News Feed/education/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 26 Jul 2026 06:02:31 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)How USF College of Education undergraduates are researching solutions to real-world challenges/education/news/2026/how-usf-college-of-education-undergraduates-are-researching-solutions-to-real-world-challenges.aspxThe Undergraduate Summer Research Academy provided an opportunity to students to transform personal experiences and professional interests into research focused on improving lives and communities.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:17 How USF College of Education undergraduates are researching solutions to real-world challengesThe Undergraduate Summer Research Academy provided an opportunity to students to transform personal experiences and professional interests into research focused on improving lives and communities.Student presenting her research on classrooms/education/news/2026/how-usf-college-of-education-undergraduates-are-researching-solutions-to-real-world-challenges.aspxResearchCassidy DelamarterCultivating smart money habits: USF’s Grow Financial Literacy and Planning Clinic teaches financial management building blocks/business/news/2026/07-10-usf-grow-financial-literacy-planning-clinic-teaches-smart-money-habits.aspxThe clinic provides student coaches with hands-on experience while helping community members navigate important financial topics, including budgeting, saving, credit management, and long-term financial planning.External ArticleMon, 20 Jul 2026 10:14:34 Cultivating smart money habits: USF’s Grow Financial Literacy and Planning Clinic teaches financial management building blocksThe clinic provides student coaches with hands-on experience while helping community members navigate important financial topics, including budgeting, saving, credit management, and long-term financial planning.Grow Financial Group Photo/business/news/2026/07-10-usf-grow-financial-literacy-planning-clinic-teaches-smart-money-habits.aspxCenters and InstitutesOne program. Three principals. Countless students./education/news/2026/one-program-three-principals-countless-students.aspxThe USF College of Education is preparing leaders who are transforming schools in different ways, but with the same foundation.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:45:13 One program. Three principals. Countless students.The USF College of Education is preparing leaders who are transforming schools in different ways, but with the same foundation.College of Education/education/news/2026/one-program-three-principals-countless-students.aspxAcademics,Alumni and FriendsCassidy DelamarterUSF Physical Education faculty recognized at 2026 AIESEP World Congress/education/news/2026/usf-physical-education-faculty-recognized-at-2026-aiesep.aspxUSF faculty strengthened the university’s global reputation in physical education through award-winning scholarship, international collaboration and research presentations in Taipei, Taiwan.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:14:38 USF Physical Education faculty recognized at 2026 AIESEP World CongressUSF faculty strengthened the university’s global reputation in physical education through award-winning scholarship, international collaboration and research presentations in Taipei, Taiwan.Faculty at baseball game in Taiwan/education/news/2026/usf-physical-education-faculty-recognized-at-2026-aiesep.aspxFaculty Honors,ResearchUSF names new dean for the College of Education/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-education.aspxJenifer Jasinski Schneider brings a distinguished record of leadership, research and service focused on literacy, creativity and student success.External ArticleTue, 16 Jun 2026 17:37:23 USF names new dean for the College of EducationJenifer Jasinski Schneider brings a distinguished record of leadership, research and service focused on literacy, creativity and student success.Dean helping child in classroom/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-education.aspxCollege of Education NewsBellini College faculty bring AI expertise to education summit/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-faculty-bring-ai-expertise-to-education-summit.aspxBellini College faculty showcased their expertise in artificial intelligence at USF's AI in Education Summit, where nearly 250 educators explored AI's growing impact on K-12 learning. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and hands-on workshops, faculty shared insights on responsible AI use, classroom innovation and emerging tools designed to support both teachers and students in educational settings.External ArticleFri, 12 Jun 2026 09:19:42 Bellini College faculty bring AI expertise to education summitBellini College faculty showcased their expertise in artificial intelligence at USF's AI in Education Summit, where nearly 250 educators explored AI's growing impact on K-12 learning. