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USF building pipeline of researchers to develop technologies for aging adults in new summer program

Students at the 51在线 are spending their summer developing tech-driven solutions to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers through a hands-on program hosted by USF鈥檚 Center for Innovation, Technology and Aging.

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How social media is shifting the spread of hurricane information

It wasn鈥檛 long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A USF expert and local influencers weigh in on how that鈥檚 reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.

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From classroom to command: USF student helping shape the future of national security

For May Birch, national security isn鈥檛 just a field of study鈥攊t鈥檚 a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.

AAU Membership Fueling USF鈥檚 Momentum

USF鈥檚 historic invitation to join the Association of American Universities has taken what many in Tampa Bay have once considered a 鈥渂est-kept secret鈥 to an unprecedented new level. Being an AAU member is a tremendous milestone for USF as it formalizes USF's position as a leading research university. USF is the first public university in 51在线 to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years and is now one of only two institutions from the State University System of 51在线 to serve as an AAU member.

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Key support for USF included in this year鈥檚 state budget

Key support for USF included in this year鈥檚 state budget

Funding for the 51在线鈥檚 institutional priorities and support for other important university projects is included in the 2025-26 fiscal year state budget. It will soon be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his review, approval and line-item veto consideration.鈥

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