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Rare, giant millipedes unearthed in graduate student's conservation research
Before scientists knew how many Florida scrub millipedes remained in the wild, a quiet breakthrough occurred in a USF lab when the rare species reproduced in captivity. The success is the result of conservation research led by graduate student Anne Sawl, whose work is revealing long-missing information about a species found nowhere else in the world.
January 15, 2026Campus News, Research and Innovation

USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth
USF is gaining national recognition as a top research institution because of increased research activity. Recent contributions to this rise is the largest cybersecurity grant to date and funding that resulted in a crowdsourced app that collects real-time data on flooding risks.
January 13, 2026Campus News, Research and Innovation

USF celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future
The University of South Florida is marking the 70th anniversary of its founding with a celebration that runs throughout 2026, highlighting USF’s transformation into a nationally recognized, top-ranked public research university.
January 5, 2026Campus News
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