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USF expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatment
A remote Antarctic expedition has brought USF researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.
June 2, 2026Faculty & Staff
El Niño and its global impact on weather and climate
El Niño events can have significant impacts across the globe including on droughts, rainfall, and the development of tropical storms.
June 2, 2026Faculty & Staff
Could a seasonal flu shot help protect against bird flu? International study points to a surprising possibility
An international systematic review of studies on avian influenza, or H5N1, shows that seasonal flu vaccine may offer some protection against H5N1. The study, published this month, included USF Health researchers.
April 28, 2026Faculty & Staff
USF presents 2026 Global Excellence Awards honoring international impact
The University of South Florida recognized 13 faculty and staff members whose work expanded students’ learning opportunities and strengthened the university’s international reach at the 2026 Global Excellence Awards on April 14.
April 20, 2026Events, Faculty & Staff
New DeBartolo chair will advance medieval Spanish research and Florida history
The College of Arts and Sciences named David Arbesú the 2026-2028 Edward DeBartolo Endowed Chair, recognizing the tenured professor of medieval and golden age Spanish for his active scholarship and engaged teaching.
April 6, 2026Faculty & Staff
Indigenous scientist seeks to integrate traditional and academic knowledge
Doctoral candidate Claudia Barón-Aguilar is an Indigenous scientist from Colombia whose work brings together remote sensing, community engagement, and traditional ecological knowledge.
April 2, 2026Scholars
Linking ice melt to life in the Weddell Sea
Margaret Mars Brisbin ventured to Antarctica to understand how changing ice conditions impact microbial life in the region.
March 26, 2026Faculty & Staff
Ancient Bolivia settlement reveals early trade and boat use on Lake Titicaca
A new study led by Charles Stanish of the University of South Florida and published in Latin American Antiquity used modern radiocarbon testing on materials that were first excavated around 30 years ago.
March 22, 2026Faculty & Staff
First St. Patrick’s Day celebration dates back to 1600 in Florida
In 2018, USF historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known celebration of St. Patrick took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but St. Augustine, Fla.
March 16, 2026Events
Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at University of South Florida
The GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership.
March 9, 2026Events
New evidence challenges prevailing assumptions about melting ice shelves suppling iron
The research involved a cruise to the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica to collect melting glacial water at the source.
March 6, 2026Faculty & Staff
HPV vaccine success in Panama reveals new questions about cervical cancer mortality
Researchers from the COPH are examining how vaccination, screening and health system factors are shaping cervical cancer trends in Panama, offering new insights into progress toward eliminating the disease.
March 6, 2026Faculty & Staff