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Elizabeth Dunn speaks to a conference room during the Tampa Bay hurricane sessions

USF brings together regional emergency responders to evaluate recent hurricane preparedness, recovery

With hurricane season officially over, the University of South Florida hosted leaders from across Tampa Bay for a series of panel discussions about how the area responded to Debby, Helene and Milton and how they could be better prepared in the coming years.

December 3, 2024Community Partnerships

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Gandy Bridge turns 100, how USF is preserving its history

When built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in USF Special Collections.

November 25, 2024Community Partnerships

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Why manatees are likely not Florida natives

Manatees are undoubtedly a part of Florida culture. But they might also be relatively new residents in the Sunshine State, according to a research paper written by Thomas Pluckhahn, a professor of anthropology at the University of South Florida.

November 20, 2024Research and Innovation

USF leadership with shovels in the ground at the site of the new stadium

USF breaks ground on new on-campus stadium

The University of South Florida has broken ground on a 35,000-seat on-campus stadium, marking a significant milestone in enhancing student life and alumni engagement. Scheduled to open in fall 2027, the stadium will host USF's football and women’s lacrosse teams, and serve as a year-round venue for sports, concerts and community events.

November 8, 2024USF Athletics, University News

The Perez family outside of the USF Bookstore on the USF Tampa campus.

From love story to campus legacy: Perez family named USF’s Family of the Year

Nelson and Tiffany Perez met and fell in love as students at the University of South Florida. With their twin daughters now students at USF too, the Perez's are the 2024 USF Family of the Year.

November 4, 2024Campus Life

John Doe cleans up glass

Hurricane Milton: The people helping restore USF campus operations

From supporting students and employees, to protecting and repairing facilities, the University of South Florida has resumed campus operations thanks to hundreds of dedicated people who worked around the clock as Hurricane Milton moved across Tampa Bay and the state of Florida.

October 17, 2024University News

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