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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµexpands risk management program as demand and impact grow, especially during hurricane season

USF’s Baldwin School of Risk Management and Insurance has expanded to all three campuses, fueling record enrollment as Florida’s growing economy drives demand for risk professionals. The program’s growth reflects a statewide need for experts who can address risks ranging from hurricanes to cybersecurity across diverse industries.

October 6, 2025Student Success

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

USF's CyberHerd: Hackers become movie stars in documentary on collegiate cybersecurity

USF’s CyberHerd team—musicians, athletes, artists and elite cyber competitors—takes center stage in the 75-minute documentary The Making of a Defender, chronicling their rise through the 2024–25 national cyber defense season. The movie premiered Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Marshall Student Center’s Oval Theater on the Tampa campus.

September 22, 2025Cyber/AI, Student Success

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Murals by Bulls, for Bulls: ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµshowcases student talent

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµstudents turned campus walls into vibrant showcases of school spirit, designing four new murals that celebrate everything from local wildlife to Bulls pride. Created by student interns using their own artistic flair, the colorful works highlight campus life while proving that no one knows ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµbetter than its own students.

September 17, 2025Campus Life, Student Success

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµwelcomes record-breaking class, sees increase in student engagement

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµis welcoming a record-breaking incoming class, attracting students from across the country and around the world drawn by academic opportunities, a strong sense of community, and historically high academic achievement. The university is expanding campus engagement, with events and experiences that help students build connections and grow both academically and personally.

September 11, 2025Student Success

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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµinterns capture historic Florida upset through photos, video and memes

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµAthletics interns helped capture one of the program’s biggest wins — the Bulls’ 18–16 upset over then-No. 13 Florida — through viral photos, videos and memes that spread nationwide. From an iconic celebration shot to unexpected Nintendo 3DS sideline footage, their work preserved the emotion of the moment while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

September 11, 2025Student Success, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµAthletics

Students walk the construction site of the on-campus stadium

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

As ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµfootball 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¶ÌÊÓÆµAthletics

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµprofessor 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

Three students stand with Rocky the Bull

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

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ 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¶ÌÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

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

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ 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

Two students celebrate taking a selfie at ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµcommencement

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµconfers nearly 2,700 degrees during summer commencement ceremonies

Graduates included a student who is blind and overcame the odds to fulfill his lifelong dream and a biomedical sciences major who donated part of his liver to save the life of a baby.

August 10, 2025University News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Aiden Jaskolka-Brown

Like most future doctors, Aiden Jaskolka-Brown chose his career path out of a desire to save lives. But Jaskolka-Brown didn’t wait until he became a doctor to save lives. In 2023, he donated a segment of his left liver to a 5-month-old baby.

August 4, 2025Student Success

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµ: A Preeminent Research University

Seeing beyond sight: A ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓÆµblind student’s journey into broadcasting

As a mass communications major, with a concentration in broadcast program and production, Trent Ferguson has not allowed blindness to become an obstacle in pursuit of his dream of becoming a sports radio broadcaster.

August 4, 2025Student Success

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