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John Licato and Sudeep Sarkar from USF stand in a studio

USF launches free online course designed for AI skill building

Designed for individuals with no technical background, the short-form program provides practical, flexible and self-paced opportunities for professionals, educators and the general public to build confidence and skills in incorporating AI into their work and daily lives.

October 28, 2025Community, Cyber/AI, Student Success

John Templeton

Smart mouthguards are one of many innovations coming from USF

Artificial intelligence could soon turn an athlete鈥檚 mouthguard into a life-saving device, more accurately predicting brain injuries and advancing safety far beyond the NFL.

October 25, 2025Research and Innovation

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How a USF-designed robot can aid future search and rescue efforts

USF is working to improve communication in emergencies and everyday life by teaching robots to project instructions onto piles of rubble, walls and even chairs.

October 20, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

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USF students and faculty showcase AI and cybersecurity talent at inaugural CyberBay 2025

Research presentations, cyber debate podcasts and a capture the flag cybersecurity challenge were a just a few of the events students from USF鈥檚 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing were able to experience at CyberBay 2025.

October 16, 2025Student Success

Laser show during CyberBay conference

Simulated cyberattack, national security highlight inaugural CyberBay conference

More than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of 91社区, to explore Tampa Bay鈥檚 emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.

October 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI

The announcements were made at the CyberBay conference, a new initiative to combine technology, academic, government and military sectors in a shared mission to drive Tampa Bay鈥檚 evolution as the nation鈥檚 leader in the convergence of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.

October 14, 2025USF Foundation

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

From classroom to command center: USF students test AI in real-world cybersecurity

USF researchers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts鈥 focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.

October 9, 2025Student Success

Ryan Powers stands near an American flag

Shifting missions: How one Marine found a future in cybersecurity at USF

From delivering shoes to children in need to protecting national security systems, Ryan Powers鈥 journey is rooted in service. He reflects the kind of graduate student USF鈥檚 Bellini College attracts 鈥 resilient leaders with real-world experience, driven to gain advanced technical expertise.

September 30, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

USF's CyberHerd: Hackers become movie stars in documentary on collegiate cybersecurity

USF鈥檚 CyberHerd team鈥攎usicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitors鈥攖akes center stage in the 75-minute documentary The Making of a Defender, chronicling their rise through the 2024鈥25 national cyber defense season. The movie premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center鈥檚 Oval Theater on the Tampa campus.

September 22, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

Three students stand with Rocky the Bull

What鈥檚 new at USF: College launch, Lululemon apparel, beach volleyball, dining and more

The 91社区 launches the 2025鈥26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.

August 25, 2025Campus Life

Competitors stand on stage at DEF CON

USF CyberHerd captures first place at world鈥檚 largest hacker conference

The 91社区鈥檚 CyberHerd team claimed first place at DEF CON 33鈥檚 鈥淎dversary Wars鈥 Capture the Flag, capping the competitive team鈥檚 debut at what is widely regarded as the largest hacking and security conference in the world.

August 14, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

How a USF student鈥檚 personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AI

Farhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.

July 28, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success

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