News Feed/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 04 Apr 2026 13:18:58 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspx°”ÍűTV third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2026 15:22:51 Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars°”ÍűTV third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchHow should Florida universities use AI? Provosts and experts have thoughtshttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2026/03/26/ai-artificial-intelligence/Leaders across Florida’s university system are debating how artificial intelligence should shape higher education. At the °”ÍűTV, Provost Prasant Mohapatra highlighted the university’s commitment through the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, which integrates AI education, research and workforce development to prepare students for rapidly evolving technology-driven careers.External ArticleThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:10:14 How should Florida universities use AI? Provosts and experts have thoughtsLeaders across Florida’s university system are debating how artificial intelligence should shape higher education. At the °”ÍűTV, Provost Prasant Mohapatra highlighted the university’s commitment through the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, which integrates AI education, research and workforce development to prepare students for rapidly evolving technology-driven careers.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2026/03/26/ai-artificial-intelligence/Artificial Intelligence,ResearchNew study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxNew research from the °”ÍűTV highlights growing momentum among colleges to integrate work-based learning into cybersecurity programs. The study finds hands-on experiences, industry partnerships and internships help bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce needs. Efforts at USF’s Bellini College demonstrate how experiential learning prepares students for rapidly evolving cybersecurity careers in today’s digital economy worldwide.External ArticleWed, 25 Mar 2026 09:30:45 New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gapNew research from the °”ÍűTV highlights growing momentum among colleges to integrate work-based learning into cybersecurity programs. The study finds hands-on experiences, industry partnerships and internships help bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce needs. Efforts at USF’s Bellini College demonstrate how experiential learning prepares students for rapidly evolving cybersecurity careers in today’s digital economy worldwide.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxCybersecurityUSF hosts FZ–ZF Joint Workshop bringing together leading HPC researchers/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-hosts-fz-zf-joint-workshop-bringing-together-leading-hpc-researchers.aspxThe °”ÍűTV hosted the two-day FZ–ZF Joint Workshop, bringing together leading researchers from universities and national laboratories to discuss advances in high-performance computing and scientific data compression. The event highlighted emerging technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration and USF’s growing investments in research computing to support data-intensive discovery across science, engineering and artificial intelligence.Jeremy MareadyTue, 24 Mar 2026 10:55:33 USF hosts FZ–ZF Joint Workshop bringing together leading HPC researchersThe °”ÍűTV hosted the two-day FZ–ZF Joint Workshop, bringing together leading researchers from universities and national laboratories to discuss advances in high-performance computing and scientific data compression. The event highlighted emerging technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration and USF’s growing investments in research computing to support data-intensive discovery across science, engineering and artificial intelligence.Jiajun Huang, on the right, is an assistant professor in USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, who brought together experts to explore emerging technologies that enable researchers to process, store and analyze massive scientific datasets more efficiently at the FZ-ZF Joint Workshop at USF./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-hosts-fz-zf-joint-workshop-bringing-together-leading-hpc-researchers.aspxComputingCyberBay 2026 Summit highlights USF’s role in building the future cybersecurity workforce/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/cyberbay-2026-summit-highlights-usfss-role-in-building-the-future-cybersecurity-workforce.aspx°”ÍűTV President Moez Limayem joined nearly 60 students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at CyberBay 2026 Summit to highlight the growing demand for cybersecurity talent and showcase the college’s role in developing the workforce. Faculty and students presented research, competed in cybersecurity challenges and engaged with industry partners. Bellini College Associate Professor John Licato also won the conference’s $70,000 Innovation Challenge for his AI contract analysis platform.Jeremy MareadyFri, 13 Mar 2026 13:16:21 CyberBay 2026 Summit highlights USF’s role in building the future cybersecurity workforce°”ÍűTV President Moez Limayem joined nearly 60 students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at CyberBay 2026 Summit to highlight the growing demand for cybersecurity talent and showcase the college’s role in developing the workforce. Faculty and students presented research, competed in cybersecurity challenges and engaged with industry partners. Bellini College Associate Professor John Licato also won the conference’s $70,000 Innovation Challenge for his AI contract analysis platform.°”ÍűTV President Moez Limayem joined nearly 60 students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at CyberBay 2026 Summit./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/cyberbay-2026-summit-highlights-usfss-role-in-building-the-future-cybersecurity-workforce.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Cyberherd,CybersecurityConnectSecure invests in USF’s cybersecurity apprenticeship program/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/connectsecure-invests-in-usfs-cybersecurity-apprenticeship-program.aspxA $100,000 gift from Tampa-based ConnectSecure will expand the Security Operations Center Apprenticeship Program at Cyber Florida at USF, adding five new student positions. Announced during CyberBay 2026, the donation will provide more °”ÍűTV students with paid, hands-on cybersecurity experience protecting university and public sector networks.Jeremy MareadyFri, 13 Mar 2026 00:24:51 ConnectSecure invests in USF’s cybersecurity apprenticeship programA $100,000 gift from Tampa-based ConnectSecure will expand the Security Operations Center Apprenticeship Program at Cyber Florida at USF, adding five new student positions. Announced during CyberBay 2026, the donation will provide more °”ÍűTV students with paid, hands-on cybersecurity experience protecting university and public sector networks.