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Students stand near Bayboro Harbor

USF helping to restore Tampa Bay’s oyster populations by 3D-printing habitats

Along the seawall of Bayboro Harbor, a group of USF students and professors installed 3D-printed habitats they hope will soon house oysters that can filter thousands of gallons of water per day – improving water quality and ecosystem health.

March 10, 2026Student Success

Joan “Sudsy” Tschiderer as a student and an employee

A campus fixture reflects on more than 55 years of memories at USF St. Petersburg

As part of USF’s 70th anniversary, Joan “Sudsy” Tschiderer reflects on her more than 55 years as a student and staff member at the St. Petersburg campus, and why the university became a second home she never left.

February 19, 202670th Anniversary

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St. Petersburg global affairs conference explores the final frontier of space

Distinguished speakers from across the U.S. and beyond will convene at the largest global affairs conference in Florida to dig into the new space race.

February 10, 2026Campus Life

Four beer cans with labels designed that show USF St. Petersburg

Partnership with local brewery creates first USF-branded beer

In collaboration with the USF Brewing Arts program, Mastry’s Brewing has launched the St. Pete Pilsner. Brewed by USF alumni, the can features a student-designed label that highlights aspects of USF, St. Petersburg and the art of beer brewing.

January 23, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success

Student holds millipede in a science lab

Rare giant millipedes unexpectedly reproduce during graduate student’s conservation research

How a kiddie pool and native plants from the Lake Wales Ridge helped baby millipedes hatch in captivity.

January 15, 2026Research and Innovation

Camrie Hingle

Veteran reflects the personal growth and determination of first-gen students at USF

From surviving Hurricane Katrina to serving in the U.S. Navy, Camrie Hingle’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Now a first-generation student at USF St. Petersburg, Hingle’s story embodies the pride and perseverance celebrated during USF’s First-Gen Week.

November 5, 2025Student Success

Christian Hardigree

USF St. Petersburg Chancellor Christian Hardigree named President of Texas A&M University-Victoria

Christian Hardigree has led the campus as regional chancellor since July 2022. Under her leadership, USF St. Petersburg spearheaded new initiatives that supported student success, introduced and enhanced academic programs, and built even stronger connections with elected officials and the surrounding community.

October 10, 2025University News

USF nursing students conduct a simulation

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

Map that hows pinpointed areas of flooding

How a USF-invented app Is transforming flood tracking after hurricanes Helene and Milton

One year after hurricanes Helene and Milton brought historic flooding to the Tampa Bay region, the CRIS-HAZARD app has become a critical tool in helping local communities monitor and respond to extreme storms.

September 24, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

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USF launches 'bold vision' for new Center for Executive and Leadership Education

The new center will be based on the USF St. Petersburg campus and will offer national-caliber leadership training to corporate leaders and executives in the Tampa Bay region.

September 18, 2025Community Partnerships, USF Foundation

University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus

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

Students testing robot

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

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