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
USF receives $1.5 million gift from ReliaQuest to advance AI and cybersecurity education
The gift will help establish the Bellini college’s first-ever endowed professorship and create a new study track within the ReliaQuest Labs program focused on artificial intelligence-supported software engineering.
June 25, 2026USF Foundation
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 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
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.