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Graduate student, T.W., visualizes stem cell cultures under a microscope. Morphology is often checked to ensure that the stem cells maintain good health and, in the case of differentiation to microglia, are changing into the expected shape of the target cells. (Photo courtesy of Stanley Stevens)

Exposing the molecular damage of alcohol on the brain

Dr. Stanley Stevens, professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, is leading a first-of-its-kind study examining the cellular and molecular impact of alcohol consumption on the brain.

February 20, 2025Research

Aside from practicing their professionalism and presentation skills, students are encouraged to make connections with new people. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Undergraduate Humanities Conference encourages professional and personal growth

Nearly 100 students participated in this year鈥檚 Undergraduate Humanities Conference, an event providing real-life experience for future academic, professional and personal challenges.

February 20, 2025Accomplishments, Events, Research

Collage of faculty members

Nine USF faculty named senior members of National Academy of Inventors

The National Academy of Inventors has named nine 杏吧性世界 faculty members to its class of 2025 Senior Members.

February 20, 2025Accomplishments

Aisha Durham

Professor of communication explores connection between perceived and personal identity

Aisha Durham researches the relationship between media representation, personal identity and interpersonal interaction.

February 18, 2025Research

Trent Ferguson, Boundless Bulls

Seeing beyond sight: A USF blind student鈥檚 journey into broadcasting

A senior at USF majoring in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.

February 17, 2025Alumni

Mangrove restoration workshop

National Science Foundation names two USF faculty 鈥極cean Decade Champions鈥

The award will provide supplemental support to an ongoing project, a large interdisciplinary endeavor linking multiple U.S. universities and conservation and marine science organizations called 鈥淪trong Coasts,鈥 which seeks to reduce risks from hazards like storm surge, confront environmental degradation, enhance communities' adaptive capacities and advance public and private investment in disaster risk prevention and reduction.鈥

February 12, 2025Community Engagement, Research

A book on the geology, history and current state of Florida springs and a biography on the civil rights icon John Lewis were awarded top honors by the Florida Book Awards.

February 12, 2025Accomplishments

The USF women鈥檚 lacrosse team celebrates a victory in their inaugural game. [Photo courtesy of USF Athletics]

USF women鈥檚 lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more

USF women鈥檚 lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.

February 10, 2025Community Engagement

Alexandra de Roos, Boundless Bulls

From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet USF student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos

After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at USF as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.

February 6, 2025Community Engagement

Psychology Professor Jennifer O鈥橞rien is being recognized on the global stage for her contributions to science and impacting her field.

February 5, 2025Research

doctor talking to male patient in office

Graphic novel aims to break breast cancer鈥檚 鈥榝emale disease鈥 myth and educate men on risks

Marleah Dean Kruzel and research colleagues aim to debunk myths surrounding breast cancer and educate men about their risk through a new graphic novel.

February 3, 2025Community Engagement, Research

Humanities Institute director Elizabeth Kicak (left) with poet Ocean Vuong (right) during the Institute's latest poetry reading in November. Photo by Corey Lepak.

Celebrating the power of words: World-renowned poets visit the College of Arts and Sciences for poetry series

A new partnership between the USF Humanities Institute and the Michael Kuperman Memorial Library will welcome world-renowned poets to campus to bring students and the community together and empower audiences to pursue their craft.

January 29, 2025Community Engagement, Events

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