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Federal investment equips tech lab, prepares teachers for classroom of the future
The Emerging Technology Lab trains teachers on how to incorporate cutting-edge tools into the classroom and provides students with real-world experiences using artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, and other immersive technology.
July 25, 2025Research and Innovation

Camp Bullseye inspires young minds in St. Pete
Fifty students from Pinellas County Schools were invited to spend a week at USF St. Petersburg, where they experienced college life while exploring marine science, digital marketing and entrepreneurship through a mix of field trips and classroom learning.
July 23, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships

Study finds ‘pressure point’ in the Gulf could drive hurricane strength
USF researchers discovered that the absence of a strong current at a critical location in the Gulf led to unusually high subsurface sea temperatures, influencing the rapid intensification of Hurricane Ian.
July 23, 2025Research and Innovation

Bulls In the Burg: July 2025 Community Relations Roundup
This community roundup series highlights the ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.
July 15, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

USF research lab releases groundbreaking report on the high prevalence of human trafficking in Florida
A first-of-its-kind report commissioned by the state of Florida shines a light on the high risk and occurrences of human trafficking in the state as well as the growing, coordinated response to combat the crime and aid victims.
July 9, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

First taste of college: St. Pete Strong conference inspires future scholars
USF St. Petersburg was host to around 500 Pinellas County middle and high schoolers for a one-day youth conference that sparked interest in science and art fields while introducing many to the college experience.
July 3, 2025Community Partnerships

Florida’s oyster crisis takes center stage in latest musical-science project
A team of professors, musicians and students is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in Florida.
July 2, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation

Important funding for USF in final state budget
The University of South Florida will receive significant funding in Florida’s 2025-26 state budget, supporting major initiatives in research, student success and campus development across all three campuses.
July 1, 2025Campus News

Summer program introduces the world of research to undergraduate students
A group of undergraduate students from USF is spending the summer building valuable research and career skills while receiving compensation for their efforts. The Summer Academy for Investigative Learning program provides students with an early, hands-on introduction to research and showcases impactful work taking place across Tampa Bay.
June 24, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Honors students explore sustainability and culture on study away trip to Hawaii
Ten USF students recently returned from an unforgettable educational adventure on Hawaii's Big Island, where they hiked lava fields, made chocolate from fresh cacao pods and learned about environmental restoration in a cloud forest. As part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College's study away program, they explored the island's natural beauty and cultural history.
June 18, 2025Campus News, Sustainability

Key support for USF included in this year’s state budget
Funding for institutional priorities and important university projects is included in the 2025-26 state budget, including $10 million for the Environmental & Oceanographic Sciences Research and Teaching facility and $1 million for the Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter Program. It will be sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his review, approval and line-item veto consideration.
June 17, 2025Campus News

Bulls In the Burg: June 2025 Community Relations Roundup
This community roundup series highlights the ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.
June 13, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events