/news/Recent posts from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Newsen-usSun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:13 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2026/usf-students-engage-with-lawmakers-at-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxNearly 100 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students gathered in Tallahassee to meet with state lawmakers – gaining hands-on experience with government and learning about the legislative process.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:03:02 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students engage with lawmakers at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Day at the CapitolNearly 100 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students gathered in Tallahassee to meet with state lawmakers – gaining hands-on experience with government and learning about the legislative process.Emma Goodwin and David Hughes/news/2026/usf-students-engage-with-lawmakers-at-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxStudent SuccessFlorida Legislature,Government Relations,Savannah Ruiz/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxThe Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:14:58 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to advance its position as a leader in mental and behavioral health by creating a new research center named for Sen. Darryl RousonThe Senator Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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.President Rhea Law looks at a photo with Sen. Darryl Rouson/news/2025/usf-to-advance-its-position-as-a-leader-in-mental-and-behaviora-health.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Tina Meketa/news/2025/key-support-for-usf-included-in-this-years-state-budget.aspxFunding for the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s 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. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:34:32 Key support for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø included in this year’s state budgetFunding for the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s 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. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students and President Rhea Law at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Day at the Capitol/news/2025/key-support-for-usf-included-in-this-years-state-budget.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,President Rhea Law/news/2025/students-gain-important-experience-advocate-for-usf-during-day-at-the-capitol.aspxWith less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:20:04 Students gain important experience, advocate for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø during Day at the CapitolWith less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student poses with Rocky at the Florida Senate chamber/news/2025/students-gain-important-experience-advocate-for-usf-during-day-at-the-capitol.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Tina Meketahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2025 15:07:04 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to assist Florida law enforcement, organizations with new tool to combat human trafficking and support victimsTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.Police officer sits in patrol car with computer monitor showing state of Floridahttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxAs 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’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.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:29:14 Top stories of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’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.Collage of polaroid photos with the words, 2024, a bold, new era/news/2024/top-stories-of-2024.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Behavioral and Community Sciences,College of Design Art and Performance,College of Education,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,College of Nursing,College of Pharmacy,College of Public Health,Florida Legislature,Institute of Applied Engineering,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,President Rhea Law,Tampa General Hospital,Tina Meketa,Top Stories,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Athletics,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2024/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:25:40 Final state budget includes funding to support key ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø initiativesThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.Group photo at the Day at the Capitol event in Tallahassee/news/2024/final-state-budget-includes-funding-to-support-key-usf-initiatives.aspxUniversity NewsAdam Freeman,Florida Legislature,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø/health/news/2024/behavioral_health_hospital_topping_off_celebration.aspxThe new TGH Behavioral Health Hospital and the recent announcement that ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce – funded by a new state law – demonstrate the university’s leadership in addressing the critical need for mental health services.External ArticleMon, 13 May 2024 18:25:23 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health and Tampa General Hospital partner to launch one of Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospitalsThe new TGH Behavioral Health Hospital and the recent announcement that ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø will create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce – funded by a new state law – demonstrate the university’s leadership in addressing the critical need for mental health services.Group stands near beam of new hospital/health/news/2024/behavioral_health_hospital_topping_off_celebration.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø HealthFlorida Legislature,Morsani College of Medicine,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Tampa General Hospital/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:30:23 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionalsºÚÁϳԹÏÍø was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.College of Behavioral and Community Sciences buildin/news/2024/usf-to-lead-statewide-initiative-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-professionals.aspxUniversity NewsCollege of Behavioral and Community Sciences,Florida Legislature,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Tina Meketa/news/2024/new-state-budget-includes-operational-funding-increases-significant-support-for-usf-projects.aspxThe proposed investments include a $50 million recurring increase to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s operational budget to support the work of each campus and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health, as well as funding to expand cybersecurity research and the cyber workforce.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:19:08 New state budget includes operational funding increases, significant support for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø projectsThe proposed investments include a $50 million recurring increase to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s operational budget to support the work of each campus and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health, as well as funding to expand cybersecurity research and the cyber workforce.Florida state capitol building/news/2024/new-state-budget-includes-operational-funding-increases-significant-support-for-usf-projects.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø/news/2024/usf-day-at-the-capitol-highlights-aau-achievement-emphasizes-priorities-for-ongoing-success.aspxTallahassee was glistening in green and gold as more than 100 students, alumni and leaders from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s three campuses convened for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Day at the Capitol. The annual gathering coincides with the current legislative session and allows Bulls to rally support for university priorities while lawmakers provide a glimpse into the democratic process.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Day at the Capitol highlights AAU achievement, emphasizes priorities for ongoing successTallahassee was glistening in green and gold as more than 100 students, alumni and leaders from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s three campuses convened for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Day at the Capitol. The annual gathering coincides with the current legislative session and allows Bulls to rally support for university priorities while lawmakers provide a glimpse into the democratic process.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø President Rhea Law stands with students in front of House of Representatives/news/2024/usf-day-at-the-capitol-highlights-aau-achievement-emphasizes-priorities-for-ongoing-success.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Student Government,experiential learning/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø campuses, benefitting thousands of students.