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and hands-on workshops, faculty shared insights on responsible AI use, classroom innovation and emerging tools designed to support both teachers and students in educational settings.John Licato speaking at AI in Education Summit/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-faculty-bring-ai-expertise-to-education-summit.aspxCollege of Education NewsUSF AI Summit highlights emerging trends in education/education/news/2026/usf-ai-summit-highlights-emerging-trends-in-education.aspxAs the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:02:52 USF AI Summit highlights emerging trends in educationAs the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.Zafer presenting his keynote on TeacherServer/education/news/2026/usf-ai-summit-highlights-emerging-trends-in-education.aspxCollege of Education NewsUSF introduces new service to help districts improve student outcomes/education/news/2026/usf-introduces-new-service-to-help-districts-improve-student-outcomes.aspxSchool districts already have powerful tools at their fingertips; USF’s new Coordinated Learning Systems can help them unlock their full potential to improve teaching and learning.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:09:36 USF introduces new service to help districts improve student outcomesSchool districts already have powerful tools at their fingertips; USF’s new Coordinated Learning Systems can help them unlock their full potential to improve teaching and learning.Teacher talking to young student in classroom/education/news/2026/usf-introduces-new-service-to-help-districts-improve-student-outcomes.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementFour USF projects will expand access to behavioral healthcare across 91/cbcs/news/2026/usf-receives-funding-to-expand-access-to-behavioral-healthcare-across-florida.aspxThese projects represent a coordinated investment in workforce development, with a focus on expanding access to care, improving training and supporting behavioral health providers across 91.External ArticleThu, 28 May 2026 11:29:39 Four USF projects will expand access to behavioral healthcare across 91These projects represent a coordinated investment in workforce development, with a focus on expanding access to care, improving training and supporting behavioral health providers across 91.group discussion with three people listening as one speaks/cbcs/news/2026/usf-receives-funding-to-expand-access-to-behavioral-healthcare-across-florida.aspxCollege of Education NewsUSF Exercise Science and Kinesiology students gain hands-on experience training USF Track & Field team /education/news/2026/usf-exercise-science-and-kinesiology-students-gain-hands-on-experience-training-usf-track-field-team.aspxIn the USF Human Performance Lab, Exercise Science and Kinesiology students gain real-world experience while helping USF Track & Field athletes train and perform at their best.Alex Ponder, College of EducationThu, 28 May 2026 00:22:33 USF Exercise Science and Kinesiology students gain hands-on experience training USF Track & Field team In the USF Human Performance Lab, Exercise Science and Kinesiology students gain real-world experience while helping USF Track & Field athletes train and perform at their best.ESK student with Track & Field athlete on stationary bike/education/news/2026/usf-exercise-science-and-kinesiology-students-gain-hands-on-experience-training-usf-track-field-team.aspxCollege of Education NewsExercise ScienceGift to David C. Anchin Center expands leadership development for K-12 leaders/education/news/2026/gift-to-anchin-center-expands-leadership-development-for-k12-leaders.aspxThe Anchin Center will introduce new leadership development opportunities for K-12 educators, made possible by a gift from Isabel Anchin Becker.Wed, 27 May 2026 19:01:29 Gift to David C. Anchin Center expands leadership development for K-12 leadersThe Anchin Center will introduce new leadership development opportunities for K-12 educators, made possible by a gift from Isabel Anchin Becker.Anchin Center building/education/news/2026/gift-to-anchin-center-expands-leadership-development-for-k12-leaders.aspxCollege of Education NewsDavid C. Anchin CenterFourth graders compete in economics challenge at USF/education/news/2026/fourth-graders-compete-in-economics-challenge-at-usf.aspxStudents from across Hillsborough County gathered to showcase their knowledge of economics, financial literacy and teamwork through a series of academic challenges.Thu, 21 May 2026 17:21:58 Fourth graders compete in economics challenge at USFStudents from across Hillsborough County gathered to showcase their knowledge of economics, financial literacy and teamwork through a series of academic challenges.Kids high fiving each other /education/news/2026/fourth-graders-compete-in-economics-challenge-at-usf.aspxCollege