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USF student and IAE engineer work on Army device

USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnership

Thousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the University of South Florida is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.

March 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF powering Florida research on air taxis

Once imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with USF researchers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.

March 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Student interns shake hands at Reliaquest

New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap

New research from the University of South Florida identified a growing interest among higher education institutions to incorporate work-based learning in cybersecurity programs to help close the gap between academic preparation and the needs of employers.

March 25, 2026Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Student Success

Gen. Frank McKenzie

Rising nuclear risks: USF conference brings top national security leaders to Tampa

Hosted by the USF Global and National Security Institute, the Tampa Summit will explore the future of nuclear deterrence, escalation risks and emerging defense technologies, such as the proposed Golden Dome missile shield.

March 19, 2026Community Partnerships

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF to host stopover for the iconic Ocean Race

USF will host The Ocean Race 2027 for the first Gulf Coast stopover, bringing elite offshore sailing teams and their high‑tech vessels to the St. Petersburg campus for a 12‑day community event focused on ocean science, technology, and exploration. The partnership highlights USF’s leadership in marine research while promoting ocean literacy and conservation as the teams prepare for their transatlantic leg to Portugal.

March 18, 2026Community Partnerships

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

ConnectSecure invests in USF’s cybersecurity apprenticeship program

ConnectSecure has donated $100,000 to expand USF’s Cyber Florida SOCAP program, increasing opportunities for students to gain hands-on cybersecurity experience inside the university’s Security Operations Center. The gift, announced at the CyberBay 2026 Summit, underscores ConnectSecure’s commitment to developing workforce-ready talent and strengthening partnerships between industry, education and government.

March 13, 2026Community Partnerships

Rocky poses with two girls at Bulls Family Fest

Thousands of community members set to attend USF’s free, on-campus festival on March 7

Third annual Bulls Family Fest will feature more than 100 exhibitors and vendors, along with interactive activities, games and a live bull.

March 5, 2026Community Partnerships

Downtown Tampa skyline

Tampa Bay Partnership, USF Muma College of Business researchers unveil Tampa Bay region economic competitiveness data

State of the Region reports show continuing growth in education and innovation, detail the impacts of housing affordability issue.

February 17, 2026Community Partnerships

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF to host Scripps Spelling Bee

USF hosts the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay students competing for a trip to nationals. Meet the USF professor helping keep the focus on the kids and their love of language.

February 11, 2026Community Partnerships

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USF’s 70-year role in Ybor City

As USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university’s artists helped spark the district’s revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a near‑abandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district—a legacy the university continues to carry forward today.

February 3, 202670th Anniversary, Community Partnerships

Four beer cans with labels designed that show USF St. Petersburg

Partnership with local brewery creates first USF-branded beer

In collaboration with the USF Brewing Arts program, Mastry’s Brewing has launched the St. Pete Pilsner. Brewed by USF alumni, the can features a student-designed label that highlights aspects of USF, St. Petersburg and the art of beer brewing.

January 23, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success

USF students and Tampa Bay Lightning community members joined forces at UACDC Harvest Hope Park for the USF Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement Volunteer in the Garden event.

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

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