°”ÍűTV students and the university president accept an oversized check from Peter Bellini of connect secure./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/connectsecure-invests-in-usfs-cybersecurity-apprenticeship-program.aspxArtificial Intelligence,CybersecurityUSF students capture top prize at Georgia Tech hackathon/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-students-capture-top-prize-at-georgia-tech-hackathon.aspxUSF’s Google Developer Group won the top prize at Georgia Tech’s Hacklytics 2026 after submitting their project with just seconds to spare. The team created Alleaf, an anxiety-reducing wearable and companion app that uses bilateral stimulation and AI features to support mental health, competing against more than 1,200 students from over 200 universities.Jeremy MareadyThu, 12 Mar 2026 08:47:57 USF students capture top prize at Georgia Tech hackathonUSF’s Google Developer Group won the top prize at Georgia Tech’s Hacklytics 2026 after submitting their project with just seconds to spare. The team created Alleaf, an anxiety-reducing wearable and companion app that uses bilateral stimulation and AI features to support mental health, competing against more than 1,200 students from over 200 universities.USF’s Google Developer Group members at the competition at Georgia Tech/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-students-capture-top-prize-at-georgia-tech-hackathon.aspxComputingBellini College computer science senior turns early coding hobby into DoorDash career/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-computer-science-senior-turns-early-coding-hobby-into-doordash-career.aspxTesga Teshome was teaching himself to code and experimenting with Bitcoin before finishing high school in Ethiopia. Now a senior in USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, his curiosity has led to internships with Amazon and a full-time software engineering job at DoorDash after graduation. His journey shows how an early hobby can become a career path.Jeremy MareadyWed, 11 Mar 2026 15:53:33 Bellini College computer science senior turns early coding hobby into DoorDash careerTesga Teshome was teaching himself to code and experimenting with Bitcoin before finishing high school in Ethiopia. Now a senior in USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, his curiosity has led to internships with Amazon and a full-time software engineering job at DoorDash after graduation. His journey shows how an early hobby can become a career path.A portrait of Tesga Teshome sitting next to a computer under shade from trees/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-computer-science-senior-turns-early-coding-hobby-into-doordash-career.aspxComputing,CybersecurityUSF Bellini College faculty to present research and workforce initiatives at CyberBay 2026/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-bellini-college-faculty-to-present-research-and-workforce-initiatives-at-cyberbay-2026.aspxFaculty and students from the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will showcase research, workforce initiatives and industry partnerships at CyberBay 2026 in Tampa. Three sessions will highlight efforts to prepare AI-ready cybersecurity professionals, strengthen industry collaboration and advance research using artificial intelligence to detect emerging threats such as botnets faster.Jeremy MareadyTue, 10 Mar 2026 07:55:19 USF Bellini College faculty to present research and workforce initiatives at CyberBay 2026Faculty and students from the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will showcase research, workforce initiatives and industry partnerships at CyberBay 2026 in Tampa. Three sessions will highlight efforts to prepare AI-ready cybersecurity professionals, strengthen industry collaboration and advance research using artificial intelligence to detect emerging threats such as botnets faster.An image that shows a preview of the CyberBay conference and three headshots of speakers who are discussed in the article./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-bellini-college-faculty-to-present-research-and-workforce-initiatives-at-cyberbay-2026.aspxCybersecurityUSF students graduate from ReliaQuest Labs cybersecurity training program/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-students-graduate-from-reliaquest-labs-cybersecurity-training-program.aspxSixty °”ÍűTV students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing were recognized after completing the ReliaQuest Labs program, a hands-on cybersecurity training experience. During the four-week program, students worked through real-world security scenarios, collaborated with industry professionals and gained practical experience using tools and processes commonly found in modern security operations centers.Jeremy MareadyFri, 06 Mar 2026 16:26:05 USF students graduate from ReliaQuest Labs cybersecurity training programSixty °”ÍűTV students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing were recognized after completing the ReliaQuest Labs program, a hands-on cybersecurity training experience. During the four-week program, students worked through real-world security scenarios, collaborated with industry professionals and gained practical experience using tools and processes commonly found in modern security operations centers.USF Bellini College student speaks at the ReliaQuest Labs Graduation/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-students-graduate-from-reliaquest-labs-cybersecurity-training-program.aspxCybersecurityUSF experts say fake Iran images show ‘war of public opinion,’ use of AI as a weaponhttps://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/usf-experts-say-fake-iran-images-show-war-of-public-opinion-use-of-ai-as-a-weapon/As AI-generated images and videos spread online during global conflicts, misinformation can move quickly. In this news story, USF Bellini College assistant professor Anshuman Chhabra explains how researchers are improving tools to detect AI-generated media, describing the ongoing “cat and mouse” battle between those creating fake content and experts working to identify it.External ArticleFri, 06 Mar 2026 13:37:37 USF experts say fake Iran images show ‘war of public opinion,’ use of AI as a weaponAs AI-generated images and videos spread online during global conflicts, misinformation can move quickly. In this news story, USF Bellini College assistant professor Anshuman Chhabra explains how researchers are improving tools to detect AI-generated media, describing the ongoing “cat and mouse” battle between those creating fake content and experts working to identify it.