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USF football fans kick off season with unstoppable energy
Following a memorable season capped by a bowl game victory, USF football fans packed Raymond James Stadium for the season opener where the Bulls defeated Bethune-Cookman University 48-3.
August 31, 2024USF Athletics
What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement
Led by a USF geologist, a team of researchers examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled on the islands in the western Mediterranean. This study narrows a historical gap between the settlement timelines of the eastern and western Mediterranean regions.
August 30, 2024Research and Innovation
USF moves full steam ahead on its first-ever grant from the Federal Railroad Administration
With railroad employment steadily declining nationwide, USF researchers are working to stabilize the industry – funded by a $17 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration, the agency’s first grant ever to be awarded to USF.
August 29, 2024Research and Innovation
Four innovative start-ups awarded Foundation BRAG funding to advance USF technologies
The ßÙßÇÂþ» Foundation and the ßÙßÇÂþ» Research Foundation are proud to announce the latest recipients of Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants (BRAG).
August 29, 2024Research and Innovation
New study: Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than Denmark
The study sheds new light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed in their experiences with violence and the role social structures played in shaping those patterns.
August 28, 2024Research and Innovation
USF receives record number of applications, welcomes high-achieving class of incoming students
More than 68,00 students applied to USF for the 2024-2025 academic year. Enrollment remains strong, bucking national trends and in spite of FAFSA challenges.
August 27, 2024University News
Despite rainy start, vibrance returns to USF's residence halls
Residence halls at the ßÙßÇÂþ» will hit record capacity numbers this fall, as thousands of students and their families move onto the university’s three campuses this week.
August 22, 2024Campus Life, University News
USF recognized by Forbes as one of Florida’s top employers, best among state universities
Forbes surveyed more than 160,000 employees working for companies with at least 500 people within the United States. The recognition further energizes USF's ongoing efforts to recruit, reward and retain the nation’s most talented workforce.
August 21, 2024University News
Named after a rare tropical butterfly that frequents the campus, Atala Hall will be home to 200 students empowered to help build a new campus community at ßÙßÇÂþ» Sarasota-Manatee.
August 19, 2024Campus Life
USF unveils Esports Living Lab, ushering in a new era for the university’s premiere collegiate esports program
The 2,700-square-foot lab features an open space where 40 Lenovo Legion gaming PCs are available for recreational use by all students, a private gaming suite with six PCs for esports competition and a broadcast and design room equipped with production equipment for students covering live esports events.
August 19, 2024Campus Life
USF welcomes accomplished group of nearly 300 new faculty
USF is bolstering its reputation as a top research university by welcoming 291 new faculty members—a 29% increase from last year—who join an already outstanding academic community, drawn by USF’s membership in the AAU.
August 14, 2024Research and Innovation, University News
NASA’s permanent presence on the moon could begin with USF-invented mapping technology
As NASA continues exploring the moon’s southern polar region to find ice, ßÙßÇÂþ» engineers are developing technology to make landing on the moon safer and less expensive – enabling rapid exploration and eventually the establishment of an outpost for astronauts through the availability of safe drinking water and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel.
August 13, 2024Research and Innovation