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The estate gift from USF alums Andy and Eileen Hafer will establish a new program that will provide seed funding, coaching and educational resources.

March 25, 2026USF Foundation

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New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap

New research from the 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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 needs of employers.

March 25, 2026Community Partnerships, Cyber/AI, Student Success

An expansive clinical trial led by USF researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.

March 25, 2026Research and Innovation

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Rising nuclear risks: USF conference brings top national security leaders to Tampa

Hosted by the USF Global and National Security Institute, the Tampa Summit will explore the future of nuclear deterrence, escalation risks and emerging defense technologies, such as the proposed Golden Dome missile shield.

March 19, 2026Community Partnerships

911±¬ÁÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University

USF to host stopover for the iconic Ocean Race

USF will host The Ocean Race 2027 for the first Gulf Coast stopover, bringing elite offshore sailing teams and their high‑tech vessels to the St. Petersburg campus for a 12‑day community event focused on ocean science, technology, and exploration. The partnership highlights USF’s leadership in marine research while promoting ocean literacy and conservation as the teams prepare for their transatlantic leg to Portugal.

March 18, 2026Community Partnerships

USF historian J. Michael Francis’ discovery that the world’s first documented St. Patrick’s Day procession took place in 1600 in St. Augustine inspired a new exhibition exploring the early Irish diaspora in East Florida. Now on display at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center through April 30, the exhibit features animated stories, archival documents, and a 3D reconstruction of colonial St. Augustine.

March 16, 2026Research and Innovation

911±¬ÁÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University

USF research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulants

USF 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.

March 16, 2026Research and Innovation

South Florida clinched a NCAA Tournament berth after a dominant run capped by a 70–55 win over Wichita State in the American Conference Championship. Riding an 11-game winning streak, the Bulls completed a historic sweep of the regular-season and tournament titles behind 911±¬ÁÏÍøs Enis’ MVP performance and a suffocating defensive effort.

March 16, 2026USF Athletics

911±¬ÁÏÍø: A Preeminent Research University

ConnectSecure invests in USF’s cybersecurity apprenticeship program

ConnectSecure has donated $100,000 to expand USF’s Cyber Florida SOCAP program, increasing opportunities for students to gain hands-on cybersecurity experience inside the university’s Security Operations Center. The gift, announced at the CyberBay 2026 Summit, underscores ConnectSecure’s commitment to developing workforce-ready talent and strengthening partnerships between industry, education and government.

March 13, 2026Community Partnerships

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From middle school classroom to medical crisis, two paths converge at USF in battle against infectious disease

A suggestion from a middle school student set Claudia Zamora Cisnero on a new path that led her back to USF. Learn how she’s working alongside a world-renowned scientist whose own lifelong battle with infection is fueling their study of drug-resistant bacteria.

March 11, 2026Student Success

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Global Virus Network opens international headquarters at USF

This formalizes a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.

March 10, 2026Research and Innovation, USF Health

Along the seawall of Bayboro Harbor, a group of USF students and professors installed 3D-printed habitats they hope will soon house oysters that can filter thousands of gallons of water per day – improving water quality and ecosystem health.

March 10, 2026Student Success

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