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Tampa Bay Partnership, USF Muma College of Business researchers unveil Tampa Bay region economic competitiveness data
State of the Region reports show continuing growth in education and innovation, detail the impacts of housing affordability issue.
February 17, 2026Community Partnerships
USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025
A new concrete measurement system, technology to measure pain in newborns and an AI system that monitors air traffic control are just some of the many patents making USF a leading research university.
February 12, 2026Research and Innovation
USF-engineered material uses sunlight to combat Florida's red tide
What if sunlight could help curb Florida’s red tide? USF researchers have engineered a reusable, light-activated material that slows harmful algae growth – offering a promising, environmentally safe approach to protecting coastal waters, public health and marine life.
January 29, 2026Research and Innovation, Student Success
From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoning
USF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate more like humans. Their new framework lets systems hold a belief and confront opposing viewpoints, similar to real human discussions.
February 12, 2026Research and Innovation
Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USF
These federal dollars support seven different projects across all USF campuses and USF Health, including initiatives that will benefit student success, military veterans and critical research in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, brain health and environmental sciences.
February 12, 2026University News
USF In The News
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Stories feature some of USF's many highlights, including the university's membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, the ranking of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as No. 1 in Florida and the opening of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.