxThe 色色研究所 is one of the country鈥檚 best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. USF is the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.External ArticleFri, 13 Feb 2026 09:57:29 USF recognized by Forbes as one of America鈥檚 top large employers for second consecutive yearThe 色色研究所 is one of the country鈥檚 best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. USF is the only public or private university in Florida to make the list.Student workers smiling at each other/news/2026/forbes-ranks-usf-best-large-employers-2026.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxThe 色色研究所 will receive more than $14 million in new resources as part of the federal spending package enacted in recent weeks. The funds were secured for the university as the result of the work by members of Congress who represent the Tampa Bay area to identify and advance local projects that benefit the region, state and nation.External ArticleThu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:19 Tampa Bay region鈥檚 members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USFThe 色色研究所 will receive more than $14 million in new resources as part of the federal spending package enacted in recent weeks. The funds were secured for the university as the result of the work by members of Congress who represent the Tampa Bay area to identify and advance local projects that benefit the region, state and nation.Capitol building/news/2026/tampa-bay-regions-members-of-congress-secure-14-million-in-new-funding-for-seven-projects-at-usf.aspxSpotlights/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxThe 色色研究所 has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation鈥檚 most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.External ArticleThu, 12 Feb 2026 09:49:03 USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025The 色色研究所 has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation鈥檚 most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.Screenshot on computer featuring facial recognition software on an infant/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxResearch and Innovation/provost/news/2026/mannering-nae.aspxFred Mannering, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and executive director of the 色色研究所鈥檚 Center for Urban Transportation Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:12:17 Professor Fred Mannering elected to the National Academy of EngineeringFred Mannering, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and executive director of the 色色研究所鈥檚 Center for Urban Transportation Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.色色研究所: A Preeminent Research University/provost/news/2026/mannering-nae.aspxHonors and Awards/health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.External ArticleFri, 06 Feb 2026 10:53:20 USF Health launches nation鈥檚 first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and researchThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.USF Health ribbon cutting by event attendees /health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxResearch and Innovation/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxUSF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government鈥檚 premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 11:01:44 USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright ScholarsUSF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government鈥檚 premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.study abroad students in a group photo with the fulbright logo /world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxHonors and Awards/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university鈥檚 future.External ArticleTue, 03 Feb 2026 10:59:39 How USF鈥檚 digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini CollegeAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university鈥檚 future.person holding an original ethernet reciever/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxEvents/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxWhat if the answer to combating red tide isn鈥檛 a complex mechanical system, but a fine, crystalline powder? That鈥檚 the goal behind a new material developed by USF researchers Ioannis Spanopoulos and George Philippidis and their doctoral students.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 13:16:49 USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tideWhat if the answer to combating red tide isn鈥檛 a complex mechanical system, but a fine, crystalline powder? That鈥檚 the goal behind a new material developed by USF researchers Ioannis Spanopoulos and George Philippidis and their doctoral students.students and faculty in lab coats pointing at a computer featuring their research/news/2026/usf-engineered-material-uses-sunlight-to-reduce-florida-red-tide.aspxResearch and Innovation/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF鈥檚 past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.External ArticleWed, 28 Jan 2026 11:04:22 A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shapeAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF鈥檚 past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.black and white photo of chemistry department students and faculty in 1966/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxEvents/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxAll four USF programs ranked in the 2026 Best Online Graduate Programs by U.S. News & World Report improved from last year and are inside the top 35 among public universities, including one USF program in the top 15 and another jumping into the top 20.External ArticleTue, 27 Jan 2026 11:06:45 USF online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation鈥檚 best in new U.S. News rankingsAll four USF programs ranked in the 2026 Best Online Graduate Programs by U.S. News & World Report improved from last year and are inside the top 35 among public universities, including one USF program in the top 15 and another jumping into the top 20.photo of a graduate in cap and gown, with text: Top 35 online grad programs among public universities/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxThe 色色研究所 today shared results from a new report that assesses the impact of the university on the regional and state economy. According to the analysis, USF generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion across Florida, including $7 billion in the Tampa Bay region.External ArticleMon, 26 Jan 2026 10:04:04 New report finds USF鈥檚 economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa BayThe 色色研究所 today shared results from a new report that assesses the impact of the university on the regional and state economy. According to the analysis, USF generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion across Florida, including $7 billion in the Tampa Bay region.usf economic impact report text overlaying bull statue/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxSpotlights/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-ined-studios-big-winning-season.aspxThe 色色研究所鈥檚 Innovative Education Studios (InEd Studios), is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy庐 Awards from seven total nominations and securing two Gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics work.External ArticleThu, 18 Dec 2025 13:20:56 USF鈥檚 InEd Studios Celebrates Six Suncoast Emmy Wins and Two Gold Davey AwardsThe 色色研究所鈥檚 Innovative Education Studios (InEd Studios), is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy庐 Awards from seven total nominations and securing two Gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics work.色色研究所: A Preeminent Research University/innovative-education/news/2025/usf-ined-studios-big-winning-season.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2025/usf-climbs-to-its-highest-position-ever-in-us-news-rankings.aspxThe 色色研究所 has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 annual ranking of the best colleges. In the rankings released today, USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row. Over the past 10 years, USF has risen an impressive 40 spots among public universities from No. 83 to No. 43, and 71 spots among all universities, from No. 159 to No. 88.External ArticleTue, 23 Sep 2025 11:43:55 USF climbs to its highest position ever in U.S. News rankingsThe 色色研究所 has reached an all-time high in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 annual ranking of the best colleges. In the rankings released today, USF is No. 88 overall among all public or private universities in America, up from No. 91 last year. USF also rose to No. 43 among public universities, up two spots from last year, and inside the top 50 for the seventh year in a row. Over the past 10 years, USF has risen an impressive 40 spots among public universities from No. 83 to No. 43, and 71 spots among all universities, from No. 159 to No. 88.色色研究所: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-climbs-to-its-highest-position-ever-in-us-news-rankings.aspxHonors and Awards/provost/news/2025/provost-mohapatra-inside-usf-bold-trajectory.aspxIn a recent Inside USF podcast episode, Provost Prasant Mohapatra describes the extensive efforts underway as the college gears up to welcome its first students this fall. He also reveals plans for a high-profile AI-cybersecurity conference and dives into several other transformational initiatives, including new degree programs in aerospace-aeronautical engineering and design and construction management.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:02:30 Provost Mohapatra on Inside USF: what鈥檚 next for USF鈥檚 bold trajectoryIn a recent Inside USF podcast episode, Provost Prasant Mohapatra describes the extensive efforts underway as the college gears up to welcome its first students this fall. He also reveals plans for a high-profile AI-cybersecurity conference and dives into several other transformational initiatives, including new degree programs in aerospace-aeronautical engineering and design and construction management.Inside USF: The Podcast with woman sitting at microphone/provost/news/2025/provost-mohapatra-inside-usf-bold-trajectory.aspxSpotlights/news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxAs artificial intelligence and cybersecurity reshape every facet of our lives, the 色色研究所 is rising to the moment. Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will serve as a launchpad for the next generation of interdisciplinary experts to meet growing demands.External ArticleMon, 28 Apr 2025 09:59:14 USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay鈥檚 tech talentAs artificial intelligence and cybersecurity reshape every facet of our lives, the 色色研究所 is rising to the moment. Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will serve as a launchpad for the next generation of interdisciplinary experts to meet growing demands.skyline view at night of Tampa /news/2025/usf-bellini-college-to-ignite-tampa-bays-tech-talent.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxIn a bold move to position Tampa as a global leader in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, the 色色研究所 (USF) today announced a record-setting $40 million gift to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. This transformational investment鈥攖he largest in USF鈥檚 nearly 70-year history鈥攎arks the first named college in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the convergence of AI and cybersecurity.External ArticleTue, 11 Mar 2025 13:07:35 Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as 鈥淐yber Bay鈥�In a bold move to position Tampa as a global leader in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, the 色色研究所 (USF) today announced a record-setting $40 million gift to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. This transformational investment鈥攖he largest in USF鈥檚 nearly 70-year history鈥攎arks the first named college in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the convergence of AI and cybersecurity.USF cybersecurity student Brianna Deaubler, USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra, USF Foundation CEO Jay Stroman, Arnie and Lauren Bellini, USF President Rhea Law and USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford/news/2025/historic-40-gift-establishes-bellini-college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxAs an assistant professor with the 色色研究所鈥檚 School of Information Systems and Management in the Muma College of Business, Triparna de Vreede鈥檚 current research focuses on employee interaction with artificial intelligence in the workplace.External ArticleMon, 03 Mar 2025 13:09:08 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborationsAs an assistant professor with the 色色研究所鈥檚 School of Information Systems and Management in the Muma College of Business, Triparna de Vreede鈥檚 current research focuses on employee interaction with artificial intelligence in the workplace.Collage of images featuring people doing research/news/2025/college-of-artificial-intelligence-cybersecurity-and-computing-will-fosterusf-wide-collaborations.aspxResearch and Innovation