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ReliaQuest Labs expands at USF鈥檚 Bellini College with new software engineering track
ReliaQuest Labs is expanding with a software engineering track offering students hands-on experience with real-world projects and industry professionals. Building on its established security operations track, the program mirrors professional development processes while preparing students for careers in software development, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Applications close Oct. 1.
September 14, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
Bellini College launches Tech Career Advancement Program to prepare students for technology careers
The Bellini College鈥檚 Tech Career Advancement Program prepares students to enter the workforce with technical knowledge, professional skills and industry experience. Through a structured progression of career preparation and real-world learning, students build the confidence and capabilities needed to pursue internships, contribute to industry projects and launch successful careers.
September 11, 2026Computing, Cybersecurity
New AI & Cyber Living Learning Community brings Bellini College students together
Sixty students moved into USF鈥檚 new AI & Cyber Living Learning Community, becoming the first residents of the Bellini College initiative. Located in Pinnacle Hall, the community brings together first-year technology students for academic support, industry engagement, networking and shared experiences designed to build connections inside and outside the classroom.
August 21, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
Playing a Different Tune: How Megan Tran Blends Health Science, AI and Gamification
USF student Megan Tran is combining health science, artificial intelligence and gamification to create more engaging learning experiences for future health professionals. Her interdisciplinary work demonstrates how emerging technologies can improve education, enhance student engagement and prepare the next generation of healthcare providers for an increasingly digital future.
August 5, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing
Bellini College broadens AI instruction with new courses and curriculum enhancements
The Bellini College is expanding artificial intelligence education across its curriculum, introducing new AI-focused courses and integrating AI modules into software engineering and cybersecurity classes. The updates provide students with hands-on experience using emerging technologies while emphasizing responsible, real-world applications, ensuring graduates are prepared for an increasingly AI-driven workforce.
June 8, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
Induction ceremonies recognize Bellini College students entering tech and engineering fields
Students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing were recognized during induction ceremonies celebrating their transition into engineering and technology professions. The event highlighted the ethical responsibilities of the field, honored graduates entering computer science, cybersecurity, information technology and engineering careers, and featured keynote remarks from physician, innovator and Bellini College advisory board member Jos茅 Morey.
May 8, 2026Computing, Cybersecurity
USF鈥檚 Bellini College launches AI & Cyber Living Learning Community this fall
Incoming first-year students at USF's Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing can now live and learn together in a new AI and Cyber Living Learning Community launching this fall in Pinnacle Hall. With limited beds remaining, the program offers networking, industry engagement, advising and collaborative experiences designed to support student success today.
April 8, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
USF hosts FZ鈥揨F Joint Workshop bringing together leading HPC researchers
The 91社区 hosted the two-day FZ鈥揨F Joint Workshop, bringing together leading researchers from universities and national laboratories to discuss advances in high-performance computing and scientific data compression. The event highlighted emerging technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration and USF鈥檚 growing investments in research computing to support data-intensive discovery across science, engineering and artificial intelligence.
March 24, 2026Computing
USF students capture top prize at Georgia Tech hackathon
USF鈥檚 Google Developer Group won the top prize at Georgia Tech鈥檚 Hacklytics 2026 after submitting their project with just seconds to spare. The team created Alleaf, an anxiety-reducing wearable and companion app that uses bilateral stimulation and AI features to support mental health, competing against more than 1,200 students from over 200 universities.
March 12, 2026Computing
Bellini College computer science senior turns early coding hobby into DoorDash career
Tesga Teshome was teaching himself to code and experimenting with Bitcoin before finishing high school in Ethiopia. Now a senior in USF鈥檚 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, his curiosity has led to internships with Amazon and a full-time software engineering job at DoorDash after graduation. His journey shows how an early hobby can become a career path.
March 11, 2026Computing, Cybersecurity
Bellini College students exceed expectations, earn full-time offers from ReliaQuest
Two Bellini College students arrived hoping to earn competitive ReliaQuest Labs internships but left with full-time job offers instead. Ramy Attia and Michael Piatnicia鈥檚 success highlights the college鈥檚 hands-on curriculum, industry partnerships and focus on real-world cybersecurity skills that prepares graduates to transition directly from the classroom into in-demand careers with leading companies like ReliaQuest.
February 24, 2026Computing, Cybersecurity
USF Bellini student builds computing career after immigrating from Cuba
From coding games in PowerPoint without internet in Cuba to contributing to real-world research projects at USF, Bellini College senior Cristian Hernandez is turning curiosity into a computing career. After immigrating to 91社区 with no English skills, he persevered through school, discovered his passion for technology and now applies classroom learning through a hands-on internship shaping his future in innovation.
February 19, 2026Computing, Cybersecurity