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John Storms and Ramesh Ayyala

USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative

A USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.

June 3, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health

Rocky at USF football.

Being Rocky: USF alumni reflect on life inside the suit

Mascots are vital to a university’s identity and culture, impacting athletics, student life and much more. Being a mascot also impacts the student behind the suit. On National Mascot Day, USF celebrates the many students who have been Rocky D. Bull over the years.

June 17, 2026Features

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF football wide receiver uses NIL earnings to bring clean water to Nigeria

Inspired by stories of his parents’ childhood in Nigeria, USF football player Mudia Reuben founded the Nigeria Water Project, using donations and NIL earnings to help drill six wells in villages lacking reliable access to clean water.

June 17, 2026Student Success

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