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USF Blue Humanities program sets sail with spring symposium
USF’s Blue Humanities program will host a series of symposiums throughout the spring semester, starting with “Keywords in Blue Humanities,” an in-person event on Feb. 12 at the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library. The program will host scholars and creatives from around the world who will speak about the rich exchange between art, humanities and water.
February 10, 2026Events, Research and Innovation
Scientists harness AI to discover a rise in floating algae across the global ocean
With the help of AI, researchers conducted the first global study of floating algae and found blooms are expanding across oceans, likely driven by changes in temperature, currents, and nutrients, with potential consequences for marine life and coastal economies.
January 20, 2026Campus News, Research and Innovation
Rare, giant millipedes unearthed in graduate student's conservation research
Before scientists knew how many Florida scrub millipedes remained in the wild, a quiet breakthrough occurred in a USF lab when the rare species reproduced in captivity. The success is the result of conservation research led by graduate student Anne Sawl, whose work is revealing long-missing information about a species found nowhere else in the world.
January 15, 2026Campus News, Research and Innovation
USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth
USF is gaining national recognition as a top research institution because of increased research activity. Recent contributions to this rise is the largest cybersecurity grant to date and funding that resulted in a crowdsourced app that collects real-time data on flooding risks.
January 13, 2026Campus News, Research and Innovation
Innovations Magazine 2026
In the latest edition of Innovations, USF St. Petersburg's annual magazine, read stories on impactful research, academic programs meeting community needs and achievements of students and alumni that highlight the upward trajectory of the campus.
January 13, 2026Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Life
Happiness class bridges generations and cultures to reshape how students think about joy
Happiness: Finding Meaning and Wellbeing through Cross-Cultural Perspectives paired undergraduates with members of OLLI, the university’s lifelong learning program for older adults, to explore what it means to live a good life.
December 16, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation
Top stories of 2025
This calendar year showcased the vital role USF St. Petersburg continues to play in addressing the education and workforce development needs of the Tampa Bay region while conducting research that has national implications and global significance.
December 15, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Study reveals dramatic decline in some historic sargassum populations
Despite large blooms in the tropical Atlantic, populations of sargassum in the north Sargasso Sea and the Gulf have dropped sharply since 2015, signaling a major shift in seaweed distribution that could affect marine ecosystems.
December 4, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation
Lifetime award for ethics education given to USF psychology professor
The American Psychological Association has recognized Tiffany Chenneville with the 2025 Lifetime Award for Accomplishments in Ethics Education. The award is given to a psychologist who has made outstanding contributions to ethics education across all fields of psychology.
December 2, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation
New vehicle expands mapping capabilities at College of Marine ScienceExternal Article Title
An uncrewed surface vehicle is supporting storm-surge modeling and strengthening flood preparedness. Equipped with tools like a multibeam echosounder, it operates in shallow water and complements USF's larger research vessels.
November 20, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation
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. This surge positions USF closer to its goal of $1 billion in funding by 2030.
November 4, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation
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