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How Florida’s sea turtle hatchlings find the ocean in the dark

Biologist Deby Cassill explains how hatchlings navigate to the ocean and her theory for how sea turtle mothers manage one of nature’s longest survival gambles.

July 29, 2026Research and Innovation

Students present at research symposium.

Student projects take center stage at summer research symposium

The two-day research symposium on USF’s Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses featured 151 scholars presenting 128 research projects.

July 30, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Life

Class excursion in South Korea.

Summer in Seoul furthers international partnership through immersive, global learning

More than 40 students immersed themselves in the rich history and culture of Korea during a summer semester program in the nation’s capital of Seoul.

July 23, 2026Student Life

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