/provost/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 09 Aug 2026 09:23:25 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-office-of-graduate-studies.aspxDerek Wildman is an internationally recognized scholar, researcher and academic leader who has advanced scientific discovery and student success through his work in genomics, public health and graduate education.External ArticleThu, 30 Jul 2026 00:24:27 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø names new dean for the Office of Graduate StudiesDerek Wildman is an internationally recognized scholar, researcher and academic leader who has advanced scientific discovery and student success through his work in genomics, public health and graduate education.headshot of dean derek wildman /news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-office-of-graduate-studies.aspxSpotlightshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-floridas-sea-turtle-hatchlings-find-the-ocean-in-the-dark.aspxBiologist Deby Cassill explains how hatchlings navigate to the ocean and her theory for how sea turtle mothers manage one of nature’s longest survival gambles.External ArticleThu, 30 Jul 2026 00:22:55 How Florida’s sea turtle hatchlings find the ocean in the darkBiologist Deby Cassill explains how hatchlings navigate to the ocean and her theory for how sea turtle mothers manage one of nature’s longest survival gambles.Turtles hatching in the darkhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/how-floridas-sea-turtle-hatchlings-find-the-ocean-in-the-dark.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-celebrates-floridas-decade-as-the-nations-no-1-state-for-higher-education.aspxThe annual rankings evaluate states based on key higher education measures, including educational attainment, graduation rates, affordability and student debt.External ArticleTue, 28 Jul 2026 00:27:51 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrates Florida’s decade as the nation’s No. 1 state for higher educationThe annual rankings evaluate states based on key higher education measures, including educational attainment, graduation rates, affordability and student debt.Welcome to Florida signage/news/2026/usf-celebrates-floridas-decade-as-the-nations-no-1-state-for-higher-education.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2026/usf-scientists-advance-space-agriculture.aspxSpace isn’t known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are collaborating on sustainable space agriculture projects with potential applications back on Earth.External ArticleTue, 28 Jul 2026 00:25:47 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missionsSpace isn’t known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are collaborating on sustainable space agriculture projects with potential applications back on Earth.two scientists in lab coats looking at a plant in a jar/news/2026/usf-scientists-advance-space-agriculture.aspxResearch and Innovation/health/news/2026/morsani-college-of-medicine-celebrates-record-breaking-incoming-class-of-2030.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine is welcoming the strongest incoming class in its history, with an academic profile that places the students among the most accomplished in the nation.External ArticleMon, 27 Jul 2026 00:29:45 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health welcomes record-breaking incoming class of medical studentsThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine is welcoming the strongest incoming class in its history, with an academic profile that places the students among the most accomplished in the nation.New class of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health medical students/health/news/2026/morsani-college-of-medicine-celebrates-record-breaking-incoming-class-of-2030.aspxSpotlights/news/2026/why-usf-is-one-of-americas-best-value-universities-new-national-rankings-highlight-excellence-affordability.aspxMoney, SmartAsset and Niche rank ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø among the nation's best, especially regarding graduation rates, affordability, financial aid, student debt and alumni salaries.External ArticleThu, 23 Jul 2026 00:31:16 Why ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is one of America's best-value universities: New national rankings highlight excellence, affordability and career outcomesMoney, SmartAsset and Niche rank ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø among the nation's best, especially regarding graduation rates, affordability, financial aid, student debt and alumni salaries.Bull statues on the Tampa campus surrounded by students/news/2026/why-usf-is-one-of-americas-best-value-universities-new-national-rankings-highlight-excellence-affordability.aspxSpotlights/health/news/2026/usf-health-researchers-find-experimental-drug-may-protect-the-heart-in-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health researchers uncovered a potential new therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy-related heart disease, a leading cause of death in patients with the condition.External ArticleThu, 16 Jul 2026 10:11:52 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health researchers find experimental drug may protect the heart in muscular dystrophyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health researchers uncovered a potential new therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy-related heart disease, a leading cause of death in patients with the condition.Illustration of a human heart and major blood vessels within the chest./health/news/2026/usf-health-researchers-find-experimental-drug-may-protect-the-heart-in-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy.aspxResearch and Innovation/health/news/2026/uncovering-the-hidden-impacts-of-a-hurricane-on-food-supply.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health researcher Elizabeth Dunn shares how hurricanes disrupt food access and what communities can do to strengthen food system resilience before disaster strikes.External ArticleTue, 14 Jul 2026 10:14:43 Uncovering the hidden impacts of a hurricane on food supplyºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health researcher Elizabeth Dunn shares how hurricanes disrupt food access and what communities can do to strengthen food system resilience before disaster strikes.Volunteers and community members gathering around a table with food. /health/news/2026/uncovering-the-hidden-impacts-of-a-hurricane-on-food-supply.