https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usFri, 10 Apr 2026 18:27:49 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/st-petersburg-global-affairs-conference-explores-final-frontier-of-space.aspxDistinguished 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.External ArticleTue, 10 Feb 2026 13:59:32 St. Petersburg global affairs conference explores the final frontier of spaceDistinguished 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.Group sits at a presentation tablehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/st-petersburg-global-affairs-conference-explores-final-frontier-of-space.aspxCampus LifeUSF St. Petersburghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/tmobile-and-usf-collaborate-to-provide-scholarships-to-students-and-enhance-oncampuss-connectivity.aspxThrough this new program, T-Mobile will provide dedicated on-campus connectivity for USF with its portfolio of Advanced Network Solutions and annual scholarships to benefit undergraduate students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity and other disciplines.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:30:00 T-Mobile and USF collaborate to provide scholarships to students and enhance on-campus connectivity with Advanced Network SolutionsThrough this new program, T-Mobile will provide dedicated on-campus connectivity for USF with its portfolio of Advanced Network Solutions and annual scholarships to benefit undergraduate students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity and other disciplines.Students walk near the bull statue holding cell phoneshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/tmobile-and-usf-collaborate-to-provide-scholarships-to-students-and-enhance-oncampuss-connectivity.aspxCampus Life,Student Success,University NewsRyan Hugheshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/murals-by-bulls-for-bulls-usf-showcases-student-talent.aspxUSF students turned campus walls into vibrant showcases of school spirit, designing four new murals that celebrate everything from local wildlife to Bulls pride. Created by student interns using their own artistic flair, the colorful works highlight campus life while proving that no one knows USF better than its own students.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:37:10 Murals by Bulls, for Bulls: USF showcases student talentUSF students turned campus walls into vibrant showcases of school spirit, designing four new murals that celebrate everything from local wildlife to Bulls pride. Created by student interns using their own artistic flair, the colorful works highlight campus life while proving that no one knows USF better than its own students.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/murals-by-bulls-for-bulls-usf-showcases-student-talent.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessPaul Guzzohttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/whats-new-at-usf-college-launch-lululemon-apparel-beach-volleyball-dining-and-more.aspxThe University of South Florida launches the 2025–26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:37:45 What’s new at USF: College launch, Lululemon apparel, beach volleyball, dining and moreThe University of South Florida launches the 2025–26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.Three students stand with Rocky the Bull https://www.usf.edu/news/2025/whats-new-at-usf-college-launch-lululemon-apparel-beach-volleyball-dining-and-more.aspxCampus LifeBellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and Computing,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Dining Serviceshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-kicks-off-fall-semester-as-thousands-of-students-move-into-residence-halls.aspxResidence halls are again expected to be at full capacity with approximately 7,500 students living on the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses when classes begin on Monday, Aug. 25.Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:41:49 USF kicks off fall semester as thousands of students move into residence hallsResidence halls are again expected to be at full capacity with approximately 7,500 students living on the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses when classes begin on Monday, Aug. 25.Families carry luggage as students move onto USF's campuseshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-kicks-off-fall-semester-as-thousands-of-students-move-into-residence-halls.aspxCampus Life,University NewsAlthea Johnson,Week of Welcomehttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2025/06-30-online-dba-love-story.aspxJacqueline Benavides and Kyle Kelly met in 2022, the first year the online DBA program was offered at USF. The program gave them a path toward academic growth and, unexpectedly, toward each other.External ArticleMon, 30 Jun 2025 16:22:28 From classmates to soulmates: Three years, two degrees and one happily ever afterJacqueline Benavides and Kyle Kelly met in 2022, the first year the online DBA program was offered at USF. The program gave them a path toward academic growth and, unexpectedly, toward each other.Jacqueline Benavides and Kyle Kelly in their cap and gownshttps://www.usf.edu/business/news/2025/06-30-online-dba-love-story.aspxCampus LifeMuma College of Business,MyUSFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/how-usf-helped-kickstart-skateboarding-in-tampa-bay.aspxUSF’s impact on Tampa Bay skateboarding is undeniable. Students embedded skateboarding into the area’s cultural DNA, designed the region’s first nationally known skatepark and helped the public recognize the sport’s historical value.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:29:04 How USF helped kickstart skateboarding in Tampa BayUSF’s impact on Tampa Bay skateboarding is undeniable. Students embedded skateboarding into the area’s cultural DNA, designed the region’s first nationally known skatepark and helped the public recognize the sport’s historical value.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/how-usf-helped-kickstart-skateboarding-in-tampa-bay.aspxCampus LifeMyUSF,Paul Guzzohttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/before-usf-st-petersburg-merchant-marines-trained-for-world-war-2-on-campus-grounds.aspxEighty 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.External ArticleThu, 08 May 2025 11:21:19 Before USF St. Petersburg, merchant marines trained for World War II on campus groundsEighty 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.Photo of St. Pete building next to originalhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2025/before-usf-st-petersburg-merchant-marines-trained-for-world-war-2-on-campus-grounds.aspxCampus LifeCollege of Marine Science,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usfs-student-green-energy-fund-projects-make-a-lasting-impact-on-campus-sustainability.aspxSince 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.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:07:46 USF’s Student Green Energy Fund projects make a lasting impact on campus sustainabilitySince 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usfs-student-green-energy-fund-projects-make-a-lasting-impact-on-campus-sustainability.aspxCampus Life,Student SuccessCollege of Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,School of Geosciences,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/thousands-expected-as-usfs-on-campus-interactive-festival-welcomes-tampa-bay-families.aspxThe University of South Florida will welcome thousands of Tampa Bay community members to Bulls Family Fest on March 1, a free, interactive event that gets children of all ages interested in higher education and engaged with USF early in their lives.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:14:48 Thousands expected as USF’s on-campus interactive festival welcomes Tampa Bay familiesThe University of South Florida will welcome thousands of Tampa Bay community members to Bulls Family Fest on March 1, a free, interactive event that gets children of all ages interested in higher education and engaged with USF early in their lives.Rocky crosses the finish linehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/thousands-expected-as-usfs-on-campus-interactive-festival-welcomes-tampa-bay-families.aspxCampus Life,Community PartnershipsOffice of University Community Partnerships,Office of Youth Experienceshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxMembers 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.External ArticleTue, 25 Feb 2025 00:45:32 Ahead of Grand Prix, Bulls Racing ignites passion for carsMembers 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.USF students stand with race carhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2024/bulls-racing-ignites-passion-for-cars.aspxCampus LifeCollege of Engineering,USF St. Petersburghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-intramural-teams-take-the-field-at-new-complex.aspxThe University of South Florida has officially opened the Research Park Field Complex. Located on the southwest portion of the Tampa campus along Fowler Avenue, the complex includes four multipurpose fields and a walking trail.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:10:30 USF intramural teams take the field at new complexThe University of South Florida has officially opened the Research Park Field Complex. Located on the southwest portion of the Tampa campus along Fowler Avenue, the complex includes four multipurpose fields and a walking trail.soccer playerhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-intramural-teams-take-the-field-at-new-complex.aspxCampus LifeStudent Success,Tina Meketa