University of South Florida News

USF’s soccer stadium has a direct link to the Declaration of Independence
A $1.5 million gift from Dick and Cornelia Corbett not only reshaped USF’s soccer stadium but also tied the university to a legacy of American patriotism rooted in a Declaration of Independence signer.
June 29, 2026Features

USF receives $1.5 million gift from ReliaQuest to advance AI and cybersecurity education
The gift will help establish the Bellini college’s first-ever endowed professorship and create a new study track within the ReliaQuest Labs program focused on artificial intelligence-supported software engineering.
June 25, 2026USF Foundation

USF invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternative
A USF-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.
June 3, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health

Being Rocky: USF alumni reflect on life inside the suit
Mascots are vital to a university’s identity and culture, impacting athletics, student life and much more. Being a mascot also impacts the student behind the suit. On National Mascot Day, USF celebrates the many students who have been Rocky D. Bull over the years.
June 17, 2026Features

USF football wide receiver uses NIL earnings to bring clean water to Nigeria
Inspired by stories of his parents’ childhood in Nigeria, USF football player Mudia Reuben founded the Nigeria Water Project, using donations and NIL earnings to help drill six wells in villages lacking reliable access to clean water.
June 17, 2026Student Success
USF Magazine
Stories feature some of USF's many highlights, including the university's membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, the ranking of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as No. 1 in Florida and the opening of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.