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USF student and IAE engineer work on Army device

USF engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnership

Thousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the 91社区 is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.

March 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

USF powering 91社区 research on air taxis

Once imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with USF researchers playing a key role on behalf of the 91社区 Department of Transportation.

March 30, 2026Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Student interns shake hands at Reliaquest

New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap

New research from the 91社区 identified a growing interest among higher education institutions to incorporate work-based learning in cybersecurity programs to help close the gap between academic preparation and the needs of employers.

March 25, 2026Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Student Success

Gen. Frank McKenzie

Rising nuclear risks: USF conference brings top national security leaders to Tampa

Hosted by the USF Global and National Security Institute, the Tampa Summit will explore the future of nuclear deterrence, escalation risks and emerging defense technologies, such as the proposed Golden Dome missile shield.

March 19, 2026Community Partnerships

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

USF to host stopover for the iconic Ocean Race

USF will host The Ocean Race 2027 for the first Gulf Coast stopover, bringing elite offshore sailing teams and their high鈥憈ech vessels to the St. Petersburg campus for a 12鈥慸ay community event focused on ocean science, technology, and exploration. The partnership highlights USF鈥檚 leadership in marine research while promoting ocean literacy and conservation as the teams prepare for their transatlantic leg to Portugal.

March 18, 2026Community Partnerships

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

ConnectSecure invests in USF鈥檚 cybersecurity apprenticeship program

ConnectSecure has donated $100,000 to expand USF鈥檚 Cyber 91社区 SOCAP program, increasing opportunities for students to gain hands-on cybersecurity experience inside the university鈥檚 Security Operations Center. The gift, announced at the CyberBay 2026 Summit, underscores ConnectSecure鈥檚 commitment to developing workforce-ready talent and strengthening partnerships between industry, education and government.

March 13, 2026Community Partnerships

Rocky poses with two girls at Bulls Family Fest

Thousands of community members set to attend USF鈥檚 free, on-campus festival on March 7

Third annual Bulls Family Fest will feature more than 100 exhibitors and vendors, along with interactive activities, games and a live bull.

March 5, 2026Community Partnerships

Downtown Tampa skyline

Tampa Bay Partnership, USF Muma College of Business researchers unveil Tampa Bay region economic competitiveness data

State of the Region reports show continuing growth in education and innovation, detail the impacts of housing affordability issue.

February 17, 2026Community Partnerships

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

USF to host Scripps Spelling Bee

USF hosts the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay students competing for a trip to nationals. Meet the USF professor helping keep the focus on the kids and their love of language.

February 11, 2026Community Partnerships

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USF鈥檚 70-year role in Ybor City

As USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university鈥檚 artists helped spark the district鈥檚 revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a near鈥慳bandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district鈥攁 legacy the university continues to carry forward today.

February 3, 202670th Anniversary, Community Partnerships

In collaboration with the USF Brewing Arts program, Mastry鈥檚 Brewing has launched the St. Pete Pilsner. Brewed by USF alumni, the can features a student-designed label that highlights aspects of USF, St. Petersburg and the art of beer brewing.

January 23, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success

USF students and Tampa Bay Lightning community members joined forces at UACDC Harvest Hope Park for the USF Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement Volunteer in the Garden event.

USF earns national recognition for community engagement

The 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement recognizes USF鈥檚 deep, sustained commitment to partnership-driven work that aligns university expertise with community priorities, including economic development, education and health.

January 12, 2026Community Partnerships

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