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For the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News ranks USF among the nation’s top 50 public universities
USF also stands among the best for value, innovation and veterans. During the past 15 years, it has risen 48 spots among public universities.
September 22, 2026Honors and Awards
Debate-A-Bull Explores the Future of AI in Education
Should higher education embrace, adapt to, or resist AI? That question took center stage during USF's Debate-A-Bull event, where faculty experts from across the university joined Provost Prasant Mohapatra for a lively discussion on AI's growing role in education and what it means for teaching, learning, and student success.
September 17, 2026Events, Spotlights
USF Tech Transfer launches streamlined process for research agreements
The Technology Transfer Office has launched a new online Agreements Portal to simplify submitting and tracking Confidential Disclosure Agreements and Material Transfer Agreements.
September 9, 2026Research and Innovation
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine ranks No. 1 in the nation for second straight year in Medical School Excellence Index
This year, the college welcomed its strongest incoming class of medical students in its history, setting a new record with a median MCAT score that represents the top 2% nationwide.
September 8, 2026Spotlights
Why USF is one of America's best-value universities: New national rankings highlight excellence, affordability and career outcomes
Money, SmartAsset and Niche rank USF among the nation's best, especially regarding graduation rates, affordability, financial aid, student debt and alumni salaries.
September 8, 2026Spotlights
USF faculty secure $1.2M NSF grant to advance quantum-secure, AI-enabled wireless networks
Wireless connectivity now underpins almost every part of daily life – which is why USF researchers say future quantum-resistant and AI-enabled security technology is needed to protect the future generation of networks.
September 4, 2026Research and Innovation
USF faculty discuss AI’s role in education
USF panelists explored the technology's pros and cons and how it should be used in the classroom.
September 2, 2026Events, Research and Innovation, Spotlights
The workplace ahead: AI, talent and the future of work
The workplace is changing faster than many companies are prepared for. AI, shifting employee expectations, evolving hiring needs and new questions around productivity, culture and leadership are forcing employers to rethink how they operate.
August 28, 2026Events, Spotlights
What mangrove leaves reveal about microplastic pollution in Tampa Bay
Microplastics can be found throughout Tampa Bay's waters, but little is known about how they accumulate on plant surfaces. USF graduate student Kate McLendon is examining mangrove leaves to better understand these hidden pollutants and their impact on coastal habitats.
August 28, 2026Research and Innovation
USF welcomes new faculty members for fall 2026
This fall, more than 200 new faculty members join the University of South Florida, helping to shape the next chapter of the institution's significant momentum and growth. As USF advances its strategic priorities, the expertise, creativity and dedication of its faculty remain central to the university’s continued success.
August 25, 2026Spotlights
USF Health research reveals new clues about how space travel may affect women’s health
USF Health researchers have uncovered new evidence that spaceflight conditions may affect women’s health, offering insights into how altered gravity and stress influence the vaginal microbiome during space travel.
August 19, 2026Research and Innovation
MD-PhD student advances alternatives to chemotherapy through USF Health–Moffitt partnership
MD-PhD student Vincent Lok is advancing cancer immunotherapy research and exploring innovative alternatives to chemotherapy that harness the body's immune system to fight cancer.
August 19, 2026Research and Innovation