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A spring break giving back
While many students took a break from studies during spring break to visit family or vacation with friends, a group of nine from USF St. Petersburg traveled to Asheville and were reminded why service truly matters.
March 26, 2026Campus News, Student Life
Largest clinical trial using brain training to reduce dementia receives $2.8 million in federal funding
An expansive clinical trial led by USF researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.
March 25, 2026Research and Innovation
USF to host stopover for the iconic Ocean Race
The University of South Florida will welcome a fleet of offshore sailing yachts to its campus in downtown St. Petersburg, as teams of extreme athletes sprint around the world for The Ocean Race 2027. The newly announced St. Pete-Clearwater stopover brings this iconic sailing race to the Gulf Coast for the first time.
March 18, 2026Campus News, Community Partnerships
Discovery of first St. Patrick’s Day leads to museum exhibition on the Irish in Florida
In 2018, USF St. Petersburg historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known celebration of St. Patrick took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but St. Augustine, Fla. Now, that discovery has led to a new museum exhibition that highlights the Irish diaspora in east Florida.
March 16, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Acting comes to USF St. Petersburg
The first acting class at USF St. Petersburg explores the basic elements of theater, with students developing greater confidence, command of their voice and essential public speaking experience.
March 11, 2026Campus News
USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
The rise comes from a 25% increase from corporate sponsors and receiving highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. It is leading to research on the St. Pete campus advancing Alzheimer's prevention and strengthening the nursing workforce.
March 10, 2026Research and Innovation
USF helping to restore Tampa Bay’s oyster populations by 3D-printing habitats
Along the seawall of Bayboro Harbor, a group of USF students and professors recently installed 3D-printed habitats they hope will soon house oysters that can filter thousands of gallons of water per day and improve both water quality and ecosystem health.
March 9, 2026Research and Innovation, Sustainability
Bulls Racing ignites passion for cars
Every year, members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch for a national competition. With the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg next door to campus, we profile the team and the students who have a passion for cars.
February 27, 2026Student Life
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
Welcoming President Moez Limayem
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
Gag grouper are overfished in the Gulf. This new tool could help
A statistical model offered more accurate harvest predictions and may assist resource managers who make tough decisions about the lengths of fishing seasons.
February 16, 2026Research and Innovation
Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USF
Federal dollars will support seven different projects across USF. On the St. Petersburg campus, this includes a new Office of Veteran Success facility and state-of-the art oceanographic instrumentation to enhance forecasting of hurricanes and other natural hazards.
February 13, 2026Campus News