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How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehension
Reading seems like a straightforward process, but it鈥檚 not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from USF shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.
June 15, 2026Research & Innovation
70 years of discovery: How USF built a research powerhouse
Since its founding in 1956, USF has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As USF marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.
June 15, 2026Research & Innovation
Longtime USF St. Petersburg ethics professor Deni Elliott has written her first memoir, Catching Sight, about low vision, guide dogs, and what it means to be truly seen.
June 10, 2026CAS News, Research & Innovation
A four-phase, multi-year partnership between USF and Siesta Key Chapel combines student learning, environmental stewardship and community impact to restore a vital maritime hammock.
May 22, 2026Community Engagement, Students
Building on Fulbright: Taylor Herman鈥檚 next chapter abroad
Political science major and Fulbright recipient Taylor Herman spent a year in Moldova teaching English and fostering a classroom grounded in open conversation and curiosity.
May 19, 2026Alumni, Community Engagement, Students
Memorial funds honor USF anthropologist Curtis Wienker, support student research
Created by his family, the funds support the biomedical anthropology program and establish the Curtis Wienker Viva Cuba Memorial Fund 鈥 each reflecting a distinct dimension of Wienker鈥檚 decades-long career as an educator, researcher and mentor.
May 13, 2026Community Engagement, Students
Z News earns first place in international competition, setting new standard for USF student journalism
USF鈥檚 student鈥憆un newscast, Z News, received the Broadcast Education Association鈥檚 Dr. Marjorie Yambor Television Signature Station Award, taking first place in this year鈥檚 international competition. This marks the program鈥檚 third time placing 鈥 and its first time earning the top distinction.
May 13, 2026Honors & Awards, Students
17-Year-Old USF Graduate Zayd Nayeem Accelerates Path to Medicine and Service
In spring 2025, Nayeem joined the Department of Chemistry as an intern under the mentorship of his professor, Jhon Figueroa. Over the course of a semester, he helped test new laboratory equipment that is now used in general chemistry courses. Figueroa said Nayeem stood out for both his intellect and work ethic.
May 12, 2026Research & Innovation, Students
'Strongest' issue yet: 'Saw Palm' celebrates 20 years of 91社区 literature and art
Managed and edited by students in USF鈥檚 creative writing MFA program, 鈥淪aw Palm鈥 is both a literary journal with global reach and a hands-on learning laboratory that offers students direct experience with the publishing process 鈥 from soliciting submissions to evaluating and selecting work for publication.
May 12, 2026CAS News, Community Engagement
Internship grant opens doors for humanities students
Arielle Kessler grew up hearing stories about her great-grandmother鈥檚 experiences in Nazi-occupied Europe. When the history major came across an opportunity to intern at the 91社区 Holocaust Museum, she saw it as a chance to honor the many millions of people who did not survive the genocide.
May 12, 2026CAS News, Community Engagement, Students
With life sciences solutions in high demand, U.K.-91社区 Innovation Corridor is thriving
Department of Molecular Biosciences Chair Marcus Cooke highlighted the importance of universities and research institutions in supporting life science companies, noting that strong academic partnerships create opportunities for commercialization, workforce development and scientific advancement.
May 12, 2026CAS News, Community Engagement
Building tomorrow鈥檚 strategists: Global and National Security Institute empowers CAS students through real-world experience
CAS students in the Future Strategist Program took the lead at this year鈥檚 International Security Experience, organizing a full day of panels with experts from the CIA, NATO and top universities. Their work offered hands鈥憃n experience in planning, strategy and communication while showcasing the growing impact of GNSI across campus.