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USF students working with Florida Holocaust Museum to create exhibit on Holocaust survivor, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel
Students are helping to catalogue artifacts, correspondence, photographs and other material that will lead to a permanent museum exhibition on the life, works and teachings of the Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
April 30, 2026Community Partnerships
A spring break giving back
While many students took a break from studies during spring break to visit family or vacation with friends, a group of nine from USF St. Petersburg traveled to Asheville and were reminded why service truly matters.
March 26, 2026Campus News, Student Life
Acting comes to USF St. Petersburg
The first acting class at USF St. Petersburg explores the basic elements of theater, with students developing greater confidence, command of their voice and essential public speaking experience.
March 11, 2026Campus News
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
Bulls Racing ignites passion for cars
Every year, members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch for a national competition. With the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg next door to campus, we profile the team and the students who have a passion for cars.
February 27, 2026Student Life
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
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
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
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
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
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
USF expands nursing education with new bachelor's program on the St. Petersburg campus
Starting in the fall of 2026, undergraduate students can prepare for a nursing career upon entering college and have access to simulation labs for developing hands-on skills and bedside care.
October 7, 2025Campus News