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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ becomes first university to join Embarc Collective’s groundbreaking Partnership Program, strengthening ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s innovation and talent pipeline

Through its partnership, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is taking a bold step to bridge academic innovation with real-world startup application, helping redefine how higher education institutions can power workforce development and regional economic growth.

July 16, 2025Community Partnerships

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health clinical trial reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of life

The clinical trial shows that even mild hearing loss, when treated with hearing aids and expert support, can boost mood, increase activity and reduce the risk of falling. The findings support growing evidence that better hearing promotes healthier aging.

July 15, 2025Research and Innovation, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ equipping K-12 teachers with tools for an AI-powered future

In a powerful step toward future-ready classrooms, nearly 250 Hillsborough County educators gathered at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ for a two-day training on integrating AI into K-12 education.

July 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI

A first-of-its-kind report commissioned by the state of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ shines a light on the high risk and occurrences of human trafficking in the state as well as the growing, coordinated response to combat the crime and aid victims.

July 9, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ awarded NSF grant to build platform for hands-on cybersecurity education

The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $268,000 to the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ for a collaborative research project led by Robert Karam, an associate professor in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.

July 8, 2025Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, TGH successfully perform world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery

Transplant surgeons at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery.

July 7, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Crying isn’t the only clue: ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers using AI to detect silent pain in newborns

Newborns in the NICU can’t tell us when they’re in pain, so a team of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ researchers is developing AI technology that can find out. The collaboration between medicine and engineering could change the future of neonatal care.

July 7, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ St. Petersburg was host to around 500 Pinellas County middle and high schoolers for a one-day youth conference that sparked interest in science and art fields while introducing many to the college experience.Ìý

July 3, 2025Community Partnerships

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Trustees to consider out-of-state fee increase proposal

The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase out-of-state student fees. If approved, the increase will be effective beginning Fall 2025.

July 3, 2025University News

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s University Communications and Marketing team recognized with platinum Hermes Award

The University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s Be Bold campaign earned the prestigious platinum award in the 2025 Hermes Creative Awards. Selected from more than 6,000 global entries, the campaign showcases authentic stories of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ students, faculty and staff to highlight the university’s bold spirit.

July 2, 2025University News

A team of professors, musicians and students at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬.

July 2, 2025Research and Innovation

Opportunities to get involved in ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s presidential search

The ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Presidential Search Committee will hold a virtual listening session and launch a digital survey to develop the draft position profile.

July 1, 2025University News