USF

For the past several years, enrollment for black freshmen at the University of South Florida has been problematic, leaving the university seeking answers.

The University of South Florida has been picked to host the regional headquarters for a virus research coalition, which will help develop new strategies to fight against infectious diseases.

USF Health has temporarily stopped offering COVID-19 vaccines because it has not received any additional doses from its hospital partners or the state.

For a third straight semester, USF is holding a virtual commencement ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A $60,000 grant will enable the university to hire an external consultant who can research the problem and suggest solutions.

This Saturday's USF home football game against Navy has been postponed as the Bulls deal with coronavirus issues and other injuries.

The safety plan was developed with the guidance of a team from Tampa General Hospital.

The move comes as the university looks to cut $36.7 million over the next nine months.

USF’s spring break, which was originally scheduled for March 15-21, is being moved to April 12-18.

The cuts, which so far include pay reductions for university leadership and employees in USF Athletics, are driven by a COVID-19-related decline in state taxes and lottery funds. Potential effects on the salaries of faculty and staff have not been announced.

Notre Dame officials said seven of its 94 players tested positive for coronavirus following the USF game.

Fall leads to an influx of college students into local communities, and some of those students may bring the Coronavirus with them. But Florida universities are trying to prevent that from happening.