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USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth
With $522 million in research expenditures in fiscal year 2024, USF ranks No. 47 among the nation’s public universities – and a growth rate higher than 90% of members of the Association of American Universities.
January 13, 2026Research and Innovation, University News
USF earns national recognition for community engagement
The 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement recognizes USF’s deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health.
January 12, 2026Community Partnerships
USF welcomes new members to the Board of Trustees
Three prominent members of the Tampa Bay community with strong ties to USF will join the university’s Board of Trustees in 2026.
January 5, 2026University News
Top stories of 2025
From launching the nation’s first college dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to celebrating an historic football season, 2025 was defined by bold moments and impactful leadership. As we turn the page to the second half of the decade, here are some of the year’s top stories.
December 15, 2025University News
Florida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as USF’s next president
Limayem has served as president of the University of North Florida since 2022 and was the Lynn Pippenger Dean of the Muma College of Business at USF for 10 years before taking the role at UNF.
December 12, 2025University News
USF Board of Trustees celebrates President Rhea Law with special honors and planned recognitions on campus
President Rhea Law’s lifelong commitment to the University of South Florida – as a student, employee, founding member of the USF Board of Trustees and the institution’s first alum to serve as president – will leave a lasting legacy that continues well beyond her tenure.
December 11, 2025University News
USF football to take on Old Dominion University in Cure Bowl
USF will look to capture a third straight bowl game win as it takes on ODU at Universal Orlando Resort. The game will be televised on ESPN and is one of many fundraising events hosted by the Orlando Sports Foundation that supports cancer research.
December 5, 2025USF Athletics
Brian Hartline named head coach of USF Football
Hartline joins USF from The Ohio State University and is widely considered one of college football's rising coaching stars and one of the nation's outstanding recruiters.
December 3, 2025USF Athletics
USF recognized by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Dream Employers’
For the second consecutive year, USF was the only public or private university in Florida to make the list. Among employers ranked in the education industry, USF is No. 13 in the nation overall and No. 5 among public higher education institutions.
November 18, 2025University News
USF releases new renderings of Fletcher District as project receives state-level approval
The university’s planned mixed-use destination features student and multifamily housing, restaurants, retail, a hotel and conference center, an academic research facility and recreation space.
November 7, 2025Community Partnerships, University News
USF research funding surges to record $750 million, increasing impact across Florida and beyond
Industry partnerships have propelled the University of South Florida to a record $750 million in research funding. The surge positions USF closer to its $1 billion goal.
November 4, 2025Research and Innovation, University News
Corridor partnership expands undergraduate research and advances experiential learning at USF
Through the continued Corridor Undergraduate Research Initiative, more than 200 students will gain hands-on faculty-mentored research experience in disciplines ranging from engineering and artificial intelligence to public health, education, sustainability and the arts.
October 30, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Success