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/usf-experts-say-fake-iran-images-show-war-of-public-opinion-use-of-ai-as-a-weapon/Artificial Intelligence,CybersecurityBellini College students exceed expectations, earn full-time offers from ReliaQuest/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-students-exceed-expectations-earn-full-time-offers-from-reliaquest.aspxTwo Bellini College students arrived hoping to earn competitive ReliaQuest Labs internships but left with full-time job offers instead. Ramy Attia and Michael Piatnicia’s success highlights the college’s hands-on curriculum, industry partnerships and focus on real-world cybersecurity skills that prepares graduates to transition directly from the classroom into in-demand careers with leading companies like ReliaQuest.Jeremy MareadyTue, 24 Feb 2026 15:06:52 Bellini College students exceed expectations, earn full-time offers from ReliaQuestTwo Bellini College students arrived hoping to earn competitive ReliaQuest Labs internships but left with full-time job offers instead. Ramy Attia and Michael Piatnicia’s success highlights the college’s hands-on curriculum, industry partnerships and focus on real-world cybersecurity skills that prepares graduates to transition directly from the classroom into in-demand careers with leading companies like ReliaQuest.Ramy Attia, seated right, was one of two students to land a job with ReliaQuest following graduation./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-students-exceed-expectations-earn-full-time-offers-from-reliaquest.aspxComputing,CybersecurityUSF Bellini student builds computing career after immigrating from Cuba/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-bellini-student-builds-computing-career-after-immigrating-from-cuba.aspxFrom coding games in PowerPoint without internet in Cuba to contributing to real-world research projects at USF, Bellini College senior Cristian Hernandez is turning curiosity into a computing career. After immigrating to Florida with no English skills, he persevered through school, discovered his passion for technology and now applies classroom learning through a hands-on internship shaping his future in innovation.Jeremy MareadyThu, 19 Feb 2026 09:42:03 USF Bellini student builds computing career after immigrating from CubaFrom coding games in PowerPoint without internet in Cuba to contributing to real-world research projects at USF, Bellini College senior Cristian Hernandez is turning curiosity into a computing career. After immigrating to Florida with no English skills, he persevered through school, discovered his passion for technology and now applies classroom learning through a hands-on internship shaping his future in innovation.Cristian Hernandez stands in the hallway of the Engineering Building on the USF campus./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-bellini-student-builds-computing-career-after-immigrating-from-cuba.aspxComputing,CybersecurityUSF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxThe °”ÍűTV ranks among the top 20 U.S. public universities for new patents in 2025, producing 81 innovations that demonstrate its research impact. Highlights include a real-time newborn pain measurement system developed by faculty from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing and partners, alongside breakthroughs in atomic clocks, construction technology, medical treatments and more.External ArticleWed, 18 Feb 2026 11:10:12 USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025The °”ÍűTV ranks among the top 20 U.S. public universities for new patents in 2025, producing 81 innovations that demonstrate its research impact. Highlights include a real-time newborn pain measurement system developed by faculty from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing and partners, alongside breakthroughs in atomic clocks, construction technology, medical treatments and more.NICU AI device/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-ranks-among-top-20-public-universities-for-new-patents-in-2025.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchCareer fair brings employers face-to-face with next generation of AI and cybersecurity talent/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/career-fair-brings-employers-face-to-face-with-next-generation-of-ai-and-cybersecurity-talent.aspxUSF students connected face-to-face with employers at the AI, Cybersecurity & Computing Career Fair, where they were able to explore internships, full-time jobs and graduate opportunities. From big data to cybersecurity, participants gained real-world interview experience while building professional connections. The event brought together tech firms, analytics recruiters and graduate programs eager to meet the next generation of talent.Jeremy MareadyFri, 13 Feb 2026 16:02:39 Career fair brings employers face-to-face with next generation of AI and cybersecurity talentUSF students connected face-to-face with employers at the AI, Cybersecurity & Computing Career Fair, where they were able to explore internships, full-time jobs and graduate opportunities. From big data to cybersecurity, participants gained real-world interview experience while building professional connections. The event brought together tech firms, analytics recruiters and graduate programs eager to meet the next generation of talent.Ahvner Vazquez is a 19-year-old senior who plans to graduate with a degree in information technology from USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing in the fall./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/career-fair-brings-employers-face-to-face-with-next-generation-of-ai-and-cybersecurity-talent.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityFrom flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoning/news/2026/usf-researchers-training-ai-to-mirror-human-reasoning.aspxUSF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate in ways that resemble human reasoning. They have developed a framework with the ability to hold a belief and then encounter opposing viewpoints, similar to situations people find themselves in.External ArticleFri, 13 Feb 2026 15:25:33 From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoningUSF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate in ways that resemble human reasoning. They have developed a framework with the ability to hold a belief and then encounter opposing viewpoints, similar to situations people find themselves in.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-researchers-training-ai-to-mirror-human-reasoning.aspxArtificial IntelligenceAs GPT‑4o retires, users with AI partners report “moving fatigue”https://cybernews.com/ai-news/gpt4o-ai-boyfriend/In the article about users reacting to OpenAI’s retirement of GPT-4o, Bellini College of AI assistant professor Anshuman Chhabra explains that newer GPT models include enhanced safeguards designed to reduce emotional dependence. He highlights how these de-escalation features help steer AI interactions toward healthy, real-world engagement rather than fostering undue emotional attachment.External ArticleThu, 12 Feb 2026 16:02:34 As GPT‑4o retires, users with AI partners report “moving fatigue”In the article about users reacting to OpenAI’s retirement of GPT-4o, Bellini College of AI assistant professor Anshuman Chhabra explains that newer GPT models include enhanced safeguards designed to reduce emotional dependence. He highlights how these de-escalation features help steer AI interactions toward healthy, real-world engagement rather than fostering undue emotional attachment.