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Uncharted Waters: How the USF College of Marine Science has helped steer 70 years of USF history
From striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide USF into the world-class research institution it is today.
February 27, 202670th Anniversary
Cupid sometimes wears green: USF love stories for Valentine’s Day
As the University of South Florida celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentine’s Day offers a reminder that USF’s impact goes beyond academics—serving as the starting point for lifelong love stories across generations and campuses. From chance meetings in museums and faculty gatherings to student leadership on close‑knit campuses, Cupid sometimes wears green at USF.
February 9, 202670th Anniversary
How USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini College
As USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.
February 5, 202670th Anniversary
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
A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shape
As USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.
January 29, 202670th Anniversary
New report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across Florida, including $7 billion in Tampa Bay
Based on the latest data, the report shows that USF delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.
January 26, 202670th Anniversary, University News
Submarines, Socrates and Saturday math class: The bold journey of Chris P. Tsokos
In 1972, Chris Tsokos started a career that would last over fifty years, ultimately making him USF's longest-serving employee.
January 20, 202670th Anniversary
USF debuts new homepage, enhancing user experience
The redesign was informed by a yearlong research effort that included surveys, focus groups and in-depth analysis of website data – examining how multiple audiences use the USF homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.
January 12, 202670th Anniversary, University News
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
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
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
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