USF News Feed/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 19 Mar 2026 04:10:18 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Uncharted Waters: How the USF College of Marine Science has helped steer 70 years of USF history/marine-science/about-us/usf-college-of-marine-science-70th-anniversary.aspxFrom striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide USF into the world-class research institution it is today.External ArticleFri, 27 Feb 2026 00:48:09 Uncharted Waters: How the USF College of Marine Science has helped steer 70 years of USF historyFrom striking images of scientists at sea to a detailed timeline, explore how the College of Marine Science helped guide USF into the world-class research institution it is today.Collage of College of Marine Science photos/marine-science/about-us/usf-college-of-marine-science-70th-anniversary.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,College of Marine ScienceCupid sometimes wears green: USF love stories for Valentine’s Day/news/2026/cupid-sometimes-wears-green-usf-love-stories-for-valentinea-day.aspxAs the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentine’s Day offers a reminder that USF’s impact goes beyond academics—serving as the starting point for lifelong love stories across generations and campuses. From chance meetings in museums and faculty gatherings to student leadership on close‑knit campuses, Cupid sometimes wears green at USF.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:51:48 Cupid sometimes wears green: USF love stories for Valentine’s DayAs the °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝ celebrates its 70th anniversary, Valentine’s Day offers a reminder that USF’s impact goes beyond academics—serving as the starting point for lifelong love stories across generations and campuses. From chance meetings in museums and faculty gatherings to student leadership on close‑knit campuses, Cupid sometimes wears green at USF.°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/cupid-sometimes-wears-green-usf-love-stories-for-valentinea-day.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,Paul GuzzoHow USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini College/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspxAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.External ArticleThu, 05 Feb 2026 08:31:38 How USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini CollegeAs USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of usf.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future.Associate Professor Richard Rauscher holds one of the original USF ethernet tranceivers./ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/how-usfs-digital-foundations-paved-the-way-for-the-bellini-college.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity and ComputingFrom Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USF’s 70-year role in Ybor City/news/2026/from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usfs-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspxAs USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university’s artists helped spark the district’s revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a near‑abandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district—a legacy the university continues to carry forward today.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:05:59 From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USF’s 70-year role in Ybor CityAs USF marks its 70th anniversary and Ybor City celebrates 140 years, their shared history reveals how the university’s artists helped spark the district’s revival. Beginning in the 1970s, USF creatives transformed a near‑abandoned Ybor into a thriving arts district—a legacy the university continues to carry forward today.°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝: A Preeminent Research University/news/2026/from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usfs-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspx70th Anniversary,Community Partnerships70th anniversary,College of Design Art and Performance,Paul GuzzoA foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shape/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspxAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.External ArticleThu, 29 Jan 2026 09:14:29 A foundation for the future: How the College of Arts and Sciences helped USF take shapeAs USF celebrates 70 years since its founding, the College of Arts and Sciences is reflecting on the role it played in shaping USF’s past, present and future as one of the most research-intensive universities.Group of USF student in the 1960s/arts-sciences/chronicles/2026/history-of-usf-college-of-arts-and-sciences.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,College of Arts and SciencesNew report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝, including $7 billion in Tampa Bay/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspxBased on the latest data, the report shows that USF delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:15:19 New report finds USF’s economic impact nears $10 billion annually across °®ÎŰ´«Ă˝, including $7 billion in Tampa BayBased on the latest data, the report shows that USF delivers substantial returns for students, taxpayers, employers and communities through several key areas, including workforce development, research innovation, health care and alumni productivity.Graphic says, "USF Economic Impact Report" over Bull statue image/news/2026/new-report-finds-usfs-economic-impact-nears-10-billion-annually-across-florida-including-7-billion-in-tampa-bay.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Althea Johnson,MyUSFSubmarines, Socrates and Saturday math class: The bold journey of Chris P. Tsokos/news/2026/chris-p-tsokos-journey-usf70.aspxIn 1972, Chris Tsokos started a career that would last over fifty years, ultimately making him USF's longest-serving employee.