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://cybernews.com/ai-news/gpt4o-ai-boyfriend/Artificial Intelligence,ResearchBellini student balances National Guard deployments and CyberHerd competitions/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-student-balances-national-guard-deployments-and-cyberherd-competitions.aspxJackson Liveringhouse turned a competitive challenge into a path toward cyber defense leadership. As USF computer science student, he leads the CyberHerd competition team and serves in the National Guard, balancing national-level cyber competitions, hurricane response deployments and preparation for a future career in military cyber operations.Jeremy MareadyWed, 11 Feb 2026 09:08:20 Bellini student balances National Guard deployments and CyberHerd competitionsJackson Liveringhouse turned a competitive challenge into a path toward cyber defense leadership. As USF computer science student, he leads the CyberHerd competition team and serves in the National Guard, balancing national-level cyber competitions, hurricane response deployments and preparation for a future career in military cyber operations.Jackson Liveringhouse sitting on a table inside the cyberherd room./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-student-balances-national-guard-deployments-and-cyberherd-competitions.aspxComputing,CybersecurityUSF researchers partner with Sarasota Police Department to pilot AI-driven crime forecasting model/cbcs/news/2026/usf-researchers-partner-with-sarasota-police-department-to-pilot-ai-driven-crime-forecasting.aspxUSF researchers from the Department of Criminology and the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing have launched a pilot with the Sarasota Police Department to test an AI-driven crime forecasting tool. The system generates predictive insights to inform patrol planning and resource deployment. The interdisciplinary team will refine the model and evaluate feasibility for broader, nationwide use.External ArticleTue, 10 Feb 2026 14:02:11 USF researchers partner with Sarasota Police Department to pilot AI-driven crime forecasting modelUSF researchers from the Department of Criminology and the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing have launched a pilot with the Sarasota Police Department to test an AI-driven crime forecasting tool. The system generates predictive insights to inform patrol planning and resource deployment. The interdisciplinary team will refine the model and evaluate feasibility for broader, nationwide use.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/cbcs/news/2026/usf-researchers-partner-with-sarasota-police-department-to-pilot-ai-driven-crime-forecasting.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchUSF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and research/health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.External ArticleFri, 06 Feb 2026 13:28:29 USF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and researchThe USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2026/usf-launches-nations-first-fully-integrated-voice-and-hearing-institute.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchBalancing degrees, businesses and family, USF doctoral student pursues augmented reality research/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/balancing-degrees-businesses-and-family-usf-doctoral-student-pursues-augmented-reality-research.aspxAfter building a business, earning multiple degrees and raising a family across continents, USF doctoral student Xiangfei Kong is charting a new path. Now pursuing augmented reality research at USF’s Bellini College, she blends entrepreneurship, computer science and human-centered innovation to develop technologies with real-world impact.Jeremy MareadyFri, 06 Feb 2026 07:52:24 Balancing degrees, businesses and family, USF doctoral student pursues augmented reality researchAfter building a business, earning multiple degrees and raising a family across continents, USF doctoral student Xiangfei Kong is charting a new path. Now pursuing augmented reality research at USF’s Bellini College, she blends entrepreneurship, computer science and human-centered innovation to develop technologies with real-world impact.Xiangfei Kong works with another student who is using virtual reality goggles/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/balancing-degrees-businesses-and-family-usf-doctoral-student-pursues-augmented-reality-research.aspxArtificial IntelligenceHow USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini College/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of USF.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future. What began as a simple experiment evolved into critical infrastructure and laid the groundwork for the Bellini College, preparing today’s students to lead in AI, cybersecurity and computing.Jeremy MareadyTue, 03 Feb 2026 14:52:37 How USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini CollegeAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of USF.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future. What began as a simple experiment evolved into critical infrastructure and laid the groundwork for the Bellini College, preparing today’s students to lead in AI, cybersecurity and computing.Associate Professor Richard Rauscher holds one of the original USF ethernet tranceivers. Rauscher built the °”ÍűTV’s first version of www.usf.edu in 1994, which ultimately reshaped the university’s future./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityReliaQuest Labs Program connects USF students to high-demand cybersecurity careers/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/reliaquest-labs-program-connects-usf-students-to-high-demand-cybersecurity-careers.aspxMore than 100 USF students interviewed for spots in the highly selective 2026 ReliaQuest Labs program, which connects Bellini College students with real-world cybersecurity experience. Through hands-on labs, industry tools and mentorship from professionals, participants gain in-demand skills that prepare them for high-impact careers, with many earning internships or full-time roles after graduation.Jeremy MareadyFri, 30 Jan 2026 14:17:24 ReliaQuest Labs Program connects USF students to high-demand cybersecurity careersMore than 100 USF students interviewed for spots in the highly selective 2026 ReliaQuest Labs program, which connects Bellini College students with real-world cybersecurity experience. Through hands-on labs, industry tools and mentorship from professionals, participants gain in-demand skills that prepare them for high-impact careers, with many earning internships or full-time roles after graduation.Bellini College students prepare to interview for a position in the ReliaQuest Labs Program./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/reliaquest-labs-program-connects-usf-students-to-high-demand-cybersecurity-careers.aspxCybersecurityBellini’s New Joint Program With CAS Promises Better Programmers/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/bellinis-new-joint-program-with-cas-promises-better-programmers.aspxStarting this fall, USF students can earn a new bachelor’s degree combining computer science with interdisciplinary social sciences through the Bellini College. The joint program blends technical skills with social and cultural insight, preparing graduates to design technology that better reflects how people and communities actually live, work and interact in the world.