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How USF architecture students and urban designers support Tampa Bay's growth
USF grads are at the forefront of some of the region’s largest projects, including airports, city centers and schools. Learn how USF’s architecture program is helping ensure there will be enough talent to keep up with Tampa Bay’s growth.
USF student receives highest non-combat award from U.S. Marine Corps
USF exercise science major and U.S. Marine Sgt. Amed Issa was awarded the prestigious Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his extraordinary bravery. When gunfire broke out in a crowded restaurant, he selflessly put himself in harm’s way to protect others — proving that true heroism knows no bound.
NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with USF-invented mapping technology
As NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, USF engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.
Seeing beyond sight: A USF blind student’s journey into broadcasting
As a mass communications major with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.
Inspired by her great-grandmother who battled dementia, USF student Dana Smith is channeling her personal experience into groundbreaking research. By joining the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study, Smith is taking a stand in the fight against Alzheimer's and advancing the science behind cognitive health.
Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative
A groundbreaking, CDC-funded initiative is equipping fire and EMS personnel with cutting-edge infection control training—powered by hands-on student research. Over five years, this program will develop specialized resources and a dedicated training hub to help first responders stay safe on the front lines.
USF marine scientist identifies viruses in red tide blooms for the first time
A research team led by USF postdoctoral scientist Jean Lim has made a groundbreaking discovery using viral metagenomics, identifying multiple viruses including a brand-new viral species within blooms of Karenia brevis, the organism behind red tide.
How USF is breaking barriers in preventing crypto crime
Lauren Smith completed several internships while finishing her bachelor’s degree, including one as a crime scene analyst at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. This expanded her perspective of the field and she is now pursuing efforts to prevent criminals from taking advantage of emerging technologies.
Rainforests are a major world biome which humans are not thought to have inhabited until relatively recently. A USF researcher has helped publish a study in Nature that proves humans lived in west Africa’s rainforests at least 150,000 years ago.
USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy launches cutting-edge classroom with hologram technology
This immersive experience brings complex pharmaceutical concepts to life, allowing students to interact with 3D models of drug interactions, patient scenarios, and more—elevating education to the next level.
USF College of Nursing opens world's first nurse-managed clinic at Port Tampa Bay
The new Port of Tampa Seafarers Center Clinic will deliver essential care to thousands of visiting seafarers and the local maritime community—ensuring those who keep global trade moving have access to the health care they need.