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:00:00 Submarines, Socrates and Saturday math class: The bold journey of Chris P. TsokosIn 1972, Chris Tsokos started a career that would last over fifty years, ultimately making him USF's longest-serving employee.Chris P. Tsokos/news/2026/chris-p-tsokos-journey-usf70.aspx70th Anniversary70th anniversary,Gregory Bowers,University Communications and MarketingUSF debuts new homepage, enhancing user experience/news/2026/usf-debuts-new-homepage-enhancing-user-experience.aspxThe redesign was informed by a yearlong research effort that included surveys, focus groups and in-depth analysis of website data – examining how multiple audiences use the USF homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:29:11 USF debuts new homepage, enhancing user experienceThe redesign was informed by a yearlong research effort that included surveys, focus groups and in-depth analysis of website data – examining how multiple audiences use the USF homepage and what they are looking for when they arrive.new USF homepage/news/2026/usf-debuts-new-homepage-enhancing-user-experience.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Tina Meketa,University Communications and MarketingMad scientist-turned-AI pioneer helping shape USF's future in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing/news/2025/from-mad-scientist-to-ai-pioneer-the-bellini-college-is-shaping-usfs-future.aspxPioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall — once playfully called a “mad scientist” — helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:43:39 Mad scientist-turned-AI pioneer helping shape USF's future in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and ComputingPioneering USF AI researcher Lawrence Hall — once playfully called a “mad scientist” — helped lay the foundation for the new Bellini College of Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. Today, as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, the college stands as a fast-growing hub shaping every USF discipline and preparing the next generation of AI and cybersecurity leaders.°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/from-mad-scientist-to-ai-pioneer-the-bellini-college-is-shaping-usfs-future.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Paul GuzzoUSF at 70: How the medical school shaped the university’s legacy/news/2025/usf-at-70-how-the-medical-school-shaped-the-universitys-legacy.aspxFrom a grainy a wooden sign in the sand to a world-class medical institution, USF’s Health Morsani College of Medicine has risen faster and farther than anyone imagined. This story traces that remarkable journey through the eyes of charter class member Dr. Douglas Barrett and the pioneers who helped lay its foundation.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:32:03 USF at 70: How the medical school shaped the university’s legacyFrom a grainy a wooden sign in the sand to a world-class medical institution, USF’s Health Morsani College of Medicine has risen faster and farther than anyone imagined. This story traces that remarkable journey through the eyes of charter class member Dr. Douglas Barrett and the pioneers who helped lay its foundation.°®ÎŰ´«Ă˝: A Preeminent Research University/news/2025/usf-at-70-how-the-medical-school-shaped-the-universitys-legacy.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Paul GuzzoFrom sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversary/news/2025/from-sand-paths-to-ai-charter-class-members-celebrate-usfs-70th-anniversary.aspxAs USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:45:03 From sand paths to AI: Charter class members celebrate USF’s 70th anniversaryAs USF celebrates its 70th anniversary, members of the charter class reflect on the university’s remarkable rise from sandy paths and a handful of buildings to a nationally recognized research powerhouse. From Student ID No. 0001 to today’s institution leading in AI and innovation, their stories capture the spirit that built USF.Two people sit near USF signage in the 1960s/news/2025/from-sand-paths-to-ai-charter-class-members-celebrate-usfs-70th-anniversary.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Paul GuzzoUSF Athletics' evolution from trailers to on-campus stadium/news/2025/from-trailers-to-on-campus-stadium-learn-about-the-70-year-evolution-of-usf-athletics.aspxUSF Athletics is surging into a new era as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, powered by a $375 million on-campus football stadium and bold, future-focused investment. With rising national success across sports and unmatched support for student-athletes, the Bulls are cementing themselves as a rapidly ascending powerhouse whose future has unmistakably arrived.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:34:52 USF Athletics' evolution from trailers to on-campus stadiumUSF Athletics is surging into a new era as the university celebrates its 70th anniversary, powered by a $375 million on-campus football stadium and bold, future-focused investment. With rising national success across sports and unmatched support for student-athletes, the Bulls are cementing themselves as a rapidly ascending powerhouse whose future has unmistakably arrived.Football team rushes the field in the 1980s/news/2025/from-trailers-to-on-campus-stadium-learn-about-the-70-year-evolution-of-usf-athletics.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversaryUSF celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the future/news/2026/usf-celebrates-70th-anniversary-in-2026-with-year-long-campaign-honoring-its-history-focusing-on-the-future.aspxElements of the campaign include a 70th anniversary website, limited-edition merchandise, opportunities for individuals to share their own historical photos or videos and the release of new content that spotlights the students, alumni, faculty, staff and other supporters who have shaped USF’s impact across generations.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:18:05 USF celebrates 70th anniversary in 2026 with year-long campaign honoring its history, focusing on the futureElements of the campaign include a 70th anniversary website, limited-edition merchandise, opportunities for individuals to share their own historical photos or videos and the release of new content that spotlights the students, alumni, faculty, staff and other supporters who have shaped USF’s impact across generations.Graphic says, USF 70, Est. 1956/news/2026/usf-celebrates-70th-anniversary-in-2026-with-year-long-campaign-honoring-its-history-focusing-on-the-future.aspx70th Anniversary,University News70th anniversary,Althea Johnson