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 13:28:01 Bellini’s New Joint Program With CAS Promises Better ProgrammersStarting this fall, USF students can earn a new bachelor’s degree combining computer science with interdisciplinary social sciences through the Bellini College. The joint program blends technical skills with social and cultural insight, preparing graduates to design technology that better reflects how people and communities actually live, work and interact in the world.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/bellinis-new-joint-program-with-cas-promises-better-programmers.aspxComputingBSCSUSF Bellini College Associate Dean Shares AI Insightshttps://83degreesmedia.com/usf-bellini-college-associate-dean-shares-ai-insights/Lawrence Hall, the Bellini College's associate dean of research innovation, shares practical insights in this article on artificial intelligence, emphasizing its current real-world uses and the importance of responsible development. Hall also highlights how AI enhances productivity today, the need for critical understanding of AI limitations and the value of human judgment alongside advancing technology.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 13:27:06 USF Bellini College Associate Dean Shares AI InsightsLawrence Hall, the Bellini College's associate dean of research innovation, shares practical insights in this article on artificial intelligence, emphasizing its current real-world uses and the importance of responsible development. Hall also highlights how AI enhances productivity today, the need for critical understanding of AI limitations and the value of human judgment alongside advancing technology.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://83degreesmedia.com/usf-bellini-college-associate-dean-shares-ai-insights/Artificial IntelligenceThe elective that changed everything for a future U.S. Space Force officer/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/the-elective-that-changed-everything-for-a-future-space-force-officer.aspxA single elective at the °”ÍűTV changed Jacob Sotel-Jackson’s career path. What began as a hesitant decision to take a quantum computing class sparked a passion that led him from USF ROTC to the U.S. Space Force, shaping his graduate research and preparing him for a future at the forefront of emerging technology.Jeremy MareadyWed, 28 Jan 2026 09:25:46 The elective that changed everything for a future U.S. Space Force officerA single elective at the °”ÍűTV changed Jacob Sotel-Jackson’s career path. What began as a hesitant decision to take a quantum computing class sparked a passion that led him from USF ROTC to the U.S. Space Force, shaping his graduate research and preparing him for a future at the forefront of emerging technology.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/the-elective-that-changed-everything-for-a-future-space-force-officer.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ComputingUSF student-athlete navigates her own path in professional soccer and computing/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-student-athlete-navigates-her-own-path-in-professional-soccer-and-computing.aspxUSF student-athlete Sadie Sider-Echenberg is charting a dual path in professional soccer and computing. A standout midfielder and Outstanding Graduate from the Bellini College, she balanced elite athletics with a computer science degree. Now preparing to play professionally in Sweden, she’s pursuing her professional athletic dreams while keeping a future in tech firmly in sight.Jeremy MareadyMon, 26 Jan 2026 15:19:56 USF student-athlete navigates her own path in professional soccer and computingUSF student-athlete Sadie Sider-Echenberg is charting a dual path in professional soccer and computing. A standout midfielder and Outstanding Graduate from the Bellini College, she balanced elite athletics with a computer science degree. Now preparing to play professionally in Sweden, she’s pursuing her professional athletic dreams while keeping a future in tech firmly in sight.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-student-athlete-navigates-her-own-path-in-professional-soccer-and-computing.aspxComputingUSF students to crack code on cyber criminals through new criminology and AI degreehttps://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-students-crack-code-cyber-criminals-through-new-criminology-ai-degreeUSF is launching an innovative computer science and criminology major that is designed to prepare students to combat cybercrime. This new interdisciplinary program blends computing, artificial intelligence and criminal justice to give students hands-on experience tracking digital threats, gathering evidence and working with law enforcement.External ArticleFri, 23 Jan 2026 14:05:37 USF students to crack code on cyber criminals through new criminology and AI degreeUSF is launching an innovative computer science and criminology major that is designed to prepare students to combat cybercrime. This new interdisciplinary program blends computing, artificial intelligence and criminal justice to give students hands-on experience tracking digital threats, gathering evidence and working with law enforcement.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/usf-students-crack-code-cyber-criminals-through-new-criminology-ai-degreeArtificial Intelligence,CybersecurityBellini College partnership to offer three interdisciplinary computing majors in 2026/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-partnership-to-offer-three-interdisciplinary-computing-majors-icm-for-2026.aspxBeginning Fall 2026, USF’s Bellini College will launch three interdisciplinary computing majors that blend computer science and AI with social sciences, business and criminology. Designed through cross-college partnerships, the programs prepare students for technology-driven careers by integrating technical skills with human, strategic and ethical perspectives. Registration opens March 30.Jeremy MareadyTue, 20 Jan 2026 08:52:48 Bellini College partnership to offer three interdisciplinary computing majors in 2026Beginning Fall 2026, USF’s Bellini College will launch three interdisciplinary computing majors that blend computer science and AI with social sciences, business and criminology. Designed through cross-college partnerships, the programs prepare students for technology-driven careers by integrating technical skills with human, strategic and ethical perspectives. Registration opens March 30.Graphic representation of °”ÍűTV's Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-partnership-to-offer-three-interdisciplinary-computing-majors-icm-for-2026.