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3D-printed babies on a table

3D printing transforms how USF Health surgeons prepare for complex procedures

Surgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital are rehearsing high-risk procedures on 3D-printed replicas of their patients’ own organs. Take a look inside their cutting-edge lab where scans become lifesaving tools.

January 29, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health

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

 Izaiyah Nelson

Inside the game of USF men’s basketball standout Izaiyah Nelson

Video: At 6-foot-10, USF men’s basketball forward Izaiyah Nelson is a powerhouse on the court. Learn more about the senior communications major and American Conference Player of Week.

February 6, 2026USF Athletics

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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.

Fall 2025 Issue 

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