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USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth
With $522 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2024, USF ranks No. 47 among the nation’s public universities – and a growth rate higher than 90% of members of the Association of American Universities.
January 13, 2026Research and Innovation, University News
USF debuts new homepage, enhancing user experience
The redesign was informed by a yearlong research effort that included surveys, focus groups and in-depth analysis of website data – examining how multiple audiences use the USF homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.
January 12, 202670th Anniversary, University News
USF earns national recognition for community engagement
The 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement recognizes USF’s deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health.
January 12, 2026Community Partnerships
USF College of Education students giving area seniors a step up in physical fitness
A free, student-led fitness program is changing what’s possible for older adults – boosting strength, confidence and even recovery after major health events.
January 8, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success
Mad scientist-turned-AI pioneer helping shape USF's future in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing
Pioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall — once playfully called a “mad scientist” — helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.
January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News
USF at 70: How the medical school shaped the university’s legacy
From a grainy a wooden sign in the sand to a world-class medical institution, USF’s Health Morsani College of Medicine has risen faster and farther than anyone imagined. This story traces that remarkable journey through the eyes of charter class member Dr. Douglas Barrett and the pioneers who helped lay its foundation.
January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University 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, 202670th Anniversary, University News
USF welcomes new members to the Board of Trustees
Three prominent members of the Tampa Bay community with strong ties to USF will join the university’s Board of Trustees in 2026.
January 5, 2026University News
USF Athletics' evolution from trailers to on-campus stadium
USF Athletics is surging into a new era as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, powered by a $375 million on-campus football stadium and bold, future-focused investment. With rising national success across sports and unmatched support for student-athletes, the Bulls are cementing themselves as a rapidly ascending powerhouse whose future has unmistakably arrived.
January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News
USF celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future
Elements of the campaign include a 70th anniversary website, limited-edition merchandise, opportunities for individuals to share their own historical photos or videos and the release of new content that spotlights the students, alumni, faculty, staff and other supporters who have shaped USF’s impact across generations.
January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News
USF’s InEd Studios celebrates six Suncoast Emmy wins and two gold Davey Awards
The University of South Florida’s Innovative Education Studios is celebrating a milestone year after earning six Suncoast Emmy® Awards from seven total nominations and securing two gold Davey Awards for excellence in digital media, storytelling and motion graphics.
December 19, 2025Honors and Awards
USF Health researchers seeking better, safer alternatives to current opioid drugs
USF Health researchers are making dramatic strides in understanding how new opioid compounds work inside the body to provide pain relief, offering greater hope that new classes of these drugs may eventually be used to relieve pain without potentially deadly side effects.
December 18, 2025Research and Innovation, USF Health