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‘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 opens expanded College of Nursing facility to strengthen Florida's healthcare workforce
The new facility will grow nursing enrollment and enhance hands-on clinical education at USF, helping to better address the state and region’s urgent need for nurses.
August 14, 2026USF Health
USF Mo-Bull clinic expands access to care through partnerships with Tampa Bay Downs and community organizations
Thanks to new partnerships, the Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic is reaching more communities, helping its nurses improve health across Tampa Bay.
August 4, 2026Community Partnerships, USF Health
USF Health expands emergency maternity care training in Florida’s rural counties
Faculty and simulation experts with USF Health are joining forces to bring high-fidelity obstetric emergency training to rural care teams in 16 counties across Florida, thanks to a new grant from the Florida Department of Health.
June 10, 2026USF Health
Five USF faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements by one of the world's largest general scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals.
March 26, 2026Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
Research funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.
March 10, 2026Research and Innovation, University News
USF expands nursing education with new bachelor's program on the St. Petersburg campus
Starting in the fall of 2026, the USF College of Nursing will offer a four-year bachelor's degree program on the St. Petersburg campus for incoming freshman. The program prepares students to become nurse generalists and to take the National Certification Licensure Exam to become registered nurses.
October 7, 2025Student Success
New funding from Florida Department of Health fuels transformative research for anti-cancer telemedicine program
The multidisciplinary team from USF developed a platform that addresses critical gaps in cancer care – improving medication adherence, enhancing patient education and supporting symptom management.
May 21, 2025Research and Innovation, USF Health
USF celebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing Florida’s nursing shortage
The USF Health College of Nursing’s new 34,000-square-foot facility is set to transform nursing education, reinforcing the university’s leadership in meeting the state of Florida’s growing demand for qualified nurses.
April 17, 2025USF Health, University News
U.S. News & World Report ranks USF a national leader for dozens of graduate programs
The University of South Florida has 31 graduate programs ranked in the top 100 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, including 15 in the top 50 and five in the top 25. With standout programs such as industrial-organizational psychology, criminology and rehabilitation counseling, USF continues to rise as a leader in graduate education and research excellence.
April 8, 2025Student Success, University News
Eleven USF faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science
This is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.
March 27, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation
Driving change: USF Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic delivers healthcare across Tampa Bay
The USF Health College of Nursing's medical clinic on wheels is a state-of-the-art mobile unit providing healthcare needs to communities throughout Tampa Bay while educating the next generation of nurses.
March 11, 2025Community Partnerships, USF Health