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University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Mad scientist-turned-AI pioneer helping shape USF's future in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing

Pioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall — once playfully called a “mad scientist” — helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.

January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

USF at 70: How the medical school shaped the university’s legacy

From a grainy a wooden sign in the sand to a world-class medical institution, USF’s Health Morsani College of Medicine has risen faster and farther than anyone imagined. This story traces that remarkable journey through the eyes of charter class member Dr. Douglas Barrett and the pioneers who helped lay its foundation.

January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News

Two people sit near USF signage in the 1960s

From sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversary

As USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.

January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News

Football team rushes the field in the 1980s

USF Athletics' evolution from trailers to on-campus stadium

USF Athletics is surging into a new era as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, powered by a $375 million on-campus football stadium and bold, future-focused investment. With rising national success across sports and unmatched support for student-athletes, the Bulls are cementing themselves as a rapidly ascending powerhouse whose future has unmistakably arrived.

January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News

Graphic says, USF 70, Est. 1956

USF celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future

Elements of the campaign include a 70th anniversary website, limited-edition merchandise, opportunities for individuals to share their own historical photos or videos and the release of new content that spotlights the students, alumni, faculty, staff and other supporters who have shaped USF’s impact across generations.

January 5, 202670th Anniversary, University News

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