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
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
What Floridians need to know about the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak
Dr. Kami Kim explains cyclosporiasis, how to recognize its symptoms, who is at risk and what else Floridians need to know.
July 20, 2026USF Health
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 sets new records for donor support
The University of South Florida set new fundraising records in the fiscal year that ended June 30, receiving more than $172 million in private support. The gifts came from 70,177 donors — an all-time high.
July 27, 2026USF Foundation, University News
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.