USF to Launch Bellini College for AI & Cybersecurity This Fall
USF will open the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing this fall, thanks to a $40 million donation. The new college aims to set a national standard by addressing the cybercrime losses and bridging the cybersecurity skills gap.
Published on March 31, 2025
The University of South Florida is set to launch the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing this fall, backed by a $40 million donation. This initiative marks the nation’s first named college dedicated exclusively to merging AI and cybersecurity, aiming to set a new standard in tech education and leadership development.
USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra emphasized how this innovative curriculum will help address major challenges—from the $12 billion lost to cybercrime in 2023 to the shortage of 700,000 cybersecurity professionals. With fast-track, hands-on training and a focus on real-world industry issues, the Bellini College is poised to transform the landscape of digital defense and technology advancement.