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One of the nation's top 63 public research universities, USF strives to advance the human condition by reaching out globally to solve major issues. At USF, we believe a university can, indeed, help change the world.
Following the award last year of a $169-million grant, USF is leading an extensive, international study to help explain what triggers juvenile diabetes. Researchers involved believe the possibility exists to eradicate the disease by the next generation. » READ MORE
Harnessing a brain wave response and linking it to a computer interface is enabling a USF psychologist and his colleagues to provide individuals who are unable to move or speak with the ability to communicate. » READ MORE
USF's Global Health Initiative to help India build an infrastructure to fight AIDS is strengthening. Broadening HIV research and training partnerships in the country are enhancing new knowledge benefitting both the university and Indian communities. » READ MORE
Scientists in USF's Clean Energy Research Center are discovering new and better alternative forms of energy. This includes improving processes to collect solar energy and using it in innovative ways. » READ MORE
USF's vision for the next five years is a bold plan with mighty ambitions and aspirations. It includes continuing to expand USF's role as a top-tier research university that advocates cutting edge scholarship with global relevance.
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Wilcox Appointed New Provost
Dr. Ralph Wilcox has been appointed USF's provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs. He fills the vacancy left by Renu Khator who left USF after 22 years to assume the presidency at the University of Houston.
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Call to Duty
USF is one of only 38 universities to offer ROTC in all four military branches. Strengthening its commitment to the education of future Armed Services officers, the university dedicated a state-of-the-art facility to its Joint Military Leadership Center and ROTC programs.
Read the full article in USF Magazine (page 8)
Bringing Health Care to the Uninsured
A USF clinic is one of the few student-run clinics in the country to bring virtually all health professions together to serve the uninsured. The clinic fills a genuine need in the community offering free primary care, social services and physical therapy.
Read the full article in USF Magazine (page 12)
One of the nation's top 63 public research universities, USF strives to advance the human condition by reaching out globally to solve major issues. At USF, we believe a university can, indeed, help change the world.
