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Students setting up to study the erosion at a reef island

USF expertise helps battle beach erosion and protect coastal communities

A beachfront community in southeastern Belize is seeking help from researchers in addressing severe beach erosion. It is one of several sites, including Biscayne Bay in Miami and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where USF’s expertise in making Tampa Bay’s coastline more resilient is helping others.

June 9, 2025Campus News, Research and Innovation, Sustainability

St. Petersburg skyline

How the FinTech|X Accelerator is reshaping the future of finance and technology in Tampa Bay

Approaching its fourth year, the Fintech|X Accelerator program has drawn startup founders from across the United States and around the world who have gone on to generate millions in revenue while creating hundreds of jobs.

May 21, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Baby elkhorn coral being cared for at KML

USF’s Keys Marine Laboratory welcomes 1,050 coral babies to help restore Florida’s reef after bleaching event

Florida’s Coral Reef experienced significant damage during a mass bleaching event in 2023, but recovery efforts led by biologists and volunteers from The Florida Aquarium working with the Keys Marine Lab and partners are underway to restore this vital ecosystem.

May 12, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Sustainability

Kylie ringing the bell after her cancer treatment

Determined USF grad student overcomes rare cancer to earn degree

Beginning her master’s degree in 2022, Kylie Culver could never have predicted just how challenging, frightening and ultimately rewarding the journey would become. About a year into her studies and shortly after a study abroad experience in Spain, she was diagnosed with cancer.

May 5, 2025Campus News

Workshop gives examples of how to use AI

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

Creekshed project 2.0

As storm floodwaters rise, the Creekshed project maps the stories flowing into Tampa Bay

The interactive Creekshed 2.0 map is a collaboration between artists and writers that explores the human and natural stories flowing through Tampa Bay’s watershed.

April 17, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Brewing Arts students from the 2024 and 2025 cohorts.

USF's Brewing Arts program sets up working professionals for new careers

Nearly two dozen students received their certificate of completion from USF's Brewing Arts program during a ceremony held at the Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen in Tampa.

April 4, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships

A vintage-looking picture with Florida Studies Book Festival written on it.

Florida Studies program hopes to bring book festival back next year after successful start

The first Florida Studies Book Festival offered the public an opportunity to hear from and engage with award-winning authors who explore the unique, complex, and often strange history, environment and culture of Florida.

April 1, 2025Campus News, Events

Bulls and Brews by the Bay Irish theme

Annual fundraiser returned to support student scholarships and connect Bulls community

The St. Patrick's Day-themed event featured festivities, Irish-inspired food, music and beers celebrating the Brewing Arts Program. The first Bulls and Brews by the Bay helped the university provide an additional $30,000 in student scholarships.

March 17, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Events

Jonathan Ebberhart speaks at Summit to Success

Summit to Success helps students navigate future careers in finance

A collaboration between Delta Sigma Pi, one of the nation’s largest business fraternities, and USF’s Muma College of Business is connecting students with industry leaders in the Tampa Bay area to help them prepare for their careers.

March 10, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships

2025 Florida Undergraduate Research Conference

Students present promising new research from beneficial fish bacteria to prescription drug abuse at statewide conference

Whether discovering antimicrobial compounds in fish or exploring the impact of prescription drug abuse on college students, undergraduates at USF St. Petersburg are making significant impacts in research and innovation.

February 20, 2025Campus News, Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Around 13,000 people attended the Science Festival in 2024

St. Pete Science Festival and MarineQuest sparked curiosity and expanded knowledge in STEM and art

The St. Petersburg Science Festival and MarineQuest are back with engaging and informative activities in marine science, biology, chemistry, art and beyond.

February 12, 2025Community Partnerships, Events, Research and Innovation

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