University of South Florida News

Rob Higgins

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

Water color painting edited into image of Dr. Mokin in surgical room

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

Member of the Marine Corp plays taps during 9/11 ceremony

USF commemorates 24th anniversary of 9/11 with campus ceremony

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus honored the lives lost and the bravery of first responders during a September 11 commemorative ceremony, which began with a 21-gun salute by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and the playing of Taps by the United States Marine Corps.

September 11, 2025University News

More USF News 

USF Magazine

Historic gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, USF’s first club celebrates its 65th anniversary and a USF alumnus has transformed Nashville’s skyline.

Fall 2025 Issue 

Story Ideas

The USF Newsroom is dedicated to sharing USF's story beyond Tampa Bay. We are looking for impactful projects that interest a broad audience outside academia. Stories with compelling imagery are preferred. If you have a story to tell, let the USF News team know by filling out the submission form.

News Archive

Learn more about USF's journey to Preeminence by viewing Newsroom articles from past years.