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Florida Legislature agrees to a 2026-27 state budget
The Florida Legislature has completed its work on the state budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including a range of items that impact the University of South Florida.
May 26, 2026University News
Federal-university partnership advances coordinated human trafficking response to support victims
A new partnership between the primary federal law enforcement agency combatting human trafficking and USF aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state.
May 26, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF updates on-campus stadium construction progress
USF’s CEO of Athletics, Rob Higgins, provided an update on construction progress for USF’s new football stadium and operations center, scheduled for completion in fall 2027.
May 21, 2026USF Athletics
Three pioneering USF faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
Their work has transformed modern life, advanced critical industries, improved patient care, strengthened national resilience and exemplified the power of innovation to address society’s most pressing challenges.
May 20, 2026Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
From roller coasters to robotics, USF camps reach record heights
The University of South Florida is launching its largest-ever summer camp lineup with 70 programs expected to draw more than 2,500 students, offering hands-on exposure to fields from AI and medicine to aerospace and sports business.
May 19, 2026Community Partnerships
Beyond the field: The relationships driving USF softball’s NCAA regional run
The University of South Florida’s softball team is gearing up for the Fayetteville Regional, marking the program’s 19th appearance in an NCAA regional.
May 13, 2026USF Athletics
USF experts available to discuss hurricane-related topics as El Niño shapes outlook for 2026 season
Expertise spans ocean science, community impacts, disaster response, health and social media’s growing role.
May 13, 2026Experts, Research and Innovation
Be positive: USF research shows your heart will thank you
Positive psychology practices like gratitude and mindfulness can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research co‑authored by USF shows these frequent, short‑term interventions may reduce blood pressure and increase physical activity, while digital tools help sustain these benefits over time, especially for older adults.
May 13, 2026Research and Innovation
USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies
President Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.
May 11, 2026Student Success, University News
What to know about hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak
Reports of a hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic have led to questions about travel safety. Sten Vermund, dean of the USF Health College of Public Health and chief medical officer of the Global Virus Network, explains the risk of the rodent-borne virus.
May 8, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health
Daniela Zamora Alviarez selected as USF’s 2026 Ralph C. Wilcox Outstanding Graduate
The USF College of Engineering student received several awards for her work to advance energy-efficient computing through research in nanotechnology and materials science.
May 7, 2026Honors and Awards, Student Success
A bold future foretold
Three friends piled onto a couch for a quick photo at their parents’ behest during USF's "Take Your Child to Work" day. As teenagers, they lived lives that prioritized playing sports and spending time with their friends and family. Yet, the matching, whimsical T-shirts they wore that day made a bold prediction.
May 5, 202670th Anniversary