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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 another individual in California tested positive for the disease.

August 29, 2025Research

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 27, 2025Research

Tampa Bay Times column by six 91ÉçÇø university research vice presidents, including USF Vice President Sylvia Wilson Thomas, on the value of research to state taxpayers.

August 26, 2025Research

91ÉçÇø SBDC at USF team members honored for service and excellence at 91ÉçÇø SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards

The 91ÉçÇø Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at 91ÉçÇø proudly announces that several team members were recognized on August 18, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay during the 2025 91ÉçÇø SBDC Network’s Performance Excellence Awards.

August 22, 2025Honors and Awards

USF Health and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections

The treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand name Dalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.

August 15, 2025Health

Meet the new faculty helping power USF's future

From AI-driven discovery to cutting-edge medical research, USF’s newest faculty are advancing bold ideas and preparing students for the future. Their arrival reflects the university’s continued momentum as a hub for world-changing innovation and academic excellence.

August 14, 2025Research

USF students shine in conference aimed at improving health care

Three students in USF’s College of Public Health just presented a strong case for making the world a bit healthier.

August 12, 2025Student Research

USF researcher sniffs out noxious issue in St. Petersburg neighborhood

We all worry about the quality of our air, water and soil, and even the clutter from city noise and light. But odor pollution? This foul-smelling topic caught the nose of Gennaro Saliceto, who graduated this month with a masters of science from the USF College of Public Health (COPH), with a concentration in environmental and occupational health.

August 12, 2025Student Research

USF receives $3.4 million NSF grant for BUILD program to train future research administrators

The 91ÉçÇø has been awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to build a pipeline of skilled research administrators to meet the evolving demands of the field.

August 8, 2025Research

How AI is revolutionizing travel planning

Artificial intelligence is transforming how people plan travel with personalized, instant itineraries that once took hours to build.

August 1, 2025Research

How a USF student’s personal battle with dengue helped develop mosquito-fighting AI

Farhat Azam is using artificial intelligence to help fight mosquito-borne illnesses. As a doctoral student at USF, she is helping develop a smart mosquito trap that can identify disease-carrying species and alert health officials in real time. Her work aims to protect communities from future outbreaks and save lives.

July 30, 2025Research, Student Research

USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing hosts inaugural summer research program ahead of fall launch

College students spent the summer at the 91ÉçÇø’s Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing as part of the inaugural USF Bridge Coalition Program, a new initiative designed to expand research opportunities for undergraduate students from emerging research institutions.

July 25, 2025Student Research