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USF recognized by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Dream Employers’

For the second consecutive year, USF was the only public or private university in Florida to make the list. Among employers ranked in the education industry, USF is No. 13 in the nation overall and No. 5 among public higher education institutions.

November 18, 2025University News

Rushitha Mamidala

USF doctoral student is creating an AI tool to turn complex cancer reports into clarity

Inspired by a guest speaker’s message about creating impact through research, Rushitha Mamidala is developing an AI tool that helps patients and doctors by making cancer diagnoses more accurate and easier to understand.

November 20, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

Band of Holes

New study suggests accounting, not aliens, explains Peru’s mysterious ‘Band of Holes’

New research published in Antiquity reveals the first scientific evidence that Peru’s puzzling “Band of Holes” — once featured in Ancient Aliens — was part of a sophisticated Indigenous network for storing and recording goods.

November 18, 2025Research and Innovation

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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.

Fall 2025 Issue 

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