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Ahead of Grand Prix, Bulls Racing ignites passion for cars
Every year, members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch for a competition. With the approach of the St. Petersburg Grand Prix next door to the USF St. Petersburg campus, learn more about the tight-knit organization and the students who have a passion for cars.
March 6, 2024Student Success
USF’s basketball renaissance unites and excites a community of fans
USF's historical season had ecstatic fans packing the the Yuengling Center for the third home game in a row.
March 6, 2024USF Athletics
Men’s basketball finishes conference season undefeated at home with 15th-straight victory
USF extended the NCAA's longest, active winning streak to 15 games after an 85-72 victory against Tulane on Tuesday. The Bulls played in front of its third-straight sellout crowd, with an attendance of 10,354.
March 5, 2024USF Athletics
New state budget includes operational funding increases, significant support for USF projects
The proposed investments include a $50 million recurring increase to USF’s operational budget to support the work of each campus and USF Health, as well as funding to expand cybersecurity research and the cyber workforce.
March 5, 2024University News
Top military leaders, cybersecurity experts address AI during national security conference at USF
In partnership with U.S. Central Command, USF is hosting “AI in the Era of Strategic Competition,” an interdisciplinary conference March 5-7 that brings together senior military officials, private industry and USF’s leading AI faculty experts.
March 5, 2024Cyber/AI, University News
USF student receives highest non-combat award from U.S. Marine Corps following response to mass shooting
U.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroism. The USF exercise science major put himself in the line of fire to save lives when gunshots erupted inside a packed restaurant.
March 5, 2024Honors and Awards
New research uses ground-penetrating radar at Weedon Island archaeological site
USF anthropology students are using ground-penetrating radar to help locate objects under the surface at Weedon Island Preserve. The nature preserve is located along the western shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County. It is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites in Florida.
March 5, 2024Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF men’s basketball coach fuels unprecedented fan engagement
Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim's winning streak, combined with grassroot efforts, has fans packing the Yuengling Center for basketball games.
March 4, 2024USF Athletics
USF student gives back what he received from Student Support Services
LaTrell Pryor, an engineering junior from Orlando, has accomplished much at USF, thanks to the SSS program, which offers student support to ensure success in college.
March 4, 2024Student Success
Three USF start-ups receive grants to commercialize new inventions and antibiotics
An AI-driven technology that can improve communication abilities for individuals with speech or language impairments, a new surface coating that reduces heat retention to cool surfaces during hot weather and a novel medicine to combat antibiotic resistance are the products of three start-up companies that have recently received Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants.
March 4, 2024Research and Innovation
USF welcomes families to first-ever community festival
From educational and cultural activities, to sports and entertainment, the free event provided a taste of the many opportunities available at USF and within the local community. In addition to Bulls Family Fest, hundreds of runners hit the pavement for the inaugural Rocky’s Run 5k.
March 4, 2024Community Partnerships
USF men’s basketball wins first regular season conference title in program history
The Bulls defeated Charlotte 76-61, extending their winning streak to 14 conference games – the longest streak in program history. The AAC champs play their final home game Tuesday against Tulane at Yuengling Center.
March 3, 2024USF Athletics