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Being bold is who we are

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.

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Student Success

USF confers more than 7,700 degrees during spring commencement ceremonies

Graduates included a mother and son earning their degrees, a cancer survivor who never gave up on her educational goal and twin sisters who created thriving startups, winning financial awards along the way to fuel their entrepreneurial journeys.

Research

How USF hurricane experts are helping improve evacuation procedures across Tampa Bay

As hurricane season approaches, researchers at the University of South Florida are turning to the public to help government agencies improve emergency communication and evacuation strategies. They want to know how residents heeded warnings ahead of hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Community

Spies, robots and dorm life: USF set to welcome record number of summer campers

USF’s record-breaking lineup of 56 week-long educational summer camps provides hands-on experiences in robotics, culinary arts, archaeology, LEGO engineering, Esports, filmmaking, hospitality and emergency response.

AAU Membership Fueling USF’s Momentum

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.

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