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USF research lab releases groundbreaking report on the high prevalence of human trafficking in Florida
A first-of-its-kind report commissioned by the state of Florida shines a light on the high risk and occurrences of human trafficking in the state as well as the growing, coordinated response to combat the crime and aid victims.
July 9, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
First taste of college: St. Pete Strong conference inspires future scholars
USF St. Petersburg was host to around 500 Pinellas County middle and high schoolers for a one-day youth conference that sparked interest in science and art fields while introducing many to the college experience.
July 3, 2025Community Partnerships
Florida’s oyster crisis takes center stage in latest musical-science project
A team of professors, musicians and students at USF is transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in Florida.
July 2, 2025Research and Innovation
USF researcher recording oral histories of those impacted by 2024 hurricane season
The Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted across Tampa Bay, helping preserve their stories of loss, transformation and hope.
June 3, 2025Research and Innovation
Students selected for national program to strengthen USF’s military-connected community
Four USF students earned spots in a national program where they’ll learn to lead campus initiatives that address issues impacting student veterans and the military-connected community, from mental health to career development.
May 23, 2025Student Success
How the FinTech|X Accelerator is reshaping the future of finance and technology in Tampa Bay
The successful partnership between the USF Muma College of Business and Tampa Bay Wave is helping establish the region as a thriving hub for financial technology – attracting startup founders from across the nation who have generated millions in revenue while creating hundreds of jobs.
May 21, 2025Community Partnerships
USF’s Keys Marine Laboratory welcomes 1,050 coral babies to help restore Florida’s reef after bleaching event
Florida’s Coral Reef experienced significant damage during a mass bleaching event in 2023, but recovery efforts led by biologists and volunteers from The Florida Aquarium working with the Keys Marine Lab and partners are underway to restore this vital ecosystem.
May 13, 2025Research and Innovation
Before USF St. Petersburg, merchant marines trained for World War II on campus grounds
Eighty years after World War II ended in Europe, we look back at the U.S. Maritime Service Training Station that once stood on the USF St. Petersburg campus. The facility trained 25,000 merchant marines who provided critical logistical and transportation support for the war effort.
May 8, 2025Campus Life
Five years strong: USF students improving health outcomes and reducing isolation among older adults
At the height of the pandemic, two programs launched to connect people across generations. Five years later, Health Buddies and TelePals have connected hundreds of older adults with USF students, reducing loneliness and increasing access to health information.
April 29, 2025Community Partnerships
USF composting initiative to reduce food waste and support urban agriculture in St. Petersburg
A new partnership between USF and the city of St. Petersburg will bring an industrial-sized composter to campus, with the goal of reducing tons of food waste from landfills and creating compost for community gardens and urban farms.
April 21, 2025Community Partnerships
Why Americans file every April 15 and more about taxes
As tax season heats up, USF Accounting Professor Mike Sinclair breaks down why filing taxes is essential – and debunks common myths and costly mistakes to avoid.
April 7, 2025Research and Innovation
USF Brewing Arts Program helps professionals tap into new careers
Nearly two dozen students received their certificates of completion for the USF Brewing Arts program. It’s a collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences, Muma College of Business and local and national breweries.
April 4, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success