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Rob Higgins named USF’s first CEO of Athletics
Rob Higgins, a former USF Athletics staff member, becomes the first USF alum to lead the department. He has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, successfully positioning the region as one of the nation’s premier destinations in sports and entertainment.
September 9, 2025USF Athletics, University News
USF moves forward with plans for new mixed-use project featuring housing, restaurants, academic research facility and more
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees voted to advance plans to transform the university’s former 138-acre golf course into a vibrant mixed-use destination. Referred to as the Fletcher District, the project will provide a new hub of activity and supports the university’s strategic vision for the future.
September 9, 2025University News
How the high-speed tongues of salamanders and chameleons are helping USF unlock engineering breakthroughs
While studying salamanders and chameleons, USF researchers discovered the animals use the same biological mechanism to fire their tongues at extreme speeds. The research has opened the door to potential innovative engineering applications inspired by nature.
September 8, 2025Research and Innovation
USF football makes program history in first win against the Florida Gators
USF stunned No. 13 Florida – the program's second-straight win over a Top 25-ranked team. This is the first time in program history the Bulls defeated ranked opponents in back-to-back games. USF will continue the nation's toughest non-conference schedule when the Bulls take on No. 5-ranked Miami next Saturday.
September 7, 2025USF Athletics
USF Health researchers find gene variant may increase Alzheimer’s risk by slowing brain’s natural cleanup
A type of brain cell that plays a vital role in maintaining neural networks and repairing injuries lies at the core of a promising newly published Nature study on Alzheimer’s disease from the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute.
September 4, 2025Research and Innovation, USF Health
How USF researchers are leading the fight against MRSA
With new support from the National Institutes of Health and USF’s CREATE Award, USF researchers are unraveling how MRSA evolves and spreads, shaping new treatments, training future scientists and confronting emerging strains in Florida and beyond.
September 4, 2025Research and Innovation
USF secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of Defense
The University of South Florida has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens USF’s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.
September 4, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success, University News
USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to build new STEM academic facility
The transformative project will expand access to high-quality lab instruction in chemistry, biology and physics for students across all USF campuses. The new facility will be approximately 7,000 square feet and is expected to open in fall 2027.
September 4, 2025University News
Blending art and science: USF Health neurologist transforms stroke care through clinical trials
Dr. Maxim Mokin and his team are helping transform the landscape of stroke care through innovative clinical trials and advanced neuro-interventional approaches. USF Health and TGH are among the nation’s busiest clinical research trial sites for acute stroke management and treatment.
September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond
From barnacles to oysters, USF scientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of Florida.
September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devices
What started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at USF is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.
September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF launches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industry
The University of South Florida kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a Florida university.
September 2, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success