At the University of South Florida, it is more than ambition — it’s a commitment to shape the future. From groundbreaking innovation and research to empowering the next generation of leaders, our people make bold happen every day.
Student Success
After nearly a decade of trying, the University of South Florida’s student rocket team successfully completed NASA’s prestigious Student Launch Competition – sending their model rocket up more than 4,000 feet while transmitting data – proving that if it were a real space mission, an astronaut would have survived.
Research
It wasn’t long ago that people relied on news broadcasts for hurricane updates. Today, they can easily swipe through social media platforms for the latest information. A USF expert and local influencers weigh in on how that’s reshaping public safety and what you should watch out for this hurricane season.
Student Success
For May Birch, national security isn’t just a field of study—it’s a calling rooted in family, shaped by mentors and propelled by student leadership.
USF’s historic invitation to join the Association of American Universities has taken what many in Tampa Bay have once considered a “best-kept secret” to an unprecedented new level. Being an AAU member is a tremendous milestone for USF as it formalizes USF's position as a leading research university. USF is the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years and is now one of only two institutions from the State University System of Florida to serve as an AAU member.
