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USF launches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industry
The University of South Florida kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a Florida university.
September 2, 2025Student Research
USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic
For the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan. The discovery underscores plague’s ongoing relevance as a resident of northern Arizona recently died from pneumonic plague and another individual in California tested positive for the disease.
August 29, 2025Research
USF professor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood risk
A new study by USF's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.
August 27, 2025Research
Public university research delivers big wins for Florida taxpayers
Tampa Bay Times column by six Florida university research vice presidents, including USF Vice President Sylvia Wilson Thomas, on the value of research to state taxpayers.
August 26, 2025Research
Florida SBDC at USF team members honored for service and excellence at Florida SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at University of South Florida proudly announces that several team members were recognized on August 18, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay during the 2025 Florida SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards.
August 22, 2025Honors and Awards
USF Health and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections
The treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand name Dalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.
August 15, 2025Health
Meet the new faculty helping power USF's future
From AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF’s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.
August 14, 2025Research
USF students shine in conference aimed at improving health care
Three students in USF’s College of Public Health just presented a strong case for making the world a bit healthier.
August 12, 2025Student Research
USF researcher sniffs out noxious issue in St. Petersburg neighborhood
We all worry about the quality of our air, water and soil, and even the clutter from city noise and light. But odor pollution? This foul-smelling topic caught the nose of Gennaro Saliceto, who graduated this month with a masters of science from the USF College of Public Health (COPH), with a concentration in environmental and occupational health.
August 12, 2025Student Research
USF receives $3.4 million NSF grant for BUILD program to train future research administrators
The University of South Florida has been awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to build a pipeline of skilled research administrators to meet the evolving demands of the field.
August 8, 2025Research
How AI is revolutionizing travel planning
Artificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.
August 1, 2025Research
How a USF student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AI
Farhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.
July 30, 2025Research, Student Research