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U.S. News ranks USF a top 50 public university, best value among all Florida universities

Over the past decade, USF has risen an impressive 39 spots among public universities from No. 84 to No. 45, and 65 spots among all universities, from No. 156 to No. 91.

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USF update on Hurricane Helene

The USF Tampa and USF Sarasota-Manatee campuses will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 28. The USF St. Petersburg campus will remain closed through at least Saturday, Sept. 28. Classes on all campuses are scheduled to resume on Monday, Sept. 30.

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New on-campus stadium rendering highlights student section

When the University of South Florida's on-campus stadium opens in 2027, the west side will be exclusively for students and will include amenities such as its own dedicated entrance, concessions and landing for an in-game disc jockey.

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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