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USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025

The University of South Florida has reaffirmed its position as one of the nation’s most innovative research institutions, earning a place among the top 20 public universities for producing U.S. utility patents, according to annual rankings released today by the National Academy of Inventors.

February 12, 2026Research and Innovation

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USF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and research

The USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.

February 6, 2026Research and Innovation

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USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talent

As artificial intelligence and cybersecurity reshape every facet of our lives, the University of South Florida is rising to the moment. Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will serve as a launchpad for the next generation of interdisciplinary experts to meet growing demands.

April 28, 2025Research and Innovation

USF cybersecurity student Brianna Deaubler, USF Provost Prasant Mohapatra, USF Foundation CEO Jay Stroman, Arnie and Lauren Bellini, USF President Rhea Law and USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford

Historic $40M gift establishes Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF, solidifying Tampa Bay as “Cyber Bay”

In a bold move to position Tampa as a global leader in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, the University of South Florida (USF) today announced a record-setting $40 million gift to establish the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. This transformational investment—the largest in USF’s nearly 70-year history—marks the first named college in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to the convergence of AI and cybersecurity.

March 11, 2025Research and Innovation

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Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborations

As an assistant professor with the University of South Florida’s School of Information Systems and Management in the Muma College of Business, Triparna de Vreede’s current research focuses on employee interaction with artificial intelligence in the workplace.

March 3, 2025Research and Innovation

About USF's Office of the Provost News

Welcome to USF's Office of the Provost News. The Provost's Office works to ensure the institution’s academic integrity, quality of programs, and alignment with educational goals. This news section will highlight the incredible academic and programmatic work happening around the university.