STEM academic facility groundbreaking begins a milestone campus project
The new facility expands access to high-quality lab instruction in chemistry, biology and physics for students across the university.
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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.
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From alum to head coach: Jolene Shepardson leads USF in hosting its first American Conference Volleyball Championship
Learn how Jolene Shepardson’s deep USF roots and athletic family fuel the Bulls as they host their first American Conference Volleyball Championship.
University
USF recognized by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Dream Employers’
For the second consecutive year, USF was the only public or private university in Florida to make the list. Among employers ranked in the education industry, USF is No. 13 in the nation overall and No. 5 among public higher education institutions.
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.
