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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵlaunches aerospace engineering major to meet soaring demand in aviation industry

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ kicked off the fall semester by welcoming the first class of students into its new aerospace engineering major, one of only three undergraduate programs of its kind at a Florida university.

September 2, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, Student Success

For its first ranked win since 2016, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵfootball beat No. 25 Boise State 34-7. The Bulls were “Back in Black" at Raymond James Stadium in front of a nationally-televised audience on ESPN.

August 29, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAthletics

USF, FAU researchers solve 1,500-year-old mystery: The bacterium behind the first pandemic

For the first time, researchers at ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵhave uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian in a mass grave in the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan. The discovery underscores plague’s ongoing relevance as a resident of northern Arizona recently died from pneumonic plague and anotherÌýindividual in California tested positiveÌýfor the disease.Ìý

August 28, 2025Research and Innovation, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵstudent-athletes trade jerseys for hard hats to help build new on-campus stadium

As ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵfootball gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university’s future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.

August 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAthletics

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵprofessor leads push for hurricane scale to include storm surge, flood risk

A new study by USF's Jennifer Collins finds that current hurricane warnings, which focus only on wind, fail to capture the true dangers from storm surge and rainfall. The researchers developed a system that combines wind, rain, and surge to better communicate overall risk.

August 26, 2025Research and Innovation, Student Success

What’s new at USF: College launch, Lululemon apparel, beach volleyball, dining and more

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ launches the 2025–26 academic year with major updates across academics, campus life and wellness. Key additions include the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, enhanced dining services and murals painted by student artists.

August 25, 2025Campus Life

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵrecognized by Forbes as the best employer among Florida universities

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ is one of Florida’s best employers – and ranks No. 1 among all public or private universities in the state – according to a new list released by Forbes.

August 21, 2025University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵdebuts first video look at the new on-campus stadium

It’s a new era for USF. Experience how the new home of the Bulls will transform game day - from the exclusive student section to premium suites and club areas to a rooftop lounge.

August 20, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAthletics

The Cuban sandwich story: How ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵplayed a surprising role in its rise to fame

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ has played a major role in shaping the Cuban sandwich's legacy — from researching its history and refining Cuban bread baking methods to inspiring the creation of National Cuban Sandwich Day, now celebrated worldwide every August 23.

August 20, 2025Community Partnerships

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵkicks off fall semester as thousands of students move into residence halls

Residence halls are again expected to be at full capacity with approximately 7,500 students living on the Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses when classes begin on Monday, Aug. 25.

August 19, 2025Campus Life, University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵjoins statewide effort to expand newborn genetic screening and genomic medicine

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth is leveraging its position as Florida’s leader in genetic counseling as part of the Sunshine Genetics Consortium, helping launch a statewide program allowing families to have their newborn’s entire genetic code sequenced at birth.

August 15, 2025¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth and Tampa General Hospital collaborate on more efficient treatment of deadly infections

The treatment tested use of an antibiotic known under the brand nameÌýDalvance as a possible alternative to antibiotics that must be administered intravenously. The drug shows promise in fighting Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, the leading cause of death by bloodstream infections worldwide.

August 14, 2025Community Partnerships, Research and Innovation, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHealth