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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ recognized by Forbes as one of ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Sarasota-Manatee.
August 19, 2024Campus Life

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ unveils 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, 2024Campus Life

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ is 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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬â€™s membership in the AAU.
August 14, 2024Research and Innovation, University News

NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬-invented mapping technology
As NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ 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.
August 13, 2024Research and Innovation

Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year
As the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.
August 13, 2024Campus Life, University News

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ study reveals voter opinions on AI, foreign election interference and political stress in the U.S.
Findings show about half of voters are concerned about the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on this year’s election and believe the government has not done enough to deter foreign interference in the contest.
August 12, 2024Research and Innovation
A new online platform created by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Professor Zafer Unal features hundreds of free AI tools designed to assist educators with planning, assessment, preparation, research and more.
August 12, 2024Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ names new dean for the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health College of Public Health
Dr. Sten Vermund is the current president of the Global Virus Network, which recentlyÌýmoved its international headquarters to ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬. He joins ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ after 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, 2024ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health

FDA approves new Parkinson’s treatment following clinical trial led by ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health researcher
The new medication lasts longer and requires fewer doses for treating Parkinson’s disease, potentially offering patients significant relief from the disease’s debilitating symptoms. The FDA’s approval is based in part on findings of a study led by Dr. Robert A. Hauser, professor in the Department of Neurology and director of theÌýÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders CenterÌýat the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health Morsani College of Medicine.
August 8, 2024ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health

Estuaries in South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ are warming faster than the Gulf of Mexico and global ocean
Using satellite data, researchers in the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ College of Marine Science found that sea surface temperatures in four estuaries in South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ have risen faster than sea surface temperatures globally and in the Gulf of Mexico.
August 7, 2024Research and Innovation

New ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health partnership to combat severe health care shortage in Jamaica
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Health leaders are working with Jamaica’s largest hospital to address its serious shortage of health care professionals – helping optimize the efficiency of clinical operations and offer training for oncology nurses.
August 7, 2024Research and Innovation