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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
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 to assist Florida law enforcement, organizations with new tool to combat human trafficking and support victims
TIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.
February 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
Ahead of Grand Prix, Bulls Racing ignites passion for cars
Members of the Bulls Racing team design and manufacture a race car from scratch each year. Consisting of students primarily from USF’s College of Engineering, the group allows students to apply what they’ve learned in class to the street.
February 25, 2025Campus Life
USF’s Florida Institute of Oceanography forges international partnership to advance marine exploration
A new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond.
February 18, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
USF's underwater robotics workshop empowers Florida educators to inspire future innovators
Middle and high school STEM teachers from across the state of Florida came to USF to build and test remotely operated vehicles and learn more about the world of underwater robotics and engineering.
January 29, 2025Community Partnerships
USF receives gift of more than $2 million to support on-campus stadium and brewing arts program
The donation comes from Joey Redner, the founder of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and his wife, Jennifer. Through their gift, the Redners will be supporting USF students hoping to learn the ropes of the growing brewing arts business and for their love of Bulls football, having followed the team since it was founded in 1997.
January 28, 2025USF Foundation
Celebrating Inauguration Day: A conversation about the American tradition, then and now
Inauguration Day has changed dramatically over the years while maintaining some key traditions for a ceremony that ushers in a new American president. Learn more about the history of Inauguration Day and its importance today.
January 17, 2025Research and Innovation
USF honors Martin Luther King Jr. with week of events and student service projects
The University of South Florida’s annual celebration of the life, legacy and values of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will honor his vision with community service events, a brunch and other activities.
January 14, 2025Campus Life, University News