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/national-geographic-museum-showcases-usf-professors-bronze-dinosaur-sculpture.aspxAfter more than 20 years of research, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Associate Professor Ryan Carney unveiled the world's most scientifically accurate 3D reconstruction of Archaeopteryx at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration. The project helped answer longstanding questions about the iconic fossil species that links dinosaurs and birds.External ArticleThu, 09 Jul 2026 09:46:20 National Geographic Museum of Exploration showcases ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø professor’s bronze reconstruction of iconic 'first bird' dinosaurAfter more than 20 years of research, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Associate Professor Ryan Carney unveiled the world's most scientifically accurate 3D reconstruction of Archaeopteryx at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration. The project helped answer longstanding questions about the iconic fossil species that links dinosaurs and birds.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/national-geographic-museum-showcases-usf-professors-bronze-dinosaur-sculpture.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/brag-awards-advance-usf-technologies-in-mosquito-detection-optometry-and-womens-health.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Foundation and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Research Foundation have awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to Digitomy, GlaucHome and Panthea – three early-stage start-ups seeking to commercialize inventions developed by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty and research teams.External ArticleThu, 09 Jul 2026 09:43:45 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø advances commercialization of new technologies in mosquito detection, optometry and women’s healthThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Foundation and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Research Foundation have awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to Digitomy, GlaucHome and Panthea – three early-stage start-ups seeking to commercialize inventions developed by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty and research teams.Exterior of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Research park building/research-innovation/news/2026/brag-awards-advance-usf-technologies-in-mosquito-detection-optometry-and-womens-health.aspxResearch and Innovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-keys-marine-lab-prepares-for-historic-el-nino-threat.aspxRecord-breaking ocean temperatures triggered the most severe coral bleaching ever documented three summers ago. Now with an intense El Nino expected that could fuel exceptionally warm waters, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers are taking action to ensure unprecedented impacts aren't repeated.External ArticleWed, 08 Jul 2026 09:47:44 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Keys Marine Laboratory prepares for historic El Niño threat to Florida’s Coral ReefRecord-breaking ocean temperatures triggered the most severe coral bleaching ever documented three summers ago. Now with an intense El Nino expected that could fuel exceptionally warm waters, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers are taking action to ensure unprecedented impacts aren't repeated.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-keys-marine-lab-prepares-for-historic-el-nino-threat.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-usf-libraries.aspxCarol Ann Borchert brings a distinguished record of advancing library operations to enhance the impact of research and scholarship across the university.External ArticleThu, 02 Jul 2026 11:55:36 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø names new dean for the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø LibrariesCarol Ann Borchert brings a distinguished record of advancing library operations to enhance the impact of research and scholarship across the university.Carol Ann Borchert standing in front of a mural smiling at camera/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-usf-libraries.aspxSpotlights/news/2026/usf-advances-national-security-research-new-secure-cloud-infrastructure-powered-by-amazon-web-services.aspxThe new secure cloud infrastructure will expand defense and aerospace-focused research, accelerate technology development and prepare students for careers supporting national security.External ArticleTue, 30 Jun 2026 11:05:38 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø advances national security research, becoming first in Florida to implement new secure cloud infrastructure powered by Amazon Web ServicesThe new secure cloud infrastructure will expand defense and aerospace-focused research, accelerate technology development and prepare students for careers supporting national security.Entrance to the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø/news/2026/usf-advances-national-security-research-new-secure-cloud-infrastructure-powered-by-amazon-web-services.aspxSpotlightshttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-announces-gift-reliaquest-advance-ai-and-cybersecurity-educationThe gift will help establish the Bellini college’s first-ever endowed professorship and create a new study track within the ReliaQuest Labs program focused on artificial intelligence-supported software engineering.External ArticleThu, 25 Jun 2026 00:12:20 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Announces $1.5 Million Gift from ReliaQuest to Advance AI and Cybersecurity EducationThe gift will help establish the Bellini college’s first-ever endowed professorship and create a new study track within the ReliaQuest Labs program focused on artificial intelligence-supported software engineering.a room full of people sitting at long desks looking at a presentation about reliaquesthttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-announces-gift-reliaquest-advance-ai-and-cybersecurity-educationSpotlights/health/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-of-the-taneja-college-of-pharmacy.aspxA pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role.She will become just the second permanent dean of the