University of South Florida News

Murals by Bulls, for Bulls: USF showcases student talent
USF students turned campus walls into vibrant showcases of school spirit, designing four new murals that celebrate everything from local wildlife to Bulls pride. Created by student interns using their own artistic flair, the colorful works highlight campus life while proving that no one knows USF better than its own students.
September 17, 2025Campus Life, Student Success

USF builds national security talent pipeline through innovative program
As global security needs continue to rise, USF is preparing to meet the demand with a transformative program that offers students hands-on national security training, certifications and career opportunities.
September 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

Rob Higgins named USF’s first CEO of Athletics
Rob Higgins, a former USF Athletics staff member, becomes the first USF alum to lead the department. He has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, successfully positioning the region as one of the nation’s premier destinations in sports and entertainment.
September 9, 2025USF Athletics, University News

Blending art and science: USF Health neurologist transforms stroke care through clinical trials
Dr. Maxim Mokin and his team are helping transform the landscape of stroke care through innovative clinical trials and advanced neuro-interventional approaches. USF Health and TGH are among the nation’s busiest clinical research trial sites for acute stroke management and treatment.
September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, USF Health

USF launches 'bold vision' for new Center for Executive and Leadership Education
The new center will be based on the USF St. Petersburg campus and will offer national-caliber leadership training to corporate leaders and executives in the Tampa Bay region.
September 18, 2025Community Partnerships, USF Foundation
USF In The News
National Geographic: Flesh-eating bacteria are becoming more pervasive
September 15, 2025
Weather Channel: Do we need to change the way we rate hurricanes? Researchers seem to think so.
September 10, 2025
Fox 13 News: USF program trains students for national security careers
September 10, 2025
CBS Sports: How South Florida persevered through heartbreak, emerged as darling of college football
September 9, 2025
CNN: Can AI Hear Cancer in Your Voice?
September 5, 2025
USF Magazine
Historic gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, USF’s first club celebrates its 65th anniversary and a USF alumnus has transformed Nashville’s skyline.