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Eye tracking research at Dali Museum.

Eye-tracking research explores art appreciation at the Dalí Museum

Visitors to the Salvador Dalí Museum can now influence the future of art exhibitions while contributing to research in cognitive psychology. A project is using eye tracking technology to explore how different curated experiences affect how people experience and appreciate art.

August 19, 2026Research and Innovation

The university along with city and Duke Energy hold ribbon cutting for new composter.

Composting initiative launches to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. Petersburg

A partnership between USF St. Petersburg and the city has brought an industrial-sized composter to campus that will redirect tons of food waste each year from landfills while creating compost for community gardens, urban farms and landscaping.

August 17, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Sustainability

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

What’s new at USF: Coaches, facilities, student services and more

As the University of South Florida begins the 2026–27 academic year, students, faculty and staff will find new faces, new facilities and new opportunities across campus.

August 18, 2026Campus News

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