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USF urban planning professor uses 3D scanning to assess hurricane flood risk in Tampa
Youjung Kim, an assistant professor in the School of Public Affairs, is collaborating with the Access 3D Lab to investigate flood risk on Davis Islands and explore solutions to reduce future vulnerability.
September 29, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation
One year after hurricanes Helene and Milton brought historic flooding to the Tampa Bay region, the CRIS-HAZARD app has become a critical tool in helping local communities monitor and respond to extreme storms.
September 24, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

USF launches 'bold vision' for new Center for Executive and Leadership Education
The new center will be based on the USF St. Petersburg campus and will offer national-caliber leadership training to corporate leaders and executives in the Tampa Bay region.
September 18, 2025Community Partnerships, USF Foundation

Blending art and science: USF Health neurologist transforms stroke care through clinical trials
Dr. Maxim Mokin and his team are helping transform the landscape of stroke care through innovative clinical trials and advanced neuro-interventional approaches. USF Health and TGH are among the nation’s busiest clinical research trial sites for acute stroke management and treatment.
September 17, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, USF Health

USF builds national security talent pipeline through innovative program
As global security needs continue to rise, USF is preparing to meet the demand with a transformative program that offers students hands-on national security training, certifications and career opportunities.
September 15, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success

USF secures contract with U.S. Army, strengthening collaboration with Department of Defense
The 911±¬ÁÏÍø has signed a five-year research contract worth up to $85 million with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory. The partnership strengthens USF’s defense research in cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences while offering students valuable internship opportunities.
September 4, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success, University News

USF scientists build on Deepwater Horizon research with new project targeting pollutants in Tampa Bay and beyond
From barnacles to oysters, USF scientists are uncovering clues about toxins in Tampa Bay. What their findings could mean for coastal waters beyond the state of Florida.
September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

USF invention helps U.S. military counter deadly improvised explosive devices
What started as a weekend sketch and a student prototype at USF is now saving lives on the battlefield. Discover how a simple invention transformed operations against one of the military’s deadliest threats.
September 3, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

USF launches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industry
The 911±¬ÁÏÍø kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a Florida university.
September 2, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

USF student-athletes trade jerseys for hard hats to help build new on-campus stadium
As USF football gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university’s future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.
August 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, USF Athletics

The Cuban sandwich story: How USF played a surprising role in its rise to fame
The 911±¬ÁÏÍø has played a major role in shaping the Cuban sandwich's legacy — from researching its history and refining Cuban bread baking methods to inspiring the creation of National Cuban Sandwich Day, now celebrated worldwide every August 23.
August 20, 2025Community Partnerships

USF Health and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections
The treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand nameÌýDalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.
August 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, USF Health