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USF to launch new majors integrating computer science and AI across business, criminology and social sciences

Designed through cross-college partnerships, the Bellini College majors prepare students for technology-driven careers by integrating technical skills with human, strategic and ethical perspectives. 

January 23, 2026Student Success

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USF’s 70-year role in Ybor City

As USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university’s artists helped spark the district’s revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a near‑abandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district—a legacy the university continues to carry forward today.

February 3, 202670th Anniversary, Community Partnerships

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USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars

USF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.

February 3, 2026University News

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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.

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