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityBellini College expands AI Course Companion to enhance teaching and student learning/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-expands-ai-course-companion-to-enhance-teaching-and-student-learning.aspx°”ÍűTV Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing is expanding its AI Course Companion, an interactive Canvas-based tool that helps students study and practice using instructor-approved materials. The AICC is now open to faculty across USF and offers personalized AI support, multilingual assistance and real-time insights to boost student understanding, engagement and academic confidence.Jeremy MareadyFri, 16 Jan 2026 13:36:41 Bellini College expands AI Course Companion to enhance teaching and student learning°”ÍűTV Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing is expanding its AI Course Companion, an interactive Canvas-based tool that helps students study and practice using instructor-approved materials. The AICC is now open to faculty across USF and offers personalized AI support, multilingual assistance and real-time insights to boost student understanding, engagement and academic confidence.Student typing on a computer/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-expands-ai-course-companion-to-enhance-teaching-and-student-learning.aspxArtificial IntelligenceBellini computer science student pursues research-focused future in AI/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-computer-science-student-pursues-research-focused-future-in-ai.aspxAnelle Utegen’s journey from Kazakhstan to USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing reflects a growing passion for AI and machine learning research. Inspired by coursework, campus involvement and undergraduate research, the computer science senior is charting a research-focused future as she prepares to graduate and pursue advanced study in artificial intelligence.Jeremy MareadyThu, 15 Jan 2026 16:44:42 Bellini computer science student pursues research-focused future in AIAnelle Utegen’s journey from Kazakhstan to USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing reflects a growing passion for AI and machine learning research. Inspired by coursework, campus involvement and undergraduate research, the computer science senior is charting a research-focused future as she prepares to graduate and pursue advanced study in artificial intelligence.Anne Utegen sits on a bench under a shaded area holding her laptop./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-computer-science-student-pursues-research-focused-future-in-ai.aspxArtificial IntelligenceFrom High School Cybersecurity Academy to USF’s Bellini Collegehttps://cyberflorida.org/from-high-school-cybersecurity-academy-to-usfs-bellini-college/Alexavier Cherilus is already thinking like a cybersecurity professional. A former high school academy student, he earned certifications, completed a competitive county IT internship and entered USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing with enough credits to graduate early. His journey highlights how early exposure, mentorship and hands-on experience can help students who want to pursue careers in cybersecurity.External ArticleThu, 15 Jan 2026 13:37:54 From High School Cybersecurity Academy to USF’s Bellini CollegeAlexavier Cherilus is already thinking like a cybersecurity professional. A former high school academy student, he earned certifications, completed a competitive county IT internship and entered USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing with enough credits to graduate early. His journey highlights how early exposure, mentorship and hands-on experience can help students who want to pursue careers in cybersecurity.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://cyberflorida.org/from-high-school-cybersecurity-academy-to-usfs-bellini-college/CybersecurityLaws must keep up with fast-moving AI: A conversation with USF researcher Karni Chagal-Feferkorn/news/2026/ai-is-moving-fast-the-law-must-keep-up-a-conversation-with-usf-researcher-karni-chagal-feferkorn.aspxKarni Chagal-Feferkorn’s work examines the gray areas of liability when autonomous systems are involved in causing damage, the dangers AI poses to children and a growing need for tech creators and policymakers to collaborate before systems are deployed.External ArticleWed, 14 Jan 2026 17:26:34 Laws must keep up with fast-moving AI: A conversation with USF researcher Karni Chagal-FeferkornKarni Chagal-Feferkorn’s work examines the gray areas of liability when autonomous systems are involved in causing damage, the dangers AI poses to children and a growing need for tech creators and policymakers to collaborate before systems are deployed.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/ai-is-moving-fast-the-law-must-keep-up-a-conversation-with-usf-researcher-karni-chagal-feferkorn.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchUSF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth/news/2026/usf-rises-in-new-research-rankings-outpacing-many-peer-institutions-in-growth.aspxUSF 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.External ArticleTue, 13 Jan 2026 16:30:16 USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growthUSF 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.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-rises-in-new-research-rankings-outpacing-many-peer-institutions-in-growth.aspxCybersecurity,ResearchCES 2026: AI Humanoid Robots Can Now Wash Your Dishes and Do Your Laundryhttps://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/ces-2026-ai-humanoid-robots-wash-your-dishes-do-laundryZhao Han, an assistant professor with USF’s Bellini College, weighed in on the latest AI breakthroughs unveiled at CES 2026, where humanoid robots are moving beyond novelty toward real-world household tasks. In Homes & Gardens, he explained how advances in physical AI could transform daily life, with promising implications for accessibility, aging populations and the future of human–robot interaction.External ArticleMon, 12 Jan 2026 13:11:48 CES 2026: AI Humanoid Robots Can Now Wash Your Dishes and Do Your LaundryZhao Han, an assistant professor with USF’s Bellini College, weighed in on the latest AI breakthroughs unveiled at CES 2026, where humanoid robots are moving beyond novelty toward real-world household tasks. In Homes & Gardens, he explained how advances in physical AI could transform daily life, with promising implications for accessibility, aging populations and the future of human–robot interaction.