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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

They moved to Florida for USF – now they’re the 2025 Family of the Year

Claudia and Francisco Vazquez relocated their family from New Jersey to Tampa so their sons could attend the University of South Florida, a school they instantly fell in love with. Their unwavering support and pride in being Bulls has now earned them the honor of being named USF’s 2025 Family of the Year.

October 16, 2025Student Success

Students sit around computers at CyberBay

USF students and faculty showcase AI and cybersecurity talent at inaugural CyberBay 2025

Research presentations, cyber debate podcasts and a capture the flag cybersecurity challenge were a just a few of the events students from USF’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing were able to experience at CyberBay 2025.

October 16, 2025Student Success

ARK Innovation Center building

USF, Florida High Tech Corridor expand innovation footprint through partnership with the ARK Innovation Center

As part of the agreement, USF’s Institute of Applied Engineering will establish a presence at the state-of-the-art ARK Innovation Center in St. Petersburg, which serves as a launchpad for early-stage companies focused on disruptive technologies such as machine learning, energy, fintech, artificial intelligence and blockchain.

October 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

Laser show during CyberBay conference

Simulated cyberattack, national security highlight inaugural CyberBay conference

More than 1,000 people attended CyberBay 2025, many from outside of Florida, to explore Tampa Bay’s emergence as a national hub for cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.

October 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI

President Rhea Law speaks at CyberBay

USF announces $2.3 million in new philanthropic support for the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing

The announcements were made at the CyberBay conference, a new initiative to combine technology, academic, government and military sectors in a shared mission to drive Tampa Bay’s evolution as the nation’s leader in the convergence of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and national security.

October 14, 2025USF Foundation

USF HOT band

Green and gold in motion: Herd of Thunder ignites Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show

The University of South Florida’s Herd of Thunder marching band brought the green and gold to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show on Sunday, Oct. 12. The performance featured 348 student musicians and field formations at Raymond James Stadium as they performed an energetic Motown-inspired musical arrangement.

October 13, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

A family of ‘Automaticas:’ Hear from the Gramaticas about the story behind USF football’s top kicker

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion Martin “Automatica” Gramatica is now channeling his trademark passion into fatherhood, nervously watching his son, University of South Florida kicker Nico Gramatica, follow in his legendary footsteps. Nico next takes the field for USF’s Homecoming game Saturday against Florida Atlantic University.

October 13, 2025USF Athletics

Christian Hardigree

USF St. Petersburg Chancellor Christian Hardigree named President of Texas A&M University-Victoria

Christian Hardigree has led the campus as regional chancellor since July 2022. Under her leadership, USF St. Petersburg spearheaded new initiatives that supported student success, introduced and enhanced academic programs, and built even stronger connections with elected officials and the surrounding community.

October 10, 2025University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

From classroom to command center: USF students test AI in real-world cybersecurity

USF researchers are embedded in the Student Operations Center Apprenticeship Program (SOCAP) to study how AI can ease burnout and sharpen cybersecurity analysts’ focus. Their work explores ways AI can filter noise and streamline alerts, freeing students and professionals to tackle higher-level threats.

October 9, 2025Student Success

Group cheers at USF football game

USF welcomes community to Homecoming events Oct. 12-18

The Tampa Bay community is invited to join students, alumni, faculty and staff for the festivities, which include a kickoff event, parade and the USF football game on Saturday, Oct. 18, when the Bulls take on the Florida Atlantic Owls at Raymond James Stadium.

October 9, 2025University News

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USF faculty experts available for interviews on Halloween topics from how consumers can save money, to tariff impacts, to AI use

As Halloween approaches, the University of South Florida is offering a variety of faculty experts to discuss this year’s trends and impacts. Topics include consumer spending and any potential price increases from tariffs, the use of artificial intelligence for party planning, as well as the psychology of fear.

October 8, 2025Research and Innovation

USF nursing students conduct a simulation

USF expands nursing education with new bachelor's program on the St. Petersburg campus

Starting in the fall of 2026, the USF College of Nursing will offer a four-year bachelor's degree program on the St. Petersburg campus for incoming freshman. The program prepares students to become nurse generalists and to take the National Certification Licensure Exam to become registered nurses.

October 7, 2025Student Success

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