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USF graduate programs gain national attention in latest U.S. News ranking - The Oracle

The part-time MBA program at the Muma College of Business climbed to No. 38 in the nation, up from No. 53 the year before. Eric Douthirt, director of MBA programs, attributed the rise to program redesign, increased admissions standards and strong faculty engagement.

April 29, 2025Honors and Awards

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USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talent - USF News

Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond.

April 28, 2025Research and Innovation

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Powering dreams together: USF Muma College of Business unveils 10-year strategic plan

The plan is a blueprint that introduces the college’s new vision, mission, and values and reflects the goals of the Muma community on all three USF campuses. Its strategic priorities focus on student success, impactful research, community engagement, and expanded reputation.

April 28, 2025Business News

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Composting initiative to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. Petersburg - USF St. Petersburg

The initiative’s overall aim is to redirect tons of food waste each year from landfills, incinerators and sewage systems and create compost for community gardens, urban farms and landscaping. The partnership recently received a $350,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Composting and Food Waste Reduction program.

April 21, 2025Entrepreneurship

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USF gambling expert weighs in on rise of college student sports betting - The Oracle

USF professor and gambling behavior expert Marvin Karlins weighs in on the rise of college student sports betting. Karlins said the legality of sports betting isn't the issue. It's that people don't understand the risks.

April 20, 2025Entrepreneurship

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USF Honors student shakes up energy aisle with savory bar brand

Mira Stimac, an Honors student and an entrepreneurship major, created Lope Bars — a savory energy bar brand using clean ingredients, designed specifically for athletes.

April 17, 2025Entrepreneurship, Spotlights

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Employee cohorts can improve retention — especially among Gen Z, study shows - HR Dive

Leaders and hiring managers can better help newcomers feel like they’re a meaningful part of the organization by focusing on creating strong cohort dynamics, the researchers said.

April 14, 2025Research and Innovation

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Demystifying ​investing​: USF finance students share insights for young professionals - The Crow's Nest

USF’s Investment Club offers an additional opportunity for students to develop their investment acumen, with several divisions dedicated to different functions related to investing and finance.

April 14, 2025Entrepreneurship

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How AI is making self-appraisals better and less painful — for both workers and managers - Business Insider

Triparna de Vreede, whose research focuses on human-AI Interaction and workplace well-being, shared how AI can be useful in performance reviews.

April 13, 2025Research and Innovation

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USF-themed beer supports student-athletes through NIL funds - The Oracle

The Thirsty Buffalo Brewing Company added a new beer to its collection in February— a USF-themed Brahman Golden Ale. Part of the beer’s proceeds go to the Fowler Avenue Collective, USF’s name, image and likeness collective, in an effort to support student-athletes through NIL funds.

April 13, 2025Entrepreneurship

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USF researchers among top 10 in nation for publishing in premier information systems journals

USF is ranked No. 13 in the world, No. 9 in the U.S., and No. 1 in Florida for the five-year period from 2020 to 2024, according to AIS Research Rankings released by the Association for Information Systems.

April 11, 2025Business News, Research and Innovation

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Regenerating the idea of ecotourism in Costa Rica and the world - WUFT

In response to the failed promise of “sustainable tourism,” can a new model leave places better with the help of tourists? Brooke Hansen explains how regenerative travel sets a higher bar than sustainability.

April 10, 2025Research and Innovation

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