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USF students Henry Shedd, Daniel Marola, and Saira Ali in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building.

USF Concrete Canoe Team Builds Toward National Competition

USF’s Concrete Canoe team is building its program, testing new concrete mixes, and improving its competition results as students work toward qualifying for the national engineering competition. Along the way, members are gaining hands-on experience in design, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

October 13, 2026Community

Rep. Gus Bilirakis, USF President Moez Limayem and Professor Mark Abdollahian explore the new Security Analysis and Innovation Lab (SAIL)

USF Launches National Security Hub with Funding Secured by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Expanding Partnership With U.S. Central Command

Housed within the College of Arts and Sciences and supported by a $1.63 million appropriation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the new lab brings advanced technology and modeling capabilities to USF’s growing national security research enterprise.

October 13, 2026Events

Four-pannel graphic displaying USF Wilcox Scholars in their summer experiential learning activities.

USF Wilcox Scholars Build Leadership Skills Through Summer Experiences

No classes? No problem. This summer, USF Wilcox Scholars in the Judy Genshaft Honors College pursued internships, study abroad experiences, research opportunities, and fellowships across the United States and abroad. These high-achieving University of South Florida Honors students are building professional skills, expanding their networks, and preparing for careers in public service and leadership.

October 9, 2026Community, Teaching and Learning

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