of Education News,Community EngagementUSF Millennium Fellows Make Local Change to Address United Nations Goals/ons/news/2026/usf-millennium-fellows-make-local-change.aspxThrough the building of Little Free Libraries throughout Temple Terrace, the “Books and Butterflies” group, from the 2025 cohort of UN Millennium Fellows, is creating access to over 500 books for kids in neighborhoods that need it most.External ArticleMon, 18 May 2026 06:40:44 USF Millennium Fellows Make Local Change to Address United Nations GoalsThrough the building of Little Free Libraries throughout Temple Terrace, the “Books and Butterflies” group, from the 2025 cohort of UN Millennium Fellows, is creating access to over 500 books for kids in neighborhoods that need it most.5 students at a table with signage "Books and Butterflies Bake Sale"/ons/news/2026/usf-millennium-fellows-make-local-change.aspxCommunity EngagementUSF College of Education launches new graduate certificate in AI for educators/education/news/2026/usf-launches-new-grad-certificate-in-ai-for-educators.aspxThe program emphasizes practical application, ethical decision-making and hands-on development of AI-supported tools and strategies for teaching and learning.Fri, 15 May 2026 21:52:28 USF College of Education launches new graduate certificate in AI for educatorsThe program emphasizes practical application, ethical decision-making and hands-on development of AI-supported tools and strategies for teaching and learning.student on laptop/education/news/2026/usf-launches-new-grad-certificate-in-ai-for-educators.aspxAdmissions,College of Education NewsInternship leads to Zoo School teaching job for new alumhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/internship-leads-to-zoo-school-teaching-job-for-new-alum.aspxOn the same day USF St. Petersburg Videographer Cliff McBride visited ZooTampa to interview a student about her internship, Madison Connell was offered a job. Connell, a recent graduate of the educational studies program, is now a teacher at the 91 Environmental Education Center or “Zoo School.”External ArticleThu, 14 May 2026 10:19:57 Internship leads to Zoo School teaching job for new alumOn the same day USF St. Petersburg Videographer Cliff McBride visited ZooTampa to interview a student about her internship, Madison Connell was offered a job. Connell, a recent graduate of the educational studies program, is now a teacher at the 91 Environmental Education Center or “Zoo School.”young children walking at zoo with adults leading https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/internship-leads-to-zoo-school-teaching-job-for-new-alum.aspxCommunity EngagementUSF College of Education Celebrates 2026 Distinguished Award Recipients/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-celebrates-2026-distinguished-award-recipients.aspxFrom groundbreaking faculty research to alumni transforming classrooms and communities, the USF College of Education’s 2026 Distinguished Awards Celebration honored the people shaping the future of education across Tampa Bay and beyond.Thu, 14 May 2026 00:37:12 USF College of Education Celebrates 2026 Distinguished Award RecipientsFrom groundbreaking faculty research to alumni transforming classrooms and communities, the USF College of Education’s 2026 Distinguished Awards Celebration honored the people shaping the future of education across Tampa Bay and beyond.Pinellas County Middle School Education team/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-celebrates-2026-distinguished-award-recipients.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsCassidy DelamarterFrom Army instructor to elementary teacher: USF grad begins next chapter/education/news/2026/from-army-instructor-to-elementary-teacher-usf-grad-begins-next-chapter.aspxA Hillsborough County Army veteran is turning his passion for teaching into a career in the classroom.Wed, 06 May 2026 14:24:30 From Army instructor to elementary teacher: USF grad begins next chapterA Hillsborough County Army veteran is turning his passion for teaching into a career in the classroom.Favian Robles Jr./education/news/2026/from-army-instructor-to-elementary-teacher-usf-grad-begins-next-chapter.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeCassidy DelamarterUSF graduate plans to use degree to get U.S. Marines home safely/education/news/2026/usf-graduate-plans-to-use-degree-to-get-marines-home-safely.aspxAfter nearly a decade in uniform, he’s determined to lead Marines home safely—an objective that shaped his decision to pursue his degree in exercise science.Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:37 USF graduate plans to use degree to get U.S. Marines home safelyAfter nearly a decade in uniform, he’s determined to lead Marines home safely—an objective that shaped his decision to pursue his degree in exercise science.Issa in the field training a marine/education/news/2026/usf-graduate-plans-to-use-degree-to-get-marines-home-safely.aspxAcademics,Alumni and FriendsCassidy Delamarter2026 Richardson Showcase: Shaping what’s next in Exceptional Student Education/education/news/2026/2026-richardson-showcase-shaping-whats-next-in-ese.aspxAn evening of gratitude and impact, the 2026 Richardson Showcase at the USF College of Education celebrated the future of exceptional student education.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:08:24 2026 Richardson Showcase: Shaping what’s next in Exceptional Student EducationAn evening of gratitude and impact, the 2026 Richardson Showcase at the USF College of Education celebrated the future of exceptional student education.The dean and betsy with students/education/news/2026/2026-richardson-showcase-shaping-whats-next-in-ese.aspxAcademics,Student LifeCassidy DelamarterUSF faculty development EDGE workshop series returns for Fall 2026/education/news/2026/usf-faculty-development-edge-workshop-series-returns-for-fall-2026.aspxDesigned to meet the evolving needs of today’s educators, EDGE blends innovation with insight—helping faculty refine their craft through shared learning and structured feedback.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:31:42 USF faculty development EDGE workshop series returns for Fall 2026Designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s educators, EDGE blends innovation with insight—helping faculty refine their craft through shared learning and structured feedback.Barbara leading the class/education/news/2026/usf-faculty-development-edge-workshop-series-returns-for-fall-2026.aspxCollege of Education NewsCassidy DelamarterLeading meaningful change in our local schoolshttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2026/leading-meaningful-change-t2l3.aspxA cohort of K-12 teachers from the Sarasota and Manatee school districts celebrated completing 91’s Project T2L3: Transforming Teaching and Learning Locally through Leadership.External ArticleMon, 27 Apr 2026 08:19:45 Leading meaningful change in our local schoolsA cohort of K-12 teachers from the Sarasota and Manatee school districts celebrated completing 91’s Project T2L3: Transforming Teaching and Learning Locally through Leadership.People sitting in a row clapping and smiling https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2026/leading-meaningful-change-t2l3.aspxCollege of Education NewsHow a gamers club led by the College of Education is transforming STEM learning/education/news/2026/how-a-gamers-club-led-by-edu-is-transforming-stem-learning.aspxUSF researchers are demonstrating how to expand learning beyond the classroom, while also generating insights that may inform education more broadly.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:17 How a gamers club led by the College of Education is transforming STEM learningUSF researchers are demonstrating how to expand learning beyond the classroom, while also generating insights that may inform education more broadly.Student using VR in the Gamers Club/education/news/2026/how-a-gamers-club-led-by-edu-is-transforming-stem-learning.aspxCommunity Engagement,ResearchCassidy DelamarterUSF Education drives impact at 2026 AI+X Symposium/education/news/2026/usf-education-drives-impact-at-2026-ai-x-symposium.aspxThis annual gathering convenes leading researchers, industry innovators, policymakers and practitioners to explore transformative advances in artificial intelligence across disciplines.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 USF Education drives impact at 2026 AI+X SymposiumThis annual gathering convenes leading researchers, industry innovators, policymakers and practitioners to explore transformative advances in artificial intelligence across disciplines.Ilene Berson during poster presentation /education/news/2026/usf-education-drives-impact-at-2026-ai-x-symposium.aspxResearchCassidy DelamarterUSF Education and Eckerd College launch new pathway program/education/news/2026/usf-education-and-eckerd-college-launch-new-pathway-program.aspxThe new partnership is creating a streamlined pathway for aspiring educators, giving eligible undergraduates facilitated access to USF’s Master of Arts in Teaching program.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 USF Education and Eckerd College launch new pathway programThe new partnership is creating a streamlined pathway for aspiring educators, giving eligible undergraduates facilitated access to USF’s Master of Arts in Teaching program.Admissions Pathway Program/education/news/2026/usf-education-and-eckerd-college-launch-new-pathway-program.aspxAcademics,Admissions,College of Education NewsUSF Education researchers earn national honors at 2026 AERA annual meeting/education/news/2026/usf-education-researchers-earn-national-honors-at-2026-aera-meeting.aspxWith more than 2,500 sessions covering innovative studies in an array of areas, AERA is the world's largest gathering of education researchers.