Recreation & Wellness shuts down facilities after employees test positive for COVID-19
After six of its employees tested positive for COVID-19, Recreation & Wellness on Sunday shut down all of its indoor facilities, including the Rec Center,...
BOT discusses challenges set by COVID-19, questions fall housing occupancy
The Board of Trustees (BOT) met on Tuesday morning through Microsoft Teams to discuss the university’s plans for the upcoming year as well as current...
USF begins random testing, some students question enforcement
As part of its Return to Campus plan, USF began on Monday testing students weekly and at random for COVID-19, whether they are exhibiting symptoms...
Face masks, social distancing violations at USF prompt enforcement
As the fall semester unfolds and students adapt to USF’s new safety protocols, violations of the Student Code of Conduct have been reported around campus...
Despite the odds, first day of fall enrollment only slightly affected
Since the pandemic began, many have been confronted with challenges — concerns over employment, finances and a shift into a remote world — but at...
The new reality of living and dining on campus
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Housing and Residential Education and Dining Services have set forth on the considerable task of reconfiguring spaces, training staff and setting...
High-traffic facilities adhere to strict protocols for student access, cleaning
As the fall semester begins, students coming to campus will notice that a lot has changed in the last five months as a result of...
Free face masks, hand sanitizers, ‘health and safety measures’ in place for fall semester
Making reservations to study in the library, wearing a face covering in class and swiping their USF ID card on a vending machine to get...
Some students concerned, others confident about return to campus and safety measures
With the resumption of face-to-face classes, students are still wondering whether the university is prepared enough to contain the spread of the virus while welcoming...
BOT approves cost-reduction plan due to financial impact of COVID-19
Amid tensions and concerns, the USF Board of Trustees (BOT) on Wednesday approved a reduction plan to cut 8.5 percent in funding received from the...