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Examining spiders in the lab.

Unraveling the web of brown recluse myths in Florida

USF alum Louis Coticchio and Associate Professor Deby Cassill show the brown recluse spider shouldn’t be portrayed as a villain. Their newly published findings aim to change the narrative by debunking common myths.

February 25, 2026Research and Innovation

New USF President Moez Limayem.

Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first day in photos

Moez Limayem officially began his tenure as USF’s ninth president with a day spent engaging with the USF community – emphasizing his excitement for the university’s future and the opportunities ahead.

February 18, 2026Campus News

Profile on Sudsy.

A campus fixture reflects on more than 55 years of memories at USF St. Petersburg

As part of USF’s 70th anniversary, Joan “Sudsy” Tschiderer reflects on her more than 55 years as a student and staff member at the St. Petersburg campus, and why the university became a second home she never left.

February 12, 2026Campus News

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