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Lisa Patterson

A former high school dropout, Lisa Patterson overcame self-doubt to achieve her goal of earning a college degree.

May 2, 2025Student Success

U.S. News & World Report ranks ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵa national leader for dozens of graduate programs

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵcontinues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.

April 8, 2025Student Success, University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵgraduates celebrate unwavering support, resiliency during fall commencement

Nearly 4,000 degrees were conferred during this fall’s commencement. The group, which represented 93 countries, 42 states and 11 U.S. territories, included 47 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average and 107 military veterans. All now share a common theme – they are ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵalumni.

December 16, 2024Student Success, University News

Top stories of 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on USF’s remarkable journey of triumphs – celebrating unprecedented achievements in academics, record-breaking research and exhilarating athletic seasons. The university continues to demonstrate the tremendous impact it has on our communities, forging new partnerships that define what it means to be a leading research university.

December 16, 2024University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵbrings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recovery

With hurricane season officially over, the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.

December 3, 2024Community Partnerships

A groundbreaking new study conducted by the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.

November 14, 2024Research and Innovation

In new study, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers focus on occupational burnout from hurricanes and COVID

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ study addresses the stresses caused by natural disasters and lingering epidemics, such as COVID-19, and the long-term psychological impact on people trying to help the public.

November 7, 2024Research and Innovation

Major ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵaward helps Floridians better navigate health care

Faculty members in the USFÌýCollege of Public HealthÌýhave received a nearly $13 million federal grant to assist Florida families sign up and make decisions about the future of their medical coverage.

September 3, 2024Community Partnerships, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵnames new dean for the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth 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 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵafter 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, 2024¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearcher’s partnership with local fire department helps enhance emergency response

Christine McGuire-Wolfe was awarded funding from FEMA to help the Port Richey Fire Department purchase a new mobile command unit/air truck and breathing apparatus, enhancing the department's response capabilities.

August 6, 2024Community Partnerships

Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative

The five-year project, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will create specialized infection control training and resources for fire and EMS personnel through a new training hub.

July 25, 2024Research and Innovation

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudents contribute to mass casualty incident training

The immersive training initiative, designed to equip emergency clinicians with essential skills for managing high-volume and high-acuity scenarios, involved undergraduates from the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ College of Public Health's Simulation Operations course.

April 19, 2024Student Success, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth