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USF becomes first university to join Embarc Collective’s groundbreaking Partnership Program, strengthening Florida’s innovation and talent pipeline
Through its partnership, USF is taking a bold step to bridge academic innovation with real-world startup application, helping redefine how higher education institutions can power workforce development and regional economic growth.
July 16, 2025Community Partnerships
USF Health clinical trial reveals how hearing aids improve brain health and quality of life
The clinical trial shows that even mild hearing loss, when treated with hearing aids and expert support, can boost mood, increase activity and reduce the risk of falling. The findings support growing evidence that better hearing promotes healthier aging.
July 15, 2025Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF equipping K-12 teachers with tools for an AI-powered future
In a powerful step toward future-ready classrooms, nearly 250 Hillsborough County educators gathered at USF for a two-day training on integrating AI into K-12 education.
July 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI
USF research lab releases groundbreaking report on the high prevalence of human trafficking in Florida
A first-of-its-kind report commissioned by the state of Florida shines a light on the high risk and occurrences of human trafficking in the state as well as the growing, coordinated response to combat the crime and aid victims.
July 9, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF awarded NSF grant to build platform for hands-on cybersecurity education
The National Science Foundation has awarded nearly $268,000 to the University of South Florida for a collaborative research project led by Robert Karam, an associate professor in USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.
July 8, 2025Research and Innovation
USF, TGH successfully perform world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery
Transplant surgeons at USF Health and Tampa General Hospital have successfully performed the world’s first recorded bloodless heart-liver transplant surgery.
July 7, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Crying isn’t the only clue: USF researchers using AI to detect silent pain in newborns
Newborns in the NICU can’t tell us when they’re in pain, so a team of USF researchers is developing AI technology that can find out. The collaboration between medicine and engineering could change the future of neonatal care.
July 7, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
First taste of college: St. Pete Strong conference inspires future scholars
USF St. Petersburg was host to around 500 Pinellas County middle and high schoolers for a one-day youth conference that sparked interest in science and art fields while introducing many to the college experience.
July 3, 2025Community Partnerships
USF Board of Trustees to consider out-of-state fee increase proposal
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to increase out-of-state student fees. If approved, the increase will be effective beginning Fall 2025.
July 3, 2025University News
USF’s University Communications and Marketing team recognized with platinum Hermes Award
The University of South Florida’s Be Bold campaign earned the prestigious platinum award in the 2025 Hermes Creative Awards. Selected from more than 6,000 global entries, the campaign showcases authentic stories of USF students, faculty and staff to highlight the university’s bold spirit.
July 2, 2025University News
Florida’s oyster crisis takes center stage in latest musical-science project
A team of professors, musicians and students at USF is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in Florida.
July 2, 2025Research and Innovation
Opportunities to get involved in USF’s presidential search
The USF Presidential Search Committee will hold a virtual listening session and launch a digital survey to develop the draft position profile.
July 1, 2025University News