https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 06 Sep 2026 02:15:31 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/federal-university-partnership-advances-coordinated-human-trafficking-response-to-support-victims.aspxA new partnership between the primary federal law enforcement agency combatting human trafficking and USF aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state.USF St. PetersburgFri, 22 May 2026 09:46:12 Federal-university partnership advances coordinated human trafficking response to support victimsA new partnership between the primary federal law enforcement agency combatting human trafficking and USF aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state.MOU signing with HSIhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/federal-university-partnership-advances-coordinated-human-trafficking-response-to-support-victims.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCriminology,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/innovation-scholars-kicks-off-new-academic-year-connecting-students-with-job-shadowing-opportunities.aspxThe Innovation Scholars program kicks off a new academic year this week. The program offers job-shadowing opportunities for incoming first-year and transfer students, providing an early introduction to career possibilities.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:27:07 Innovation Scholars program kicks off new academic year connecting students with job-shadowing opportunitiesThe Innovation Scholars program kicks off a new academic year this week. The program offers job-shadowing opportunities for incoming first-year and transfer students, providing an early introduction to career possibilities.Innovation Scholarshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/innovation-scholars-kicks-off-new-academic-year-connecting-students-with-job-shadowing-opportunities.aspxCampus News,Community PartnershipsCareers,Community,Criminology,Internshipshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-research-lab-releases-groundbreaking-report-on-the-high-prevalence-of-human-trafficking-in-florida.aspxA first-of-its-kind report commissioned by the state of Florida shines a light on the high risk and occurrences of human trafficking in the state as well as the growing, coordinated response to combat the crime and aid victims.USF St. PetersburgWed, 09 Jul 2025 08:11:59 USF research lab releases groundbreaking report on the high prevalence of human trafficking in FloridaA first-of-its-kind report commissioned by the state of Florida shines a light on the high risk and occurrences of human trafficking in the state as well as the growing, coordinated response to combat the crime and aid victims.General campus viewhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-research-lab-releases-groundbreaking-report-on-the-high-prevalence-of-human-trafficking-in-florida.aspxCommunity Partnerships,Research and InnovationCriminology,Facultyhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:47:18 New tool to assist Florida law enforcement and organizations in combating human trafficking and supporting victimsTIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.USF launches TIPSTR tool.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/new-tool-to-assist-florida-law-enforcement-and-organizations-in-combating-human-trafficking.aspxResearch and InnovationCriminology,Faculty,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/does-the-super-bowl-increase-human-trafficking-in-host-city.aspxUSF criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.USF St. PetersburgTue, 04 Feb 2025 08:45:56 Does the Super Bowl increase human trafficking in host city?USF criminology researchers say the widely held perception that one of the biggest sporting events in the world is a magnet for trafficking is largely unfounded.Super Bowl and human traffickinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/does-the-super-bowl-increase-human-trafficking-in-host-city.aspxResearch and InnovationCriminology,Faculty,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/a-resilient-year-top-stories-from-2024.aspxThis calendar year was full of institutional achievements, international headlines, inventive research and an unprecedented campus response to a historic hurricane season.USF St. PetersburgMon, 16 Dec 2024 08:22:48 A resilient year: Top stories from 2024This calendar year was full of institutional achievements, international headlines, inventive research and an unprecedented campus response to a historic hurricane season.Top stories from a resilient year.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/a-resilient-year-top-stories-from-2024.aspxCampus News,Research and InnovationAnthropology,Art,Business,Commencement,Criminology,Journalism,Marine Science,Music,Student Successhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-london-study-abroad-trip.aspxMore than 125 students from the St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses embarked on a four-week study-abroad trip to London. The group immersed themselves in British culture, took classes and navigated their way around one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in Europe.Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:29:43 USF students back home after unforgettable London adventureMore than 125 students from the St. Petersburg and Tampa campuses embarked on a four-week study-abroad trip to London. The group immersed themselves in British culture, took classes and navigated their way around one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in Europe.University of South Florida students mudlarking on River Thameshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-london-study-abroad-trip.aspxCampus NewsAccounting,Alumni,Business,Criminology,English,Global Business,Honors,Marketing,Psychology,Sarah Sell,Study Abroadhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/brightnetworklaunch.aspxMore than one hundred anti-trafficking professionals came together at USF St. Petersburg to officially launch the BRIGHT Network, an online platform that helps victims of human trafficking escape their situations by connecting them with organizations and resources in their community.Fri, 17 May 2024 11:27:20 BRIGHT Network launches new platform, connecting human trafficking victims to critical resources in the communityMore than one hundred anti-trafficking professionals came together at USF St. Petersburg to officially launch the BRIGHT Network, an online platform that helps victims of human trafficking escape their situations by connecting them with organizations and resources in their community.Shelly Wagers address crowd at BRIGHT launchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/brightnetworklaunch.aspxCampus News,Community Partnerships,Research and InnovationCommunity,Criminology,Funding,Government,Sarah Sellhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/human-trafficking-research-lab-receives-three-million-in-federal-support.aspxThe Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Lab is moving forward with the creation of powerful new resources to combat human trafficking and aid victims after receiving nearly $3 million from the 2024 federal spending package.USF St. PetersburgWed, 13 Mar 2024 09:14:41 USF’s human trafficking research lab receives nearly $3 million in federal support to build and enhance anti-trafficking toolsThe Trafficking in Persons Risk to Resilience Lab is moving forward with the creation of powerful new resources to combat human trafficking and aid victims after receiving nearly $3 million from the 2024 federal spending package.A view of campus.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/human-trafficking-research-lab-receives-three-million-in-federal-support.aspxResearch and InnovationCriminology,Funding,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/governor-signs-bill-making-usf-trafficking-in-persons-lab-state-repository-for-human-trafficking-data.aspxFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that appoints the USF Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Risk to Resilience Research Lab with collecting and analyzing statewide data to better understand the magnitude and trends in human trafficking across the state and over time.USF St. PetersburgWed, 17 May 2023 09:00:00 Governor signs bill making USF Trafficking in Persons lab state repository for human trafficking dataFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that appoints the USF Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Risk to Resilience Research Lab with collecting and analyzing statewide data to better understand the magnitude and trends in human trafficking across the state and over time.Tip Lab statewide repositoryhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/governor-signs-bill-making-usf-trafficking-in-persons-lab-state-repository-for-human-trafficking-data.aspxResearch and InnovationCriminology,Faculty,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/bright-network-to-connect-human-trafficking-victims-with-critical-care-resources-transition-to-new-life.aspxAn online platform developed by researchers at USF, in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of human trafficking escape their situations and get back on their feet by connecting them with organizations and resources in Tampa Bay.USF St. Petersburg campusWed, 22 Feb 2023 09:00:00 BRIGHT Network to connect human trafficking victims with critical care and resources to transition into new lifeAn online platform developed by researchers at USF, in close collaboration with anti-trafficking professionals and survivors, will help victims of human trafficking escape their situations and get back on their feet by connecting them with organizations and resources in Tampa Bay.Bright Network launchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/bright-network-to-connect-human-trafficking-victims-with-critical-care-resources-transition-to-new-life.aspxResearch and InnovationCommunity,Criminology,Matthew Cimitilehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/spring-break-job-shadow-experience.aspxThe eXperience 2022: The Spring Break Job Shadow Program allowed students to meet in person and virtually with local employees to learn about jobs they might want to pursue after graduation.Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Students spend their Spring Break learning about potential careersThe eXperience 2022: The Spring Break Job Shadow Program allowed students to meet in person and virtually with local employees to learn about jobs they might want to pursue after graduation.Student Sean Schrader in job shadow programhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/spring-break-job-shadow-experience.aspxCampus NewsCareers,Community,Criminology,Government,Internships