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91³Ô¹ÏÍø scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond
From barnacles to oysters, USF scientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of Florida.
September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
91³Ô¹ÏÍø invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devices
What started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.
September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success
91³Ô¹ÏÍø launches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industry
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a Florida university.
September 2, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success
For its first ranked win since 2016, USF football beat No. 25 Boise State 34-7. The Bulls were “Back in Black" at Raymond James Stadium in front of a nationally-televised audience on ESPN.
August 29, 202591³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics
91³Ô¹ÏÍø, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic
For the first time, researchers 91³Ô¹ÏÍø have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan. The discovery underscores plague’s ongoing relevance as a resident of northern Arizona recently died from pneumonic plague and anotherÌýindividual in California tested positiveÌýfor the disease.Ìý
August 28, 2025Research and Innovation, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Health
91³Ô¹ÏÍø student-athletes trade jerseys for hard hats to help build new on-campus stadium
As USF football gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university’s future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.
August 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics
91³Ô¹ÏÍø professor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood risk
A new study by USF's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.
August 26, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Success
What’s new 91³Ô¹ÏÍø: College launch, Lululemon apparel, beach volleyball, dining and more
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø launches the 2025–26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.
August 25, 2025Campus Life
91³Ô¹ÏÍø recognized by Forbes as the best employer among Florida universities
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is one of Florida’s best employers – and ranks No. 1 among all public or private universities in the state – according to a new list released by Forbes.
August 21, 2025University News
91³Ô¹ÏÍø debuts first video look at the new on-campus stadium
It’s a new era for USF. Experience how the new home of the Bulls will transform game day - from the exclusive student section to premium suites and club areas to a rooftop lounge.
August 20, 202591³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics
91³Ô¹ÏÍø kicks off fall semester as thousands of students move into residence halls
Residence halls are again expected to be at full capacity with approximately 7,500 students living on the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses when classes begin on Monday, Aug. 25.
August 19, 2025Campus Life, University News
The Cuban sandwich story: How USF played a surprising role in its rise to fame
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has played a major role in shaping the Cuban sandwich's legacy — from researching its history and refining Cuban bread baking methods to inspiring the creation of National Cuban Sandwich Day, now celebrated worldwide every August 23.
August 17, 2025Community Partnerships