University Beat

The BRIGHT Network provides a centralized database of services for human trafficking survivors.

A Jewish community group thanks school leadership for addressing "antisemitic" activity on campus while pro-Palestinian protesting groups say the administration is failing to support its Palestinian students.

Sexually transmitted disease rates in the state are on the rise, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. In particular, Florida ranks 14th on the CDC's national list when it comes to congenital syphilis.

An estimated 100 protesters gathered for a second straight day. After they erected tents and officials "determined the protest was no longer peaceful," participants were warned it was an unlawful assembly.

The USF Tampa campus joined the wave of demonstrations sweeping across university campuses, calling for divestment from Israel.

Mark Luther, director of the USF Center for Maritime and Port Studies, said the Sunshine Skyway collapse in 1980 led to innovations for bridge protection that were not present at the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

WUSF News is hiring paid interns for fall 2024.

The Emotional Vaccine program is being offered for free by the Florida Center for Nursing for all current and future nurses in the state.

Students are still waiting on financial aid packages due to FAFSA delays. Some of Florida's largest universities are giving the incoming class more time to decide on committing to their school.

The University of South Florida is one of many schools forced to phase out diversity, equity, and inclusion offices thanks to a new state law. But USF officials say the school will remain diverse.

The Bulls will travel to Orlando on Tuesday in the opening round of the NIT after missing out on the NCAA field of 68 following a semifinal loss in the American Conference tourney.

Higher education faculty is one group that's feeling the effects of tougher regulations placed on Florida public sector unions. Their leaders say union protections are more important than ever as state laws target certain freedoms.