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St. Petersburg global affairs conference explores the final frontier of space
Distinguished speakers from across the U.S. and beyond will convene at the largest global affairs conference in Florida to dig into the new space race. This year's St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs explores how countries and companies are collaborating and competing for resources outside Earth’s orbit.
February 9, 2026Events
St. Petersburg Science Festival, MarineQuest returned to spark curiosity and spotlight careers shaping Tampa Bay’s future
Exciting hands-on experiments, exhibits and direct connections to emerging careers will take center stage at the St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest. The annual event along the waterfront of USF St. Petersburg attracts more than 10,000 community members.
February 3, 2026Community Partnerships, Events
New report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa Bay
Based on the latest data, the report shows that USF delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.
January 27, 2026Campus News
Partnership with local brewery creates first USF-branded beer
For the first time, the public can now purchase a beer crafted with USF at its core – from its branding to its brewing process. Brewed by USF alumni at Mastry's Brewing, it features a student-designed label. A portion of all proceeds will go to support USF's Brewing Arts program.
January 22, 2026Campus News, Community Partnerships
Scientists harness AI to discover a rise in floating algae across the global ocean
With the help of AI, researchers conducted the first global study of floating algae and found blooms are expanding across oceans, likely driven by changes in temperature, currents, and nutrients, with potential consequences for marine life and coastal economies.
January 20, 2026Campus News, Research and Innovation
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
Innovations Magazine 2026
In the latest edition of Innovations, USF St. Petersburg's annual magazine, read stories on impactful research, academic programs meeting community needs and achievements of students and alumni that highlight the upward trajectory of the campus.
January 13, 2026Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Life
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