college.External ArticleWed, 17 Jun 2026 15:31:22 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø names new dean of the Taneja College of PharmacyA pharmacist and epidemiologist, Zgibor has served at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø for more than a decade and brings over 20 years of academic leadership experience to the role.She will become just the second permanent dean of the college.Janice Zgibor and text that welcomes her to the Taneja College of Pharmacy/health/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-of-the-taneja-college-of-pharmacy.aspxSpotlights/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-education.aspxJenifer Jasinski Schneider brings a distinguished record of leadership, research and service focused on literacy, creativity and student success.External ArticleTue, 16 Jun 2026 15:33:25 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø names new dean for the College of EducationJenifer Jasinski Schneider brings a distinguished record of leadership, research and service focused on literacy, creativity and student success.Jenifer Jasinski Schneider in a classroom/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-college-of-education.aspxSpotlights/health/news/2026/liver-cancer-research-funding.aspxAmid rising liver cancer rates linked to alcohol and metabolic disease, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health is advancing research on a drug that could work alongside GLP-1 therapies.External ArticleMon, 15 Jun 2026 15:34:53 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health secures new funding to advance research on promising liver cancer drugAmid rising liver cancer rates linked to alcohol and metabolic disease, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health is advancing research on a drug that could work alongside GLP-1 therapies.Internal medical scan highlighting the liver in the human body among other internal organs/health/news/2026/liver-cancer-research-funding.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/eye-movements-and-brain-activity-shape-reading-comprehension.aspxReading seems like a straightforward process, but it’s not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.External ArticleTue, 09 Jun 2026 09:20:35 How eye movements and brain activity shape reading comprehensionReading seems like a straightforward process, but it’s not always that simple. Readers regularly skip words, sometimes without realizing it. New research from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø shows how the brain processes those skipped words using peripheral vision, even as the eyes move past them.Woman wearing an EEG cap looking at a screen/news/2026/eye-movements-and-brain-activity-shape-reading-comprehension.aspxResearch and Innovation/marine-science/news/2026/after-devastating-fire-usf-marine-scientists-race-to-keep-ocean-monitoring-on-track.aspxA devastating fire displaced researchers at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.External ArticleWed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:43 After devastating fire, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø oceanographers race to keep hurricane forecasts on trackA devastating fire displaced researchers at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Marine Science. But instead of stopping, a team of oceanographers raced back to sea – determined to keep critical hurricane forecasting systems running for the communities that depend on them.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø marine scientists monitor for hurricanes/marine-science/news/2026/after-devastating-fire-usf-marine-scientists-race-to-keep-ocean-monitoring-on-track.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-invention-aims-to-reduce-30000-glaucoma-test-with-a-42-at-home-alternative.aspxA ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.External ArticleWed, 03 Jun 2026 10:05:05 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø invention aims to replicate $30,000 glaucoma test with a $42 at-home alternativeA ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-developed smartphone app could help patients monitor glaucoma from home, making it easier to detect vision changes before permanent sight loss occurs.John Storms and Ramesh Ayyala/news/2026/usf-invention-aims-to-reduce-30000-glaucoma-test-with-a-42-at-home-alternative.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-expedition-to-antarctica-advances-research-on-potential-melanoma-treatment.aspxA remote Antarctic expedition has brought ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.External ArticleTue, 02 Jun 2026 10:03:32 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø expedition to Antarctica advances research on potential melanoma treatmentA remote Antarctic expedition has brought ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers back to a decades-old discovery: A tiny marine organism containing a compound that kills melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. Now, scientists are racing to unlock its potential for future cancer therapies.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø diver collecting sea squirts on the arctic floor /news/2026/usf-expedition-to-antarctica-advances-research-on-potential-melanoma-treatment.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/70-years-of-usf-research.aspxSince its founding in 1956, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.External ArticleThu, 28 May 2026 10:44:02 70 years of discovery: How ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø built a research powerhouseSince its founding in 1956, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has built its identity around a thriving research culture. As ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø marks its 70th anniversary, that vision has grown with the institution from modest labs with limited technology into an R1 university and membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research throughout the decades /news/2026/70-years-of-usf-research.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxTheir work has transformed modern life, advanced critical industries, improved patient care, strengthened national resilience and exemplified the power of innovation to address society’s most pressing challenges.External ArticleTue, 26 May 2026 10:45:58 Three pioneering ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameTheir work has transformed modern life, advanced critical industries, improved patient care, strengthened national resilience and exemplified the power of innovation to address society’s most pressing challenges.