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DNA from a 4,500-year-old skeleton discovered by »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË researchers has contributed to a new continent-wide analysis of human remains buried in African archaeological sites, revealing a fascinating story of how early humans lived, traveled and even found their significant others.

February 24, 2022Research and Innovation

President Rhea Law appears on the Synapse Summit stage with the presidents of UCF and UF.

President Law explores the future of university innovation with UF, UCF presidents at Synapse Summit

For the first time ever, University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË President Rhea Law shared the stage with the presidents of the University of Central »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË and the University of »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË to offer their visions for the role of university innovation in fueling the state’s future economy.

February 24, 2022University News

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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË researchers explore why childhood and adolescent suicides are a serious threat in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË

The »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË College of Public Health is contracted by the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Department of Health to help collect and analyze specific data for the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Violent Death Reporting System and found suicide is a leading cause of death among 10- to 14-year-olds in »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.

February 22, 2022Research and Innovation

Researchers at the University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË are playing a role in helping sex-trafficking victims turn their lives around through a court program that offers housing, job training, counseling and other services. The researchers’ work could become a model for similar programs around the country.

February 18, 2022Research and Innovation

Map shows location of unmarked cemeteries

University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË researchers discover 45 unmarked cemeteries throughout Tampa Bay

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË forensic anthropologists presented their findings of a two-year study commissioned by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to identify the locations of unmarked cemeteries on county property.

February 16, 2022Research and Innovation

From startup challenges to Synapse success: how Brian Kornfeld transformed Tampa's innovation landscape

From startup challenges to Synapse success: how Brian Kornfeld transformed Tampa's innovation landscape

Brian Kornfeld left his job as an aerospace engineer in California and returned home to »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, where he earned an MBA from »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË. The move led to the creation of Synapse, a nonprofit that brings together aspiring entrepreneurs and helps them launch successful startups in the Tampa Bay region and across »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.

February 15, 2022Student Success

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË researchers have published a study that shows religiously observant people coped better with periods of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic because of a sense of belonging derived from their religious belief.

February 15, 2022COVID-19, Research and Innovation

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New Global Networks expand »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s international impact

The University of South »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË is connecting its worldwide network of alumni, students and international partners through an innovative approach that will showcase the university’s global reach and impact.

February 14, 2022University News

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»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË leads the nation with six faculty elected Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors

The newly elected faculty members have devoted their careers to inventing high-tech tools for a myriad of applications and blazing a trail for the next generation of innovators. Their work spans a range of research areas, including robotics, molecular microbiology and neuroscience.

February 11, 2022Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Tampa library surrounded by a collage of historical imagery. Text says, more than books?

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Libraries create history, not just preserve it

From solving century-old mysteries to changing what we know about »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË’s iconic bird, several resources at the »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË Libraries have helped create actionable outcomes.

February 8, 2022University News

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Poor sleep can triple risk for heart disease

Individual aspects of poor sleep can be detrimental to heart health. But if you combine them, the risk of heart disease can increase by as much as 141 percent. That’s the finding of a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

February 7, 2022Research and Innovation

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