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Rep. Gus Bilirakis, USF President Moez Limayem and Professor Mark Abdollahian explore the new Security Analysis and Innovation Lab (SAIL).

USF launches national security hub with funding secured by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, expanding partnership with U.S. Central Command

Supported by a $1.63 million appropriation from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the new lab brings advanced technology and modeling capabilities to USF’s growing national security research enterprise.

October 13, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

Teacher and student at a table

New $4.8 million initiative to transform how educators support young English learners

In partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools and other schools throughout Tampa Bay, the five-year initiative allows educators to improve language and literacy instruction for English learners in pre-K through third grade.

October 6, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Three students in a classroom

NSF awards USF researchers funding to study how augmented reality can support young learners

The project entails developing augmented reality learning experiences that are more engaging, accessible and responsive to the way young students think and learn.

September 29, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Tampa Electric's Bayside Power Station

USF-led project with Tampa Electric helps advance next-generation power grid intelligence

Through a $3.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, USF researchers are collaborating with TECO to develop a digital twin — a virtual copy of the utility's power system. Using real-time data from TECO facilities, the computer model continuously mirrors real-world grid conditions.

September 24, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

University of South Florida selected as site of new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office serving Florida, southeast region

Inventors, entrepreneurs and small businesses across Florida and the southeast will have greater access to resources to protecting their ideas, inventions and brands through a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office community engagement office at the University of South Florida.

September 23, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Florida college presidents at the Fuse signing with President Moez Limayem

USF renews Fuse Transfer Program, expanding pathways from Florida colleges to bachelor’s degrees

Fuse allows students who earn their associates degree in specific majors at a participating community or state college to transfer to USF and complete a bachelor’s degree in two years.

September 21, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success, University News

Resources and tools for hurricane season.

From forecasting to recovery: How USF hurricane research is building a more resilient Tampa Bay

At every stage of a storm, University of South Florida researchers and expertise help inform decisions, strengthen preparedness and support recovery.

September 21, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Interns pose at Four Winds IT

USF internships turn into careers at Tampa Bay tech company

Nearly 9 in 10 employees at Four Winds IT started as interns. See how the Sarasota tech company’s internship program is turning emerging talent into its next generation of employees.

September 16, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success

USF Marine Research vessel

NOAA awards USF seafloor mapping initiative $8.5 million

Accurate seafloor maps are vital for safe and efficient maritime transportation, natural resource management and improved forecasts of storm surges resulting from hurricanes and other tropical weather events.

September 15, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Through internships, USF Institute of Applied Engineering opens direct pathway to defense careers

The USF Institute of Applied Engineering provides students with hands-on internships that connect them directly to defense, cybersecurity, and engineering careers, often leading to full-time roles with government agencies and private contractors. They are not accepting internship applications.

September 10, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success

Groundbreaking ceremony at Uptown Landing

Uptown Landing name unveiled as construction begins on transformative mixed-use destination at USF

Largest public-private partnership project in State University System history will bring student housing, restaurants, retail, hotel, conference and research space to USF

September 8, 2026Community Partnerships, University News

Collage of USF internships

USF humanities students chart new career paths through $4.8 million internship program

One year after its launch, see how the first cohort of Mellon-funded interns is gaining hands-on experience across Tampa Bay through a program that will eventually provide up to 900 paid internships annually, funded by a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the Mellon Foundation.

August 31, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success

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