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Menopause can disrupt women’s vocal tone and quality, says USF Health vocal researcher
A new USF Health study in the journal Menopause provides a comprehensive and innovative examination of how falling hormone levels during menopause may affect women's vocal tone and quality.
September 10, 2025Research and Innovation
91³Ô¹ÏÍø achieves record cohort of 15 United Nations Millennium Fellows
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø reached a new milestone with 15 students selected for the 2025 United Nations Millennium Fellowship, where they will receive leadership training and carry out social impact projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals.
September 10, 2025Student Success
How a high school sports injury and first name introductions inspired Enrique Trevino to pursue medicine 91³Ô¹ÏÍø
A glimpse inside the operating room at a young age helped shape Enrique Trevino’s path to medicine. Now training 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, he’s committed to combining his passion for sports with a people-first approach to patient care.
September 10, 2025Student Success
Rob Higgins named USF’s first CEO of Athletics
Rob Higgins, a former USF Athletics staff member, becomes the first USF alum to lead the department.ÌýHe has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, successfully positioning the region as one of the nation’s premier destinations in sports and entertainment.
September 9, 202591³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics, University News
91³Ô¹ÏÍø moves forward with plans for new mixed-use project featuring housing, restaurants, academic research facility and more
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees voted to advance plans to transform the university’s former 138-acre golf course into a vibrant mixed-use destination.Ìý Referred to as the Fletcher District, the project will provide a new hub of activity and supports the university’s strategic vision for the future.
September 9, 2025University News
91³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees establishes Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research
The center will be dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of the complex relationship between substance abuse and mental health. As part of the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, the Darryl E. Rouson Center for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Research will lead research aimed at improving treatment outcomes and reducing the broader societal impacts of these conditions.
September 9, 2025University News
How the high-speed tongues of salamanders and chameleons are helping USF unlock engineering breakthroughs
While studying salamanders and chameleons, 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers discovered the animals use the same biological mechanism to fire their tongues at extreme speeds. The research has opened the door to potential innovative engineering applications inspired by nature.
September 8, 2025Research and Innovation
91³Ô¹ÏÍø stunned No. 13 Florida – the program's second-straight win over a Top 25-ranked team. This is the first time in program history the Bulls defeated ranked opponents in back-to-back games. USF will continue the nation's toughest non-conference schedule when the Bulls take on No. 5-ranked Miami next Saturday.
September 7, 202591³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics
91³Ô¹ÏÍø Health researchers find gene variant may increase Alzheimer’s risk by slowing brain’s natural cleanup
A type of brain cell that plays a vital role in maintaining neural networks and repairing injuries lies at the core of a promising newly published Nature study on Alzheimer’s disease from the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute.
September 4, 2025Research and Innovation, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Health
How 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers are leading the fight against MRSA
With new support from the National Institutes of Health and USF’s CREATE Award, 91³Ô¹ÏÍøers are unraveling how MRSA evolves and spreads, shaping new treatments, training future scientists and confronting emerging strains in Florida and beyond.
September 4, 2025Research and Innovation
91³Ô¹ÏÍø secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of Defense
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens USF’s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.
September 4, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success, University News
The transformative project will expand access to high-quality lab instruction in chemistry, biology and physics for students across all USF campuses.ÌýThe new facility will be approximately 7,000 square feet and is expected to open in fall 2027.
September 4, 2025University News