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Through internships, USF Institute of Applied Engineering opens direct pathway to defense careers

The USF Institute of Applied Engineering provides students with hands-on internships that connect them directly to defense, cybersecurity, and engineering careers, often leading to full-time roles with government agencies and private contractors. They are not accepting internship applications.

September 10, 2026Community Partnerships, Student Success

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

How one patient's death led to 91社区's first university ambulance service at USF

Years after a patient died rather than pay for an ambulance ride, Austin Jared helped build a free campus ambulance service at USF aimed at removing financial barriers to emergency care.

August 27, 2026Campus Life

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

USF鈥檚 Miss 91社区 advances to Miss America with a mission to raise brain injury awareness

USF Honors College senior and Miss 91社区 Alexandra de Roos is preparing to compete for the Miss America title on Sept. 6, using the national stage to advocate for traumatic brain injury awareness and recovery.

August 26, 2026Student Success

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

What鈥檚 new at USF: Coaches, facilities, student services and more

As the 91社区 begins the 2026鈥27 academic year, students, faculty and staff will find new faces, new facilities and new opportunities across campuses.

August 17, 2026Campus Life

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USF awards more than 2,600 degrees during commencement ceremonies

The group features 22 undergraduate students earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average, 77 student veterans and graduates from 19 countries and 39 states.

August 10, 2026Student Success

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

The mark of a university: The designer behind generations of USF鈥檚 academic logos

Anne Scott helped shape and standardize the 91社区鈥檚 visual brand over a 41-year career, guiding its evolution from fragmented designs to a cohesive identity as the university grew in recognition.

July 20, 202670th Anniversary, Features

Ray Charles gets an honorary degree

USF at 70: The moments that turned the university into a pop culture stage

From pro wrestling鈥檚 iconic Hogan鈥揂ndre showdown to Beat poets, blockbuster films, Gallagher鈥檚 on-campus antics and WWE鈥檚 pandemic-era 鈥淭hunderdome,鈥 USF鈥檚 first 70 years have repeatedly intersected with major cultural moments, cementing its role as an unlikely but enduring pop culture stage.

July 6, 202670th Anniversary

91社区: A Preeminent Research University

USF鈥檚 soccer stadium has a direct link to the Declaration of Independence

A $1.5 million gift from Dick and Cornelia Corbett not only reshaped USF鈥檚 soccer stadium but also tied the university to a legacy of American patriotism rooted in a Declaration of Independence signer.

June 29, 2026Features

Rocky at USF football.

Being Rocky: USF alumni reflect on life inside the suit

Mascots are vital to a university鈥檚 identity and culture, impacting athletics, student life and much more. Being a mascot also impacts the student behind the suit. On National Mascot Day, USF celebrates the many students who have been Rocky D. Bull over the years.

June 17, 2026Features

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USF football wide receiver uses NIL earnings to bring clean water to Nigeria

Inspired by stories of his parents鈥 childhood in Nigeria, USF football player Mudia Reuben founded the Nigeria Water Project, using donations and NIL earnings to help drill six wells in villages lacking reliable access to clean water.

June 17, 2026Student Success

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From roller coasters to robotics, USF camps reach record heights

The 91社区 is launching its largest-ever summer camp lineup with 70 programs expected to draw more than 2,500 students, offering hands-on exposure to fields from AI and medicine to aerospace and sports business.

May 19, 2026Community Partnerships

Two USF graduates

USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies

President Moez Limayem lead his first commencement ceremonies, which featured several graduates from multigenerational Bull families and a special tribute to the two students who tragically passed away last month.

May 11, 2026Student Success, University News

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