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspx/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxThe Florida Inventors Hall of Fame today announced that three distinguished ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty innovators are among the 2026 class of inductees.External ArticleWed, 20 May 2026 09:59:35 Three pioneering ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty members to be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of FameThe Florida Inventors Hall of Fame today announced that three distinguished ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty innovators are among the 2026 class of inductees.Florida Inventors Hall of Fame/news/2026/three-pioneering-usf-faculty-members-to-be-inducted-into-the-florida-inventors-hall-of-fame.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxStudents in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's biomedical engineering program aren’t just taking classes or building models — they’re bringing ideas to life through hands‑on, industry‑sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 09:22:01 Corporate-sponsored capstone projects bring industry experience to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø biomedical engineering seniorsStudents in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's biomedical engineering program aren’t just taking classes or building models — they’re bringing ideas to life through hands‑on, industry‑sponsored design projects. For seniors in the program, this rewarding experience culminated in their capstone presentation. Fourteen prototypes were presented to eager faculty and industry partners, showcasing the graduates' year of hard work.Biomedical engineering seniors/news/2026/corporate-sponsored-usf-biomedical-engineering-capstone-projects.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxThe Florida High Tech Corridor and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization. Designed to support promising research at a critical inflection point, the program provides up to $25,000 in seed funding to help advance technologies toward market readiness.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2026 09:19:40 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-led innovations tackle cybersecurity and health challenges with early-stage fundingThe Florida High Tech Corridor and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Research continue to accelerate the translation of bold ideas into real-world impact through the Early-Stage Innovation Fund, announcing a new cohort of faculty-led projects poised for commercialization. Designed to support promising research at a critical inflection point, the program provides up to $25,000 in seed funding to help advance technologies toward market readiness.EverGait device/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-led-innovations-tackle-cybersecurity-and-health-challenges-with-early-stage-funding.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/students-showcase-discovery-and-innovation-at-2026-oneusf-undergraduate-research-conference.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrated the creativity, curiosity and scholarly ambition of its students at the 2026 OneºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Undergraduate Research Conference during Undergraduate Research Week. The conference transformed ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s three campuses.External ArticleWed, 29 Apr 2026 09:44:37 Students showcase discovery and innovation at 2026 OneºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Undergraduate Research ConferenceThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrated the creativity, curiosity and scholarly ambition of its students at the 2026 OneºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Undergraduate Research Conference during Undergraduate Research Week. The conference transformed ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø into a hub of undergraduate discovery, featuring more than 500 student research projects across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s three campuses.Group of students holding certificates smiling at camera/research-innovation/news/2026/students-showcase-discovery-and-innovation-at-2026-oneusf-undergraduate-research-conference.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/rethinking-augmented-reality-for-children.aspxFor decades, technology in schools meant desktop computers and basic digital instruction. Today, more immersive tools are beginning to reach children, changing how they interact with information and their surroundings. As these tools become more advanced, researchers at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are examining whether they align with how children think and learn.External ArticleWed, 22 Apr 2026 09:41:29 Rethinking augmented reality for children: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø study finds key design gapFor decades, technology in schools meant desktop computers and basic digital instruction. Today, more immersive tools are beginning to reach children, changing how they interact with information and their surroundings. As these tools become more advanced, researchers at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are examining whether they align with how children think and learn.Child using augmented reality /news/2026/rethinking-augmented-reality-for-children.aspxResearch and Innovation/provost/news/2026/faculty-advisor-awards-open.aspxTo that end, the Office of the Provost is happy to announce Faculty and Advisor awards for the coming fall. The awards carry a one-time remuneration and are intended to recognize outstanding accomplishments for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Faculty.