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USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyond

Industry partnerships have propelled the University of South Florida to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal, expanding opportunities to create new technologies that lead to better health care, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity solutions, a deeper understanding of the environment to prepare for hurricanes and more.

Athletics

USF football has arrived: Bulls celebrate breakout football season on ESPN

ESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus broadcast brought a surge of pride and validation to USF, with students, alumni and fans celebrating the Bulls’ rise into the national spotlight. The electric atmosphere came ahead of the team’s nationally televised home game against the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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Moez Limayem unanimously selected by USF Board of Trustees as the university’s next president

Moez Limayem currently serves as president of the University of North Florida and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years. His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors (BOG), which oversees the State University System.

AAU Membership Fueling USF’s Momentum

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.

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USF launches free online course designed for AI skill building

USF launches free online course designed for AI skill building

Designed for individuals with no technical background, the short-form program provides practical, flexible and self-paced opportunities for professionals, educators and the general public to build confidence and skills in incorporating AI into their work and daily lives.

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