High Impact
From the President
Photo by Mark Wemple
What an exciting few months this has been at USF!
We closed the year on a fantastic note — a historic gift from Carol and Frank Morsani that gives us the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare. Now, weeks later, we are pulling back the curtain on our most exciting project to date, the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa.
That's just the beginning of the good news you will read about in this issue of USF Magazine.
In January, more than 2,600 students turned out for the annual Stampede of Service, USF's largest annual community service project. Hundreds of students turned out again to watch the GOP Presidential Primary Debate broadcast live from our campus.
In February, four faculty members were officially recognized as Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The honor is an important indicator of the distinction of an institution's faculty. So, too, is the number of faculty Fulbright scholarships awarded each year. USF was recently named a top producer of Fulbright scholars, joining some of the most respected institutions in the country.
In May we will celebrate "Exercise is Medicine Month" at USF. Be sure to read our feature on USF's initiative to promote exercise and physical activity around campus.
From our students and faculty to new initiatives and innovative technologies, it has been a busy start to the new year at USF. I hope you will share my excitement as you read through this issue of USF Magazine.