/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 18 Dec 2025 03:28:06 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2025/usf-study-finds-widespread-rule-breaking-in-whale-shark-tourism-hotspot.aspxOne of the worldā€™s busiest whale-shark destinations is struggling to manage a boom in ecotourism. A new Ķųŗģ±¬ĮĻ study finds the worldā€™s biggest fish may be paying the price.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:54:53 Ķųŗģ±¬ĮĻ study finds widespread rule-breaking in whale shark tourism hotspotOne of the worldā€™s busiest whale-shark destinations is struggling to manage a boom in ecotourism. A new Ķųŗģ±¬ĮĻ study finds the worldā€™s biggest fish may be paying the price.Man sits on boat as he sees sharks/news/2025/usf-study-finds-widespread-rule-breaking-in-whale-shark-tourism-hotspot.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John Dudley/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxNew research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peruā€™s puzzling ā€œBand of Holesā€ ā€” once featured in Ancient Aliens ā€” was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:33:35 New study suggests accounting, not aliens, explains Peruā€™s mysterious ā€˜Band of Holesā€™New research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peruā€™s puzzling ā€œBand of Holesā€ ā€” once featured in Ancient Aliens ā€” was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.Band of Holes/news/2025/new-study-suggests-accounting-not-aliens-explains-perus-mysterious-band-of-holes.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John Dudley/news/2025/from-laboratory-innovation-to-cancer-care-usf-born-technology-offering-pet-owners-hope.aspxDecades of federally funded research at USF have led to a breakthrough device that uses gentle heat and electrical pulses to deliver cancer treatment directly to tumors. Now in veterinary trials, the technology promises safer, more precise treatments ā€“ and could soon transform human cancer care.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:45:58 From laboratory innovation to cancer care, USF-born technology offering pet owners hopeDecades of federally funded research at USF have led to a breakthrough device that uses gentle heat and electrical pulses to deliver cancer treatment directly to tumors. Now in veterinary trials, the technology promises safer, more precise treatments ā€“ and could soon transform human cancer care.Group uses LifePulse to work on cat's cancer/news/2025/from-laboratory-innovation-to-cancer-care-usf-born-technology-offering-pet-owners-hope.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Florida High Tech Corridor,John Dudley,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/ai-and-citizen-science-reveal-potential-first-detection-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-in-madagascar.aspxResearchers from the Ķųŗģ±¬ĮĻ have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles stephensi ā€” an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito ā€” ever detected in Madagascar.External ArticleTue, 28 Oct 2025 11:26:26 AI and citizen science reveal potential first detection of invasive malaria mosquito in MadagascarResearchers from the Ķųŗģ±¬ĮĻ have used artificial intelligence and citizen science to identify what may be the first specimen of Anopheles stephensi ā€” an invasive and deadly malaria-carrying mosquito ā€” ever detected in Madagascar.Mosquito in a petri dish and cell phone/arts-sciences/chronicles/2025/ai-and-citizen-science-reveal-potential-first-detection-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-in-madagascar.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John Dudley/news/usf-academic-success-center-expansion-boosts-student-achievement.aspxA record number of students are benefiting from the USF Academic Success Center. Much of that can be attributed to a new care management model that provides tailored support for not only academic mentoring and tutoring, but also non-academic issues students may face, especially those experiencing on-campus learning for the first time.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:20:13 USF Academic Success Center expansion boosts student achievementA record number of students are benefiting from the USF Academic Success Center. Much of that can be attributed to a new care management model that provides tailored support for not only academic mentoring and tutoring, but also non-academic issues students may face, especially those experiencing on-campus learning for the first time.Three Ķųŗģ±¬ĮĻ students study in the USF Academic Success Center/news/usf-academic-success-center-expansion-boosts-student-achievement.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,MyUSF,Student Success/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary ā€“ an estimated 80% of the modern workforce ā€“ experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:50:17 Your work habits may be threatening your sleep, USF-led study showsPeople whose jobs are highly sedentary ā€“ an estimated 80% of the modern workforce ā€“ experience a much higher risk of insomnia symptoms.Man naps at his desk/news/2025/your-work-habits-may-be-threatening-your-sleep-usf-led-study-shows.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John Dudley,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology ā€œis on track to revolutionize how people shop.ā€ Ķųŗģ±¬ĮĻ AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:03:21 Ķųŗģ±¬ĮĻ expert: ā€˜Tis the season for AI among shoppers and retailersFrom AI-generated ads to consumers using platforms such as ChatGPT to compile shopping lists, the technology ā€œis on track to revolutionize how people shop.