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USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyond

Industry partnerships have propelled the University of South Florida to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal.

November 4, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation

Students exploring Gulf Coast.

National award creates Gulf Scholars program to enhance student exploration of Florida’s coastal issues

Starting in fall 2026, approximately 20 undergraduate students from all majors can engage in a two-year academic experience that includes Gulf-themed coursework, experiential learning and the creation of a public-facing Gulf Impact Project.

November 3, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation

Group of diverse people receiving therapy

USF Family Study Center receives $3.7 million federal grant to strengthen families and support parents

The five-year project, a collaboration with several community organizations, is designed to reduce family stress by testing effective strategies to strengthen parental relationships and create supportive home environments.

October 29, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Fisheries resilient story.

How ancient plankton point to the resilience of ocean ecosystems

Researchers used a cutting-edge approach to predict future ocean conditions by examining the distant past, revealing evidence for more resilient ocean ecosystems and fisheries even as temperatures rise.

October 3, 2025Research and Innovation

Fintech pitch night 2025.

Startup founders pitch their fintech solutions to close out Accelerator program

Founders and CEOs from 10 startups pitched their ideas to revolutionize the financial technology industry as part of the fourth Fintech|X Accelerator program.

September 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

CRIS-HAZARD map with photo

A year after Helene and Milton, USF app is leading the way in flood tracking technology

One year after hurricanes Helene and Milton brought historic flooding to the Tampa Bay region, the CRIS-HAZARD app has become a critical tool in helping local communities monitor and respond to extreme storms.

September 23, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Researchers in the field.

USF scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond

The Tampa Bay Surveillance project examines contaminants in Florida’s largest estuary, with the goal of identifying sources of contamination and helping prevent pollution.

September 3, 2025Research and Innovation

Sargassum began showing up on Caribbean beaches in 2011 and has caused economic and health issues for those regions.

USF experts lead on sargassum research, monitoring, and prediction

A record amount of sargassum has inundated beaches across Florida and the Caribbean this summer. The College of Marine Science has positioned itself as a leader in studying the causes, measuring impacts and helping vulnerable communities prepare for sargassum.

August 22, 2025Research and Innovation

Summer Research Symposium

Undergraduate students highlight innovative research at summer symposium

More than 30 undergraduate students from universities across the country gathered at USF St. Petersburg on July 23 to showcase their research projects during the 2025 OneUSF Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.

July 29, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

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

Hurricane Ian from space.

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

General campus view

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

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