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USF expands its footprint in space research

As °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s space industry accelerates at an unprecedented pace, the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is stepping into a larger role by investing in space research, expanding faculty expertise and strengthening partnerships that position it at the forefront of the state’s growing space economy.

February 18, 2026Research and Innovation

USF to launch its inaugural beach volleyball season

TheÌýUSF beach volleyballÌýteam is gearing up to make history as it heads into its inaugural season under head coach Pri Piantadosi-Lima. Home matches will take place at Clearwater Beach.

February 18, 2026USF Athletics

Tampa Bay Partnership, USF Muma College of Business researchers unveil Tampa Bay region economic competitiveness data

State of the Region reports show continuing growth in education and innovation, detail the impacts of housing affordability issue.

February 17, 2026Community Partnerships

From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoning

USF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate more like humans. Their new framework lets systems hold a belief and confront opposing viewpoints, similar to real human discussions.

February 12, 2026Research and Innovation

USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025

A new concrete measurement system, technology to measure pain in newborns and an AI system that monitors air traffic control are just some of the many patents making USF a leading research university.

February 12, 2026Research and Innovation

Tampa Bay region’s members of Congress secure $14 million in new funding for seven projects at USF

These federal dollars support seven different projects across all USF campuses and USF Health, including initiatives that will benefit student success, military veterans and critical research in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, brain health and environmental sciences.

February 12, 2026University News

USF recognized by Forbes as one of America’s top large employers for second consecutive year

The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ is one of the country’s best large employers, according to a new list released by Forbes. USF is the only public or private university in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ to make the list.

February 11, 2026University News

USF to host Scripps Spelling Bee

USF hosts the Regional Scripps Spelling Bee for the first time, welcoming about 60 Tampa Bay students competing for a trip to nationals. Meet the USF professor helping keep the focus on the kids and their love of language.

February 11, 2026Community Partnerships

Distinguished speakers from across the U.S. and beyond will convene at the largest global affairs conference in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ to dig into the new space race.

February 10, 2026Campus Life

Bleeding green, gold and bold: Muma students share how USF broadened their horizons

As the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, students like Trent Carter, Rosa Nafrere and Anneliese Cotroneo represent how the opportunities at USF have fueled their next chapters.

February 10, 202670th Anniversary

Inside the game of USF men’s basketball standout Izaiyah Nelson

Video: At 6-foot-10, USF men’s basketball forward Izaiyah Nelson is a powerhouse on the court. Learn more about the senior communications major and American Conference Player of Week.

February 9, 2026USF Athletics

A message of gratitude and reflection from President Law

Rhea Law reflects on her time as the first alum to serve as the president of USF.

February 9, 2026University News