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Underwater robotics workshop empowers STEM educators to inspire future innovators
Middle and high school teachers came from across Florida to build and test remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and learn more about the world of underwater robotics and engineering.
January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
New international partnership between USF and Sungkyunkwan University will prepare students for careers in fintech
A group of South Korean students visited USF as part of a strategic new partnership between the Muma College of Business and SKKU. The partnership aims to expand USF’s global presence and enrich the educational experience for students pursuing degrees in finance and fintech.
January 29, 2025Campus News
USF receives gift of more than $2 million to support on-campus stadium and brewing arts program
A $2.2 million gift will benefit the university’s new on-campus stadium and a growing brewing arts program. The donation comes from Joey Redner, the founder of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and his wife, Jennifer.
January 28, 2025Campus News
Scientists deploy tsunami-sensing buoy, aiding future warning system
A recently-deployed buoy system will test advanced tsunami forecasting techniques by measuring changes in seafloor movements. Although the region is not prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, it serves as valuable testing ground for such a system before it's deployed in more seismically active locations.
January 23, 2025Research and Innovation
Lifelong learning program launches classes at USF St. Petersburg
A popular adult learning program that offers classes, workshops and lectures to individuals aged 50 and older is expanding to USF St. Petersburg. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a member-based learning community that provides high-quality, low-cost learning opportunities for seniors in their communities.
January 21, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships
Bulls In the Burg: January 2025 Community Relations Roundup
This community roundup series highlights the ways that USF St. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.
January 16, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events
Celebrating Inauguration Day: A conversation about the American tradition, then and now
Inauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.
January 16, 2025Campus News
USF honors Martin Luther King Jr. with week of events and student service projects
The University of South Florida’s annual celebration of the life, legacy and values of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will honor his vision with community service projects and events, a brunch and other activities at several Tampa Bay area locations.
January 14, 2025Events
Textbook affordability project saves St. Pete students $2.4 million
A project designed to address textbook affordability by lowering course material costs and improving accessibility at USF St. Petersburg has saved students more than $2.4 million over the past eight years.
January 14, 2025Campus News
Innovations Magazine 2025
Resiliency, discovery and community are key pillars of USF St. Petersburg. These characteristics define the educational experience and successes of our campus community, especially over the past year. You’ll read about many of these achievements and compelling stories in Innovations, our campus magazine.
January 8, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Life
USF partners with city of St. Petersburg to improve street safety
The University of South Florida is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a multi-million-dollar project to reduce crashes and improve the safety of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
January 7, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
First-year students explore careers in the community
As a health sciences major hoping to become a physical therapist, Tongta Vachara knew it would be challenging to gain professional experience. So, when she heard about the Innovation Scholars Career Exploration Program, she immediately signed up.
December 17, 2024Campus News, Community Partnerships