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A team of professors, musicians and students at ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵis transforming complicated environmental data into powerful music compositions. After tackling critical issues like harmful algae blooms and red tide, the group has now composed music that highlights the environmental stressors affecting oysters in Florida.

July 2, 2025Community Engagement

From ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵto the Foreign Service: Alum Hiram Rios Hernandez Recognized for Global Impact

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Judy Genshaft Honors College alum and a recipient of the 2025 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵOutstanding Young ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Award Hiram Rios Hernandez is making a global impact as a Foreign Service officer with the U.S. Department of State. From studying abroad to organizing international summits, his academic and professional journey reflects the power of learning, language, and leadership.

June 30, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ

From Trade Languages to Snake Venom: Four ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵStudents Selected for 2025 Fulbright Research Grants

Four ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudents have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct community-driven research in South Africa, Barbados, India, and the Dominican Republic. Their projects explore topics ranging from language and identity to disability studies and environmental change.

June 26, 2025Accomplishments

Track and field junior sprinter and mass communications student Abdul-Rasheed Saminu has raced to a top finish in ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵathletics history, setting a program record in the high-profile 100 meters, competing in last summer’s Olympic Games for his native Ghana and helping the Bulls to three conference championships (so far) while achieving All-American status.

June 23, 2025Accomplishments

Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance breakthrough technologies in healthcare, education and security

Reflecting the breadth of innovation emerging across the university, these projects address critical global challenges — from advancing healthcare training and personalized education to revolutionizing diagnostic technologies, wearable rehabilitation, environmental monitoring and next-generation security solutions.

June 20, 2025Research

This community roundup series highlights the ways that ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵSt. Pete faculty, staff, students and administration are active in the community.

June 13, 2025Community Engagement

From classroom to command: ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudent helping shape the future of national security

For May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.

June 9, 2025Accomplishments

MediMirror, silicon atomic clock and early stroke detection device awarded BRAG grants for further development

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Foundation and the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵResearch Foundation have awarded Foundation Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to three early-stage start-ups affiliated with the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator.

June 9, 2025Research

A beachfront community in southeastern Belize is seeking help from researchers in addressing severe beach erosion. It is one of several sites, including Biscayne Bay in Miami and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where USF’s expertise in making Tampa Bay’s coastline more resilient is helping others.

June 9, 2025Research

2025 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵOutstanding Young ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Award Recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff Practices Medicine With Purpose

From pre-med student at USF's Judy Genshaft Honors College to trauma medical director, 2025 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵOutstanding Young ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ recipient Dr. Bailee Olliff has built a career grounded in purpose — making an impact through mentorship, community service, and a strong support system.

June 5, 2025Accomplishments, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ

How social media is shifting the spread of hurricane information

It wasn’t long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵexpert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.

June 5, 2025Research

The Hurricane Histories project will feature the experiences of those impacted by the 2024 historic hurricane season, providing a rich account of the natural disasters.

June 2, 2025Community Engagement, Research