University of South Florida News

Smart mouthguards are one of many innovations coming from USF
Artificial intelligence could soon turn an athlete’s mouthguard into a life-saving device, more accurately predicting brain injuries and advancing safety far beyond the NFL.
October 25, 2025Research and Innovation

USF launches free online course designed for AI skill building
Designed for individuals with no technical background, the short-form program provides practical, flexible and self-paced opportunities for professionals, educators and the general public to build confidence and skills in incorporating AI into their work and daily lives.
October 28, 2025Community, Cyber/AI, Student Success

From overwhelmed freshmen to peer mentors: USF students support fellow Bulls through HEAT
USF’s Health Education Action Team (HEAT) is a peer-led program that helps students navigate college life by promoting mental and sexual health, stress management, substance safety and overall wellness.
October 20, 2025Student Success

Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as Chief Operating Officer
In addition to his Hall of Fame and Super Bowl winning career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Derrick Brooks has extensive connections and deep passion for Tampa Bay and brings more than 15 years of experience as a key front office executive in professional sports.
October 30, 2025USF Athletics

Corridor partnership expands undergraduate research and advances experiential learning at USF
Through the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability and the arts.
October 30, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF In The News
CBS News: Marine heat wave caused key part of Florida's coral reef to become "functionally extinct," report says
October 23, 2025
BBC News: AWS outage: Are we relying too much on US big tech?
October 21, 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.