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/ces-2026-ai-humanoid-robots-wash-your-dishes-do-laundryArtificial Intelligence,ResearchAI pioneer helping shape °”ÍűTV future in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing/news/2025/from-mad-scientist-to-ai-pioneer-the-bellini-college-is-shaping-usfs-future.aspxPioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.External ArticleFri, 09 Jan 2026 15:32:43 AI pioneer helping shape °”ÍűTV future in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and ComputingPioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing Professor Lawrence Hall, a pioneer of AI at USF, and Michelle McAveety, a junior computer engineering major[Photo by Andres Faza, University Communications and Marketing]/news/2025/from-mad-scientist-to-ai-pioneer-the-bellini-college-is-shaping-usfs-future.aspxArtificial IntelligenceAnthropological perspective assists USF cybersecurity researcher in addressing SOC burnout/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/anthropological-perspective-assists-usf-cybersecurity-researcher-in-addressing-soc-burnout.aspxCybersecurity 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.Jeremy MareadyThu, 08 Jan 2026 09:07:09 Anthropological perspective assists USF cybersecurity researcher in addressing SOC burnoutCybersecurity 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.Simon Ou has spent his career thinking about how rigorous academic research can better connect with the day-to-day realities of cybersecurity professionals./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/anthropological-perspective-assists-usf-cybersecurity-researcher-in-addressing-soc-burnout.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurity,ResearchTampa Bay Unveils Future-Ready Plan with AI, Data Centers, and Marine Techhttps://995qyk.com/2026/01/05/tampa-bay-unveils-future-ready-plan-with-ai-data-centers-and-marine-tech/The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council released a plan that names artificial intelligence, tech infrastructure, and ocean technology as three priorities for 2026-2028. The plan follows eight months of study
External ArticleTue, 06 Jan 2026 10:33:21 Tampa Bay Unveils Future-Ready Plan with AI, Data Centers, and Marine TechThe Tampa Bay Economic Development Council released a plan that names artificial intelligence, tech infrastructure, and ocean technology as three priorities for 2026-2028. The plan follows eight months of study
°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://995qyk.com/2026/01/05/tampa-bay-unveils-future-ready-plan-with-ai-data-centers-and-marine-tech/Artificial Intelligence,ResearchArnie Bellini receives President’s Fellow Medallion at graduation exercises/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/arnie-bellini-receives-presidents-fellow-medallion-at-graduation-exercises.aspxEntrepreneur and philanthropist Arnie Bellini was honored with USF’s President’s Fellow Medallion during graduation exercises, recognizing his lasting impact on the university and Tampa Bay. Bellini’s leadership and philanthropy have helped expand student opportunities, launch the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, and strengthen the region’s technology and conservation efforts.Jeremy MareadyFri, 19 Dec 2025 09:38:19 Arnie Bellini receives President’s Fellow Medallion at graduation exercisesEntrepreneur and philanthropist Arnie Bellini was honored with USF’s President’s Fellow Medallion during graduation exercises, recognizing his lasting impact on the university and Tampa Bay. Bellini’s leadership and philanthropy have helped expand student opportunities, launch the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, and strengthen the region’s technology and conservation efforts.Entrepreneur and philanthropist Arnie Bellini was honored with USF’s President’s Fellow Medallion during graduation exercises./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/arnie-bellini-receives-presidents-fellow-medallion-at-graduation-exercises.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityNew study shows how microearthquakes can help unlock geothermal power/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/new-study-shows-how-microearthquakes-can-help-unlock-geothermal-power.aspxUSF assistant professor Ankur Mali is using machine learning to turn microearthquakes into a roadmap for geothermal energy. By combining physics with AI, his team can predict underground rock permeability, a key factor for efficient heat extraction. This innovative approach could accelerate renewable energy development and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.Jeremy MareadyFri, 19 Dec 2025 08:28:16 New study shows how microearthquakes can help unlock geothermal powerUSF assistant professor Ankur Mali is using machine learning to turn microearthquakes into a roadmap for geothermal energy. By combining physics with AI, his team can predict underground rock permeability, a key factor for efficient heat extraction. This innovative approach could accelerate renewable energy development and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.USF assistant professor Ankur Mali is using machine learning to turn microearthquakes into a roadmap for geothermal energy. /ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/new-study-shows-how-microearthquakes-can-help-unlock-geothermal-power.aspxResearchTechX Florida 2025 conference attracts top companies and students/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/techx-florida-2025-conference-attracts-top-companies-and-students.aspxMore 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.Jeremy MareadyThu, 18 Dec 2025 08:58:30 TechX Florida 2025 conference attracts top companies and studentsMore 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.Students sitting at computers at the TechX Florida Conference/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/techx-florida-2025-conference-attracts-top-companies-and-students.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityUSF’s Bellini College marks milestone with inaugural induction ceremonies/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/usfs-bellini-college-marks-milestone-with-inaugural-induction-ceremonies.aspxStudents in USF’s Bellini College participated in the college’s 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.Jeremy MareadyFri, 12 Dec 2025 18:05:42 USF’s Bellini College marks milestone with inaugural induction ceremoniesStudents in USF’s Bellini College participated in the college’s 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.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/usfs-bellini-college-marks-milestone-with-inaugural-induction-ceremonies.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityUSF’s Bellini College creates dedicated career advising team to support students entering a high-tech workforce/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/usfs-bellini-college-creates-dedicated-career-advising-team-to-support-students-entering-a-high-tech-workforce.aspxUSF’s 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.Jeremy MareadyFri, 12 Dec 2025 16:32:36 USF’s Bellini College creates dedicated career advising team to support students entering a high-tech workforceUSF’s 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.