At the University of South Florida, it is more than ambition — it’s a commitment to
shape the future. From groundbreaking innovation and research to empowering the next
generation of leaders, our people make bold happen every day.
Graduates included a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never
gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning
financial awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.
It wasn’t long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today,
they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A
USF expert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s reshaping public safety and
what you should watch out for this hurricane season.
USF’s historic invitation to join the Association of American Universities has taken
what many in Tampa Bay have once considered a “best-kept secret” to an unprecedented
new level. Being an AAU member is a tremendous milestone for USF as it formalizes
USF's position as a leading research university. USF is the first public university
in Florida to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years and is now one of only
two institutions from the State University System of Florida to serve as an AAU member.
The research investigates a key question: Are consumers naturally skeptical of online
reviews or do they tend to believe them? The answer stems from what psychologists
call a “truth bias.”
The successful partnership between the USF Muma College of Business and Tampa Bay
Wave is helping establish the region as a thriving hub for financial technology –
attracting startup founders from across the nation who have generated millions in
revenue while creating hundreds of jobs.