ā€ Ķųŗģ±¬ĮĻ AI expert John Licato explains how retailers and consumers will use the technology this year.Small gift, credit card and computer with holiday decor/news/2024/usf-expert-tis-the-season-for-ai-among-shoppers-and-retailers.aspxAI,Research and InnovationCollege of Engineering,John Dudley,MyUSF,artificial intelligence/news/2024/how-healthy-food-samples-influence-what-you-buy.aspxFree samples at big box stores can range from fried snack foods to produce. But how does that correlate with what lands in your shopping cart?Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:11:23 New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buyFree samples at big box stores can range from fried snack foods to produce. But how does that correlate with what lands in your shopping cart?New study: How healthy food samples influence what you buy/news/2024/how-healthy-food-samples-influence-what-you-buy.aspxResearch and InnovationCassidy Delamarter,John Dudley,Muma College of Business/news/2024/new-study-among-viking-societies-norway-was-much-more-violent-than-denmark.aspxThe study sheds new light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed in their experiences with violence and the role social structures played in shaping those patterns.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:19:19 New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than DenmarkThe study sheds new light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed in their experiences with violence and the role social structures played in shaping those patterns.New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than Denmark/news/2024/new-study-among-viking-societies-norway-was-much-more-violent-than-denmark.aspxResearch and InnovationJohn Dudley,MyUSF/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxA Ķųŗģ±¬ĮĻ-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:53:58 Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleepA Ķųŗģ±¬ĮĻ-led study helps explain why focusing on the present moment can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health.Two people meditate by the ocean/news/mindfulness-and-managing-emotions-lead-to-better-sleep.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Arts and Sciences,John Dudley,MyUSF/news/2024/usf-research-reveals-language-barriers-limit-effectiveness-of-cybersecurity-resources.aspxThe study explores links among demographic characteristics, cyber hygiene practices and cyber victimization using a sample of limited English proficiency internet users.Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:17:32 USF research reveals language barriers limit effectiveness of cybersecurity resourcesThe study explores links among demographic characteristics, cyber hygiene practices and cyber victimization using a sample of limited English proficiency internet users.Two study leaders speak to participants in a computer lab/news/2024/usf-research-reveals-language-barriers-limit-effectiveness-of-cybersecurity-resources.aspxCyber/AI,Research and InnovationCybersecurity,John Dudley,Ķųŗģ±¬ĮĻ Sarasota-Manatee/news/2023/usf-adopts-a-veteran-inclusive-approach-to-better-support-military-connected-students.aspxUSF is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. USF has recently adopted a ā€œveteran inclusiveā€ approach that recognizes veteransā€™ experiences and viewpoints and incorporates them into everyday campus life.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF adopts a ā€˜veteran inclusiveā€™ approach to better support military-connected studentsUSF is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. USF has recently adopted a ā€œveteran inclusiveā€ approach that recognizes veteransā€™ experiences and viewpoints and incorporates them into everyday campus life.Group in the army give the "Go Bulls" hand signal/news/2023/usf-adopts-a-veteran-inclusive-approach-to-better-support-military-connected-students.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,MyUSF,Office of Veteran Success/news/2023/usf-works-to-increase-awareness-support-for-students-with-accessibility-needs.aspxOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and about one in four people in the United States has some type of disability. USF offers a number of resources to support student accessibility, reduce stigma, raise awareness and empower individuals with disabilities to share their experiences and concerns.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF works to increase awareness, support for students with accessibility needsOctober is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and about one in four people in the United States has some type of disability. USF offers a number of resources to support student accessibility, reduce stigma, raise awareness and empower individuals with disabilities to share their experiences and concerns.Deborah McCarthy and student stand outside the Marshall Student Center/news/2023/usf-works-to-increase-awareness-support-for-students-with-accessibility-needs.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,Student Accessibility Services,Student Success/news/2023/usfs-exploratory-curriculum-program-helps-put-undecided-students-on-a-path-to-succes.aspxStudents enrolled in the Exploratory Curriculum program can choose from one of five pathways and are able to register for classes outside of their pathway or even select an unrelated major.Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 USFā€™s Exploratory Curriculum program helps put undecided students on a path to successStudents enrolled in the Exploratory Curriculum program can choose from one of five pathways and are able to register for classes outside of their pathway or even select an unrelated major.Students walk on the USF campus/news/2023/usfs-exploratory-curriculum-program-helps-put-undecided-students-on-a-path-to-succes.aspxStudent SuccessJohn Dudley,Student Success,Undergraduate Studies