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USF to host Scripps Spelling Bee
USF will host the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay area students competing for a chance to advance to the national championship in Washington, D.C. Behind the scenes, announcer and USF literacy professor Lindsay Persohn is focused on supporting the spellers and keeping the spotlight where it belongs — on the kids and their love of language.
February 11, 2026College of Education News
How the USF College of Education is shaping solutions to protect our cognitive security
CognetCon 2026 put the USF College of Education at the center of a global conversation about cognitive security, misinformation and the future of thinking in the age of AI.
February 5, 2026Research
Only at USF: Become a special education teacher or behavior analyst—and get $27K
USF is offering a first-of-its-kind program that trains future special education teachers alongside board certified behavior analysts, preparing them to support students with severe emotional and behavioral disorders.
February 4, 2026Admissions, College of Education News, Student Life
USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars
USF is the only public university in 91ÉçÇø to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.
February 4, 2026Academics, Faculty Honors
USF online graduate programs rise significantly, place among the nation’s best in new U.S. News rankings
Rising 10 spots compared to last year, USF’s online graduate education program ranks No. 35 among public universities and No. 36 overall.
January 27, 2026College of Education News, Student Life
From sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversary
As USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.
January 5, 2026College of Education News
USF College of Education students giving area seniors a step up in physical fitness
A free, student-led fitness program from the USF College of Education is changing what’s possible for older adults—boosting strength, confidence and even recovery after major health events. Through a unique partnership with the City of Temple Terrace, the initiative is transforming lives while giving students hands-on experience.
January 5, 2026Academics, Community Engagement, Student Life