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:52:30 USF Education researchers earn national honors at 2026 AERA annual meetingWith more than 2,500 sessions covering innovative studies in an array of areas, AERA is the world's largest gathering of education researchers.All aera attendees from USF/education/news/2026/usf-education-researchers-earn-national-honors-at-2026-aera-meeting.aspxResearchCassidy DelamarterHillsborough teachers named state champions in national AI challenge/education/news/2026/hillsborough-teachers-named-state-champions-in-national-ai-challenge.aspxFour Hillsborough County teachers who have been named 91 State Champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:25:08 Hillsborough teachers named state champions in national AI challengeFour Hillsborough County teachers who have been named 91 State Champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.Workshop attendees/education/news/2026/hillsborough-teachers-named-state-champions-in-national-ai-challenge.aspxResearchCassidy DelamarterUSF College of Education grad taps life’s challenges to teach high school STEM and launch cutting-edge research programhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2025/coedu_alumna_brittany.aspxDiscover how her resilience is now opening doors for hundreds of at-risk students and transforming the future of science education.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2026 14:07:15 USF College of Education grad taps life’s challenges to teach high school STEM and launch cutting-edge research programDiscover how her resilience is now opening doors for hundreds of at-risk students and transforming the future of science education.Devlin with student at science fairhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2025/coedu_alumna_brittany.aspxAlumni and Friends,College of Education NewsSchool District of Manatee CountyYoung entrepreneurs bring big ideas to USF’s Entrepalooza 2026/business/news/2026/04-01-entrepalooza-2026.aspxStudents across Hillsborough County took innovation to the next level at Entrepalooza 2026, turning ideas into real-world business pitches and products.External ArticleThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:36:45 Young entrepreneurs bring big ideas to USF’s Entrepalooza 2026Students across Hillsborough County took innovation to the next level at Entrepalooza 2026, turning ideas into real-world business pitches and products.People at booths during Entrepalooza/business/news/2026/04-01-entrepalooza-2026.aspxResearchUSF College of Education highlights how AI is shaping teaching and learning at the 2026 Education in Action/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-highlights-how-ai-is-shaping-teaching-and-learning-at-the-2026-education-in-action.aspxAt Education in Action, the College of Education demonstrates how it is not only responding to change, but leading it—pioneering innovative research and technologies while remaining steadfast in its commitment to the transformative power of education.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:39:13 USF College of Education highlights how AI is shaping teaching and learning at the 2026 Education in ActionAt Education in Action, the College of Education demonstrates how it is not only responding to change, but leading it—pioneering innovative research and technologies while remaining steadfast in its commitment to the transformative power of education.President Moez at Education in Action/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-highlights-how-ai-is-shaping-teaching-and-learning-at-the-2026-education-in-action.aspxCollege of Education News,Community Engagement,ResearchCassidy DelamarterNew study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxHigher education institutions are expanding hands-on learning opportunities to help close the gap between classroom learning and workforce needs.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:39:33 New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gapHigher education institutions are expanding hands-on learning opportunities to help close the gap between classroom learning and workforce needs.Students in the reliaquest program/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxResearchCassidy DelamarterCollege Planning Tips for High School Sophomoreshttps://admissions.usf.edu/blog/college-planning-tips-for-high-school-sophomoresWelcome to your sophomore year! You made it through your first year of high school, and that is worth celebrating. Snag yourself an extra cookie and dance to your favorite playlist.External ArticleThu, 12 Mar 2026 06:06:32 College Planning Tips for High School SophomoresWelcome to your sophomore year! You made it through your first year of high school, and that is worth celebrating. Snag yourself an extra cookie and dance to your favorite playlist.Woman using