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What Floridians need to know about the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak

Dr. Kami Kim explains cyclosporiasis, how to recognize its symptoms, who is at risk and what else Floridians need to know.

July 20, 2026USF Health

Ray Charles gets an honorary degree

USF at 70: The moments that turned the university into a pop culture stage

From pro wrestling’s iconic Hogan–Andre showdown to Beat poets, blockbuster films, Gallagher’s on-campus antics and WWE’s pandemic-era “Thunderdome,” USF’s first 70 years have repeatedly intersected with major cultural moments, cementing its role as an unlikely but enduring pop culture stage.

July 6, 202670th Anniversary

Archaeopteryx on display

National Geographic Museum of Exploration showcases USF professor’s bronze reconstruction of iconic 'first bird' dinosaur

After more than 20 years of research, USF Associate Professor Ryan Carney unveiled the world's most scientifically accurate 3D reconstruction of Archaeopteryx at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration. The project helped answer longstanding questions about the iconic fossil species that links dinosaurs and birds.

July 9, 2026Research and Innovation

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USF Magazine

The latest edition includes a conversation with President Moez Limayem, a look back at 70 years of USF history through the eyes of our first students and a profile of USF alum John Fieldly, chairman and CEO of Celsius Holdings.

Spring 2026 Issue 

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