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St. Petersburg Science Festival, MarineQuest returned to spark curiosity and spotlight careers shaping Tampa Bay’s future
Exciting hands-on experiments, exhibits and direct connections to emerging careers will take center stage at the St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest. The annual event along the waterfront of USF St. Petersburg attracts more than 10,000 community members.
February 3, 2026Community Partnerships, Events
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
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
Saving a life on campus part of student's journey to graduation
When Teresa Booker receives her bachelor’s degree in health sciences, she will not only celebrate a lifelong goal but also reflect on a moment when her military training helped prevent a tragedy on campus.
December 8, 2025Campus News, Student Life
Veteran reflects the personal growth and determination of first-gen students at USF
From surviving Hurricane Katrina to serving in the U.S. Navy, Camrie Hingle’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Now a first-generation student at USF St. Petersburg, Hingle’s story embodies the pride and perseverance celebrated during USF’s First-Gen Week.
November 4, 2025Campus News, Student Life
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
Scholarship funding at USF St. Petersburg surpasses $1 million milestone
For the first time in its history, the St. Petersburg campus has awarded over $1 million in student scholarships. The milestone marks a 20% increase from the previous year and reflects a shared commitment to reducing student debt while supporting education goals.
October 16, 2025Campus News
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
From campus roots to community voice: alum’s journey into documentary filmmaking
Part of the inaugural class for the campus' Graphic Arts program, Andrew Lee has carved a creative path that has put him at the center of St. Petersburg’s documentary film scene.
September 4, 2025Campus News
New role to expand support and resources for commuter and off-campus students
USF St. Petersburg is implementing new initiatives to enhance the experience for commuter students, from a lounge to housing fairs to a new coordinator for commuter and off-campus housing.
August 29, 2025Campus News, Student Life
Recent graduate balances family, floods and new career
A year ago, student veteran Adam Hamilton was juggling an internship, finishing his degree, dealing with flooding from Hurricane Helene, and preparing for the birth of his third child. This year is just as busy with a newborn baby and his first full-time job as a teacher in Apollo Beach.
August 13, 2025Campus News