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USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth

USF continues to rise in national research rankings, and the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing plays a big role in that, according to the National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development survey. Research that falls under the category of Computer and Information Sciences climbed 26 spots to No. 25 among public universities, with $25.3 million in research expenditures.

January 13, 2026Cybersecurity, Research

Anthropological perspective assists USF cybersecurity researcher in addressing SOC burnout

Cybersecurity researcher Simon Ou is bridging the gap between academic theory and industry practice through a cross-disciplinary approach that unites computer science and anthropology. His work examines human behavior, burnout and decision-making inside security operations centers, using real-world insights and emerging AI tools to improve workflows, boost productivity and create cybersecurity solutions professionals will actually use.

January 8, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

Arnie Bellini receives President鈥檚 Fellow Medallion at graduation exercises

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Arnie Bellini was honored with USF鈥檚 President鈥檚 Fellow Medallion during graduation exercises, recognizing his lasting impact on the university and Tampa Bay. Bellini鈥檚 leadership and philanthropy have helped expand student opportunities, launch the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, and strengthen the region鈥檚 technology and conservation efforts.

December 19, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

TechX Florida 2025 conference attracts top companies and students

More than 350 students and professionals gathered at USF for the student-led TechX Florida Artificial Intelligence Conference, organized by the IEEE Computer Society. Planned entirely by students, the event featured industry speakers from leading companies, hands-on workshops, panel discussions and a career fair that connected students with major employers.

December 18, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

USF鈥檚 Bellini College marks milestone with inaugural induction ceremonies

黑料爆料 in USF鈥檚 Bellini College participated in the college鈥檚 inaugural professional inductions that celebrated their transition into the engineering and computer science fields. Engineering students took part in the Order of the Engineer ceremony, while computer science students received pins symbolizing their professional commitment.

December 12, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

USF鈥檚 Bellini College creates dedicated career advising team to support students entering a high-tech workforce

USF鈥檚 Bellini College has a new career advising team to help students navigate the fast-moving tech job market. The new team offers tailored support in resume building, technical interviews, internships and long-term career planning.

December 12, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

USF cybersecurity student overcomes surprise cancer diagnosis

USF cybersecurity student Angelin Benny discovered she had thyroid cancer after a back injury led to unexpected scans. Despite months of uncertainty and treatment, she pushed forward, took on leadership roles and found strength in her support system. Now recovered, she鈥檚 preparing to graduate and begin her cybersecurity career.

December 8, 2025Cybersecurity

Bellini College symposium highlights undergraduate research opportunities

About 75 undergraduate students attended the college's first REU Symposium, an event designed to introduce students to research opportunities early in their collegiate careers.

December 5, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research

Lime green tassel to debut at Bellini College鈥檚 inaugural commencement

USF鈥檚 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will debut the new lime green tassel at this month鈥檚 fall commencement, marking the graduation of its inaugural class. The new color now represents the college鈥檚 technology-focused disciplines and joins USF鈥檚 long-standing academic regalia tradition.

December 5, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cyberherd, Cybersecurity, Research

In this Fox 13 Tampa Bay story about Black Friday shopping, faculty member Karni Chagal-Feferkorn warns people to be mindful of the risks that come with AI-powered toys, pointing out that while many have great educational purposes, some have shown worrisome behavior and parents should exercise caution and monitor their children鈥檚 use of the toys.

December 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity

A Florida woman lost $200 after chatting with a fake 鈥渃elebrity,鈥� highlighting how deceptive imposter scams can be. Associate Dean Larry Hall spoke with a WTSP reporter about rising online fraud, urging vigilance and suggesting cues that might help people determine that a video might not be real.

December 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity

USF doctoral student is creating an AI tool to turn complex cancer reports into clarity

Inspired by a guest speaker to make an impact with research, Rushitha Mamidala is developing an AI tool to support patients and their doctors by making cancer diagnoses more accurate and understandable.

November 18, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research