University of South Florida News
USF at 70: The moments that turned the university into a pop culture stage
From pro wrestling’s iconic Hogan–Andre showdown to Beat poets, blockbuster films, Gallagher’s on-campus antics and WWE’s pandemic-era “Thunderdome,” USF’s first 70 years have repeatedly intersected with major cultural moments, cementing its role as an unlikely but enduring pop culture stage.
July 6, 202670th Anniversary
National Geographic Museum of Exploration showcases USF professor’s bronze reconstruction of iconic 'first bird' dinosaur
After more than 20 years of research, USF Associate Professor Ryan Carney unveiled the world's most scientifically accurate 3D reconstruction of Archaeopteryx at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration. The project helped answer longstanding questions about the iconic fossil species that links dinosaurs and birds.
July 9, 2026Research and Innovation
USF Health study shows promise of non-surgical treatment for slipped discs
USF Health researchers highlight non-invasive spinal treatment option for patients with cervical disc injuries.
June 30, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF advances national security research, becoming first in Florida to implement new secure cloud infrastructure powered by Amazon Web Services
The new secure cloud infrastructure will expand defense and aerospace-focused research, accelerate technology development and prepare students for careers supporting national security.
June 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, University News
USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment
A remote Antarctic expedition has brought USF researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists backed by a $2.5 million NIH grant, are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.
July 7, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF Magazine
The latest edition includes a conversation with President Moez Limayem, a look back at 70 years of USF history through the eyes of our first students and a profile of USF alum John Fieldly, chairman and CEO of Celsius Holdings.