University of South Florida News
USF all girl cheer and coed cheer teams claim program's 10th and 11th championships
USF's cheer program added two more national championships and three runner-up finishes, medaling in all five divisions it entered at the 2026 UCA/UDA College Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando.
January 20, 2026USF Athletics
Why is the flu so bad this year?
As flu cases rise across the country, USF Health virologist Dr. Michael Teng explains what makes this season unique and how you can best take care of yourself and your family.
January 15, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth
With $522 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2024, USF ranks No. 47 among the nation’s public universities – and a growth rate higher than 90% of members of the Association of American Universities.
January 13, 2026Research and Innovation, University News
USF earns national recognition for community engagement
The 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement recognizes USF’s deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health.
January 12, 2026Community Partnerships
Laws must keep up with fast-moving AI: A conversation with USF researcher Karni Chagal-Feferkorn
Chagal-Feferkorn’s work examines the gray areas of liability when autonomous systems are involved in causing damage, the dangers AI poses to children and a growing need for tech creators and policymakers to collaborate before systems are deployed.
January 14, 2026Research and Innovation
USF In The News
Fox News: Eating leftover pasta may be better for your blood sugar than consuming a fresh bowl, experts say
January 14, 2026
Tampa Bay Business Journal: USF is outpacing AAU peers as it climbs national research rankings
January 14, 2026
Tampa Bay Business & Wealth: USF plays key role as Tampa ranks among top 5 U.S. cities for corporate HQs
January 6, 2026
Parade Magazine: The Best Breakfast Add-In for Your Immune System, According to Doctors
December 31, 2025
Fox 13 News: USF Police K9 therapy dog covers Tampa campus
December 18, 2025
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.