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Former USF football player’s harrowing survival at sea retold in documentary, feature film
Sixteen years ago, 2008 graduate Nick Schuyler was in a boating accident in the Gulf that killed his three friends. He was the sole survivor. Now, a documentary and Hollywood film will tell the tragic tale that made national headlines.
April 21, 2025USF Athletics, USF in the News
Students gain important experience, advocate for USF during Day at the Capitol
With less than three weeks left in the legislative session, nearly 100 USF students spent the day in Tallahassee meeting with lawmakers and learning the importance of civic engagement.
April 15, 2025University News
Eleven USF faculty recognized with research achievement and innovation excellence awards
Contributions made by the USF researchers span a variety of fields in artificial intelligence, disease prevention, family-school partnerships, oceanographic disturbances and semiconductor production.
April 15, 2025Research and Innovation
USF alumni drive AI classroom innovation with virtual assistants for K-12 teachers
With support from USF alumni, a USF graduate is revolutionizing education through her company that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized learning experiences for students.
April 9, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Student Success
USF recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers and the best among Florida universities
The University of South Florida has been named one of the nation's premier employers and top university employer in Florida by Forbes, highlighting its vibrant workplace culture, commitment to innovation and investment in employee success.
April 8, 2025University 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
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine named top medical school in Florida and among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been ranked the No. 1 medical school in Florida and among just 16 in the U.S. to earn a prestigious Tier 1 designation by U.S. News & World Report. With record-breaking research funding and elite student achievement, USF Health continues to drive innovation in medical education, research and patient care.
April 8, 2025USF Health, University News
USF’s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainability
Since its launch, the USF program has powered more than 60 projects, from rooftop solar panels and EV charging stations to solar umbrellas with built-in USB ports – driving sustainability one innovation at a time.
April 3, 2025Campus Life, Student Success
From classroom to kickoff: How USF’s partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is boosting career readiness
Through a dynamic partnership between the University of South Florida and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, students in USF’s Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management Program gain hands-on experience with an NFL franchise. Opportunities include fellowships, mentorships, marketing presentations and networking events with industry executives.
March 31, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success
How a simple chair in the 1980s led to USF’s global leadership in AI
In the 1980s, a visionary professor of computer science and engineering at USF joined forces with his ambitious doctoral student to explore artificial intelligence when the technology still in its infancy. Their work paved the way for the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.
March 27, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success
USF study reveals how smartphones may benefit kids, risks of posting publicly to social media
The Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the University of South Florida, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in Florida. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.
March 25, 2025Research and Innovation
USF names new head men's basketball coach
Bryan Hodgson comes to USF from Arkansas State, where he spent two seasons as head coach. He guided the Red Wolves to two of the most successful seasons in program history, with back-to-back 20-win seasons.
March 25, 2025USF Athletics