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USF historian J. Michael Francis’ discovery that the world’s first documented St. Patrick’s Day procession took place in 1600 in St. Augustine inspired a new exhibition exploring the early Irish diaspora in East °®ÎÛ´«Ã½. Now on display at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center through April 30, the exhibit features animated stories, archival documents, and a 3D reconstruction of colonial St. Augustine.
March 17, 2026Research
USF research explores the rise of telehealth-prescribed stimulants
USF Professor Katherine Drabiak’s recent research, published in the Journal of Legal Medicine, explores the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the prescribing of stimulants through telehealth services.
March 17, 2026Innovation
Global Virus Network opens International Headquarters at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½
The GVN marked the opening of its International Headquarters at the USF Institute for Translational Virology and Innovation, formalizing a strategic partnership that positions USF Health as the permanent home of GVN’s global scientific network and expands its capacity to coordinate research, surveillance and response to emerging viral threats.
USF research activity climbs 15%, strengthening national standing
Research funded by corporate sponsors increased 25% with the majority of USF’s expenditures derived from highly competitive federal awards from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.
March 10, 2026Research
USF Future of Food Think Tank: One Year In—Growing a Movement and Converting Projects into Impact
The think tank marked its first anniversary during the Community Resiliency Hub Stakeholder Forum on January 30.
March 10, 2026Research
Fluorescent imaging reveals how a global parasite develops, opening new paths for drug treatment
Infectious disease researchers at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine tailored a fluorescent imaging system to observe the growth of Toxoplasma gondii in real time.
March 6, 2026Research
°®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Semiconductor Institute recognizes USF engineering program and professor
Ashok Kumar awarded for sustained leadership in advancing semiconductor research, education, and workforce development across the state.
March 4, 2026Honors and Awards
National Academy of Inventors names six USF faculty to its 2026 class of senior members
NAI’s Senior Member recognition program recognizes active faculty, scientists and administrators at NAI member institutions who have successfully produced, patented and commercialized technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society and economic progress.
February 26, 2026Honors and Awards
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine claims two national Top 10 rankings in NIH funding
Two USF Health Morsani College of Medicine departments now rank among the Top 10 nationally for NIH funding, with nine programs among the Top 50 in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings.
February 20, 2026Honors and Awards
USF expands its footprint in space research
USF is expanding its role in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s growing space economy through new engineering faculty expertise, AI-driven research, and admission into the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ University Space Research Consortium.
February 19, 2026Research
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, 2026Research
From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoningExternal Article Title
USF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate in ways that resemble human reasoning. They have developed a framework with the ability to hold a belief and then encounter opposing viewpoints, similar to situations people find themselves in.
February 13, 2026Research