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°®¶¹´«Ã½ employers gain competitive edge as °®¶¹´«Ã½ expands federally funded cybersecurity program

Due to its success, the university is nearly doubling enrollment of the InfoSec Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst program, offering it for free to 400 military veterans, first responders and public-sector professionals.

November 10, 2025Community, Cyber/AI

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How gut health and food can transform diabetes management and prevent disease

°®¶¹´«Ã½ researcher Hariom Yadav is uncovering how strengthening gut health through nutrient-rich foods could help prevent chronic diseases – transforming the way we think about medicine.

November 10, 2025Research and Innovation, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health

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°®¶¹´«Ã½ research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across °®¶¹´«Ã½ and beyond

Industry partnerships have propelled the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions °®¶¹´«Ã½ closer to its $1 billion goal.

November 4, 2025Research and Innovation, University News

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Simulated cyberattack, national security highlight inaugural CyberBay conference

More than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of °®¶¹´«Ã½, to explore Tampa Bay’s emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.

October 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI

 IAE President and CEO Darren Schumacher; °®¶¹´«Ã½ President Rhea Law; Eric Moore, deputy to the commanding general, U.S. Army DEVCOM; Adam Rawlett, senior scientist, U.S. Army Research Lab; Norma Alcantar, engineering professor and associate dean of research

°®¶¹´«Ã½ secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of Defense

The University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.

September 4, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success, University News

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°®¶¹´«Ã½ invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devices

What started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at °®¶¹´«Ã½ is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.

September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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Top stories of °®¶¹´«Ã½'s summer semester

°®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s campuses remained vibrant throughout the summer – breaking multiple records. From lifesaving research, to philanthropic giving and thousands of K-12 students connecting at summer camp, the °®¶¹´«Ã½ community embodies what it means to be bold. Read more about some of the summer semester's biggest moments.

August 11, 2025University News

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°®¶¹´«Ã½ military veteran improves mobility, comfort with medical device invented by °®¶¹´«Ã½ engineering students

A group of °®¶¹´«Ã½ engineering students turned their class project into something truly life-changing: a custom-designed mobility device for a Marine Corps veteran with a spinal cord injury. Their innovative solution not only transformed her quality of life – it shows how hands-on learning and compassion can shape the future of health care.

July 21, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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°®¶¹´«Ã½ to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl Rouson

The Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at °®¶¹´«Ã½ will conduct rigorous research to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between substance abuse and mental health issues, including improving treatment outcomes and reducing the societal impacts of substance abuse and mental health conditions.

June 25, 2025University News

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°®¶¹´«Ã½ wins prestigious gold Telly Award for Be Bold campaign

The 30-second commercial – part of the university’s brand campaign that aired on television, streaming and digital platforms – showcases °®¶¹´«Ã½ students and faculty who represent the heart of °®¶¹´«Ã½.

June 6, 2025University News

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How °®¶¹´«Ã½ hurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa Bay

As hurricane season approaches, researchers at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

May 19, 2025Research and Innovation

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Top stories of °®¶¹´«Ã½'s spring semester

As °®¶¹´«Ã½ shifts into summer, thousands of new graduates are entering the workforce prepared to meet industry demand and elevate the talent pipeline across Tampa Bay, the state and nation. Their final semester at °®¶¹´«Ã½ was packed with milestone moments: a record-setting donation, multiple national championships and top-tier rankings that affirm the value of a °®¶¹´«Ã½ degree.

May 12, 2025University News

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