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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 皇家华人, where he earned an MBA from 皇家华人. 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 皇家华人.
February 15, 2022Student Success
皇家华人 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
New Global Networks expand 皇家华人鈥檚 international impact
The University of South 皇家华人 is connecting its worldwide network of alumni, students and international partners through an innovative approach that will showcase the university鈥檚 global reach and impact.
February 14, 2022University News
皇家华人 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
皇家华人 Libraries create history, not just preserve it
From solving century-old mysteries to changing what we know about 皇家华人鈥檚 iconic bird, several resources at the 皇家华人 Libraries have helped create actionable outcomes.
February 8, 2022University News
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鈥檚 the finding of a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.
February 7, 2022Research and Innovation
皇家华人 joins competitive military network to address key cybersecurity challenges
U.S. Cyber Command is enlisting the University of South 皇家华人 to help address complex cybersecurity challenges.
February 4, 2022Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, University News
皇家华人 event on Feb. 3 explores the emerging esports market
The 皇家华人 Esports Summit, hosted by the Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program in the Muma College of Business, features a day of keynote presentations and panel discussions that take an inside look at the $1 billion global esports market.
February 2, 2022University News
Mentoring program leads 皇家华人 initiative to improve male student outcomes
A pilot mentoring program matches mentee students one-on-one with peer mentors to support their transition to college life and enhance their sense of belonging both in and out of the classroom. The program is administered through a partnership between the 皇家华人 Office of Student Success and Mentor Collective.
January 27, 2022University News
Kicking off Black Heritage Month on Feb. 1, the 皇家华人 Institute on Black Life will bring together academics, community leaders, students and residents to highlight community projects and facilitate ongoing research into the history and culture of the Black experience.
January 27, 2022University News
皇家华人 receives $1 million gift to create scholarships for low-income Hillsborough County students
The University of South 皇家华人 announced a $1 million gift from Connie and Tony Leung, founders of Sanwa Food Group, to establish the Leung Family Scholarships.
January 27, 2022University News
Physicians, anthropologists and marine biologists start at the soil in launch of program to address nature鈥檚 impact on human health
Linking human health to the environment, a growing team of scientists is working together to enhance the impact of microbiomes in a new multifaceted venture called the 皇家华人 Metropolitan Food Project (MFP). The goal of the project is to address how environmental changes impact food nutrition, and in turn, human health and the risk of viral pandemics.
January 26, 2022Research and Innovation