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Z News earns first place in international competition, setting new standard for USF student journalism
USF鈥檚 student鈥憆un newscast, Z News, received the Broadcast Education Association鈥檚 Dr. Marjorie Yambor Television Signature Station Award, taking first place in this year鈥檚 international competition. This marks the program鈥檚 third time placing 鈥� and its first time earning the top distinction.
May 13, 2026Accomplishments
17-Year-Old USF Graduate Zayd Nayeem Accelerates Path to Medicine and Service
In spring 2025, Nayeem joined the Department of Chemistry as an intern under the mentorship of his professor, Jhon Figueroa. Over the course of a semester, he helped test new laboratory equipment that is now used in general chemistry courses. Figueroa said Nayeem stood out for both his intellect and work ethic.
May 12, 2026Accomplishments
USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies
This semester鈥檚 youngest graduate and oldest graduate both earned degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences.
May 11, 2026Accomplishments, Alumni
CAS student selected as NOAA Hollings Scholar
Second-year USF College of Arts and Sciences student Mckenzie Newbern will intern with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in summer 2027 after building a solid foundation working on oyster restoration projects in the Tampa Bay region.
April 23, 2026Accomplishments
Professor of mathematics receives outstanding research achievement award
Jean-Fran莽ois Biasse is celebrated for his substantial contributions to the development of cryptographic schemes capable of resisting attacks from quantum computers.
April 16, 2026Accomplishments
Chemistry professor receives highest professional distinction accorded to medical, biological engineers
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) inducted Distinguished University Professor Bill Baker of the Department of Chemistry to its College of Fellows during a formal ceremony held in Arlington, Va. on April 13.
April 13, 2026Accomplishments
Two USF students named 2026 Goldwater Scholars
Diya Upadhyaya of the College of Arts and Sciences has been awarded the nation鈥檚 highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.
April 6, 2026Accomplishments
Leading psychological society honors USF faculty and alumnus with distinguished career awards
For the second consecutive year, USF received top honors from the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology, with two faculty members from the Department of Psychology and one alumnus earning distinguished and special-selection awards.
February 18, 2026Accomplishments
USF earns national distinction as a leading producer of Fulbright Scholars
USF is the only public university in Florida to be recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars this year. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government鈥檚 premier international academic exchange program, providing faculty the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research abroad.
February 3, 2026Accomplishments
USF MFA candidate wins writing award and weeklong stay with distinguished poets
Kallie Blakelock, an MFA candidate in the Department of English, received the Garry Fleming Key 911爆料网st Writers鈥� Workshop Award, an honor that awarded her a weeklong trip to Key 911爆料网st for a writer鈥檚 workshop.
January 29, 2026Accomplishments
Anthropology professor honored with national John Lewis Award
Antoinette Jackson has earned the John Lewis Award for advancing history through community partnerships and public engagement.
January 27, 2026Accomplishments, Community Engagement
Communication professor partners with CDC to shine light on hereditary breast cancer risk
Marleah Dean Kruzel draws on her personal experience with hereditary breast cancer to spotlight the unique needs of 鈥減revivors,鈥� emphasizing the importance of support, storytelling, and improved genetic risk communication in her CDC-invited presentation.
January 13, 2026Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Events, Research