University of South Florida News
USF football wide receiver uses NIL earnings to bring clean water to Nigeria
Inspired by stories of his parents’ childhood in Nigeria, USF football player Mudia Reuben founded the Nigeria Water Project, using donations and NIL earnings to help drill six wells in villages lacking reliable access to clean water.
June 17, 2026Student Success
Being Rocky: USF alumni reflect on life inside the suit
Mascots are vital to a university’s identity and culture, impacting athletics, student life and much more. Being a mascot also impacts the student behind the suit. On National Mascot Day, USF celebrates the many students who have been Rocky D. Bull over the years.
June 17, 2026Features
USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative
A USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.
June 3, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF students and alumni heading to the FIFA World Cup
From volunteering to providing in-game entertainment, USF students and alumni are finding ways to be part of the biggest sporting event in the world.
June 10, 2026Features
After devastating fire, USF oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on track
A devastating fire displaced researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.
June 3, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF In The News
Forbes: The Social Security Trust Fund Could Be Depleted By 2032: Should You Be Worried?
June 10, 2026
NBC News: Science reveals people are capable of multitasking — it just requires practice
June 4, 2026
USF Magazine
Stories feature some of USF's many highlights, including the university's membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, the ranking of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as No. 1 in Florida and the opening of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.