laptophttps://admissions.usf.edu/blog/college-planning-tips-for-high-school-sophomoresAcademicsStep into a World of Wonder — curiosity leads the way in this virtual reality application designed by a USF teamhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2026/world_of_wonder.aspxA new virtual reality app created by a team of USF faculty, staff, and students, creates an immersive experience of curiosity and wonder.External ArticleWed, 11 Mar 2026 13:30:35 Step into a World of Wonder — curiosity leads the way in this virtual reality application designed by a USF teamA new virtual reality app created by a team of USF faculty, staff, and students, creates an immersive experience of curiosity and wonder.Girl with VR headset https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/news/2026/world_of_wonder.aspxResearchUSF hosts 2026 math bowls for Hillsborough County’s top students/education/news/2026/usf-hosts-2026-math-bowls-for-hillsborough-countys-top-students.aspxNearly a thousand of Hillsborough County’s top young mathematicians competed at USF, showcasing their speed, accuracy and problem-solving skills.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:41:41 USF hosts 2026 math bowls for Hillsborough County’s top studentsNearly a thousand of Hillsborough County’s top young mathematicians competed at USF, showcasing their speed, accuracy and problem-solving skills.Rocky high-fiving a middle schooler before the competition begins/education/news/2026/usf-hosts-2026-math-bowls-for-hillsborough-countys-top-students.aspxAcademics,College of Education News,Community EngagementCassidy DelamarterNational Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior members/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxNAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.External ArticleThu, 26 Feb 2026 20:58:27 National Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior membersNAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.Headshots of all six new members including Sanghoon/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty HonorsUSF College of Education hosts USF’s first-ever Regional Scripps Spelling Bee/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-hosts-usf-first-ever-regional-scripps-spelling-bee.aspxIn its inaugural Regional Scripps Spelling Bee, the 91 College of Education brought together top young spellers from 110 schools across Tampa Bay, crowning one champion to compete at the National Spelling Bee in May.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:51:22 USF College of Education hosts USF’s first-ever Regional Scripps Spelling BeeIn its inaugural Regional Scripps Spelling Bee, the 91 College of Education brought together top young spellers from 110 schools across Tampa Bay, crowning one champion to compete at the National Spelling Bee in May.Student on stage with Rocky/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-hosts-usf-first-ever-regional-scripps-spelling-bee.aspxCollege of Education NewsCassidy DelamarterUSF and Sarasota County Schools partner to power the next generation of innovators/education/news/2026/usf-and-sarasota-county-schools-partner-to-power-the-next-generation-of-innovators.aspxBeginning in the 2026–2027 school year, Brookside Middle School will transform into the Gulf Coast Academy of Innovation & Technology at Brookside, a new district-wide magnet. In partnership with the USF College of Education, the academy will offer rigorous, hands-on pathways to immerse students in hands-on, advanced STEM learning.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:25:53 USF and Sarasota County Schools partner to power the next generation of innovatorsBeginning in the 2026–2027 school year, Brookside Middle School will transform into the Gulf Coast Academy of Innovation & Technology at Brookside, a new district-wide magnet. In partnership with the USF College of Education, the academy will offer rigorous, hands-on pathways to immerse students in hands-on, advanced STEM learning.Students using VR headsets/education/news/2026/usf-and-sarasota-county-schools-partner-to-power-the-next-generation-of-innovators.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCassidy DelamarterUSF to host Scripps Spelling Bee/news/2026/usf-to-host-scripps-spelling-bee.aspxUSF will host the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay area students competing for a chance to advance to the national championship in Washington, D.C. Behind the scenes, announcer and USF literacy professor Lindsay Persohn is focused on supporting the spellers and keeping the spotlight where it belongs — on the kids and their love of language.External ArticleWed, 11 Feb 2026 00:25:25 USF to host Scripps Spelling BeeUSF will host the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay area students competing for a chance to advance to the national championship in Washington, D.C. Behind the scenes, announcer and USF literacy professor Lindsay Persohn is focused on supporting the spellers and keeping the spotlight where it belongs — on the kids and their love of language.Bee trophy /news/2026/usf-to-host-scripps-spelling-bee.aspxCollege of Education NewsHow the USF College of Education is shaping solutions to protect our cognitive security/education/news/2026/how-the-usf-college-of-education-is-shaping-solutions-to-protect-our-cognitive-security.aspxCognetCon 2026 put the USF College of Education at the center of a global conversation about cognitive security, misinformation and the future of thinking in the age of AI.