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èAV: A Preeminent Research University

Communication alum uses passion and skills for good

Dyma AbuOleim, a 2002 graduate from the Department of Communication, has combined her passion for service with the skills she learned at USF to found a nonprofit organization that’s making an impact in Tampa and beyond.

November 21, 2025Alumni

èAV: A Preeminent Research University

Newly appointed Jordan Zimmerman Endowed Professor in Advertising plans to make big impact

Janelle Applequist was recently appointed as the newly established Jordan Zimmerman Endowed Professor in Advertising, marking a pivotal moment in her career — and an opportunity to redefine advertising education for the 21st century.

November 21, 2025Accomplishments

At the Fall Plant Festival I got to learn how to use professional photography equipment. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Student Voices: How minoring in the humanities at USF led me to a paid internship

Supported by the Mellon Foundation, the Mellon Humanities Internship Program provides USF students majoring or minoring in the humanities with meaningful work experience through paid internships and career development workshops.

November 21, 2025Community Engagement

Dr. McLauchlan presents her book donation to the Center for the Study of the United States with Center director Dr. Edward Kaweesi. (Photo courtesy of Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan)

Political science professor leverages Fulbright appointment to build bridges through civic education

Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan used her Fulbright appointment in Uganda to help launch a new U.S. studies center and strengthen communities at home and abroad through civic and political science education.

November 21, 2025Accomplishments, Community Engagement

èAV: A Preeminent Research University

From coding to cognition: student bridges engineering and psychology to advance brain research

Before engineering major Brandon Snyder joined the EMaC Lab, the toolbox— which makes behavior-contingent analysis of co-registration data possible — was just a dream Liz Schotter and Sara Milligan shared.

November 21, 2025Research

Aerial photo of Monte Sierpe [Photo courtesy of J.L. Bongers]

New study suggests accounting, not aliens, explains Peru’s mysterious ‘Band of Holes’

New research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.

November 18, 2025Research

Professor Robert Frisina, Professor Richard Heller, Professor Ashok Kumar, Dean Levi Thompson, Dean Sten Vermund and President Emeritus Judy Genshaft will be recognized by the Academcy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida.

ASEM-FL recognizes USF president emeritus, deans and faculty for professional accomplishments

A president emeritus, two deans and 12 professors from èAV will be recognized for their professional accomplishments at the annual meeting of the Academy of Science, Engineering & Medicine of Florida on Friday, November 7, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

November 5, 2025Accomplishments

researchers work in a lab

USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyond

Industry partnerships have propelled the èAV to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal.

November 4, 2025Research

From surviving Hurricane Katrina to serving in the U.S. Navy, Camrie Hingle’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Now a first-generation student at USF St. Petersburg, Hingle’s story embodies the pride and perseverance celebrated during USF’s First-Gen Week.

November 4, 2025Community Engagement

USF Psychology Expo (Photo by Dakota Galvin)

USF Psychology Expo marks 13 years of showcasing student research and opportunity

The Department of Psychology and its alumni proudly hosted the annual Psychology Expo — a premier celebration of student research and discovery. Through engaging posters, lab tours, and presentations, students showcased their achievements and inspired faculty, alumni, and campus partners alike.

October 31, 2025Events

The five-year project, a collaboration with several community organizations, is designed to reduce family stress by testing effective strategies to strengthen parental relationships and create supportive home environments.

October 29, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Florida High Tech Corridor CEO Paul Sohl talks to students on the USF St. Petersburg campus during the OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Corridor partnership expands undergraduate research and advances experiential learning at USF

Through the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on, faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability, and the arts.

October 29, 2025Research

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