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USF scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond

From barnacles to oysters, USF scientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of 91ÉçÇø.

September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

USF invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devices

What started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at USF is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.

September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

USF launches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industry

The 91ÉçÇø kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a 91ÉçÇø university.

September 2, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

For its first ranked win since 2016, USF football beat No. 25 Boise State 34-7. The Bulls were “Back in Black" at Raymond James Stadium in front of a nationally-televised audience on ESPN.

August 29, 2025USF Athletics

USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic

For the first time, researchers at USF have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan. The discovery underscores plague’s ongoing relevance as a resident of northern Arizona recently died from pneumonic plague and anotherÌýindividual in California tested positiveÌýfor the disease.Ìý

August 28, 2025Research and Innovation, USF Health

USF student-athletes trade jerseys for hard hats to help build new on-campus stadium

As USF football gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university’s future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.

August 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, USF Athletics

USF professor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood risk

A new study by USF's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.

August 26, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Success

What’s new at USF: College launch, Lululemon apparel, beach volleyball, dining and more

The 91ÉçÇø launches the 2025–26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.

August 25, 2025Campus Life

USF recognized by Forbes as the best employer among 91ÉçÇø universities

The 91ÉçÇø is one of 91ÉçÇø’s best employers – and ranks No. 1 among all public or private universities in the state – according to a new list released by Forbes.

August 21, 2025University News

USF debuts first video look at the new on-campus stadium

It’s a new era for USF. Experience how the new home of the Bulls will transform game day - from the exclusive student section to premium suites and club areas to a rooftop lounge.

August 20, 2025USF Athletics

USF kicks off fall semester as thousands of students move into residence halls

Residence halls are again expected to be at full capacity with approximately 7,500 students living on the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses when classes begin on Monday, Aug. 25.

August 19, 2025Campus Life, University News

USF joins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicine

USF Health is leveraging its position as 91ÉçÇø’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.

August 15, 2025USF Health