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:57:34 How the USF College of Education is shaping solutions to protect our cognitive securityCognetCon 2026 put the USF College of Education at the center of a global conversation about cognitive security, misinformation and the future of thinking in the age of AI.Man writing in his notebook at the conference/education/news/2026/how-the-usf-college-of-education-is-shaping-solutions-to-protect-our-cognitive-security.aspxResearchCassidy DelamarterOnly at USF: Become a special education teacher or behavior analyst—and get $27K/education/news/2026/only-at-usf-become-a-special-education-teacher-and-get-27k.aspxUSF is offering a first-of-its-kind program that trains future special education teachers alongside board certified behavior analysts, preparing them to support students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:27:05 Only at USF: Become a special education teacher or behavior analyst—and get $27KUSF is offering a first-of-its-kind program that trains future special education teachers alongside board certified behavior analysts, preparing them to support students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.ESE teacher with students/education/news/2026/only-at-usf-become-a-special-education-teacher-and-get-27k.aspxAdmissions,College of Education News,Student LifeCassidy Delamarter,Exceptional Student EducationUSF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxUSF is the only public university in 91 to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.External ArticleWed, 04 Feb 2026 07:48:07 USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright ScholarsUSF is the only public university in 91 to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.Fulbright Program Established 1946/world/news/2026/top-producer-fulbright-scholars.aspxAcademics,Faculty HonorsUSF online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankings/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxRising 10 spots compared to last year, USF’s online graduate education program ranks No. 35 among public universities and No. 36 overall.External ArticleTue, 27 Jan 2026 13:59:12 USF online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankingsRising 10 spots compared to last year, USF’s online graduate education program ranks No. 35 among public universities and No. 36 overall.Top 35 online graduate programs/news/2026/usf-online-graduate-programs-rise-significantly-place-among-the-nations-best-in-new-usf-news-rankings.aspxCollege of Education News,Student LifeFrom sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversary/news/2025/from-sand-paths-to-ai-charter-class-members-celebrate-usfs-70th-anniversary.aspxAs USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.External ArticleMon, 05 Jan 2026 17:14:44 From sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversaryAs USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.Sitting on the old USF sign/news/2025/from-sand-paths-to-ai-charter-class-members-celebrate-usfs-70th-anniversary.aspxCollege of Education NewsUSF College of Education students giving area seniors a step up in physical fitness/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-students-giving-area-seniors-a-step-up-in-physical-fitness.aspxA free, student-led fitness program from the USF College of Education is changing what’s possible for older adults—boosting strength, confidence and even recovery after major health events. Through a unique partnership with the City of Temple Terrace, the initiative is transforming lives while giving students hands-on experience.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:13:07 USF College of Education students giving area seniors a step up in physical fitnessA free, student-led fitness program from the USF College of Education is changing what’s possible for older adults—boosting strength, confidence and even recovery after major health events. Through a unique partnership with the City of Temple Terrace, the initiative is transforming lives while giving students hands-on experience.Two women learning to play pickleball with Education student/education/news/2026/usf-college-of-education-students-giving-area-seniors-a-step-up-in-physical-fitness.aspxAcademics,Community Engagement,Student LifeCommunity Partnerships