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:29 Office of the Provost Faculty & Advisor Award Applications OpenTo that end, the Office of the Provost is happy to announce Faculty and Advisor awards for the coming fall. The awards carry a one-time remuneration and are intended to recognize outstanding accomplishments for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Faculty.provost mohapatra putting medallion on dup/provost/news/2026/faculty-advisor-awards-open.aspx/news/2026/usf-scientists-solve-100-year-old-mystery-behind-rubber-that-powers-modern-life.aspxEvery time you drive, board a plane or water your lawn, you’re relying on a material that has quietly powered modern life for nearly a century – reinforced rubber. It’s in car and aircraft tires, industrial seals, medical devices and countless everyday products. Yet despite its ubiquity and its central role in the $260 billion global tire industry, scientists have never fully understood why it works so well. Until now.External ArticleThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:34:17 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø scientists solve 100 year-old mystery behind rubber that powers modern lifeEvery time you drive, board a plane or water your lawn, you’re relying on a material that has quietly powered modern life for nearly a century – reinforced rubber. It’s in car and aircraft tires, industrial seals, medical devices and countless everyday products. Yet despite its ubiquity and its central role in the $260 billion global tire industry, scientists have never fully understood why it works so well. Until now.Car tires on the road/news/2026/usf-scientists-solve-100-year-old-mystery-behind-rubber-that-powers-modern-life.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/qr-code-hospitality-experience-for-older-adults.aspxOlder adults and technology haven’t always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brought fresh challenges and frustrations. Now, mastering QR codes is the latest hurdle. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research shows that when these interactions are difficult, customer satisfaction and loyalty can suffer.External ArticleThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:23:52 How QR codes can make or break the hospitality experience for older adultsOlder adults and technology haven’t always had the smoothest relationship. From learning to use email to operating smartphones, each new wave has brought fresh challenges and frustrations. Now, mastering QR codes is the latest hurdle. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research shows that when these interactions are difficult, customer satisfaction and loyalty can suffer.two older adults holding phone over QR code with play button to watch video/news/2026/qr-code-hospitality-experience-for-older-adults.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxThrough a growing partnership with Jabil, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø engineering students are turning ideas into real-world solutions – and in some cases, into technologies with the potential to reach patients. Jabil is a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider and one of the largest health care manufacturing solutions providers worldwide.External ArticleWed, 15 Apr 2026 14:51:13 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø-Jabil partnership advances next-generation medical technologyThrough a growing partnership with Jabil, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø engineering students are turning ideas into real-world solutions – and in some cases, into technologies with the potential to reach patients. Jabil is a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider and one of the largest health care manufacturing solutions providers worldwide.Sophia Alonso performing science experiment/news/2026/usf-jabil-partnership-advances-next-generation-medical-technology.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/research-development-review-article-co-authored-by-rdi-karen-walker-defines-competitive-intelligence-for-higher-education.aspxA new scholarly paper co-authored by Karen Walker and Alba Clivati McIntyre is helping shape how universities nationwide think about strategy, funding and research growth.External ArticleTue, 14 Apr 2026 14:59:11 Research Development Review paper, co-authored by RDI’s Karen Walker, defines competitive intelligence for higher educationA new scholarly paper co-authored by Karen Walker and Alba Clivati McIntyre is helping shape how universities nationwide think about strategy, funding and research growth.Karen Walker and Alba McIntyre/research-innovation/news/2026/research-development-review-article-co-authored-by-rdi-karen-walker-defines-competitive-intelligence-for-higher-education.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-honors-eleven-faculty-with-research-and-innovation-awards.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrated the accomplishments of eleven faculty members on Tuesday, April 14th with eight Outstanding Research Achievement Awards and three Excellence in Innovation Awards. Recipients represented a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.External ArticleTue, 14 Apr 2026 09:47:15 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø honors 11 faculty members with research and innovation awardsThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø celebrated the accomplishments of eleven faculty members on Tuesday, April 14th with eight Outstanding Research Achievement Awards and three Excellence in Innovation Awards. Recipients represented a broad range of disciplines and expertise across seven colleges and ten departments, with research spanning air transportation, behavioral therapies, diagnostic technologies and multidisciplinary artistic work, reflecting the breadth of scholarship across both scientific and creative fields.Headshots of 11 faculty members with text that says, "outstanding research achievement and excellence in innovation award recipients 2026"/research-innovation/news/2026/usf-honors-eleven-faculty-with-research-and-innovation-awards.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovation/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and defense contractor By Light Professional IT Services LLC have formalized a strategic partnership to advance the development of safer, more reliable artificial intelligence systems for national security and beyond.External ArticleWed, 08 Apr 2026 18:45:02 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and By Light formalize partnership to advance trusted AI for national securityThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and defense contractor By Light Professional IT Services LLC have formalized a strategic partnership to advance the development of safer, more reliable artificial intelligence systems for national security and beyond.Ankur Mali, Seungbae Kim and Anshuman Chhabra/news/2026/usf-and-by-light-formalize-partnership-to-advance-trusted-ai-for-national-security.