University of South Florida News

USF humanities students chart new career paths through $4.8 million internship program
One year after its launch, see how the first cohort of Mellon-funded interns is gaining hands-on experience across Tampa Bay through a program that will eventually provide up to 900 paid internships annually, funded by a five-year, $4.8 million grant from the Mellon Foundation.
August 31, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success

USF football opens its 30th season with a victory over FIU
The first game under head coach Brian Hartline, nearly 42,000 fans at Raymond James Stadium marked the Bulls' largest home-opening crowd since 2021.
September 8, 2026USF Athletics

New hurricane recovery technology being tested on Florida roads during peak season
From dashcams that identify road damage to tools that prioritize traffic signal repairs, USF researchers are developing technology to help transportation agencies respond more efficiently after hurricanes.
August 11, 2026Research and Innovation

What’s new at USF: Coaches, facilities, student services and more
As the University of South Florida begins the 2026–27 academic year, students, faculty and staff will find new faces, new facilities and new opportunities across campuses.
August 17, 2026Campus Life

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 Magazine
The latest edition includes a conversation with President Moez Limayem, a look back at 70 years of USF history through the eyes of our first students and a profile of USF alum John Fieldly, chairman and CEO of Celsius Holdings.