University of South Florida News
USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missions
Space isn’t known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at USF are collaborating on sustainable space agriculture projects with potential applications back on Earth.
July 28, 2026Research and Innovation
New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak season
USF Assistant Professor Hao Zhou is developing AI tools to help transportation agencies assess storm damage, restore traffic signals and support hurricane recovery efforts.
August 11, 2026Research and Innovation
USF celebrates Florida’s decade as the nation’s No. 1 state for higher education
The annual rankings evaluate states based on key higher education measures, including educational attainment, graduation rates, affordability and student debt.
July 28, 2026University News
How Florida’s sea turtle hatchlings find the ocean in the dark
Biologist Deby Cassill explains how hatchlings navigate to the ocean and her theory for how sea turtle mothers manage one of nature’s longest survival gambles.
July 30, 2026Research and Innovation
USF researchers develop AI system that predicts ACL injuries before they happen
USF researchers are developing an AI-powered wearable that uses machine learning and real-time feedback to help identify risky movements and reduce the risk of ACL injuries before they occur.
August 11, 2026Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF In The News
Bay News 9: USF student graduating Saturday wants to help others with mobility challenges
August 6, 2026
USA Today: Why keeping your cat indoors saves birds
August 6, 2026
CNN: Want to be first to escape a hurricane? This new company is selling seats on private planes
August 5, 2026
TIME Magazine: What to Know About the ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria That Killed 7 People in the U.S.
August 5, 2026
New York Times: Mexico Declares War on Stinky Seaweed
August 4, 2026
USF Magazine
The latest edition includes a conversation with President Moez Limayem, a look back at 70 years of USF history through the eyes of our first students and a profile of USF alum John Fieldly, chairman and CEO of Celsius Holdings.