University of South Florida News
USF student-athletes trade jerseys for hard hats to help build new on-campus stadium
As USF football gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university’s future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.
August 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, USF Athletics
What’s new at USF: College launch, Lululemon apparel, beach volleyball, dining and more
The University of South Florida launches the 2025–26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.
August 25, 2025Campus Life
USF recognized by Forbes as the best employer among Florida universities
The University of South Florida is one of Florida’s best employers – and ranks No. 1 among all public or private universities in the state – according to a new list released by Forbes.
August 21, 2025University News
USF professor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood risk
A new study by USF's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.
August 26, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF CyberHerd captures first place at world’s largest hacker conference
The University of South Florida’s CyberHerd team claimed first place at DEF CON 33’s “Adversary Wars” Capture the Flag, capping the competitive team’s debut at what is widely regarded as the largest hacking and security conference in the world.
August 14, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success
USF Magazine
USF breaks ground on the on-campus stadium, researchers work to unravel the mysteries of Alzheimer's Disease and a look inside the first residence hall on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.