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USF Health researchers uncover a hidden brain region that helps regulate metabolism
USF Health study identifies the first known function of an understudied brain region that helps coordinate how the body responds to cold temperatures and regulates metabolic health.
September 25, 2026Research and Innovation
USF inventors make history as university’s first team to advance to National Inventors Hall of Fame’s Collegiate Inventors Competition
A USF student team developed a dry EEG electrode designed to improve patient comfort and brain-signal quality. Now, the three biomedical engineering graduates are the university’s first team to advance to the National Inventors Hall of Fame’s Collegiate Inventors Competition where they’ll showcase their innovation on the national stage.
September 24, 2026Research and Innovation
USF Health researchers identify promising vaccine target in malaria parasite
USF Health researchers have identified a previously unknown weakness in Plasmodium vivax, a malaria parasite that infects millions worldwide, paving the way for the development of a potential new vaccine.
September 24, 2026Research and Innovation
USF-led project with Tampa Electric helps advance next-generation power grid intelligence
Through a $3.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, USF researchers are collaborating with TECO to develop a digital twin — a virtual copy of the utility's power system. Using real-time data from TECO facilities, the computer model continuously mirrors real-world grid conditions.
September 24, 2026Research and Innovation
University of South Florida selected as site of new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office serving Florida, southeast region
Inventors, entrepreneurs and small businesses across Florida and the southeast will have greater access to resources to protecting their ideas, inventions and brands through a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office community engagement office at the University of South Florida.
September 23, 2026Research and Innovation
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