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From sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversary
As USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.
January 5, 2026College of Education News
USF College of Education students giving area seniors a step up in physical fitness
A free, student-led fitness program from the USF College of Education is changing what’s possible for older adults—boosting strength, confidence and even recovery after major health events. Through a unique partnership with the City of Temple Terrace, the initiative is transforming lives while giving students hands-on experience.
January 5, 2026Academics, Community Engagement
USF study reveals how AI is transforming the counseling profession
AI is transforming counseling faster than the field can keep up. USF College of Education researcher Aaron Norton offers a clear roadmap to help practitioners embrace its potential while protecting clients from emerging risks.
December 17, 2025Research
How AI-generated podcasts could transform – and complicate – research communication
Researchers in the USF College of Education tested emerging AI podcasting tools and uncovered a surprising truth: the power of generative AI in health research communication depends less on the technology and more on the humans shaping it.
December 10, 2025Research
USF researcher recognized for breakthrough in AI-powered teaching
USF College of Education is redefining AI in education. With a new platform poised to change how students learn data visualization, Bo Pei is hoping to break down barriers in STEM education with a first-of-its-kind platform now earning national attention.
December 5, 2025Research
Two USF College of Education professors start research-based website to support children’s literacy and resiliency
The site – conceived of and run by a pair of longtime USF College of Education professors and researchers, AnnMarie Gunn and Susan Bennett – has a name that sums up its mission succinctly: GrowThroughReading.com.
December 3, 2025Research
USF program gives homeschoolers a place to play and future teachers real experience
USF’s Physical Education Teacher Education program turns gym time into a win‑win: homeschool kids get to run, jump, and try out new sports, while future PE teachers swap textbooks for whistles and real‑world practice. It’s like recess meets career training—fun for the kids, and a hands‑on playground for the majors learning to lead.
November 24, 2025Community Engagement
USF alumna honored with $5K surprise at AAC Volleyball Tournament
She thought she was attending the AAC Volleyball Tournament as a guest of honor, but received a surprise award to celebrate the powerful impact she’s made on hundreds of students, athletes and future educators.
November 22, 2025Community Engagement
Solving the STEM teacher shortage starts here: Inside USF’s IgniteED initiative
As Florida faces a critical STEM teacher shortage, IgniteED offers a powerful community-driven solution by inspiring and preparing future educators starting in high school.
November 21, 2025Community Engagement
How to scale a startup: Insights from a USF Career and Technical Workforce Education expert
This study reveals what separates the platforms that scale from those that stall, challenging common assumptions and highlighting the strategic choices that matter most early on.
November 21, 2025Research
TeacherServer surpasses five million users and redefines AI for educators
The platform’s rapid growth signals explosive demand for safe, practical AI tools in education. Explore how USF’s College of Education is shaping the future of teaching and research with this innovative platform.
November 21, 2025Faculty Honors, Research
New USF College of Education scholarship created to honor alumna
When longtime USF supporters David Goldstein and Joanne Nelson were honored for their decades of service, they marked the moment with a surprise gift — a new scholarship celebrating Goldstein’s daughter’s legacy as an educator.
October 17, 2025Alumni and Friends