University of South Florida News
Tampa Bay Partnership, USF Muma College of Business researchers unveil Tampa Bay region economic competitiveness data
State of the Region reports show continuing growth in education and innovation, detail the impacts of housing affordability issue.
February 17, 2026Community Partnerships
USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025
A new concrete measurement system, technology to measure pain in newborns and an AI system that monitors air traffic control are just some of the many patents making USF a leading research university.
February 12, 2026Research and Innovation
USF to launch its inaugural beach volleyball season
The USF beach volleyball team is gearing up to make history as it heads into its inaugural season under head coach Pri Piantadosi-Lima. Home matches will take place at Clearwater Beach.
February 18, 2026USF Athletics
From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoning
USF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate more like humans. Their new framework lets systems hold a belief and confront opposing viewpoints, similar to real human discussions.
February 12, 2026Research and Innovation
Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USF
These federal dollars support seven different projects across all USF campuses and USF Health, including initiatives that will benefit student success, military veterans and critical research in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, brain health and environmental sciences.
February 12, 2026University News
USF In The News
WFLA-TV: USF’s Rhea Law discusses legacy as president
February 11, 2026
Fox 13 News: USF researchers harness sunlight in promising breakthrough to fight red tide
February 10, 2026
U.S. Sun: Chilling Nancy Guthrie ransom deadline
February 9, 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.