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USF Health Morsani College of Medicine celebrates Class of 2025 during Commencement Week
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine celebrates Commencement Week 2025, culminating with the graduation ceremony of the country's newest doctors.
May 8, 2025Morsani College of Medicine

Persistence and adaptability leads nursing student across graduation stage
Like many, Tai Diep鈥檚 road to graduation from the 黑料爆料 College of Nursing was a long one. His story starts with humble beginnings, but through perseverance and adaptations, he finds himself ready to walk across the graduation stage and into the healthcare industry as a Bull Nurse.
May 7, 2025College of Nursing, Morsani College of Medicine

Rising Bull in Medicine: Whitney Herd
Whitney Herd, doctor of physical therapy student, turned her passion for dance and science into a career in physical therapy.
May 6, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Physical Therapy

USF Nursing unveils SHINE Science Center to power discovery and innovation
The USF Health College of Nursing is proud to announce the opening of the Sleep and Health Innovations in Neurobehavioral (SHINE) Science Center, a cutting-edge shared resource center dedicated to advancing sleep research and its profound impact on health across the lifespan.
May 5, 2025College of Nursing

Rising Bull in medicine: Sierra George Cardinale
Sierra George Cardinale recently earned her PhD in integrated biomedical sciences from the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. She navigated significant challenges, including Hurricane Helene and pandemic disruptions, while researching Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease.
May 2, 2025Morsani College of Medicine

Rising Bull in medicine: Josh Alvior
Josh Alvior grew up watching his father care for others. Those early memories inspired him down a path鈥攐ne that would eventually guide him to the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.
April 29, 2025Morsani College of Medicine

USF Health researchers developing probiotic cocktail that may help ward off dementia
If unhealthy viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of dementia, can scientists find the right mix of "good" bacteria to lower the risk of cognitive decline? USF's Hariom Yadav, PhD, has developed a promising cocktail.
April 29, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research

USF-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird flu
The Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.
April 28, 2025College of Public Health, Morsani College of Medicine, Research

The gut-brain connection: Harmful viruses in the gut may contribute to dementia
Harmful viruses in the gut change as people age, attacking other microorganisms in the gut in a pattern linked to increased risk of dementia.
April 28, 2025Morsani College of Medicine, Research
Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with USF students, reducing reported loneliness and increasing access to health information. Enrollment in both programs has grown steadily each year, reflecting USF's ongoing commitment to promoting public health.

USF celebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing Florida鈥檚 nursing shortage
The USF Health College of Nursing鈥檚 new 34,000-square-foot facility is set to transform nursing education, reinforcing the university鈥檚 leadership in meeting the state of Florida鈥檚 growing demand for qualified nurses.
April 17, 2025College of Nursing

USF Health and Tampa General Hospital to expand services in Hyde Park with acquisition of new property
TGH, in partnership with USF Health, has acquired a new property set to become the future home of the USF Health Pamela Muma Women鈥檚 Health Center and the Chivukula Men鈥檚 Center, made possible by a generous donation from Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula to the TGH Foundation.
April 17, 2025Patient Care