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Largest clinical trial using brain training to reduce dementia receives $2.8 million in federal funding
An expansive clinical trial led by USF researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.
March 25, 2026Research and Innovation
Discovery of first St. Patrick’s Day leads to museum exhibition on the Irish in Florida
In 2018, USF St. Petersburg historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known celebration of St. Patrick took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but St. Augustine, Fla. Now, that discovery has led to a new museum exhibition that highlights the Irish diaspora in east Florida.
March 16, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF helping to restore Tampa Bay’s oyster populations by 3D-printing habitats
Along the seawall of Bayboro Harbor, a group of USF students and professors recently installed 3D-printed habitats they hope will soon house oysters that can filter thousands of gallons of water per day and improve both water quality and ecosystem health.
March 9, 2026Research and Innovation, Sustainability
Unraveling the web of brown recluse myths in Florida
USF alum Louis Coticchio and Associate Professor Deby Cassill show the brown recluse spider shouldn’t be portrayed as a villain. Their newly published findings aim to change the narrative by debunking common myths.
February 25, 2026Research 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
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
Florida’s oyster crisis takes center stage in latest musical-science project
A team of professors, musicians and students is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in Florida.
July 2, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation
How rivers fuel hurricanes — and how that knowledge can improve forecasts
A new study led by researchers at USF’s College of Marine Science shows that water discharged from rivers can play an important role in the rapid intensification of hurricanes.
June 4, 2025Research and Innovation
How educators are using AI to enhance, not replace, experiential learning
USF is helping educators build the skills they need to effectively utilize AI-driven technology and enhance experiential learning in their daily instruction.
May 1, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation
Composting initiative to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. Petersburg
A new partnership between USF and the city of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus, with the goal of reducing tons of food waste from landfills and creating compost for community gardens and urban farms.
April 21, 2025Community Partnerships, Sustainability
Why Americans file every April 15 and more about taxes
Tax season is upon us, the time of year when Americans file their returns and hope to receive money back. USF Accounting Professor Mike Sinclair explains why we need to file returns and major myths and mistakes around taxes.
April 7, 2025Campus News
Eleven faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
Among the class are USF St. Petersburg anthropologists John and Kathy Arthur and biological oceanographer Brad Seibel. USF had the third largest cohort of AAAS Fellows from any university in the nation.
March 27, 2025Research and Innovation