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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
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
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
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
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
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