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USF Among Top Florida Institutions in Key Performance Areas

The Florida Board of Governors announces during President Judy Genshaft’s final meeting as leader of the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ System that USF is ranked one of the top three performing institutions in the State University System.

June 13, 2019University News

An Unnatural Way to Make Natural Products

From medicine to fragrances, nature provides many of the key chemical compounds needed in an endless number of pharmaceuticals and consumer products. Now, a cutting-edge technique engineered by researchers at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ is changing the way scientists isolate these precious molecules.

June 11, 2019Research and Innovation

USF will be represented well at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France with five former program standouts competing for four different national teams.

June 11, 2019USF Athletics, University News

Former USF President Cecil Mackey Buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Cecil Mackey, Jr., PhD, the second president of the ßÙßÇÂþ»­, was laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery this week.

June 10, 2019University News

Posture Impacts How You Perceive Your Food

Summertime is often filled with outdoor parties and food trucks, meaning you’re spending more time standing up and eating. But if you want to actually enjoy your meal, researchers say you’re better off finding a seat.

June 10, 2019Research and Innovation

Film Based on Book Written by USF History Professor Highlights Homophobic Firings During the Cold War

Crusade against homosexual federal workers featured in new documentary based on USF history professor’s award-winning book.

June 7, 2019Research and Innovation

USF Awarded $7.5 Million to Establish New National University Transportation Research Initiative

The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced that the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ will receive a $7.5 million grant to establish a national university transportation center aimed at advancing research and education programs that address the nation’s critical transportation challenges.

June 5, 2019Research and Innovation

International Organization Names USF a Finalist for Innovation and Economic Prosperity Award

The ßÙßÇÂþ»­ is side by side with some of the top universities in the United States, including two members of the prestigious Association of American Universities, as finalists for a national economic development award.

June 4, 2019Research and Innovation, University News

Marine Biologist to Explore Gulf's Uncharted Deep Sea

The deep sea and the marine life the Gulf of Mexico contains is still largely mysterious. ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg Marine Biology Professor Heather Judkins and a team of researchers will spend the next two and a half weeks aboard a NOAA Ocean Exploration research cruise to reveal a bit of that mystery and explore never-before-reached areas of the Gulf.

June 4, 2019Research and Innovation

New Global University Patent Ranking Again Places USF in World’s Top Institutions

USF ranks in the Top 10 of American public universities, Top 20 of world universities in securing new U.S. utility patents.

June 4, 2019Research and Innovation, University News

Concussion is a Leading Cause of Injury for Children in Recreational Sports

Elementary school-aged children who participate in recreational sports are at greater risk of concussion than most other sports-related injuries. A new study published in PLOS ONE focused on children 5-11 years old who play recreational football, soccer and baseball/softball.

June 3, 2019Research and Innovation

‘Suture Zone’ to Blame for Mysterious 2014 Earthquake Felt Across Florida

New research from ßÙßÇÂþ»­ seismologists has uncovered the unexpected source of a 2014 earthquake felt across southern Florida – an anomaly for a state that historically has almost no seismic activity.

May 28, 2019Research and Innovation