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From first-generation student to future pediatrician, meet USF’s Julio Blanco III
Julio Blanco is the first in his family to attend college. Joining USF was a monumental feat given the adversity he faced growing up, which included periods of homelessness and his family facing financial hardship. But he never let that get in the way of achieving his dreams.
March 7, 2025Student Success

Patience pays off for USF walk-on turned record-breaking wide receiver Sean Atkins
Sean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.
March 7, 2025Student Success, USF Athletics

How Dr. Yael Bensoussan uses AI and the human voice at USF to detect disease
Dr. Yael Bensoussan didn’t always dream of becoming a doctor. She started her career as a professional singer but an injury to her vocal cords eventually altered her journey. This experience sparked an interest in studying and treating the voice to help others who go through similar situations.
March 7, 2025Research and Innovation, USF Health

What sparked student Libby Royer’s passion for storm-proofing coastlines
USF doctoral student Libby Royer has taken an active role in future-proofing Tampa Bay. Her research revolves around the impacts of hurricanes on coastlines and how coastal communities can better prepare for future storms.
March 7, 2025Student Success

John Licato helping bring Florida’s first AI and cybersecurity college to life at USF
John Licato is pioneering the future. His interest in video games led to a passion for technology, and he has since dedicated his education, research and career to the field. As an associate professor at the , he shares his passion with students and teaches the future AI and cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow.
March 7, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation

Demand for biomedical engineers drives USF to expand department
Renovations are underway to expand USF’s medical engineering lab space with advanced technology to support a growing number of students and prestigious faculty.
March 6, 2025Research and Innovation
The signature philanthropic event at the Sarasota-Manatee campus celebrated the deep ties between the campus and the community.
March 3, 2025Community Partnerships, USF Foundation

College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will foster USF-wide collaborations
USF’s newest college is set to revolutionize education by producing job-ready professionals in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing. By integrating AI across disciplines in all USF colleges, this forward-thinking initiative will equip graduates with cutting-edge skills to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.
March 3, 2025Cyber/AI, Research and Innovation
The track and field team captured its second consecutive AAC indoor championship at the Birmingham CrossPlex, also earning the Bulls' men's coaching staff its second straight Men's Coaching Staff of the Year honor.
March 2, 2025USF Athletics
TIPSTR is a new data repository that illustrates the magnitude, trends and geographic scope of human trafficking across the state.
February 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Thousands expected as USF’s on-campus interactive festival welcomes Tampa Bay families
The will welcome thousands of Tampa Bay community members to Bulls Family Fest on March 1, a free, interactive event that gets children of all ages interested in higher education and engaged with early in their lives.
February 25, 2025Campus Life, Community Partnerships

USF is a top producer for Fulbright Scholars
USF’s Fulbright Scholars represent a variety of academic disciplines, including economics, information sciences and engineering. Their research endeavors took them to Taiwan, France, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Maldives and Japan.
February 25, 2025Honors and Awards