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:07:25 Key legislative priority would make ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø a model for supporting veteran and military-connected studentsThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø campuses, benefitting thousands of students.Student veterans stand in a row/news/2024/key-legislative-priority-would-make-usf-a-model-for-supporting-veteran-and-military-connected-students.aspxStudent SuccessFlorida Legislature,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Office of Veteran Success/health/news/2024/hbot-initial-grant-release.aspxThrough a grant from the Florida Legislature, researchers in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine will conduct a clinical study to help determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy can ease the symptoms of traumatic brain injury in Florida’s veteran, active duty and reserve service members.External ArticleMon, 08 Jan 2024 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health granted initial $14 million for traumatic brain injury research studyThrough a grant from the Florida Legislature, researchers in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine will conduct a clinical study to help determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy can ease the symptoms of traumatic brain injury in Florida’s veteran, active duty and reserve service members.Hyperbaric oxygen therapy vessel/health/news/2024/hbot-initial-grant-release.aspxResearch and InnovationFlorida Legislature,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine/news/2023/dozens-of-maintenance-projects-to-begin-across-campuses-to-help-strengthen-usfs-infrastructure.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s iconic water tower is getting repaired and painted as part of an investment of nearly $73 million allotted in last year’s state budget to support ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Capital Renewal Program, which addresses a portion of the university’s deferred maintenance needs.Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:00:00 Dozens of maintenance projects to begin across campuses to help strengthen ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s infrastructureºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s iconic water tower is getting repaired and painted as part of an investment of nearly $73 million allotted in last year’s state budget to support ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Capital Renewal Program, which addresses a portion of the university’s deferred maintenance needs.Water tower located on the Tampa campus/news/2023/dozens-of-maintenance-projects-to-begin-across-campuses-to-help-strengthen-usfs-infrastructure.aspxUniversity NewsAdministrative Services,Florida Legislature,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Tina Meketa/news/2023/following-historic-legislative-year-usf-students-leaders-and-alumni-show-their-appreciation-during-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxMore than 100 students and alumni joined ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:35:00 Looking to build on ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s historic legislative year, students, alumni and university leaders participate in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Day at the CapitolMore than 100 students and alumni joined ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.Group gathers on the senate floor/news/2023/following-historic-legislative-year-usf-students-leaders-and-alumni-show-their-appreciation-during-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxUniversity NewsBoard of Governors,Board of Trustees,College of Nursing,Florida Legislature,Morsani College of Medicine,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Tina Meketa,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg/news/2022/usf-leaders-thank-state-legislators-for-historic-support-in-this-years-session.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community is celebrating a historically successful legislative session by thanking the state legislators who have proposed hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø across all three campuses and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø leaders thank state legislators for historic support in this year’s sessionThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community is celebrating a historically successful legislative session by thanking the state legislators who have proposed hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø across all three campuses and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students, President Law and Rocky gather at the FL State Capitol building/news/2022/usf-leaders-thank-state-legislators-for-historic-support-in-this-years-session.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sarasota-Manatee,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg/news/2022/students-university-leadership-advocate-for-usf-during-day-at-the-capitol-in-tallahassee.aspxDozens of students from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are standing side by side with President Rhea Law, trustees and other university leaders in Tallahassee to advocate for the university’s priorities in the 2022 state legislative session that began last week.Rocky D. BullTue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Students, university leadership advocate for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø during Day at the Capitol in TallahasseeDozens of students from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are standing side by side with President Rhea Law, trustees and other university leaders in Tallahassee to advocate for the university’s priorities in the 2022 state legislative session that began last week.President Rhea Law and House Speaker Chris Sprowls pose with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students at the Florida House of Representatives for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Day at the Capitol./news/2022/students-university-leadership-advocate-for-usf-during-day-at-the-capitol-in-tallahassee.aspxUniversity NewsFlorida Legislature,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,Rhea Lawhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-to-launch-new-center-of-excellence-in-environmental-and-oceanographic-sciences-on-st-petersburg-campus.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is seeking support from the Florida Legislature and the local community to advance a bold new plan for an interdisciplinary center of excellence that will harness the collective power of colleges and departments from throughout the university to address the existential challenges created by climate change, including sea level rise, high tide flooding events and other coastal hazards.External ArticleMon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to launch new Center of Excellence in Environmental and Oceanographic Sciences on the St. Petersburg campusThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is seeking support from the Florida Legislature and the local community to advance a bold new plan for an interdisciplinary center of excellence that will harness the collective power of colleges and departments from throughout the university to address the existential challenges created by climate change, including sea level rise, high tide flooding events and other coastal hazards.Center of Excellence in Environmental and Oceanographic Scienceshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-to-launch-new-center-of-excellence-in-environmental-and-oceanographic-sciences-on-st-petersburg-campus.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences,College of Engineering,College of Marine Science,Florida Legislature,MyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg campushttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/florida-house-speaker-visits-usf-st-petersburg-campus-to-unveil-robust-plan-to-combat-flooding-sea-level-rise.aspxFlorida House Speaker Chris Sprowls visited the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s St. Petersburg campus to announce a broad legislative package that would designate $100 million per year to offset the effects of flooding and sea level rise in the state.External ArticleFri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Florida House Speaker visits ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s St. Petersburg campus to unveil robust plan to combat flooding and sea level riseFlorida House Speaker Chris Sprowls visited the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s St. Petersburg campus to announce a broad legislative package that would designate $100 million per year to offset the effects of flooding and sea level rise in the state.Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowlshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2021/florida-house-speaker-visits-usf-st-petersburg-campus-to-unveil-robust-plan-to-combat-flooding-sea-level-rise.aspxUniversity NewsChris Sprowls,Florida Legislature,ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg campus