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USF to host Scripps Spelling Bee
USF will host the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay area students competing for a chance to advance to the national championship in Washington, D.C. Behind the scenes, announcer and USF literacy professor Lindsay Persohn is focused on supporting the spellers and keeping the spotlight where it belongs — on the kids and their love of language.
February 11, 2026College of Education News
How the USF College of Education is shaping solutions to protect our cognitive security
CognetCon 2026 put the USF College of Education at the center of a global conversation about cognitive security, misinformation and the future of thinking in the age of AI.
February 5, 2026Research
Only at USF: Become a special education teacher or behavior analyst—and get $27K
USF is offering a first-of-its-kind program that trains future special education teachers alongside board certified behavior analysts, preparing them to support students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.
February 4, 2026Admissions, College of Education News
USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars
USF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.
February 4, 2026Academics
USF online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankings
Rising 10 spots compared to last year, USF’s online graduate education program ranks No. 35 among public universities and No. 36 overall.
January 27, 2026College of Education News
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