°”ÍűTV career advisor with student/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/usfs-bellini-college-creates-dedicated-career-advising-team-to-support-students-entering-a-high-tech-workforce.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,CybersecurityUSF senior finds her stride helping to build AI tool for campus parking/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/usf-senior-finds-her-stride-helping-to-build-ai-tool-for-campus-parking.aspxUSF senior Heather Ho helped develop an AI system that estimates parking availability in high-traffic garages, transforming her classroom learning into a real-world solution for students. Once a shy commuter unsure of her path, Ho found confidence, community and direction through hands-on work that strengthened the parking app.Lorie BriggsThu, 11 Dec 2025 14:01:12 USF senior finds her stride helping to build AI tool for campus parkingUSF senior Heather Ho helped develop an AI system that estimates parking availability in high-traffic garages, transforming her classroom learning into a real-world solution for students. Once a shy commuter unsure of her path, Ho found confidence, community and direction through hands-on work that strengthened the parking app.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/usf-senior-finds-her-stride-helping-to-build-ai-tool-for-campus-parking.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ComputingUSF cybersecurity student overcomes surprise cancer diagnosis/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/usf-cybersecurity-student-overcomes-surprise-cancer-diagnosis.aspxUSF 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’s preparing to graduate and begin her cybersecurity career.Jeremy MareadyMon, 08 Dec 2025 11:25:42 USF cybersecurity student overcomes surprise cancer diagnosisUSF 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’s preparing to graduate and begin her cybersecurity career.Angelin Benny prepares to graduate from USF with a degree in cybersecurity/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/usf-cybersecurity-student-overcomes-surprise-cancer-diagnosis.aspxCybersecurityBellini College symposium highlights undergraduate research opportunities/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/bellini-college-symposium-highlights-undergraduate-research-opportunities.aspxAbout 75 undergraduate students attended the college's first REU Symposium, an event designed to introduce students to research opportunities early in their collegiate careers.Jeremy MareadyFri, 05 Dec 2025 15:51:03 Bellini College symposium highlights undergraduate research opportunitiesAbout 75 undergraduate students attended the college's first REU Symposium, an event designed to introduce students to research opportunities early in their collegiate careers.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/bellini-college-symposium-highlights-undergraduate-research-opportunities.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurity,ResearchLime green tassel to debut at Bellini College’s inaugural commencement/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/lime-green-to-debut-at-bellini-collegea-inaugural-commencement.aspxUSF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will debut the new lime green tassel at this month’s fall commencement, marking the graduation of its inaugural class. The new color now represents the college’s technology-focused disciplines and joins USF’s long-standing academic regalia tradition.Jeremy MareadyFri, 05 Dec 2025 15:15:12 Lime green tassel to debut at Bellini College’s inaugural commencementUSF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will debut the new lime green tassel at this month’s fall commencement, marking the graduation of its inaugural class. The new color now represents the college’s technology-focused disciplines and joins USF’s long-standing academic regalia tradition.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/lime-green-to-debut-at-bellini-collegea-inaugural-commencement.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cyberherd,Cybersecurity,ResearchGait Analysis: Doctoral Student’s Research Helps AI Walk the Walk/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/cole-hill.aspxWhat began as a master’s project evolved into a multi-year research partnership that shaped his academic and professional path. He worked with Sarkar and Pamplona Segundo on research that integrates physics-informed modeling with computer vision to improve the reliability of gait recognition for the DoD IARPA/Kitware-funded project. Together, the team also created SynthGait, a large-scale synthetic 3D dataset that generates lifelike human motion under different clothing, viewpoints and walking styles.Lorie BriggsMon, 01 Dec 2025 16:15:52 Gait Analysis: Doctoral Student’s Research Helps AI Walk the WalkWhat began as a master’s project evolved into a multi-year research partnership that shaped his academic and professional path. He worked with Sarkar and Pamplona Segundo on research that integrates physics-informed modeling with computer vision to improve the reliability of gait recognition for the DoD IARPA/Kitware-funded project. Together, the team also created SynthGait, a large-scale synthetic 3D dataset that generates lifelike human motion under different clothing, viewpoints and walking styles.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research University/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2025/cole-hill.aspxArtificial Intelligence,ResearchAI experts warn parents about risks hidden in AI-powered toyshttps://www.fox13news.com/news/ai-experts-warn-parents-about-risks-hidden-ai-powered-toysIn 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’s use of the toys.External ArticleMon, 01 Dec 2025 10:15:25 AI experts warn parents about risks hidden in AI-powered toysIn 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’s use of the toys.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/ai-experts-warn-parents-about-risks-hidden-ai-powered-toysArtificial Intelligence,CybersecurityA chat with a celebrity imposter started with a photo — and ended with a woman losing $200https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/investigations/10-investigates/celebrity-imposter-chat-florida-woman-loses-money/67-5e8fbac3-582a-4f38-bfec-9b3bfe2a191fA Florida woman lost $200 after chatting with a fake “celebrity,” 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.External ArticleMon, 01 Dec 2025 00:23:23 A chat with a celebrity imposter started with a photo — and ended with a woman losing $200A Florida woman lost $200 after chatting with a fake “celebrity,” 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.°”ÍűTV: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.wtsp.com/article/news/investigations/10-investigates/celebrity-imposter-chat-florida-woman-loses-money/67-5e8fbac3-582a-4f38-bfec-9b3bfe2a191fArtificial Intelligence,Cybersecurity