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Rocky’s Regatta revives a 27-year USF St. Petersburg tradition
A cardboard boat race began on Bayboro Harbor in 1999. This Homecoming, students are bringing it back to the waterfront with a new name and sturdier boats.
October 8, 2026Events

USF students build career skills at the magical world of Disney
Over the past several years, more USF students are taking advantage of a paid internship program where they live at Walt Disney World Resort to get on-site job training for careers in hospitality, management, performance and more.
October 6, 2026Campus News

Impactful human resources internship prepares student for what’s next
Senior Medina Fekovic’s experience shows how classroom preparation and career resources can lead to meaningful professional opportunities.
October 2, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Life

Addition of community leaders strengthen USF St. Petersburg Campus Board
USF St. Petersburg is welcoming two prominent members of the Tampa Bay community to its campus board. Former FL. Representative Ben Diamond and Morgan & Morgan Law Partner Paul Gross have both been appointed to four-year terms.
September 25, 2026Campus News

For the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News ranks USF among the nation’s top 50 public universities
USF also stands among the best for value, innovation and veterans. During the past 15 years, it has risen 48 spots among public universities.
September 22, 2026Campus News

From forecasting to recovery: How USF hurricane research is building a more resilient Tampa Bay
At every stage of a storm, University of South Florida researchers and expertise help inform decisions, strengthen preparedness and support recovery.
September 22, 2026Research and Innovation

USF scientists will explore the drivers of sargassum blooms through $1.5 million collaborative research project
A collaborative $1.5 million project led by marine scientists at the University of South Florida aims to better understand sargassum blooms.
September 17, 2026Research and Innovation

USF seafloor mapping initiative earns $8.5 million NOAA award
A five-year, $8.5 million agreement will power the work of world-class researchers at the Center for Ocean Mapping and Innovative Technologies.
September 16, 2026Research and Innovation

USF’s newest first-year class raises the bar, setting records for high school GPA, SAT scores and National Merit Scholars
It’s the most academically accomplished first-year class in USF history. Meet some of the new students making USF their home.
September 14, 2026Campus News, Student Life

Jimmy Turrell and the art of the unexpected at USF St. Petersburg
The Newcastle-born artist, whose work spans music, fashion, print and art direction, will give a September 16 lecture and work alongside students during a two-day residency as part of the visiting designer program.
September 10, 2026Campus News

Bulls In The Burg: September 2026 Community Relations Roundup
This community roundup series highlights the ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.
September 10, 2026Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Anthropologist studying history of alcohol awarded rare, multi-country Fulbright
Several years back, anthropologist John W. Arthur wrote a book tracing the history of beer. Now through a Fulbright award, he is traveling to Spain and Greece to expand on this work in countries with some of earliest known evidence of alcohol production.
September 9, 2026Research and Innovation