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New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than Denmark
The study sheds new light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed in their experiences with violence and the role social structures played in shaping those patterns.
August 28, 2024Research and Innovation
ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøreceives record number of applications, welcomes high-achieving class of incoming students
More than 68,00 students applied to ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøfor the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.
August 27, 2024University News
Despite rainy start, vibrance returns to USF's residence halls
Residence halls at the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø will hit record capacity numbers this fall, as thousands of students and their families move onto the university’s three campuses this week.
August 22, 2024ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø, University News
ºÚ¶´ÉçÇørecognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s top employers, best among state universities
Forbes surveyed more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. The recognition further energizes USF's ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce.
August 21, 2024University News
Named after a rare tropical butterfly that frequents the campus, Atala Hall will be home to 200 students empowered to help build a new campus community at ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøSarasota-Manatee.
August 19, 2024ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø
ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøunveils Esports Living Lab, ushering in a new era for the university’s premiere collegiate esports program
The 2,700-square-foot lab features an open space where 40 Lenovo Legion gaming PCs are available for recreational use by all students, a private gaming suite with six PCs for esports competition and a broadcast and design room equipped with production equipment for students covering live esports events.
August 19, 2024ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø
ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøwelcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty
ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøis bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.
August 14, 2024Research and Innovation, University News
NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with USF-invented mapping technology
As NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøengineers 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.
August 13, 2024Research and Innovation
Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year
As the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.
August 13, 2024ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø, University News
ºÚ¶´ÉçÇønames new dean for the ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøHealth College of Public Health
Dr. Sten Vermund is the current president of the Global Virus Network, which recentlyÌýmoved its international headquarters to USF. He joins ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøafter serving as dean of the Yale School of Public Health and as professor in pediatrics and clinical professor in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale School of Medicine.
August 8, 2024ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøHealth
A ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new Student Center and Atala Residence Hall at the University of ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø Sarasota-Manatee has been postponed because of Tropical Storm Debby.
August 5, 2024University News
ºÚ¶´ÉçÇøconfers more than 2,600 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies
Graduates included a legacy student whose grandmother was part of USF's charter class, a student veteran who served in Afghanistan and a Peace Corps recruiter who speaks four languages.
August 3, 2024Student Success