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Grid of headshots of 11 USF faculty members who were named AAAS Fellows

Eleven USF faculty among 2024 class of Fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science

This is the third largest cohort from any university in the nation. Recognition as an AAAS Fellow is a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community.

March 27, 2025Honors and Awards, Research and Innovation

The Life in Media Survey, led by a team of researchers at the 911±¬ÁÏÍø, surveyed more than 1,500 tweens in Florida. Findings will help inform a 25-year national study that will track young people’s digital media use and wellbeing into adulthood.

March 25, 2025Research and Innovation

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USF is digitally preserving Egmont Key's historic harbor pilot village

Due to damage their village incurred during back-to-back hurricanes, after more than a century, Egmont Key’s harbor pilots might no longer have a presence on the island. But USF’s Access 3D Lab has memorialized the historic village through 3D scans.

March 17, 2025Community Partnerships

Julio Blanco

From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF’s Julio Blanco III

Julio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining USF was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams. 

March 7, 2025Student Success

Libby Royer

What sparked USF student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlines

USF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.

March 7, 2025Student Success

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Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborations

USF’s Bellini College is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all USF colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.

March 3, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

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Why shallow water at the beach is more important than you might realize

Habitats along the coastline provide immense ecological and socioeconomic benefits, but face increasing threats that may put fish populations and fisheries at risk.

February 24, 2025Research and Innovation

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From classroom to discovery:ÌýUSF students make waves with transformative research

911±¬ÁÏÍø students showcased their research at one of the largest multidisciplinary research conferences in the country.

February 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, Student Success

USF women's lacrosse game

USF women’s lacrosse makes historic debut with student-athletes studying to become lawyers, chemists and more

USF women’s lacrosse dominated its debut game in front of more than 2,000 fans at Corbett Stadium. As the inaugural team, the players are well aware that they will forever be a part of USF history and are working tirelessness to ensure their legacy extends beyond the field.

February 10, 2025USF Athletics, University News

911±¬ÁÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University

From ballet to brain injury advocacy: Meet USF student and Miss Tampa Alexandra de Roos

After a concussion ended her dream of professional ballet, Alexandra de Roos enrolled at USF as a double major in biomedical sciences and psychology with the goal of becoming a neuropsychiatrist. She was also recently crowned Miss Tampa and plans to use her pulpit to promote brain trauma awareness.

February 6, 2025University News

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USF’s commitment to community drives new partnerships and innovation

From improving area neighborhoods, to advancing innovation and strengthening ties with government agencies, USF is proving what’s possible when people of different disciplines unite. Learn more about what’s been accomplished since the formation of the Office of University Community Partnerships.

January 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation, USF Health, University News

The donation comes from Joey Redner, the founder of Cigar City Brewing in Tampa, and his wife, Jennifer. Through their gift, the Redners will be supporting USF students hoping to learn the ropes of the growing brewing arts business and for their love of Bulls football, having followed the team since it was founded in 1997.

January 28, 2025USF Foundation

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