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø features 42 graduate programs ranked inside the top 100 among all public and private institutions, including 18 ranked in the top 50 and five in the top 25. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s programs are also among the best in Florida, with 14 ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in the state.External ArticleTue, 07 Apr 2026 09:47:50 U.S. News & World Report ranks more than 40 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduate programs among the nation’s bestºÚÁϳԹÏÍø features 42 graduate programs ranked inside the top 100 among all public and private institutions, including 18 ranked in the top 50 and five in the top 25. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s programs are also among the best in Florida, with 14 ranked No. 1 or No. 2 in the state.Femaie student at commencement/news/2026/u-s-news-and-world-report-ranks-more-than-40-usf-graduate-programs-among-the-nations-best.aspxHonors and Awards/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxBellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing student Caleb Fernandes and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Arts and Sciences student Diya Upadhyaya — both third-year students in the Judy Genshaft Honors College — were awarded the honor, which is considered the nation’s highest for undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2026 18:40:35 Two ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Students Named 2026 Goldwater ScholarsBellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing student Caleb Fernandes and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø College of Arts and Sciences student Diya Upadhyaya — both third-year students in the Judy Genshaft Honors College — were awarded the honor, which is considered the nation’s highest for undergraduate research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya show their bull spirit on a bench outside the Judy Genshaft Honors College/ons/news/2026/two-usf-students-named-2026-goldwater-scholars.aspxHonors and Awards/marine-science/news/2026/tracking-decades-of-ecological-changes-in-south-floridas-marine-environment.aspxDi Geronimo’s research is part of the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON), a nation-wide collaboration that aims to measure and improve the health of ocean ecosystems. Every seven weeks for the past 10 years, the Southeast MBON regional partners have used regular cruises to gather samples and many different types of data. The specialized techniques that are used by the science teams allow researchers to track biological changes off the coast of Florida that are invisible any other way.External ArticleWed, 01 Apr 2026 10:37:22 Tracking decades of ecological changes in South Florida’s marine environmentDi Geronimo’s research is part of the Marine Biodiversity Observation Network (MBON), a nation-wide collaboration that aims to measure and improve the health of ocean ecosystems. Every seven weeks for the past 10 years, the Southeast MBON regional partners have used regular cruises to gather samples and many different types of data. The specialized techniques that are used by the science teams allow researchers to track biological changes off the coast of Florida that are invisible any other way.Two people in yellow helmets and life jackets taking samples on research vessel/marine-science/news/2026/tracking-decades-of-ecological-changes-in-south-floridas-marine-environment.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-powering-florida-research-on-air-taxis.aspxInstead of sitting in traffic, commuters across the country could one day lift off for a 20‑minute flight to their destination. Once imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.External ArticleMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:12:08 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø powering Florida research on air taxisInstead of sitting in traffic, commuters across the country could one day lift off for a 20‑minute flight to their destination. Once imagined only in science fiction, the vision of Advanced Air Mobility is gaining momentum with ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers playing a key role on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation.air taxi model /news/2026/usf-powering-florida-research-on-air-taxis.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.External ArticleMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:08:41 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø engineers develop radio-frequency training tech for U.S. Army under expansive partnershipThousands of miles from any battlefield, a team of engineers at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is working to prepare soldiers for the increasingly complex electronic environment of modern warfare.ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/usf-engineers-develop-radio-frequency-training-tech-for-us-army-under-expansive-partnership.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.External ArticleThu, 26 Mar 2026 16:21:08 Five ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty named 2025 fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty members Michael Lynch, Usha Menon, Niketa Patel, Charles Stanish and Jose Zayas-Castro have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2025 class of Fellows.five faculty members headshots with caption that reads "university of south florida 2025 aaas class of fellows"/research-innovation/news/2026/five-usf-faculty-named-2025-fellows-of-american-association-for-advancement-of-science.aspxHonors and Awards,Research and Innovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/largest-clinical-trial-using-brain-training-to-reduce-dementia-receives-millions.aspxAn expansive clinical trial led by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.External ArticleWed, 25 Mar 2026 10:04:13 Largest clinical trial using brain training to reduce dementia receives $2.8 million in federal fundingAn expansive clinical trial led by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.Two people looking at computer screen smilinghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/largest-clinical-trial-using-brain-training-to-reduce-dementia-receives-millions.aspxResearch and Innovation/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxAs the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, new research from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø identified a growing interest among higher education institutions to incorporate work-based learning in cybersecurity programs to help close the gap between academic preparation and the skills employers are seeking.External ArticleMon, 23 Mar 2026 10:14:20 New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gapAs the demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, new research from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø identified a growing interest among higher education institutions to incorporate work-based learning in cybersecurity programs to help close the gap between academic preparation and the skills employers are seeking.Students in the reliaquest program/education/news/2026/new-study-finds-work-based-learning-key-to-closing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health College of Public Health Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.External ArticleMon, 16 Mar 2026 10:18:20 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulantsºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health College of Public Health Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.telehealth appointment on laptop/news/2026/rise-of-telehealth-prescribed-stimulants.aspxResearch and Innovationhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxIn 2018, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known St. Patrick’s Day procession took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but rather St. Augustine, Fla. That discovery has led to a new museum exhibition that highlights the Irish diaspora in St. Augustine and East Florida.External ArticleMon, 16 Mar 2026 10:13:05 Discovery of first St. Patrick’s Day leads to museum exhibition on the Irish in FloridaIn 2018, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø St. Petersburg historian J. Michael Francis uncovered that the first known St. Patrick’s Day procession took place not in New York City or Boston or even Ireland, but rather St. Augustine, Fla. That discovery has led to a new museum exhibition that highlights the Irish diaspora in St. Augustine and East Florida.New museum exhibition on the Irish diaspora in Florida.https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2026/discovery-of-first-st-patricks-day-leads-to-museum-exhibition-on-the-irish-in-florida.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 – a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years – reinforcing the university’s upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment.External ArticleTue, 10 Mar 2026 10:20:15 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standingThe ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø increased its research activity to $531 million in fiscal year 2025 – a rise from last year and a 15% jump over the last two years – reinforcing the university’s upward trajectory in an increasingly competitive national funding environment.Two men work on a rocket/news/2026/usf-research-activity-climbs-15-percent-strengthening-national-standing.aspxResearch and Innovation/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxThe Global Virus Network (GVN) marked the opening of its International Headquarters on March 5 at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (ITVI), a GVN Center of Excellence.External ArticleMon, 09 Mar 2026 11:02:44 Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøThe Global Virus Network (GVN) marked the opening of its International Headquarters on March 5 at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation (ITVI), a GVN Center of Excellence.Leaders of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and the Global Virus Network cutting the ceremonial ribbon for the new international headquarters/health/news/2026/gvn-opens-international-hq-at-usf.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxInfectious disease researchers at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine adapted a fluorescent imaging system typically used to study human cells to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that infects humans and animals, in real time—paving the way for future treatments.External ArticleThu, 05 Mar 2026 00:33:16 Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatmentInfectious disease researchers at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health Morsani College of Medicine adapted a fluorescent imaging system typically used to study human cells to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii, a widespread organism that infects humans and animals, in real time—paving the way for future treatments.Fluorescent microscopy image of Toxoplasma gondii. /news/2026/fluorescent-imaging-reveals-how-a-global-parasite-develops.aspxResearch and Innovation/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxThe National Academy of Inventors has named six ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty members to its Class of 2026 Senior Members. NAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.External ArticleThu, 26 Feb 2026 10:57:34 National Academy of Inventors names six ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty to its 2026 class of senior membersThe National Academy of Inventors has named six ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty members to its Class of 2026 Senior Members. NAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.headshots of six new members of NAI/research-innovation/news/2026/nai-names-six-usf-faculty-to-its2026-class-of-senior-members.aspxResearch and Innovation/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspxMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s ninth president with a day spent engaging with the university community.External ArticleThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:40:09 Welcoming President Moez Limayem: His first week in photosMoez Limayem officially began his tenure as ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s ninth president with a day spent engaging with the university community.President Moez Limayem meets with students on campus/news/2026/welcoming-president-moez-limayem-his-first-day-in-photos.aspx