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25 years: How USF students are honoring 9/11 through service
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and honor those who lost their lives – as well as the heroes and survivors – USF students participated in the 9/11 Week of Service, a week-long Stampede of Service event organized by the USF Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement.
September 11, 2026Student Success, University News
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
USF’s newest first-year class raises the bar, setting records for high school GPA, SAT scores and National Merit Scholars
It’s the most academically accomplished first-year class in USF history. Meet some of the new students making USF their home.
September 9, 2026Student Success, University News
‘Do it afraid:’ USF nursing student’s journey from the ICU to developing a program for patients with metabolic syndrome
A childhood experience inspired Ashley Hagood to pursue nursing, but it was a mentor at USF who encouraged her to keep going when the path became difficult. Learn how Hagood’s journey from critical care nurse to doctoral student is taking her to Colombia, where she’s working to improve care for patients with metabolic syndrome.
September 8, 2026Student Success, USF Health
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in the nation for second straight year in Medical School Excellence Index
This year, the college welcomed its strongest incoming class of medical students in its history, setting a new record with a median MCAT score that represents the top 2% nationwide.
September 4, 2026Student Success, USF Health
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
USF’s Miss Florida advances to Miss America with a mission to raise brain injury awareness
USF Honors College senior and Miss Florida Alexandra de Roos is preparing to compete for the Miss America title on Sept. 6, using the national stage to advocate for traumatic brain injury awareness and recovery.
August 26, 2026Student Success
USF awards more than 2,600 degrees during commencement ceremonies
The group features 22 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average, 77 student veterans and graduates from 19 countries and 39 states.
August 10, 2026Student Success
USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment
A remote Antarctic expedition has brought USF researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists backed by a $2.5 million NIH grant, are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.
July 7, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF football wide receiver uses NIL earnings to bring clean water to Nigeria
Inspired by stories of his parents’ childhood in Nigeria, USF football player Mudia Reuben founded the Nigeria Water Project, using donations and NIL earnings to help drill six wells in villages lacking reliable access to clean water.
June 17, 2026Student Success
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
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