Provost focused on shaping what’s next for USF’s bold trajectory

About this episode

Provost Prasant Mohapatra discusses the establishment of the Bellini College and upcoming initiatives at USF.

One of the greatest highlights of the 2024-25 academic year was the record-shattering $40 million gift from alums Arnie and Lauren Bellini to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. In this episode, Provost Prasant Mohapatra describes the extensive efforts underway as the college gears up to welcome its first students next fall. He also reveals plans for a high-profile AI-cybersecurity conference and dives into several other transformational initiatives, including new degree programs in aerospace-aeronautical engineering and design and construction management.

People in this episode

Guest: Prasant Mohapatra

Topics covered

• education
• artificial intelligence
• cybersecurity
• funding
• degree programs
• initiatives

Keywords

• USF
• Bellini College
• artificial intelligence
• cybersecurity
• degree programs
• funding
• Prasant Mohapatra

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing

Books & works: aerospace-aeronautical engineering, design and construction management

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