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Gulf waters near the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg campus

USF and partners launch innovative accelerator program to grow the marine economy

The Continuum, a blue-tech accelerator program, is designed to promote the commercialization of blue-tech solutions, drive advancements in ocean resilience, reduce negative environmental impacts and stimulate economic growth for the country’s marine economy.

December 10, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Neda Latifi and Russel Kramer in a research lab

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ sets new record with $738 million in research funding

The milestone comes during USF’s first full fiscal year as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and helps demonstrate its impact as one of the nation’s most research-intensive institutions. The new record brings the university closer to reaching its goal of securing $1 billion in annual research funding.

December 10, 2024Research and Innovation

A senior research course is giving graphic arts students at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ the opportunity to produce real-world design work and develop brand identities for clients in Tampa Bay.

December 2, 2024Community Partnerships, Student Success

A groundbreaking new study conducted by the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ will track young people through 2050 to learn more about the long-term impacts of smartphones, social media and other digital media on individual wellbeing.

November 14, 2024Research and Innovation

A team of researchers led by ßÙßÇÂþ»­ St. Petersburg GIS and Remote Sensing Professor Barnali Dixon used the CRIS-HAZARD app to analyze real-time flooding in Pinellas County. The web-based application gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in vulnerable coastal communities.

October 4, 2024Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation

Tampa Bay Wave and USF Muma College of Business have selected 10 high-growth startups to take part in its third FinTech|X Accelerator program, which aims to propel businesses through support and guidance from industry veterans to success in Tampa Bay and beyond.

October 3, 2024Community Partnerships

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ students are getting the opportunity to work with an internationally known non-profit that trains many of the world’s best journalists to develop the skills needed to thrive in a changing media environment.

September 12, 2024Student Success

While Dana Smith had a close relationship with her great-grandmother growing up, she mostly knew her as a family member who suffered from dementia. That experience inspired Smith as a ßÙßÇÂþ»­ student to get involved with the Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training study.

September 10, 2024Student Success

The Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.

August 21, 2024Research and Innovation

New This Year

Exciting changes and additions for the new academic year

As the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ embarks on a new academic year, returning Bulls will find exciting initiatives and opportunities abound on USF's campuses. From groundbreakings to grand openings, explore the highlights and see what’s new this year.

August 13, 2024Campus Life, University News

More than 40 students from across the country participated in the USF Research Experience for Undergraduates. The program provided experience in developing research skills required for graduate school and future careers.

July 26, 2024Student Success

In partnership with the Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, the USF Brewing Arts program is launching a paid internship program designed for students to learn core skills in the art of brewing and understand business operations.

July 3, 2024Community Partnerships, Student Success

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